Houston Bird Week 2022
Houston Bird Week is a celebration of the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. In addition to Houston’s vital location along the Gulf of Mexico, the growing popularity of planting native plants, restoring prairies, bird-friendly education programs, and Houston’s Lights Out for Birds program were among the many efforts and programs that gained Houston the Bird City designation in 2020.
Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of virtual and in-person events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from birding opportunities and watch parties to trivia, movie night, and more, there’s something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Houston Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek and follow us on our social media accounts at @HoustonAudubon.
Houston Bird Week 2022 Event Calendar
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Houston Bird Week Kick-off Party
Date & Time: September 17 | 5-7 PM
Location: Sawyer Ice House
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon
Willow Waterhole Bird Survey
Date & Time: September 17 | 7 – 9 AM
Location: Willow Waterhole
Admission: Free
Hosts: Nature Discovery Center & Houston Audubon
Eagles, Egrets and Eastern Kingbirds! Learn to Bird at Jones Park
Date & Time: September 17 from 9-11 AM
Location: Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Admission: Free
Host: Harris County Precinct 3
Nature Art at E.R. and Ann Taylor Park
Date & Time: September 17 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: E.R. and Ann Taylor Park
Admission: Free
Host: Nature Heritage Society & Houston Audubon
Squawk Walk at Exploration Green
Date & Time: September 17 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Exploration Green
Admission: Free
Host: Exploration Green Conservancy
Swift Night Out
Date & Time: September 17 | 7 – 8 PM
Location: Lakeview Elementary
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon
Swift Night Out
Date & Time: September 17 | 7 – 8 PM
Location: Nature Discovery Center
Admission: Free
Host: Nature Discovery Center
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Guided Bird Hike at Cullinan Park
Date & Time: September 18 | 8 – 9:30 AM
Location: Cullinan Park
Admission: Free
Host: Cullinan Park Conservancy
Bird & Bike
Date & Time: September 18 | 9 – 11 AM
Location: White Oak Bayou, Braes Bayou, George Bush Park
Admission: $5/person
Host: Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC)
Family Birding Fun at Cullinan Park
Date & Time: September 18 | 10 – 11 AM
Location: Cullinan Park
Admission: Free
Host: Cullinan Park Conservancy
Purple Martin Watch Party
Date & Time: September 18 | 7:15 – 8:30 PM
Location: Willowbrook Plaza
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon, presented by CenterPoint Energy
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Birds of Moody Gardens
Date & Time: September 19 | 7 – 11 AM
Location: Moody Gardens
Admission: Free
Host: Moody Gardens
Intro to Birds and Birding
Date & Time: September 19 | 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Long Acres Ranch
Admission: Free
Host: Long Acres Ranch & Texas Wildlife Association Conservation Legacy program
Birding Basics Virtual Class
Date & Time: September 19 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom [Virtual]
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC)
Beginner Bird Photography Virtual Class
Date & Time: September 19 | 8 – 9 PM
Location: Zoom [Virtual]
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Bird Survey at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Date & Time: September 20 | 8 AM
Location: Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon
Bird-Friendly Planting at Kleb Woods
Date & Time: September 20 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Kleb Woods Nature Preserve
Admission: Free
Host: Harris County Precinct 4
Family Storytime at Johnson Neighborhood Library
Date & Time: September 20 | 10 – 11 AM
Location: Johnson Neighborhood Library
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Public Library
Family Storytime at McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library
Date & Time: September 20 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Public Library
Birding on a Budget: Fantastic Birds and Where to Find Them
Date & Time: September 20 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Location: Stanaker Library Branch
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Public Library and Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC)
Feathery Feud Virtual Game Night
Date & Time: September 20 | 7 – 8 PM
Location: Zoom [Virtual]
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Bird Walk at Kleb Woods
Date & Time: September 21 | 8 – 11 AM
Location: Kleb Woods Nature Preserve
Admission: Free
Host: Harris County Precinct 4
Lunch with the Birds Guided Walk
Date & Time: September 21 | 12 PM
Location: Nature Discovery Center
Admission: Free
Host: Nature Discovery Center
Birds, Health and the Human Spirit: An Evening of Stories
Date & Time: September 21 | 6:30 – 8 PM
Location: Zoom [Virtual]
Admission: Free
Host: Institute for Spirituality and Health
Pajama Storytime at Jungman Neighborhood Library
Date & Time: September 21 | 6:30 – 7 PM
Location: Jungman Neighborhood Library
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Public Library
Pajama Storytime at Morris Frank Library
Date & Time: September 21 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Morris Frank HPL Express Library
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Public Library
Pajama Storytime at Johnson Neighborhood Library
Date & Time: September 21 | 7 – 7:45 PM
Location: Johnson Neighborhood Library
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Public Library
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Bird Walk at John Paul Landing
Date & Time: September 22 | 8 – 11 AM
Location: John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center
Admission: Free
Host: Harris County Precinct 4
A Walk in the Woods Guided Nature Walk
Date & Time: September 22 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Location: Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon
Fall Birding Outing at the Arboretum
Date & Time: September 22 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Location: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Admission: $10/person ($5 for members of the Houston Arboretum)
Host: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Nature Discussion Group at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center
Date & Time: September 22 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Location: John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center
Admission: Free
Host: Harris County Precinct 4
Family Night Unplugged at Bracewell Neighborhood Library
Date & Time: September 22 | 4 – 5 PM
Location: Bracewell Neighborhood Library
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Public Library
Born to Fly: The Currents and Houston Audubon YPAC Bird Week Happy Hour
Date & Time: September 22 | 6 – 8 PM
Location: Axelrad
Admission: Free for members of Houston Audubon YPAC or BBP’s The Currents
Host: Buffalo Bayou Partnership & Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Avian Disease Surveillance – Mist Netting and Bird Banding Demo
Date & Time: September 23 | 7 – 10 AM
Location: Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Admission: Free
Host: Harris County Public Health & Houston Audubon
Birds of a Feather at Bear Creek
Date & Time: September 23 | 9 – 10 AM
Location: Bear Creek Park War Memorial
Admission: Free
Host: Harris County Precinct 4
What’s Growing On? Bike Tour:
Birds on Buffalo Bayou
Date & Time: September 23 | 6 – 8:30 PM
Location: The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park
Admission: $10/person
Host: Buffalo Bayou Partnership
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Kids Bird Walk with Miles Duboise
Date & Time: September 24 | 8 – 9 AM
Location: Memorial Park Eastern Glades
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) & Duboise Family
Birding with JoJo at Spring Creek Nature Trail
Date & Time: September 24 | 8 – 10 AM
Location: Spring Creek Nature Trail Creekside Trailhead
Admission: Free
Host: Bayou Land Conservancy
Mindfulness of Sounds in Nature
Date & Time: September 24 | 9 AM
Location: Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Admission: $15/person
Host: Mindfulgreen
Bolivar Flats Beach Cleanup
Date & Time: September 24 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon
Bird-Friendly Gardens Bus Tour
Date & Time: September 24 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Meet in Bellaire/Meyerland area
Admission: $15/person
Host: Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC)
AviChat Science Talks & Networking
Date & Time: September 24 | 1 PM, followed by networking
Location: Rice University
Admission: $10/person ($5 for students)
At the door: $15/person ($10 for students)
Free admission for speakers
Host: Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) and Rice University
Flock Together Photo Contest Awards Celebration
Date & Time: September 24 | 5:30 – 7 PM
Location: Land Sea & Sky
Admission: Free
Host: Houston Audubon & Land Sea & Sky
Thank you to our Young Professionals Advisory Council for coordinating a wonderful slate of events for Houston Bird Week 2022!
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