Houston Audobon Society

     Houston Audubon Society (HAS) is “spreading its wings” a little closer into Houston.
     Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center (SBUNC) will become the Nature Education Center for Houston Audubon Society. They are excited to obtain this facility to better reach more children and adults with their fun, hands on Nature Education programs.
     The SBUNC has a peaceful, country-like setting only minutes from downtown Houston. Situated in historic Park Place on the original channel of Sims Bayou, the Nature Center’s log cabin, barn, 100-year old wagon and gazebo give the property a rustic, homey look. The vegetable and butterfly gardens, bird blind, ponds, and wetland trails offer great opportunities to explore and experience nature in an urban landscape.
     Mary Anne Weber, the Education Director for Houston Audubon Society and well known to many as the “Bird Lady” and Deb Taylor, Nature Educator, will be facilitators at HAS - SBUNC. Deb started the EarthPACT program during ’04-’05 at the Houston Audubon Society’s Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary with great success and will be moving that program over to the HAS-SBUNC. This will allow the Houston Audubon Society to offer more Wildlife Badge and Animal Try-it Workshops taught by the capable Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts of EarthPACT. Most months next school year will offer two workshops, with exception of those months that are heavy birding or outreach seasons for Houston Audubon.

New address: Houston Audubon Society – Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center 3997 River Drive Houston, TX 77017 Animal Try-it Workshops: Who: Brownie Girl Scouts When: September 24, November 5, December 10, January 21, February 18, March 18, May 6; Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Min/Max: 12/25 Register: Use Program Registration Form Event Code: 10-56-06-6235     Plant Try-it Workshops: Who: Brownie Girl Scouts When: December 10, January 21, February 18, March 18, May 6; Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Min/Max: 12/25 Register: Use Program Registration Form Event Code: 10-56-06-6235 Wildlife Badge Workshops: Who: Junior Girl Scouts When: November 19, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8, May 20; Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Cost: $11 Min/Max: 12/25 Register: Use Program Registration Form Event Code: 10-56-06-6235     Eco-Action Badge Workshops: Who: Junior Girl Scouts When: November 19, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8, May 20; Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Cost: $11 Min/Max: 12/25 Register: Use Program Registration Form Event Code: 10-56-06-6235 Note: Badges are not included for any of these workshops. They may be purchased at any Girl Scout shop. Questions: General – Deb Taylor at the Houston Audubon Society at 713-932- 1636 x28, 281-773-4136 (cell) or debtay@houstonaudubon.org Registration – Teresa Hunter, GSSJC Registrar at 713-292-0318

Houston Arboretum Nature Center Naturalists will lead Girl Scouts through activities to complete requirements for the Wildlife Junior Badge. Girls will learn techniques to identify birds and reptiles, become familiar with characteristics of poison ivy and venomous snakes and Texas endangered animals through participation in hands-on activities, nature tours, demonstrations, a service project, and completion of a workbook. Who: Juniors (Ages 8-11) Contact: Kristan Price at the Houston Arboretum at 713-681-8433 for registration information. Houston Zoo Workshops For information regarding workshops contact Tara Tucker at scouts@houstonzoo.org. For registration contact Theresa Hunter 713-292-0318, , or thunter@sjgs.org. Zoo workshops operate on a draw system. Payment must be made in full to participate in this draw. Night Prowls and Wink Winks Workshops Check out dates and registration procedures for Night Prowls (after hours private tour of the zoo) and Wild Winks (an overnight stay at the zoo with a tour and activities) at the Houston Zoo at www.houstonzoo.org.

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