Houston Audubon 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.
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 |
| Cost: |
$11 |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form |
| Event Code: |
10-56-06-6235 |
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| 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 |
| Cost: |
$11 |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form |
| Event Code: |
10-56-06-6235 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| WANTED: Earth Conscious Girl
Scouts
If you are a Girl Scout who has been busy
working on activities that benefit the environment,
GSSJC wants to hear about it. Maybe you participated
in a terrific conservation workshop or made a unique
field trip to a little-known sanctuary.
Please submit your stories and pictures
to Julie Deeter, Program Manager at jdeeter@sjgs.org
or mail to GSSJC, 3110 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX
77098, Attn: Julie Deeter. Submissions may be featured
in future editions of The Golden Link. |
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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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