Saturday, February 26, 2011

Spring Nature Festivals in Texas



Lots of good nature festivals in Texas this spring.

What: NatureFest

When: March 5; 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Dr. in Humble

Activities: Family event with nature walks, exhibits, and workshops.

Fees: Free, but register. I'll lead a beginning bird walk.

Information: www.hcp4.net/jones/programs/naturefest.htm; phone 281-446-8588.


What: Texas Wildlife and Woodland Expo

When: March 26; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: Lone Star College – Montgomery, 3200 College Park Drive in Conroe.3200

Activities: Family educational event with bird walks, exhibits, and workshops.

Fees: Free, but register. I'll lead a bird walk around the campus.

Information: http://expo.tamu.edu or phone 936-273-2261


What: Galveston FeatherFest,

When: April 7-10.

Where: Old Galveston Square Building, 2221 The Strand in Galveston.

Activities: Birding, exhibits, and workshops.

Fees: Various fees---register. My wife, Kathy, will lead several photo workshops.

Information: www.galvestonfeatherfest.com, phone 888-425-4753


What: Migration Celebration

When: April 15-17

Where: San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, near Lake Jackson.

Activities: Family event with birding tours, exhibits, and workshops.

Fees: Free

Information: http://migrationcelebration.org, phone 866-403-5829.


What: Wings Over the Hills Nature Festival

When: April 29 - May 1

Where: Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, Texas.

Activities: Family event with birding tours, exhibits, and workshops.

Fees: Various fees---register.

Information: www.wingsoverthehills.org

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