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Most people think “honeybee” when they hear the word “bee”, but did you know that honeybees are not native to North America? In fact, they are only one among nearly 4,000 bee species on this continent and Texas alone has nearly 800 species of native bees!
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other creatures transfer pollen among flowers, enabling the incredible diversity of plants on our planet to flower and fruit. Dr. Gabriela Sosa, BBP’s Conservation Manager, and a representative from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will lead you on a walk to identify those native plants and flowers that attract the necessary pollinators that the Buffalo Bayou ecosystem relies on.
Pollinators such as bees and monarch butterflies are under threat. One of the ways to you can help is by planting a pollinator garden. Paul Winski, Horticulture Agent of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will show you the steps needed to create a bee-friendly habitat in your own backyard.
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other creatures transfer pollen among flowers, enabling the incredible diversity of plants on our planet to flower and fruit. Dr. Gabriela Sosa, BBP’s Conservation Manager, and a representative from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will lead you on a walk to identify those native plants and flowers that attract the necessary pollinators that the Buffalo Bayou ecosystem relies on.
Did you know there are about 35,000 honeybees in a hive? Get up close and watch bees in action through an observatory beehive. Learn the role of bees in a colony, how honey is made, the life span of a bee, and so much more! Robby Robinson, BBP’s Field Operations Manager, who has nearly 50 years of experience beekeeping, will share his knowledge about raising bees along Buffalo Bayou.
Did you know there are about 35,000 honeybees in a hive? Get up close and watch bees in action through an observatory beehive. Learn the role of bees in a colony, how honey is made, the life span of a bee, and so much more! Robby Robinson, BBP’s Field Operations Manager, who has nearly 50 years of experience beekeeping, will share his knowledge about raising bees along Buffalo Bayou.
Interested in beekeeping, but need some information to get started? Shannon Dietz with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will show you the way. You’ll learn the basics of beekeeping including gear and tools needed, beehive components, and harvesting honey.
“Bee” one with nature and bring the whole family to help us celebrate National Honeybee Day at Buffalo Bayou Park. We’ll “bee-gin” the free festivities with bee-friendly crafts for kids, an observatory beehive to watch bees in action and a pop-up bee-inspired market. Tunes by a DJ will provide the perfect backdrop to do your “bee waggle” dance.
As the night falls, settle in for the screening of Bee Movie, the story of Barry the Bee who ventures outside of the hive for the first time and discovers a whole new world.
Join us for a fun, free story time event for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (best for 6 months – 4 years) and their parents/caregivers! There will be silly stories, rhymes, and songs, with a chance to check out books at Houston Public Library’s Mobile Express.
¡Únase a nosotros para un evento divertido y gratuito a la hora del cuento para bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares (mejor para 6 meses a 4 años) y sus padres / cuidadores! Habrá historias, rimas y canciones, con la oportunidad de ver libros en el Mobile Express de la Biblioteca Pública de Houston.
Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou at Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature…
Climb aboard our pontoon boat tour for a unique and immersive experience observing birds in their natural habitat along Buffalo…
Join us during your lunch hour to learn all about birds in your neighborhood, how to identify them, and ways…
Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou. Expert guides will help you spot and…
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding.…
Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou at Tony Marron Park (808 N. York…
Join us for a fun, free story time event for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (best for 6 months – 4 years) and their parents/caregivers! There will be silly stories, rhymes, and songs, with a chance to check out books at Houston Public Library’s Mobile Express.
¡Únase a nosotros para un evento divertido y gratuito a la hora del cuento para bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares (mejor para 6 meses a 4 años) y sus padres / cuidadores! Habrá historias, rimas y canciones, con la oportunidad de ver libros en el Mobile Express de la Biblioteca Pública de Houston.
Climb aboard our pontoon boat tour for a unique and immersive experience observing birds in their natural habitat along Buffalo…
Join us during your lunch hour to learn all about birds in your neighborhood, how to identify them, and ways…
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding.…
Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou at Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature…
Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou. Expert guides will help you spot and…
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding.…
Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou at Tony Marron Park (808 N. York…
Join us every Saturday in June through August for “Ask the Expert” and dive into the wondrous world of butterflies…
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