The Trip
Learn about the history of Houston's most unique natural asset on a half-day canoe trip on Buffalo Bayou. This area includes the Arboretum and Memorial Park and is one of the wildest portions of the bayou.
The Focus
A series of trips are planned to explore this special urban ecosystem. Trips will include discussion of important conservation issues concerning the bayou. Additionally, each trip will have a special theme, such as birds, history or geology. While canoeing experience is not necessary, a desire to learn definitely is.
The Leader
Don Greene has been involved in outdoor education and preservation for 30 years and has been a professional guide and outfitter since 1975. He is an American Red Cross canoeing instructor, Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Swiftwater Rescue Technician. Don has won numerous awards for outdoor education and conservation and shares our passionate interest in the preservation of Buffalo Bayou. This trip will be an ideal opportunity to absorb Don's knowledge and enthusiasm about our most precious water resource.
Dates:
- Saturday, April 19, 1 - 5 p.m
TRIP IS FULL .
Pre-trip meeting, April 17, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 17, 1 - 5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting, May 15, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 21, 1 - 5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting, June 19, 7 p.m.
There is a mandatory pre-trip meeting at the Arboretum the Thursday before each trip at 7 p.m.
Route: Put in at the I-610 bridge and Woodway Drive; take out at Memorial and Shepherd Drive.
Ages: 16 and up
Cost:
$85 for Arboretum members
$95 for non-members.
Notes: Certain details of the trip might vary depending on water flows in the bayou. Normal maximum openings for each trip are 10, but this may be reduced to 8 during high water. The route may also change due to bayou conditions.
Register on-line.
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