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. 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:
There is a mandatory pre-trip meeting at the Arboretum the Thursday before each trip 7 - 9 p.m. (see note regarding September)
- Saturday, September 20, 1-5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting, September 17, 7 - 9 p.m.
(Note: This meeting is on Wed.)
- Saturday, October 18, 1-5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting October 16, 7 - 9 p.m.
- Saturday, November 15, 1-5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting November 13, 7 - 9 p.m.
- Saturday, December 20, 1-5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting December 18, 7 - 9 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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