Bayou Greenways Conservation Academy is a low-cost adult education program focused on volunteering and conservation.
Explore different Houston bayous, learn more about local flora and fauna, and build community—all outdoors!
Registration opens on August 1.
Bayou Greenways Conservation Academy has a $25 non-refundable registration fee.
Please review the below tentative schedule and note that orientation is required to attend the rest of the classes.
TENTATIVE FALL 2026 SCHEDULE
September 26 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Orientation & Habitats
Location: HPB Main Office / Thomas Bell Foster Park
Orientation attendance is required to participate in the rest of the program.
October 3 | 9:00 AM – Noon
Plant Propagation
Location: Coolgreen Nursery
October 17 | 9:00 AM – Noon
Wildlife & INat
Location: Hill at Sims
October 24 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Bat Emergence
Location: White Oak Bayou
Optional evening program
November 7 | 9:00 AM – Noon
Parks By You
Location: Coolgreen
December 6 | 11:00 AM
Graduation
Location: TBD
For questions, please contact volunteer@houstonparksboard.org.
