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FEBRUARY 2022
Houston Audubon’s vision of leading and nurturing a community that values and supports birds continues to sprout—fueled by our volunteers, partnerships, and programs that connect people to nature and bring communities together. This February we are thrilled to welcome our impressive 2022 young professionals, honor Winnie Burkett as our 2022 exceptional volunteer, and recognize all the dedicated volunteers that make it happen every day. We are also very pleased about our partnership work in two new communities—the Nature Heritage Society in Sunnyside in South Houston and the Galveston Bay Area Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists at Bayside Regional Park in Bacliff. We look forward to seeing you throughout the year birding, volunteering, or attending one of our many events or programs! 
~ Helen Drummond, Executive Director

Welcome to our 2022 Young Professionals Advisory Council! 

It's a new year, and we've added new faces to our impressive Young Professionals Advisory Council! This crucial group supports Houston Audubon's mission through community outreach and engagement, education, and hands-on conservation.
Learn more about the 2022 YPAC

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday Night Hikes
February 4 & 18
Want to meet our education ambassador animals and explore Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary after dark? Bring the family or some friends to an upcoming Friday Night Hike! 
SuperBird 56
February 12
Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels are invited to participate in SuperBird 56! Two teams led by HA staff will compete to identify 56 bird species the fastest. Free to participate; choose your own team!
Bolivar Flats Beach Cleanup with SPLASH
February 18
We're teaming up with SPLASh and Keep Bolivar Beautiful for a volunteer beach cleanup on Bolivar Frenchtown Road.
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
February 19
Join us for a picnic at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary celebrating all of our wonderful volunteers, and honoring Winnie Burkett with the Laura Singleton Exceptional Volunteer Award.
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AROUND OUR SANCTUARIES

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary

There are so many improvements happening at Edith L. Moore! We're clearing trails, rebuilding and repairing boardwalks, and generally sprucing up the sanctuary for wildlife and visitors. Even though it is still winter, spring is peeking around the corner and we are planning bird walks, native plantings, and more volunteer workdays! 
Don't have plans for Spring Break? Enroll your kids in Pokebon Spring Break Camp from March 14-18. Pokémon fans ages 7-11 will explore the unique ecology of our world through by earning badges, playing games and creating Pokémon crafts. 
Other events happening at the sanctuary include Guided Tours, Friday Night Hikes, Mindful Mornings in the Forest, and more! 
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Raptor and Education Center 

In the coming weeks, our new “top of the forest” scout deck will be completed and it will provide great views of Sims Bayou and the forest. Thank you to Morgan Kuo, who is earning his Eagle with this project.
Maggie and Bob Honig were finally able to visit the recently dedicated Honig Pond, which has seen an abundance of Southern Leopard Frogs since the pond was renamed in their honor.

If you're interested in volunteering to help get the gardens ready for spring, please contact Mary Anne  Weber at maweber@houstonaudubon.org. 
There are always lots of fun activities happening at the Raptor Center, such as Owl Prowls, Guided Tours, Raptor Photo Shoots, and more! Or, you can visit for as little as $5 (free for members) and explore on your own! 
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High Island and Bolivar Flats

Habitat restoration continues at Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Visitors this spring will enjoy much more open views around Grackle Pond. Staff and volunteers have been busy clearing trails and getting the sanctuaries ready for the birds!
Permits are being acquired to restore the vehicular barrier at Bolivar Flats to better secure the mudflats from vehicle traffic. A large fire occurred last month at Mundy Marsh. Though this fire was caused by fireworks, fires are part of the natural ecosystem cycle, clearing dead vegetation and priming the soil for new growth.

Volunteers needed for spring migration! If you're interested in helping visitors find their way and spot birds on the Canopy Walkway at Smith Oaks this spring, join our upcoming High Island Volunteer Training on February 10!
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NEWS & BIRDING
Edith Moore Summer Camp Registration Open
Houston Audubon is Hiring!
Community Park Leads to a Conservation Spark
Featured Beak: American Bittern

WAYS TO HELP
Become a Member
Support Houston Audubon and get great membership benefits like free admission to the Raptor Center, free member birding field trips and low-cost senior bus trips, discounts at our Natives Nursery Open House events and nature stores, and more! 
Adopt a Bird
Support our education ambassador animals by adopting a bird! Funds from honorary adoptions go towards all care of the animals, including food, housing, healthcare, and more. 
Conservation License Plate
Purchase our new specialty license plate, featuring an Eastern Meadowlark, to support our mission of bird conservation! $22 of the annual $30 plate fee comes to Houston Audubon. 
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