Spring Fling Earth Day at Armand Bayou Nature Center

Armand Bayou Nature Center hosts this special Earth Day celebration that connects Houston families to our local environment. This hands-on event features animal encounters where kids meet native Texas wildlife up close. Live demonstrations teach visitors about local ecosystems. Families can make seed balls to plant native flowers in their neighborhoods. Dip netting activities let children explore bayou creatures in shallow water. Mini Bayou Safari Tours guide visitors through Houston's largest urban wilderness preserve. The Nature Center sits on 2,500 acres in Pasadena and Clear Lake. It protects three ecosystems that define our region: prairie, forest, and wetlands. These habitats clean our air, filter flood water, and provide homes for over 370 bird species. This Earth Day event helps Houston residents understand how nature supports our daily lives. When we protect bayous and prairies, we protect our neighborhoods from flooding. When we plant native plants, we help bees and butterflies thrive in our city. The celebration connects to Houston Earth Day 2026, bringing together environmental groups across our region. Families learn simple ways to care for Houston's environment at home. Children discover that Houston's nature isn't far away – it's right here in our backyards and neighborhoods.