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Stewarding welcoming parks, trails, & unique spaces, connecting Houstonians with our city’s most significant natural waterway.
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🦇 Holy bats, Houston!Grab your cape and join us for Batman on the Bayou, a FREE summer evening celebrating one of Houston's most fascinating nighttime residents.As part of BBP's Summer Species series, you'll enjoy:🎬 A screening of Batman Returns (costumes encouraged!)🦇 Bat-themed activities and educational experiences with the Houston Area Bat Team🌮 Food trucks, music, and frozen margaritas (because no bats = no tequila 😉)❓ Bat trivia and more!Discover why bats play such an important role in our urban ecosystem, then settle in under the stars for a movie along the bayou.📅 Saturday, July 25⏰ 7–10:30 PM | Movie begins at 8:15 PM📍 The Water Works, Buffalo Bayou Park🎟️ Registration appreciated - linked in our bioCape optional. Bat enthusiasm required.#BatmanOnTheBayou #SummerSpecies #BuffaloBayouPark #HoustonEvents #Bats by @buffalobayou

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✨ Exciting news! Undercurrents has been nominated for a CODAworx People's Choice Award!This global awards program celebrates outstanding public art projects, and we're honored that Undercurrents has been recognized as one of the Top 100 submissions. Now we need your vote! 🗳️Create an account, scroll down to Undercurrents (it's a bit of a scroll—we wish we'd picked a name earlier in the alphabet! 😉), and cast your vote - every vote makes a difference.If you've experienced Undercurrents or believe in the power of public art, we'd love your support. Help spread the word! Voting closes July 31. by @buffalobayou

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Summer is here—make the most of it along Buffalo Bayou! ☀️ Explore parks, trails, and unique experiences along Houston's iconic waterway: 🚤 Buffalo Bayou CruisesHop aboard a guided pontoon boat tour through the heart of Houston. From local history to bats, there's a cruise for every kind of explorer. 🚶‍♀️ Wellness WalksFree every Wednesday and open to all, hosted by @urbanpaths.🧘 Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern with @UnionisCreationOffered Saturdays and Sundays at 10 AM. 🎵 ROCO on Buffalo BayouListen to site-specific audio experiences featuring recordings of @ROCO's past performances—just scan the QR code. 🚲 Bayou Bike RentalsRent a bike and cruise the trails. Open Friday–Sunday.#BuffaloBayou #ThingstoDo #Houston by @buffalobayou

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A centennial celebration, heard in sound. 🎶Join us in celebrating 100 years of @thecistern with Foundation, an original site-specific performance by Thomas Helton. Experience the powerful resonance of eight tubas reverberating throughout the cavernous former drinking water reservoir, transforming the historic space into a one-of-a-kind musical experience.Attendees are invited to circulate throughout each 20-minute performance, creating a unique listening experience from every angle.📅 August 15📍 Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern⏰ Performances at 11 AM, 11:45 AM & 12:30 PM🎟️ $15 | $10 for @BBPMembersReserve your spot through the link in our bio today—space is limited!#BuffaloBayouParkCistern #Houston #CisternCelebration #CisternCentennial by @buffalobayou

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🦇 Batman on the Bayou is TOMORROW!Gather your friends and family for a FREE evening celebrating one of Houston's most unique nighttime residents. Presented as part of BBP's Summer Species series exploring all things bats, this event features family-friendly activities, nature education, and opportunities to discover the important role these night flyers play in our urban ecosystem.Here's what you can expect:🦸 Meet Batman in person from 6–8 PM🦇 Batman Returns screening at 8:15 PM🖤 Costumes highly encouraged!🎨 Face painting, bat trivia, and more🌙 Educational activities hosted by the Houston Bat Team🎶 Food trucks and music🍹 Frozen margaritas (because no bats = no tequila... come find out why!)The battiest night of the summer is almost here—and it's going to be bat-tastic. Free RSVP and more information at the link in our bio.Presented in collaboration with @ArthouseHTX.#BuffaloBayou #SummerSpecies #Houston #ThingstoDo #FreeFestival by @buffalobayou

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Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Arthouse Houston for Batman on the Bayou, a free evening celebrating one of Houston’s most unique nighttime species. Presented as part of BBP’s Summer Species series exploring all things BATS, the event will feature family-friendly activities, a puppet show by Afasneh Aayani, nature education, and opportunities to learn more about the important role these night flyers play in our urban ecosystem.Guests can enjoy:• A screening of Batman Returns, costumes encouraged!• Educational experiences and bat-themed activities hosted by the Houston Area Bat Team• Food trucks, music, and frozen margaritas (no bats = no tequila…you will learn why!)• Bat trivia… and more!Grab your cape and lawn chair for a fun summer evening along the bayou! 🦇 by @buffalobayou

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Behind every trail, tour, event, and beautiful view along Buffalo Bayou is a dedicated team making it happen. Our annual all staff summer bash was a chance to celebrate the people who create and steward parks and trails, clean up the waterway, lead tours, curate public art and programs to engage the community, welcome visitors, and work behind the scenes to bring the Buffalo Bayou green space network to life. We're grateful for our talented and energetic team that makes it all possible! by @buffalobayou

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Greater connectivity is coming to downtown Houston 🙌BBP is excited to announce a new off-street, hike and bike trail segment that will connect the existing trail network along the north and south banks of Buffalo Bayou through downtown to developing trails in the Fifth Ward and East End. This small but mighty link will travel along the north bank from the new on-street bike route by @houstonparksboard on Elysian Street to the Heights Hike and Bike Trail west of the McKee Street bridge. We anticipate work to be completed in the fall of this year. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we make strides toward a more connected Houston! by @buffalobayou

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Ever noticed the floating barriers collecting litter along Buffalo Bayou? Those are containment booms—one of the tools helping stop trash before it travels downstream to Galveston Bay and the Gulf. Strategically placed based on water flow, wind, and nearby outfalls, the booms capture floating litter where it naturally collects. From there, BBP's Waterway Maintenance team uses the Bayou-Vac, an industrial-strength vacuum boat operating five days a week, to remove the trapped debris for proper disposal. Together, these efforts helped remove more than 2,200 cubic yards of trash and debris from Buffalo Bayou in 2025. Every piece collected is one less piece polluting our waterways. 💧 You can help, too! Reduce your use of single-use plastics, recycle whenever possible, and support BBP's Waterway Maintenance team with a donation.Photos by Zainob+Mathew Create #TrashTuesday #BuffaloBayouPartnership #WaterwayMaintenance by @buffalobayou

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Didn't you hear? Single-use plastic is so last season. 💧🪶 Be part of the plastic pollution solution with a reusable water bottle featuring an iconic bayou bird—the great blue heron—available at the Buffalo Bayou Boutique. Help keep our waterways clean and wildlife safe by making a sustainable swap. This 17 oz. stainless steel bottle is vacuum insulated to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours—perfect for walks, bike rides, and outdoor adventures in the Houston heat. Shop in person at The Water Works Visitor Center or online through the link in our bio.The birds of Buffalo Bayou will thank you. by @buffalobayou

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Take a walk on the wild side. 🌿🦋 There's something special about slowing down, getting outside, and exploring nature with others. Research from The Anxiety & Depression Initiative, Inc shows that participating in group activities outdoors can help foster meaningful connections and reduce feelings of isolation—all while supporting overall well-being. Join us for a guided Nature Walking Tour with naturalist Nancy Greig as you discover the native plants, pollinators, birds, and wildlife that call Buffalo Bayou home. 📍 The Water Works🗓️ Saturday, July 18 | 9–10:30 AM🎟️ $5 for ages 12+ | Free for children under 12 Bring your curiosity, invite a friend, and experience Houston's historic waterway from a whole new perspective. Link in bio. by @buffalobayou

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Some things have to be seen to be believed, and the nightly emergence of more than 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats from under the Waugh Drive bridge definitely fits that description. Make plans to join the next Bikes & Bats summer ride with @buffalobayou partnership and @bikehouston, this Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 pm. Experience a sunset ride along Buffalo Bayou, capped off by a stunning scene as the bats take off on their evening flight. Secure your ticket today to hear from local bat experts on these fascinating and important creatures.https://buffalobayou.org/summer-species-bats/ by @buffalobayou

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