Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT

KICKERILLO-MISCHER PRESERVE

20215 CHASEWOOD PARK DR., HOUSTON

Please visit www.hcp4.net/kmp or call 713-274-4299 for more information or to make a reservation.

OCTOBER

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FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Friday, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of friendly competition with the family! Bring your favorite board game to play under the pavilion or join staff for giant Jenga, cornhole, and more.

ART OF THE PRESERVE

THURSDAYS 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31

Explore your crafty side while making art with natural materials. Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

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FLOWER EDUCATION

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Flowers are beautiful to see and fun to identify! Join a staff naturalist to learn more about the flowers in the preserve.

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BIRDING 101

Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Learn the basics of birding and try your new skills on a short walk in the preserve. Walking shoes and binoculars are recommended.

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LAKESIDE LIBRARY

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Join a staff naturalist for a nature-themed story and activity or craft by Marshall Lake.

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FISHING 101

Thursday, 9 a.m. – noon Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

Play an interactive game to learn how to prepare a fishing pole and cast a fishing line. Equipment will be available for practice. Texas Park & Wildlife Department’s fishing regulations apply.

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PARK AFTER DARK

Saturday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

Join staff naturalists to explore the preserve after dark. Closed-toe shoes required. Flashlight recommended.

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CAMPING 101

Friday, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

Prepare for your next camping trip by learning how to find and select a campsite and set up a tent for overnight camping. Equipment is provided.

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GEOCACHING

Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Participate in a geocaching adventure with your family. Bring your own GPS unit or borrow one to hunt for caches in the preserve.

NOVEMBER

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FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of friendly competition with the family! Bring your favorite board game to play under the pavilion or join staff for giant Jenga, cornhole, and more.

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S’MORES & STARS

Thursday, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

If you love stargazing, moongazing, and s’mores around the campfire, this activity is for you! Bring binoculars, camp chairs, and supplies to make s’mores.

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OWL PELLETS

Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon

Participate in a memorable lab experience outside the classroom. Learn what these predators eat by dissecting an owl pellet.

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OWL PROWL

Friday, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

Owl breeding season is the perfect opportunity to learn about our nocturnal feathered friends. Join a staff naturalist and try to catch a glimpse of these secretive creatures. Wear walking shoes. No pets.

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TWIG ID

Saturday, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Can you identify a tree without its leaves? Learn how to identify trees by their twigs, even after the leaves have fallen.

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OUTDOOR COOKING

Saturday, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Impress friends by being the chef at your next campout! Join staff for an outdoor cooking demonstration and practice your cooking skills.

DECEMBER

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S’MORES & STARS

Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

If you love stargazing, moongazing, and s’mores around the campfire, this activity is for you! Bring binoculars, camp chairs, and supplies to make s’mores.

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HOLIDAY CRAFTS

Wednesday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

Create a holiday craft using natural materials.

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TRACKS N’ CRAFTS

Friday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

Join staff to learn about animal tracks and how to make your own model animal footprint.

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CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon Reservations required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events.

Visit the preserve to participate in the Houston Audubon Society’s 120th bird count. Binoculars and walking shoes recommended.

ONGOING

THIRD TUESDAY BIRDING

Tuesdays, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17, 8 a.m. Ages 55+.

Join Houston Audubon Society volunteers for a monthly bird count. Binoculars and walking shoes recommended.

VOLUNTEER DAY

Sundays, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15, 9 a.m. Ages 10+.

Join staff for a monthly volunteer activity. Long pants and closed-toe shoes recommended.

COME N' GO CANOEING & FISHING

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS

One adult per child (10 and under) required to canoe.

OCT. 2 & 16 3 P.M. – 6 P.M.

NOV. 6 & 20 3 P.M. – 5 P.M.

DEC. 4 3 P.M. – 5 P.M.

Join staff at the canoe launch for a day of canoeing and fishing. Equipment provided. Wear weather appropriate clothing, including closed-toed shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. Canoes have a four-person maximum capacity.

See Trails As Parks on page 15 for more events at the preserve.