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KICKERILLO-MISCHER PRESERVE
3 FAMILY GAME NIGHT Friday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of friendly competition with the family. Bring your favorite board games to play under the pavilion or join staff for giant Jenga, cornhole, and more.
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SUMMER GARDEN Sunday, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. It’s time to start thinking about planting, pruning, and fertilizing your summer crops. From tomatoes and peppers to okra and melons, learn how to make your summer garden a success.
14 FIND YOURSELF OUTDOORS: CAMPING 101 Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Registration 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 camping. Equipment is provided.
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EXPLORANDO AL AIRE LIBRE jueves, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registración requerida en www.hcp4.net/tap/events. Desarrolle su propio diario naturalista mientras descubre las complejidades del mundo natural a través de la exploración al aire libre, la observación y la implementación de otros sentidos. Los participantes deben traer una libreta para utilizar como diario. Se les recomienda traer consigo una botella de agua, zapatos cerrados y pantalones largos. Vengan preparados para una mañana de descubrimiento y diversión!
18 REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN STUDY Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/ tap/events. Ages 10 + or equivalent Boy Scout rank age. Program will cover basic requirements for the Boy Scouts Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badge. Contact staff for details.
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STAR PARTY Wednesday, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/ tap/events. View the annual Lyrids meteor shower through a telescope and discover exciting celestial facts. Binoculars and camp chairs recommended.
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NATURE VERSE Tuesday, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/ tap/events. Explore the outdoors while expressing yourself through the written word. Join a staff naturalist who will provide weekly prompts and guidance.
MAY 1, 8, 15, & 22
ART OF THE PRESERVE Fridays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/ tap/events. Ages 6+. Explore your crafty side while enjoying the outdoors. Each week features a different craft.
KMP KRITTERS
THURSDAYS April 9, May 7, & June 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 30 & May 21, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. All ages. Visit the preserve to meet the KMP Kritters and chat with park naturalists.
POND STUDIES Monday, 10 a.m. – noon Registration required at www.hcp4.net/ tap/events. Ages 7+. Join a naturalist for an afternoon of dipnetting and pond ecology. Learn what lives in Marshall Lake and how we use lab equipment to determine the quality of our water.
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STAR PARTY
FAMILY FISH CAMP Saturday, 8 a.m. – noon Registration required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events. Experts will discuss basic fishing gear, knot tying, rules, and ethics. Then, practice what you’ve learned. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a lunch, camp chairs, and refillable water bottle. Fishing equipment available to borrow on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events. If you love stargazing and moongazing, don’t miss this activity! Binoculars, camp chairs, and flashlights are recommended.
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LEAVE NO TRACE
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/ tap/events. Ages 8+ or Boy Scout rank above basic level. Nature is one of our most precious resources. Learn how you can help preserve it by following the Outdoor Code, Leave No Trace, and Tread Lightly programs. 4 Health N A T U R E D A Y 4 Health N A T U R E D A Y
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POLLINATORS Thursday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Learn all about pollinators and how to create a pollinator-friendly garden.
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MOVIE NIGHT: THE LITTLE MERMAID Tuesday, 7 p.m. Movie begins at dusk. Join us for a family-friendly movie night with crafts, popcorn, and refreshments.
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SATURDAY, 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. KICKERILLO-MISCHER PRESERVE 20215 CHASEWOOD PARK DR., HOUSTON MAY 16
Join staff at the canoe launch for a day of canoeing and fishing. Equipment provided. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department fishing rules apply.
WEDNESDAYS
APRIL 1 & 15 MAY 6 & 20 4 P.M. –7 P.M. JUNE 3 & 17 5 P.M. –8 P.M.
SATURDAY JUNE 20 5 P.M. –8 P.M.
One adult per child (10 and under) is required to canoe. Each boat must have at least one adult. Canoes have a four-person maximum capacity.
See Trails As Parks on page 17 for more events at the preserve.
ONGOING
NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB Wednesdays, April 8 and 22, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/ tap/events. Ages 9 - 12. Discover the intricacies of nature during this 90-minute field program. Please bring a notebook and water bottle, and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LAKESIDE LIBRARY Tuesdays, April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19, June 2 and 16, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events. Join a staff naturalist for a nature-themed story and activity by Marshall Lake.
THIRD TUESDAY BIRDING Tuesdays, April 21, May 19, and June 16, 7:30 a.m. Join Houston Audubon Society volunteers for a monthly bird count. Binoculars and walking shoes recommended.
SUMMER CAMPS
Registration required beginning Friday, May 1, at 8 a.m. at www.hcp4.net/kmp. Spend the summer learning about nature during action-packed day camps at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve. This camp is outdoors 100% of the time. Campers should bring a snack, a lunch, and a refillable water bottle. Bring proof of child’s age (birth certificate, shot records, etc.) to the first day of camp. Please only register if your child can attend all days of camp.
DISCOVERY CAMP JUNE 8 – 12 MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9 A.M – NOON Ages 5 and 6
JUNIOR RANGER SUMMER CAMP JUNE 22 – 26 MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9 A.M – 2 P.M. Ages 7 - 9
VOLUNTEER DAY Sundays, April 19, May 3, and June 14, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ages 10+ or accompanied by an adult. Join staff for a monthly volunteer activity. Long pants, closed-toe shoes, and a refillable water bottle required.
