TRAILS AS PARKS (TAP

PROGRAMS WITH TRAILS AS PARKS

1 NATIONAL WALKING DAY Wednesday, 10 a.m. Dennis Johnston Park 709 Riley Fuzzel Rd., Spring All ages. Get active as we take a guided walk down a portion of the Spring Creek Greenway Trail. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a refillable water bottle.

4 LIL’ NATURALIST HIKE Saturday, 10 a.m. Dennis Johnston Park 709 Riley Fuzzel Rd., Spring All ages. Bring the kids for a fun-filled nature walk around Dennis Johnston Park while we learn what it means to be a naturalist.

7 FIRST SHOT ARCHERY Thursday, 4 p.m. Spring Creek Park 15012 Brown Rd., Tomball All ages. Beginner archers can learn to shoot a bow and arrow safely. All equipment is provided.

9 FIRST SHOT ARCHERY Thursday, 4 p.m. Carter Park 7221 Treaschwig Rd., Spring Ages 7+. Beginner archers can learn to shoot a bow and arrow safely. All equipment is provided.

19 NATIONAL BIKE DAY GUIDED TOUR Sunday, 8 a.m. Pundt Park 4129 Spring Creek Dr., Spring Ages 16+. Hit the trail for a 9-mile guided bike tour along the paved Spring Creek Greenway Trail. Bring your bike, refillable water bottle, and bike-appropriate clothes. Helmets are recommended.

Jam Sesh!

APRIL 24 FRIDAY, 8 A.M. – NOON

MAY 29 FRIDAY, 8 A.M. – NOON

Dennis Johnston Park 709 Riley Fuzzel Rd., Spring

Registration required. Ages 16+ or accompanied by adult. Learn the basics of turning sweet fruit, sourced from the Spring Creek Greenway, into a preserve to be enjoyed year-round. Begin with a short walk along the Spring Creek Greenway Trail, then head to Big Stone Lodge to make blackberry jam. Please bring a small jelly jar and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes.

29 BAT CHAT Friday, 7 p.m. Dennis Johnston Park 709 Riley Fuzzel Rd., Spring All ages. Did you know bats can eat up to 8,000 insects in a single night? Join us to view the nightly emergence of bats. Limited shuttle transportation is provided.

30 ANIMAL INVADERS Saturday, 11 a.m. Kingwood Library 4400 Bens View Ln., Kingwood Ages 12+. Learn about exotic and invasive species that live in southeast Texas and how they affect our native wildlife.

JUNE

11 TURTLES AND TORTOISES Thursday, 4:30 p.m. Octavia Fields Library 1503 S. Houston Ave., Humble All ages. Do you know the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Learn about these unique reptiles and see live animals on exhibit.

FIRST SATURDAY PONTOON BOAT TOURS Saturdays, April 4, May 2, and June 6, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Jones Park 20634 Kenswick Dr., Humble Ages 13+. Take a tour along Spring Creek for a closer look at the local flora and fauna. Experience the park from a new perspective while learning about the area’s cultural history. Tours are dependent on weather and water conditions.

ADULT ARCHERY Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Mangum-Howell Center 2500 Frick Rd., Houston Ages 50+. Register by calling Mangum-Howell Center at 281-591-7830. Learn to shoot a bow and arrow or practice your aim. This program is designed for beginner archers with instruction from USA Archery-certified TAP staff who will cover safety rules, procedures, and proper technique. All equipment is provided.

WILDFLOWER WANDERINGS Fridays, April 3, 17, and 24, 9 a.m. Pundt Park 4129 Spring Creek Dr., Spring All ages. Wander through the park to discover blooming wildflowers. Then learn the different parts of a flower through a hands-on flower dissection activity.

KIDS ARCHERY Fridays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26, 9 a.m. Mangum-Howell Center 2500 Frick Rd., Houston Ages 7+. Beginner archers can learn to shoot a bow and arrow safely. All equipment is provided.

STARGAZING Wednesdays, April 29, May 27, and June 24, 8 p.m. Pundt Park 4129 Spring Creek Dr., Spring All ages. Visit our portable outdoor planetarium for a unique view of the night sky. Use a telescopes to observe various deep sky objects.

Boats & Bobbers

THIRD WEDNESDAYS

APRIL – JUNE 5 P.M. – SUNSET

Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve

20215 Chasewood Park Dr., Houston One adult per child (10 and under) required to canoe.

Enjoy an afternoon of leisurely paddling and fishing on Marshall Lake. All equipment is provided, including canoes, paddles, fishing poles, bait, and personal floatation devices.

SUMMER PASSPORT SERIES

STARTS MAY 2020

Various Precinct 4 Parks All ages. Explore multiple Precinct 4 parks and participate in a variety of activities to earn stamps on your passport. Visit six or more parks to earn an invitation to an exclusive finale celebration. Visit www.hcp4. net/tap/events to view all Summer Passport Series events.