Lake Creek Preserve Monthly Guided Hike
Looking for a way to explore nature, see ecosystems in action, and have fun? Join Bayou Land Conservancy at Lake Creek Preserve for a family-friendly nature hike!
This is a monthly guided hike through Lake Creek Preserve, where we will explore various ecosystems and terrain. This is a moderately easy ~1 mile loop, which traverses through sand, mud (when wet) and over a few boardwalks.
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No dogs allowed. Close-toed shoes and ample drinking water required.
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Date: 3rd Saturday of the Month in September-May
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Time: 9:00 AM
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Location: Lake Creek Preserve is located off Sendera Ranch, south of Woodforest Pkway S. Coordinates: 30.263180790609386, -95.5652751411581
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Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), close-toed shoes, long sleeve pants and shirt
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Recommended: A bag for your water, snacks, etc. Insect repellent/sun protection
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Wildflower Wandering at Creekside Preserve
Join Bayou Land Conservancy Docents on this walk to see what is blooming around the Creekside ponds! Join us for a casual stroll to take in the vibrant waves of wildflowers! How many can you identify among the Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, and more?
It’s the perfect time to get outdoors, snap some photos, and appreciate the natural beauty of our local landscape before the summer heat settles in.
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​Please click here to read the full details and important information.
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Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Location: Creekside West of Spring Creek Nature Trail, off Dr. Ann Snyder Drive (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334)
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Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), close-toed shoes.
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Recommended: A bag for your water, snacks, etc. Insect repellent/sun protection, long-sleeve shirt and pants.​
Bio-Blitz at Arrowwood
Calling all nature enthusiasts, citizen scientists, and curious explorers!
Get ready to make your mark on the map during the City Nature Challenge 2026. We need your eyes on the ground to help us document the incredible biodiversity of our local ecosystem during this high energy BioBlitz!
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Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just love being outdoors, this is your chance to contribute to a global community science initiative. Working in teams, we will trek through the preserve to find, identify, and log as many species of plants, animals, and fungi as possible.
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​Please click here to read the full details and important information.
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Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
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Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Location: Arrowwood Preserve
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Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), comfortable close-toed shoes or hiking boots, long-sleeve shirt, long pants.
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Recommended: A bag for your water, snacks, etc. Insect repellent/sun protection.​
Invasive Removal at Arrowwood
Join Bayou Land Conservancy’s Invasive Species Eradication Patrol (BISEP) at Arrowwood Preserve! We’ll be removing invasive plants to help native wildlife thrive.
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We’ll kick things off with a quick safety talk and a rundown on the plants we’re targeting. Then we’ll walk along natural trails to our work spots and get busy removing invasive plants in the open understory.
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​Please click here to read the full details and important information.
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Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Location: Arrowwood Preserve
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Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), close-toed shoes or mud boots, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, and gloves.
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Recommended: A bag for your water, snacks, etc. Insect repellent/sun protection, hard hat, hand tools (loppers, hand saws, etc.), work/garden gloves, safety glasses, pruners/loppers (we’ll have some to borrow).​
