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: Start time varies by season
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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
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, January 3, 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).​
Whoot's Out at Arrowwood?
Join BLC as we learn about the feathered friends that come out as the sun goes down! ​
We will spend some time learning about owls and other nocturnal birds at the outdoor classroom. Then, if conditions allow, we will take a short hike into the woods to see if we can spot some of the nighttime residents at Arrowwood Preserve.​
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​Please click here to read the full details and important information.
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Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
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Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Location: Arrowwood Preserve
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Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), close-toed shoes, long-sleeve shirt, long pants.
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Recommended: A flashlight (preferably one that has a red light mode), and insect repellent.
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*NO restrooms or water on site.*
Creekside Guided Hike
Join Bayou Land Conservancy Docents on this walk around the Creekside ponds!
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Enjoy a 1.5 - 2 mile walk along our western extent of the Spring Creek Nature Trail, as our Docents tell you about the history of the preserve and the importance of protecting it. ​
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​Please click here to read the full details and important information.
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Date: Saturday, January 10, 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: Long-sleeve shirt and pants, a bag for your supplies, insect repellent/sun protection.
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*NO restrooms or water on site.*
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, February 7, 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).​
