Bear Creek March 2018
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For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator,<br />
bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-932-1639. Upcoming<br />
programs include:<br />
<strong>March</strong> 22 nd : Baby Animals<br />
April 19 th : Snakes Alive!<br />
OWL PROWLS<br />
Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2017-18<br />
season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an<br />
opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the<br />
woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay<br />
online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates - <strong>March</strong> 9,<br />
<strong>2018</strong>. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in the log cabin<br />
at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $12 for adults and<br />
$8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at least 6 years of age<br />
and there must be at least one adult present for each two children.<br />
Dress for walking in the woods and the weather. Please park in the<br />
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955<br />
Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s small lot at 440 Wilchester. Pre-registration<br />
is required and there is a maximum number of participants<br />
for each prowl.<br />
6 TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” AUTISM <strong>2018</strong><br />
April 29, <strong>2018</strong>, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM<br />
www.hopeforthree.org<br />
An exciting family fun day providing focused on educating and empowering<br />
others about the leading developmental disabiliy in the<br />
United States - autism. 7,500 fans and supporters, Hope For Three,<br />
County Judge Bob Hebert, all 18 City Mayors, 300 volunteers and<br />
the Sugar Land Skeeters, host over 400 family members from the<br />
autism community to a day full of friendship and baseball.<br />
Volunteers “buddy” up with a child prior to the game for play time<br />
on the field or in the playground area. During this time, parents<br />
and caregivers enjoy a social hour in the company of other adults<br />
at the Bud Light Pavilion; a rare occasion for many, a first-time<br />
opportunity for most<br />
A 2-hour buffet with complimentary lunch and soft drinks await<br />
the hosted families in the picnic area 700 volunteers and family<br />
members march around the field for an Autism Awareness Parade<br />
before Judge Hebert and City Mayors join on field to read a Proclamation<br />
of support recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month<br />
Then, it’s PLAY BALL!<br />
Sponsors, Mayors and other VIPs enjoy the game from hosted<br />
suites, while volunteers and families cheer on the home team!<br />
Numerous volunteer, sponsorship and underwriting opportunties<br />
available. Call 281-245-0640 to learn more.<br />
16 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Bear</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> Community Newsletter