Youth Birding Club

Next Meeting: Saturday, May 16

Meet at the Exploration Green parking lot on Diana Lane at 9 a.m.

Spring 2026 Schedule:
June 20 – Meet at EIH (North Office Annex 2) on the UHCL campus at 9 a.m.

Program Contact: Rowena McDermid.

EIH's youth birding club meets on the third Saturday of the month, January–June and September–December, at 9 a.m. for approximately 90 minutes of birding. The club is open to children aged 7-13 and their parents (or grandparents) interested in birds and birding—no experience necessary. We explore the beautiful UHCL campus and other local birding hotspots, such as Exploration Green. Along the way, an experienced birder and educator helps us discover the many bird species that live here and visit our region.

• Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children aged 10 -13 may be dropped off (there is a sign-in), but parents are welcome to stay if they wish!

Meetings are free.

What to Bring

• Closed-toed shoes (required)
• Long pants & long sleeve shirt (recommended)
• Sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent (recommended)
• Bottle of water (highly recommended)
• Snack (if you wish)
• Binoculars if you have them (we have loaners)
• Birding book (not required)

Location

We typically meet at the Environmental Institute of Houston, which is situated on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus. You will find us in the NOA 2 building (look for the garden), which is on the north side of campus near Entrance 3 (Middlebrook Drive). Parking is available in Lot D4. Parking in student spaces is free on weekends.

We also meet at local hot spots such as Exploration Green and Bay Area Park. Location details are made available above, by email, and on the Facebook event page. Reach out to Rowena to receive email notifications.

Directions to UHCL

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This opportunity is organized with the wonderful help of volunteers from the Galveston Bay Area Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist. Youth Birding Club is funded by TPWD CO-OP Grant.