Assorted wines

Get the chance of a lifetime to photograph the birds of Ecuador with this spot for the Eduador Photo Journey by Tropical Birding on July 15-24, 2017.

This 10-day tour will visit two famous hummingbird lodges: Tandayapa Bird Lodge on the west slope, which boasts extraordinarily high species' numbers and Guango Lodge on the east slope that has a very different selection, including the incredible Sword-billed Hummingbird, a living cartoon.

Enjoy photographing gorgeous Blue-necked Tanagers, Carnunculated Caracaras and Crimpson-rumped Toucanets.

Generously donated by: Tropical Birding

Meet some of the Houston Audubon Education raptors and enjoy a breakfast with Mary Anne Weber on the deck of the log cabin at Houston Audubon’s Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center.

You will step back in history as you tour the center built on the original land grant of John Richardson Harris who founded Harrisburg near the site in 1825. Raptors, native gardens, tall grass prairie, woods and the historic bayou morning adventure.

Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 8 people.

Generously donated by: Mary Anne Weber

Spend a day of birding and photography with Greg Lavaty.

Greg is a well-known Texas photographer who leads birding trips in North, South and Central America. Enjoy a day locating birds and learning about lighting and position... all this while getting some great shots.

Includes a full-day's instruction for 2 people in the Houston/Galveston Area.

Generously donated by: Greg Lavaty/Texas Target Birds

Bat expert Cullen K. Geiselman, PhD, will share her extensive knowledge of the world's bat species, their habitat, and life histories.

Afterwards join her on a twilight 'bat walk' at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary or another location of your choice to locate bats using an ultrasonic bat detector. Alternatively, you may prefer to visit Waugh Street Bridge over Buffalo Bayou, to see 250,000 Mexican Free-tailed bats emerge at dusk.

For 20 people.

Generously donated by: Cullen Geiselman

The NICE Winery's sommeliers and winemakers will guide you and your guests through a fun and educational tasting of several of their highly-rated, rare wines from all over the world.

Wines will be served with an assortment of light snacks.

This class is for 10-16 people.

Generously donated by: The Nice Winery

Enjoy a 2-night stay for a family of four at Camp Allen’s Hotel & Conference Center in Navasota, Texas.

Package includes hotel accommodations, 6 buffet-style meals and use of the beautiful 1,000-acre property complete with lakes, pools, hiking trails, athletic courts, fitness center and more!

Subject to availability and valid through 12/31/2017.

Generously donated by: Camp Allen

Give your guests a memorable experience by hosting your next event at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary historic log cabin.

The cabin deck and gardens provide a great space for music and dining. You have access to the sanctuary grounds and trails. The 4-hour rental is for up to 80 people. Rental hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends.

Included is a 1-hour consultation with a professional event planner.

Generously donated by: Houston Audubon/Audubon Docent Guild

Hone your photography skills alongside an expert for four hours of private photography instruction with Kathy Adams Clark.

Kathy is a photographer, naturalist, teacher and photo tour guide.

Kathy will photograph with you in the field, review your photos and provide feedback and even work with you on Photoshop or Lightroom.

This session can be tailored to meet your photographic needs regardless of skill level.

Generously donated by: Kathy Adams Clark

Penfeathers Tours invites two people to join them on a Whooping Crane trip the weekend of December 3-4, 2016.

You will bird your way from Aransas National Wildlife Refuge to Mustang Island and end up on a touring boat to see the Whooping Cranes.

This outstanding trip includes ground transportation from Houston, hotel accommodations, entrance fees, boat fees and guided services. (Meals are not included) Don't miss out on this fabulous trip!

Generously donated by: Bill Goloby/Penfeathers

Be the first in line! We will hold your guaranteed, reserved space in our long-standing, always sold-out summer day camps - 2017 Nature Explorers Camp (5-10 year olds) or week-long Day Camp (9am-12pm, Mon-Fri). Choose from any week mid June-early August.

Exciting journeys await you as we discover the world of wildlife here in our own Bayou City. Hike the trails and play games in our forest’s habitat. Catch tadpoles and fish in the ponds. Meet our education animals. And so much more!

*tuition for camp not included

Generously donated by: Audubon Docent Guild

This is your chance for a half-day of personalized photography with a very experienced nature and landscape photographer.

Spend a half-day in the field with hands-on instruction or focus on photography skills indoors. The structure, location, day and time is flexible depending on your needs and desires.

Expires October 2017.

Bring your camera and get ready to learn and have fun!

Generously donated by: Joe Smith

Give yourself the gift of wellness with a 1-hour massage, acupuncture facial rejuvenation treatment, 3 private personal fitness training sessions, 5 private yoga/meditation lessons, hair styling, luxurious pedicure and dinner at an organic farm-to-table restaurant.

• 1-Hour Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage (Houston)
• Wellness Evaluation and Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation treatment consists of traditional acupuncture and cosmetic facial cupping (Cypress)
• Personal Fitness Training Sessions include Fitness Evaluation, SMART Goal Setting and Individualized training (Copperfield)
• Private yoga/meditation instruction (Cypress)
• Treat yourself to a shampoo and hairstyling (Cypress)
• Pamper yourself with a first-class Pedicure (Cypress)
• Dine at a farm-to-table restaurant in Cypress, Texas, serving whole foods that are in-season, grown locally, organic and hormone free

Generously donated by: 

Executive Massage Center, Norma ReynaBCTMB

Wholly Alive Acupuncture, Dawn Pirone L.Ac, M.A.O.M

Bright Circle Wellness, Victoria Walls

Shanti Tree Yoga, Shamron Owen

Rooted Salon, Jenny Williams

Venetian Nail Salon, Jimmy Tran

Season’s Harvest Café, Beket and Joanne Griffith

The Artist Boat provides a guided tour that combines art and science.

Enjoy this learning experience that connects you to nature and the Gulf Coast with a new perspective.

Tour includes the opportunity to paint while sitting in your kayak on the water.

Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the Gulf Coast in a new way!

Generously donated by: Artist Boat

Behind-the-Scenes tour led by Dr. Dan Brooks, Curator of Vertebrate Zoology (the bird guy!) at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Up to five people will recieve a personal tour either of the off-site Ornithology collection or the museum's Wildlife Exhibits.

This is a unique experience.

Generously donated by: Dr. Dan Brooks/HMNS

Learn how to enhance your property's landscaping with a consultation by Scott Barnes of Applied Habitats.

Scott will assess the native plants on your property and provide a plan to increase the native landscaping. He will also give you tips on how to make your property more welcoming to birds.

A unique way to improve your home.

The birds will love it and love you!

Generously donated by: Scott Barnes/Applied Habitats