Spend the week birding, fishing, swimming and relaxing in this gorgeous lake house in Canyon Lake! This beautifully designed custom home is perfectly situated at the top of a private cove on Canyon Lake. The spectacular views can be enjoyed from multiple decks.

The upper level has a large family room with a rock fireplace, large granite kitchen, dining room & master bedroom with luxury bath. The lower level has a game room with pool table, two bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. The guest house has 1 bedroom, full bath, kitchen & living area.

This stunning lake house is the perfect place for a super fun getaway with your friends or family. The main house sleeps 8-10 comfortably and the guest house sleeps 2.

Book by October 17, 2020. Confirm dates with owner. 6-nights stay for up to 12 people.

Get the chance of a lifetime to have Houston Audubon's Conservation Director, Dr. Richard Gibbons, and a team of experts join you on your property for a Biodiversity Survey. Our experts will help identify birds, plants, and other wildlife. In this survey you will get a birds-eye-view of your property with footage taken from Houston Audubon’s drone. This survey regularly provides unexpected conservation outcomes for the landowners. What surprises await for your property?

Expires: December 2020, cooler months best

Have brunch with the birds! You and 7 of your closest friends will meet some of Houston Audubon's favorite educators, the raptors - Tskili, Simon, Juliet, Percy, Spirit, Winston, Skeeter, Laka, Alex, Geddy and Luna. Your brunch will be hosted by Houston Audubon's Education Director, Mary Anne Weber, on the deck of the log cabin at Houston Audubon’s Raptor and Education Center.

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. Enjoy the raptors, native gardens, tall grass prairie, woods and the historic bayou during this morning adventure.

Expires 10/17/2020. Valid for 8 people. Date to be arranged with Education team.

Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight and they have radiated into almost every habitat on earth. They are responsible for eating millions of night-flying insects, dispersing seeds in rain forests, and pollinating plants in deserts. Their great diversity of feeding strategies is a testament to the adaptability of these nocturnal animals.

During her evening lecture, Cullen Geiselman, PhD will give a brief summary of the world's 1,400+ bat species, their habitats, and life histories, dispel common bat myths as well as discuss the 11 bat species found in the Houston area. Afterwards, we will go on a "bat walk" at an Audubon sanctuary or even in your neighborhood to spotlight and detect bats using an ultrasonic bat detector. Alternatively, we can visit Waugh Street Bridge over Buffalo Bayou, the home of 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats that emerge at dusk to feed on insects over the greater Houston area.

Expires in 3 years.

Enjoy Lawther Deer Park Prairie with prairie conservationists Sarah Flournoy and Don Verser. Walk among the ancient grasses and flowers, listen for the chorus of frogs and insects, and discover the birds that are part of this unique urban prairie system. As the sun sets on the prairie, relax on the observations deck with a selection of fine wine and cheeses...maybe even see a coyote off in the distance.

Expires 10/17/2020. Tour is 2-3 hours and is valid for 4 people. Date to be arranged.

Make a beer with the head brewer at Bakfish Brewing Co! You have the option to brew it yourself or help create the recipe. The beer style, name, and release date will be of your choosing.

Expires 10/2020. Package includes 2 limited-edition PALEican ale pint glasses, brewed for Houston Audubon's Bird Week.

Enjoy a private, seated wine class for your group of 10-16 people at The Nice Winery. The Nice Winery's sommeliers and winemakers will guide you and your guests through a fun and educational tasting of six of their highly-rated rare wines from all over the world. Wines will be served with specialty meat and cheese.

Expires 10/30/2020. Valid for 10 - 16 people. Classes are Mon-Fri at 5:30 PM or Sat 12 PM or 3 PM. Book in advance to ensure availability.

Learn to cook with a friend - the best part is you get to eat what you make that night. Yummy!!!! Use these two gift certificates towards a public or private cooking class at Well Done. The 5 most popular menus are: Dinner in Rome; Dinner on the Bayou; Italian Dinner Party; Southern Dinner Party and Three Course Dinner - Short Ribs.

Have a date night out with dinner for two at Damian's Cucina Italiana and tickets to the Alley Theatre. Start off your evening with a romantic dinner for 2 at Damian's Cucina Italiana. Rich, Old-World interiors mingle with the Old-World tradition that you are the King of the Table. With impeccable, award-winning service, Damian's present an extensive menu of antipasto, salads, homemade pastas, fine meats, and fresh seafood. All of their breads and desserts are prepared daily in their upstairs bakery. Your table is ready! (Alcohol, tax and gratuity not included. Not redeemable for cash. Not redeemable on holidays. One certificate per table.)

Then make your way to the Alley Theatre to enjoy two tickets to a 2019-2020 Season production on the Hubbard Stage.

Select a performance from 1 of these upcoming productions:

• The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare, Sep. 13 - Oct. 13, 2019
• Quixote Nuevo by Miguel De Cervantes, Jan. 17 - Feb. 9, 2020
• 1984 by George Orwell, Mar. 6 - 29, 2020
• Dead Man's Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl, Apr. 17 - May 10, 2020
• Sense and Sensibility by Kate Hamill, Jun. 5 - Jul. 5, 2020 Expires 7/6/2020.

Valid for 2 people in Section A seating. Excludes opening night, Saturday night and Sunday matinee. No exchanges or cancellations.

Enjoy two gift tickets compliments of Houston Grand Opera and a 1-night weekend stay at Hotel Icon in downtown Houston. Spend a night out on the town at the Houston Grand Opera. Tickets valid for any single performance, excluding opening nights. Gift Voucher form must be filled out and submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the performance you would like to attend. Due to limited availability, changes cannot be made once tickets have been redeemed. The best available seats will be secured for the performance indicated. Gift voucher is valid for up to 18 months after the event (Feb. 2020).

After the show, relax at the nearby Hotel Icon for a weekend staycation. Authentic Texas charm meets contemporary luxury in the heart of downtown Houston. At the award-winning Hotel Icon, the storied past and glamorous present brilliantly blend into one uniquely unforgettable guest experience. Valid for a 1-night stay on Friday or Saturday, subject to availability. Includes valet parking and breakfast buffet for 2. Expires 9/19/2020.

Enjoy a 30-minute guided history tour of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, a former drinking water reservoir built for the City of Houston in 1926! Learn about the history of the Cistern and Houston's water system while taking in the raw industrial architecture of this Houston relic, now operated by Buffalo Bayou Partnership. No children under the age of 9. View available times at buffalobayou.org. Expires August 15, 2020.

Included in this package is a gift basket from Snooze AM Eatery. Go out to brunch with $100 in gift cards to Snooze, after which you can relax with a scented candle and bath bomb.

Experience what it’s like to fly like a bird. Grab a friend and enjoy this “crazy fun” indoor skydiving experience. Your flight package for 2 people includes 2 flights, gear, training and flight certificate.

THE EXPERIENCE:

          • You’ll first take a seat next to your fellow flyers outside the tunnel.

          • Your instructor will show you to the doorway when it’s your turn.

          • He or she will help you gently lean into the wind. You won’t jump or fall.

          • Now you’re floating in the air – you’re indoor skydiving!

          • Your instructor will stand by you and guide you through the experience.

          • Each flyer in your group will fly two times.

Redeem Flight Package at Houston Memorial location.

Allow Glenn Olsen, Houston Audubon’s own birding class leader, to take you and up to 2 of your friends on a private birding adventure tailored for you in the greater Houston/Galveston area. This full-day trip will include transportation and guide services. Binoculars provided if needed.

Dates are subject to Glenn’s schedule and availability so contact him early to arrange your birding day.

Glenn Olsen leads natural history and birding tours with GOBirding Ecotours and teaches birding and nature related classes through Rice University's Continuing Studies Department, Houston Audubon, The Women’s Institute of Houston, and the Texas Master Naturalists. Glenn served on the Houston Audubon Board as Vice President of Education and is a co-founder of the Wildscapes Workshop through the Native Plant Society of Texas, where he served as president. He has led trips and/or given programs for the Texas Ornithological Society, Houston Audubon, the Native Plant Society of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, Rockport Hummer/Bird Festival, Galveston FeatherFest, and many other groups and festivals. Glenn has led trips to such exotic locales as Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Amazon Rainforest, Costa Rica and the hottest birding locations in the U.S. Contact Glenn at h.glenn.olsen@gmail.com or 832-517-2478.

Expires 12/31/2020. Valid for 3 people.

Take a friend for a wade fishing outing in the Bolivar Flats surf zone. The outing will be led by Houston Audubon staff member and expert fisherman Pete Deichmann. Bring your poles, hats and waders. Bait included.

Must be redeemed by July 1, 2020 (best time to go fishing is May and June). Valid for 2 people.

Treat your friends or family to a kayaking trip for a special occasion or just for fun. This package of 10 kayak rentals and 5 gift vouchers ($50 value each) will have you covered for your holiday gifts! Rental and gift vouchers expire 10/16/2020. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact the Houston ACK location to reserve your kayaks.

Gift vouchers are for $50 off a $50 purchase, exclusions may apply.  

Be sure to bring along your super cool new Yeti Tundra Haul 50-quart cooler on wheels. Some would argue the Yeti cooler is the best around. Yeti believes... "The YETI Tundra® 50 will be the envy of your tailgate or the staple for your campsite. We made this Tundra extra deep so you can stack ‘em high, and the T-Rex™ Lid Latches make sure you’ll never see a busted latch again. Our rotomolded construction makes this cooler virtually indestructible — it can take a serious beating without sacrificing on performance. Note: All Tundra coolers come with one dry goods basket."

Take your photography skills to the next level with a personalized photo session with Joe Smith, an experienced nature and landscape photographer. Spend a half-day in the field with hands-on instruction or focus on photography skills indoors. Bring your camera and get ready to learn and have fun!

Expires 2/28/2020. The structure, location, day and time is flexible depending on your needs.

Hone your photography skills alongside an expert for 4 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. Expires 10/17/2020. This session can be tailored to meet your photographic needs regardless of skill level.

Whether you're a novice or expert photographer, spending the day out in the field with Greg Lavaty will improve your photography. Greg is a well-known Texas photographer who leads birding trips in North, South and Central America. Greg will share some of his secrets and techniques to photographing birds in their environment. Come home with that winning shot worthy of a magazine cover. Includes a full-day of instruction for 2 people in the Houston/Galveston Area.

Expires 10/17/2020.