Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and protecting a unique urban greenspace in southwest Houston. Tucked away in the Westbury neighborhood just south of Meyerland, this stunning gem of nature is still relatively unknown to many Houstonians. The Willow Waterhole Greenway spans nearly 300 acres and features a network of lakes, prairie, marsh, islands, native plants, wildlife and park amenities.
Our Mission:
Preserve, restore, and enhance Willow Waterhole Greenway to reduce flooding, protect habitat,
and connect people through nature and community.
A Note from Daniel Millikin, Our New Executive Director
I’m so excited to step into the role of Executive Director for the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. Many of you may know me from my years working in Houston’s gardening and environmental community, helping people connect with plants, soil, and the larger natural systems that make this city so vibrant.
Before joining Willow Waterhole, I was deep into Houston’s horticulture/ conservation scene and led educational outreach through radio, television, and nonprofit work with the Houston Botanic Garden, Memorial Park Conservancy, and the Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance.
My passion rests in guiding people to see how science and nature come together in the land, and how caring for nature connects us more deeply to each other.
What draws me most to Willow Waterhole is its spirit of community. This place shows what’s possible when people come together to restore, protect, and celebrate our shared green space. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of that story — and I can’t wait to work alongside all of you to see what we’ll grow next.
