Upcoming Events

Audubon Bird Surveys - Jan & Feb

Audubon Bird Survey

Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, January 17 and Saturday, February 21
Time: 8:00 AM (winter schedule)
Location: Gathering Place parking lot, 5310 South Willow Drive

Join experienced birders and volunteers for a free, guided bird survey at Willow Waterhole. This citizen science experience welcomes all skill levels and supports ongoing habitat and restoration efforts across the Greenway.

  • Led by retired NDC Senior Naturalist Mary Ann Beauchemin

  • Open to beginners and experienced birders

  • Observations help track species trends and inform restoration priorities

  • Guided group format to cover as much of the park as possible

  • Bring binoculars if you have them

No registration required. Drop in and participate.

February Volunteer Workday

Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: Morning hours
Location: Willow Waterhole Greenway

Spend a morning giving back to one of Houston’s most unique urban natural areas. This volunteer workday brings the community together for hands-on projects that help keep Willow Waterhole healthy and welcoming.

  • Park improvement and maintenance projects

  • Activities suitable for all ages

  • No experience required

  • Tools and supplies provided

  • Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection.

Register Here

Kids Fishing Clinic

Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4-H Harris County
Date: Saturday, March 1
Time: Morning hours
Location: Willow Waterhole Greenway

Introduce kids and families to the joy of fishing in a fun, safe, and hands-on outdoor setting. This free clinic is designed to build confidence, skills, and a love for being outdoors.

  • Target age 5 and up

  • Parent or chaperone required for children under 14

  • Learn casting basics and fish identification

  • Fishing rods and bait provided

  • Bring water and sunscreen. Space is limited.

Register Here

Weeds & Wildlife Foraging Workshop

Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: Afternoon
Location: Willow Waterhole Greenway

Discover the edible and medicinal plants hiding in plain sight during this guided foraging experience at Willow Waterhole. Learn how native species connect people, place, and the urban landscape.

  • Guided walks led by Mark “Merryweather” Vordenbruggen and Joanna Botvin

  • Learn traditional and modern uses of native plants

  • Explore ecological connections in an urban setting

  • Tastings inspired by plants found onsite

Cost: $35
Register Here

MusicFest 2026

Sponsor: Levitt Pavillion Houston
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: 5300 Dryad Dr.

MusicFEST 2026 brings a full day of live music, food, and community to the heart of Willow Waterhole. Come spread out on the lawn, discover new artists, and enjoy the kind of open-air energy only Houston can offer.

  • Free concerts from a mix of local favorites and rising talent

  • Great food and cold drinks from Houston vendors

  • Family-friendly vibe with plenty of space to relax, dance, and explore

  • A perfect spring day outdoors with neighbors, friends, and great music

Bring your blanket, your chair, and enjoy one of Houston’s best free music days of the year.

For more information, visit LevittHouston.org/MusicFEST

Recent Events

Green Mountain Energy Grove Planted

Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: 5300 Dryad Dr.

Volunteers gathered at Prairie Lake along the Cullen Foundation Trail to plant 15 Loblolly Pines. Green Mountain Energy Sun Clug, in partnership with Trees for Houston, provided the trees and materials. In addition to Trees for Houston, Green Mountain collaborated with Harris County Flood Control District and the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. Loblolly Pines are native species and provide shade and essential habitat for wildlife. Come check out the Grove!

Deep appreciation to Green Mountain Energy and Trees for Houston!

The Donald Perkins Neighborhood Trail

On Saturday, May 17th, 2025 a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Donald Perkins Neighborhood Trail. This trail is named in honor of the late Donald Ray Perkins, Jr. for his dedicated public service as a City Planner and Chief of Staff for District K Councilmembers Larry Green and Martha Castex-Tatum. The Trail connects the heart of Westbury at West Bellfort and Chimney Rock to the beautiful Willow Waterhole Greenway via a utility easement.  It can also be accessed via New Street from Kingfisher and from Sanford.  The Kinder Foundation provided the funding for the Trail as part of the Conservancy's Discover Your Greenway Capital Campaign, and the Conservancy managed the project and maintains the Trail.  

Donald’s family, District K Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, district staff, representatives from the Westbury Area Improvement Corporation and Westbury Civic Club, Neighborhood to Trails Southwest, Brays Oaks Management District, the Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority, members of the Conservancy, and neighborhood residents were all on hand for the dedication.