Upcoming Events

More ways to get outside at Willow Waterhole!

Keep the momentum going this spring and early summer with more opportunities to explore, learn, and give back!

May Volunteer Workday

Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: Morning hours
Location: Willow Waterhole Greenway

Help us care for the park by removing invasive broomcorn and supporting habitat restoration efforts.

  • All ages welcome

  • No experience needed

  • Tools provided - brink water and wear closed-toe shoes

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Monthly Bird Surveys

Sponsor: Houston Audubon Society
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: Meet at the parking lot of the Gathering Place, 5310 South Willow Drive

The Willow Waterhole Bird Survey was started in June 2007 and is held on the third Saturday of each month. During the 2-hour count, the number of species identified can range from around 30 in the summer to over 50 in the winter. All skill levels are welcome - this is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced birders alike.

Our start time is 8 am during the cooler months (October through March) and 7 am during our extended summer (April through September). We split up into three groups to cover the park thoroughly, and as of 2020, over 210 species have been reported to eBird. For a list of species reported to date, see eBird:  ebird.org/hotspot/L390915.

Mary Ann Beachemin is Senior Naturalist at the Nature Discovery Center. The Nature Discovery Center is partnering with Houston Audubon to conduct the Willow Waterhole survey.

National Trails Day Hike

Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: ‍ ‍Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Dryad Parking Area

Celebrate National Trails Day with a guided hike through Willow Waterhole! Explore prairie landscapes, spot wildlife, and take in scenic overlooks along the way.

All experience levels welcome!

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June Bird Survey

Sponsor: Houston Audubon Society
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: Meet at the parking lot of the Gathering Place, 5310 South Willow Drive

Another opportunity to join Houston Audubon and enjoy a peaceful morning of birdwatching and learning.

  • All skill levels welcome

  • Great for beginners and experienced birders alike

Family Fishing Clinic

Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenway Conservancy
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Meet at the Willow Waterhole Greenway Conservancy Office
5600 South Willow Drive, Suite 113

Bring the whole family out to learn the basics of fishing in a fun, hands-on environment

  • Great for kids and beginners

  • Equipment and guidance provided

  • After classroom instruction, we’ll move to Westbury Lake for hands-on fishing

  • Tickets on sale May 8, 2026

We hope to see you out at the Waterhole!

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Recent Events

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.