Upcoming Events
More ways to get outside at Willow Waterhole!
Keep the momentum going this summer and fall with more opportunities to explore, learn, and give back!
Rooted Resilience
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Drop of the Creator
10929 Chimney Rock Rd.
Houston, TX 77096
Spend an inspiring evening at Drop of the Creator featuring guest speakers and community members sharing stories of resilience and hope.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993365347414?aff=oddtdtcreator
Family Fishing Clinic
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenway Conservancy
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 7:00 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
We hope to see you out at the Waterhole!
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fishing-clinic-tickets-1993691923211?aff=oddtdtcreator
Monthly Bird Surveys
Sponsor: Houston Audubon Society
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 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.
Contact: Mary Ann Beachemin at mabeaubirds@gmail.com
If you're new to the survey, please let us know you're coming. Contact Mary Ann if you'd like to be placed on our mailing list.
National Public Lands Day VolunBEERing
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Meet at the parking lot on Dryad
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by giving back during a volunteer work session, then enjoy refreshments with fellow volunteers. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986086096980?aff=oddtdtcreator
Trees for Birds
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, Trees for Houston, Houston Audubon Society
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Details coming soon
Come to this innovative, collaborative birding event with tree giveaways, bird walks, vendors, and activities for families.
Recent Events
A Full Day of Music at Willow Waterhole
MusicFEST returned to Willow Waterhole for its 12th annual celebration, filling the Greenway with a full day of free live music, family activities, and community spirit. Families, friends, and neighbors gathered on the lawn to enjoy performances by local student musicians and professional artists, culminating in a headlining set by Skyrocket.
Guests also enjoyed food trucks, a beer and wine garden, games for kids, community booths, and the opportunity to explore the Greenway's lakes, trails, and blooming bluebonnets. Familiar festival t-shirts from years past served as a reminder that MusicFEST has become a beloved Willow Waterhole tradition.
This year's festival also highlighted an exciting milestone. Mayor John Whitmire joined Sharon Yazowski, President and CEO of the Levitt Foundation, along with representatives from City Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum's office, TIRZ 20, and Levitt Pavilion Houston, to celebrate plans for the transformation of the adjacent former Shell property. The project will create a new gateway and gathering space, including the future home of Levitt Pavilion Houston.
MusicFEST continues to reflect the simple idea of bringing people together through music while introducing new visitors to everything Willow Waterhole has to offer. As plans for the Greenway continue to unfold, even more people will have the opportunity to gather, connect, and enjoy this special place.
