A Walk in the Woods

is our free lecture series on wildlife - plants and animals - in our area.  Our speakers are professional and amateur naturalists, photographers, environmentalists, etc.

This popular series has been brought to the community for five years through a partnership of The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. with the Community Associations of The Woodlands. For more information, call 281.210.3900 or e-mail lmvaldes@catw-tx.org to volunteer.

Calendar of Events

Thurs., September 11, 2008
7:30 pm

How to Reduce the Size of Your Lawn

With Brenda Beust Smith The Lazy Gardener Author and Columnist for Houston Chronicle


L.G.I. Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.

How to Reduce the Size of Your Lawn (for Ecology's Sake) Without Infuriating Your Neighbors.

Turf grass is the thirstiest plant in the home landscape. Always engaging, The Lazy Gardener shares her carefree approach, revealing techniques that conserve water and beautify landscapes. http://blogs.chron.com/lazygardener

L.G.I. Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.

Thurs., October 9, 2008
7:30 pm

Chimney Swifts: Why We Should Care

With Georgean and Paul Kyle
, Driftwood Wildlife Association


L.G.I. Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.

Aerial acrobats with a taste for insect pests, chimney swifts are in decline. Learn about the amazing species, its secretive habits and the fight to cling to survival. www.chimneyswifts.org

L.G.I. Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.

Thurs., February 5, 2009
7:00 pm

Identifying Backyard Snakes

Mike Howlett, Naturalist with Jesse Jones Parks & Nature Center


Nancy Bock Auditorium of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.


Each spring as native reptiles stir from winter hibernation, chance encounters with snakes increase. Learn to recognize venomous species at this informative program that also covers safety issues and features live, contained specimen. www.houstonherp.com/SnakesKey.htm

Nancy Bock Auditorium of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.

Thurs., March 12, 2009
7:30 pm

Spring Blooming Trees

To be announced

L.G.I. Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.


L.G.I. Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.

Thurs., April 2, 2009
7:30 pm

Bluebirds

Linda Crum

L.G.I. Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.

Bluebirds

L.G.I. Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands.