Kleb Woods Hummingbird Festival

Kleb Woods Nature Center’s annual “Hummingbird Festival” was the most successful event yet for the Harris County facility located near Tomball. The event, held on September 10^th, hosted over 1,075 registered visitors. A great variety of displays, demonstrations, and programs entertained families all day long.

The Heartwood Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists were out in force, helping with set-up, clean-up, and volunteering to staff a number of the featured activities. Over the past few years Heartwood volunteers have developed an interpretive nature walk and have offered guided walks to tell visitors about some of the resident plants and animals. The TMN volunteers included Liz Wilson, John Stacy, Gwen Lanning, Susan Beckemeier, Mark Beckemeier, Debbie Layer, Richard Kyle, Jay Rubens and Ursula Kyle.

TMNs from left to right: Liz Wilson, John Stacy, Gwen Lanning, Susan Beckemeier, Mark Beckemeier, Debbie Layer, Richard Kyle, and Jay Rubens. (Not pictured – Ursala Kyle).

Over 120 visitors participated in the nature walks in Kleb Woods Nature Preserve.

Mark Beckemeier leads an interested group of guests through the Wetlands Trail. [Photo by Debbie Layer used with permission.]

John Stacy and Jay Rubens escort two intrepid explorers through the woods. [Photo by Debbie Layer used with permission.]

This annual festival has become an anticipated event for residents of northwest Harris county and surrounding communities. The Master Naturalists from the Heartwood Chapter put in many volunteer hours at Kleb during the course of the year and look forward to participating in next year’s festival.

[Blog post submitted by John Stacy. Photos by Debbie Layer.]

Gwen Lanning and Liz Wilson get ready for the kids at the “What’s Your Wingspan” tent. [Photo by Debbie Layer used with permission]

John Stacy and Debbie Layer staffing the TMN booth. [Photo used with permission of Debbie Layer.]