“Buzzards”

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20598 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

Did you know that what we consider a “buzzard” is not actually a buzzard? How skilled are you at telling our local vultures apart? Join Martin DeVore to learn about some of the team members on nature’s cleaning crew – vultures and their kin! Afterwards, take a self-guided hike through the park. Keep your eyes... Read More →

Wildlife Wednesdays: Alligator Snapping Turtles

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20598 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLESFebruary 19, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.Did you know that alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in the world? Join Martin DeVore to meet “Bowser,” our resident alligator snapping turtle and learn about this endangered species. Afterwards, grab some turtle food from the nature center and take a... Read More →

Weekend Wildlife: Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20598 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

WEEKEND WILDLIFE: WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKEFebruary 15, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.Did you know that every time a rattlesnake sheds its skin, it adds another segment to its rattle? Join Martin DeVore to learn about one of the nine species of rattler in Texas, the diamondback rattlesnake. Meet “Pablo,” our resident rattler at the nature... Read More →

Wildlife Wednesdays

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20598 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY WILD FELIDS February 5, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.Are you wild about cats? If so, join Jerrel Geisler to learn about the amazing adaptations of this very diverse group of mammals. What makes a cat “wild” and how can you differentiate between domestic, wild, native and exotic. Take a self-guided hike through the... Read More →