The Bayou Buddies invite you to become a member of our young professionals organization dedicated to enhancing Houston's historic waterway.

By joining the Bayou Buddies, you will have the opportunity to be part of the revitalization and transformation of the Buffalo Bayou. 

Bayou Buddies Mission:
The Bayou Buddies, an affiliate of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, is dedicated to enhancing Houston’s historic waterway, and raising awareness of Buffalo Bayou among Houston’s young professional community.

Bayou Buddies Membership Benefits:
-  Free entrance to most Bayou Buddies Happy Hours and events
- Subscription to Bayou Briefs quarterly newsletter and monthly e-newsletters

- 2 passes aboard the Partnership’s pontoon boat, The Osprey

- Discount for private boat cruises
- Invitation to all Buffalo Bayou Partnership events and volunteer activities

Membership Opportunities:
- $50 per individual
- $90 per couple

<< Become a Bayou Buddies Member >>

To become part of history and help restore this significant natural resource which has been a focal point in Houston since the Allen brothers discovered the city in 1836, please fill out the following form, print and mail to:

Mail In Membership Form
Buffalo Bayou Partnership
1113 Vine St. #200
Houston, Texas 77002
Attn: Jennifer Gaines

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 6, Kayak Tour with Houston Wilderness

10am-2pm

Join Bayou Buddies and Houston Wilderness 20/20 to kayak Buffalo Bayou!  Let's meet at 10:00 a.m. at the boat launch on Woodway @ I-610.  Water & snacks will be provided together with your kayak, life vest, and paddle.  We will finish up at Sabine Promenade (~92 Sabine Street) before 2:00 p.m. and take a shuttle back to our starting point. Cost -$60 per person.  Only 20 spaces available, so reserve your spot now!  Please contact Trudi Smith at 713-752-0314 ext. 3.

This event is open to young professionals interested in exploring a different side of downtown Houston.  

SAVE THE DATE

April 24, Bayou Bash

Sabine Promenade

Join Bayou Buddies for the 2nd Annual Bayou Bash.  Live music, lawn games, crawfish, boat rides, and more.  Thanks to sponsors: Real Ale beer, Redwood Creek wine and more to come.  For more information, contact Jennifer Gaines at jgaines@buffalobayou.org.  

PAST EVENTS

7th Annual Planting Party on the Parkway
January 9, 2010 * 1-3 pm

Mark your calendars! The Bayou Buddies will join forces with the Trees for Houston RedBuds for the Seventh Annual Planting on the Parkway on Saturday, January 9, 2010!

We will be planting native trees along the riparian fringe at Buffalo Bend Nature Park. To join the Bayou Buddies, click here.

For more information about the 7th Annual Planting on the Parkway, email jgaines@buffalobayou.org

Free: Bayou Buddies & Red Buds Members

Suggested Donation: $10 Non-Members (includes food, drinks and planting supplies)

BAYOU BASH

Bayou Buddies and Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Saturday, April 25, 4-7pm

Join Bayou Buddies on the banks of Buffalo Bayou while enjoying live music by the Katie Stuckey Band, boat rides, Real Ale beer, Redwood Creek wine, crawfish and much more!

Downtown's Sabine Promenade

713-752-0314 ext 5

Thank you to Bayou Bash Sponsors: Katie Stuckey Band, Data Display, Houston Pavilions, Architecture Center Houston, Real Ale and Redwood Creek wine.

Pre-purchase tickets for $10 Members/$15 Non-Members.  $5 up charge day of the event. 

Junkyard Drive-In VIP Party with HYPA

Saturday, February 28, 5-6:30pm (followed by Texas Oil on Film screening at 6:30pm)

723 N. Drennan St. (next to Biodiesel)

Bayou Buddies and Houston Young People for the Arts with Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Aurora Picture Show, and Center For Land Use Interpretation.

Free for Bayou Buddies and HYPA members/$10 non-members

Formore information on upcoming Bayou Buddies events, email jgaines@buffalobayou.org