Bridgeland is inviting area residents to two upcoming classes, an introduction to bird watching and a seminar on organic gardening.
“Birds of Bridgeland” will begin with classroom training 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Lakeland Activity Center, 16902 Bridgeland Landing, and continue with a guided bird-watching tour of Bridgeland 7-11 a.m. Saturday, June 26.
During the class and field trip, participants will discover the common birds that make Bridgeland their home, as well as the many birds that flock to Bridgeland during migration. They will learn the basic principles of bird identification and receive advice about binoculars and other tools for bird-watching.
Cost for the class is $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents.
The organic gardening class will address planting for both the landscape and the vegetable garden 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. Topics to be discussed include why soil is key to organic gardening, how to improve the soil for healthier plants, which organic practices to use in landscaping, pest management and tips and techniques for the long-term health of the landscape and garden. Cost is $20 for residents and $30 for non-residents.
Leading both classes is Glenn Olsen, who teaches bird identification, gardening and nature-related classes at Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. He is an instructor for the Houston Audubon Society’s birding classes and has served as vice president of education for the organization. He also leads professional birding and nature tours for groups and individuals both locally and to popular nature destinations such as Big Bend, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands.
Located along the eastern boundary of the Katy Prairie, Bridgeland is a boon to bird watchers and other nature lovers. Developers follow a sensitive land plan that preserves and enhances several natural areas within the community. Part of that plan is the Cypress Creek Nature Trail, set along the historic Cypress Creek Corridor, which includes several wildlife observation areas with benches and educational signage pertaining to the history of the area and indigenous plants and animals. Of particular interest to bird watchers, more than 140 species of birds have been identified in the area, including the great horned owl.
The majority of activities in Bridgeland are resident-only; however, the community has opened several classes and children’s camps to the public this summer. For a full list, visit www.bridgeland.com/events/calendar or www.bridgelandlife.com.
Directions
To visit Bridgeland, from U.S. 290, travel northwest and take the Spring-Cypress/Cypress-Rosehill/Fry Road exit. Turn left on Fry Road (second traffic light) and continue 2.5 miles to North Bridgeland Lake Parkway, the community’s main entrance. From Interstate 10, travel west and take the Fry Road exit. Turn right on Fry Road and continue approximately 11 miles to North Bridgeland Lake Parkway.
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Bridgeland has opened two upcoming classes to the public, a June 23 birding class that culminates with a guided bird-watching tour of the community June 26 and a seminar on organic gardening for the landscape and vegetable patch July 14. The classes are two of several seminars and events the Bridgeland community is opening to the public this summer. For a full list — which includes a summer drama camp, soccer camps and more — visit www.bridgelandlife.com or www.bridgeland.com/events/calendar.
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