Bridgeland Hosts 17th Annual Nature Fest

Save the date for Bridgeland’s 17th Annual Nature Fest taking place this year on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oak Meadow Park, 18310 House Hahl Road, Cypress, Texas. The community’s most beloved event of the year is a fun-filled day of activities and learning for the whole family. And since April is Earth month, Nature Fest will focus on educating the community about local ecology, wildlife and the importance of preserving the habitats of the world’s most unique creatures.

Nationally recognized animal expert, television personality, and internet sensation, Corbin Maxey will headline this year’s lineup of educational stage shows, featuring like-minded performers dedicated to advancing local and national conservation efforts.

“Since its inception, Bridgeland has been dedicated to seamlessly integrating nature with development, and Nature Fest is our way of bringing that vision to life each year,” said Steve Sams, Senior Vice President of MPC Residential at Howard Hughes. “By connecting residents and visitors with leading conservation experts, we’re proud to offer an engaging, educational experience that emphasizes the importance of preserving our environment while celebrating the sustainable spirit that defines our community.”

Maxey’s interest in the animal kingdom began in childhood. At age 12, he founded a reptile reserve dedicated to reptile rescue, conservation, and education. His debut on the Tonight Show at age 14 kickstarted what has become a journey to educate about the animals with whom we share the planet. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has worked with all sorts of primates, reptiles, land and water mammals. He’s been featured on numerous national news channels, The Today Show and The Tonight Show, just to name a few. A YouTube and TikTok sensation with millions of followers, he’ll share his knowledge about some unique creatures and the importance of preserving habitats at Bridgeland’s Nature Fest.

Along with Corbin Maxey, additional stage performances will include: Wildlife on the Move,  Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas- Birds of Prey, Texas Snakes, Crocodile Encounter and Wild Things Zoofari.

A variety of entertainment options for eventgoers to engage with each other and the outdoors include outdoor laser tag, a kids’ inflatable zone and craft corner, face painting, balloon artists, a nature exhibitor area, gem mining, a petting zoo, and animal encounter photo opportunities. Bridgeland Bill will also make an appearance to celebrate his birthday, complete with a sweet treat for guests donated by H-E-B, while supplies last. As with all of Bridgeland’s events, food trucks and vendors will be on-site, serving food and beverages.

General admission is free, with a few on-site activities requiring a small fee. All proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit Cy-Hope, whose mission is to provide hope and opportunity for all children in Cy-Fair. Activity ticket booths, vendors and food trucks will be able to accept cash or credit cards. Please be advised that on-site ATMs will not be available.

Parking for Nature Fest will be offered at Houston’s First Baptist Church at 11011 Mason Road. A shuttle service will be available at these locations from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to bring you to Oak Meadow Park. Bike racks are also available at Oak Meadow Park for those who would like to ride their bicycle to the event. For more information, please call 281-304-5588  See full details of the event here.

As Bridgeland is one of the nation’s top-selling master planned communities, it continues to receive local and national recognition for its commitment to sustainable planning. A LEED Pre-Certified community, Bridgeland has earned accolades for its eco-friendly design, which improves stormwater quality and air purity through bioswales and multi-stage water cleansing for healthier habitats. Additionally, this summer, Bridgeland will welcome Greater Houston’s first mass timber office building, One Bridgeland Green, designed to cut energy use by 25% and prevent 2,750 metric tons of CO2 emissions.