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BCO Meet & Greet October 27, 2016 - 6:30 – 9:00 PM Cottonwood 3422 N Shepherd Dr. Houston, TX 77018 Don’t miss Houston's best activity & social club monthly meeting for epic adventurers. Unwind after the week on one of Houston’s favorite inside and outside patios! The food is great and the beer is cold (full bar available). Hang out with your BCO buds, meet new friends, and find out what we've got going on. Look for the green and white BCO signs. The party is open to everyone so come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for outdoor enthusiasts and social adventurers. The parking lot can fit approximately 100 vehicles and is located directly in front of Cottonwood. RSVP at http://bit.ly/2brB1PV Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO presents Words, Wheels & Wonder October 23, 2016 – 3pm-5pm 8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St Houston, TX 77003 Houston is a city that always has something new, unique and diverse happening just are around the corner – literally! Don’t miss our rolling & reading tour as we check out the new poetry banners that stream from light posts all around the Houston Downtown District. From Neil Armstrong, to Beyoncé to 5th graders, it seems everyone has something to say about the Bayou City. We’ll ride, read and then roll on to the next banners and then when we are finished, hangout with us for a brew at one of Houston’s hometown breweries – 8th Wonder. If you don’t have a bike, check out Houston B-cycle (https://houston.bcycle.com/) for the bike rental stations near by. This is a short, casual social ride and everyone is welcome. We STRONGLY suggest helmets and if you don’t have a helmet we will have free loaners to handout. Parking – please park on the surrounding streets and not in front of 8th Wonder. We will gather on the south side of the street across from 8th Wonder in the empty lot. Read more from Culture Map here: http://bit.ly/2bnFzb5 RSVP at http://bit.ly/2bNQ3lQ Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Orientation Dinner October 20, 2016 – 6:30 – 8:30 PM Beaver's 2310 Decatur St, Houston, TX 77007 Are you new to BCO and curious to discover the ins, outs, and what all a social, outdoor activity group like us has to offer? Have you been stalking the calendar for months (or years) and haven't joined yet... maybe you just have a few more questions? Or, you're already a member but you might need some tips on navigating the website or you're still a little nervous about attending an event or outing alone. Just want to come say hi? Do it! You'll meet folks in the same exact boat as you and you'll learn a whole lot about all the fun Bayou City Outdoors has to offer. Our calendar can be a little overwhelming with 80 to 100 events every month, so let us explain some of our favorites and tell you everything you need to know about being a BCO member. We'll fill you in on the perks, discounts, loaner gear, buddy program, website, RSVP system, tips and so much more. We work hard to make this a little more “formal” (if we could ever be accused of that!) than our Meet & Greets. Time and size permitting, we will have a presentation, Q&A, and social time too. We may even have a few Event Leaders on hand to talk about their upcoming events! Come make new friends and learn about all the fun you're about to have in Houston and world-wide hiking, biking, traveling, kayaking, socializing and whatever we can come up with that’s fun! Parking – Some parking in the lot and around back. There is also parking on the surrounding residential streets. There is no charge for the event but you do pay need to for your own dinner. RSVP at http://bit.ly/2bFlP5x Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO A Social for the younger set... October 12, 2016 - 7 PM - 9 PM Neil's Bahr 2006 Walker St, Houston, TX 77003 If you are looking for what to do in Houston, love getting outside and being active, but notice that most of your friends, except for BCO'ers, really would rather skip the outdoor playtime - then come and connect here. Looking to connect socially with the younger side of BCO? It's easy to catch up with each other at some of the events, but for some reason we don't always connect at the socials - so this social is for us. It's a good chance to meet each other. It's an even better chance to plan some adventures. And, it's a great chance to find all the other BCO'ers who are on, shall we say, the younger side! See you at Neil's Bahr! (Look for the white and green BCO sign) RSVP at http://bit.ly/2bVQk5S Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO and REI present Backpacking 101 October 12, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM REI -7538 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77063 Once you have mastered the basics of camping and hiking, the next step outside is backpacking! Imagine, after a day of hiking through forests, mountains & deserts, you get to relax in a remote campsite using only what you have brought in your backpack. Backpacking really is the ultimate way to get outside! Sound daunting? It won't be, once you learn the basics in Backpacking 101. We will review trip-planning tips, gear lists, what you REALLY need to bring, safety advice, and other essential wisdom nuggets every backpacker ought to know. There will also be backpacking fittings and demonstrations. Plus, show and tell on how to properly pack your backpack. Plus, we will also look at menus, cooking and water treatment options. We frequently have special guests who are BCO Backpacking experts of all levels and travel experience, happy to jump in and help answer questions. Get ready to pick the minds of some serious backpackers! Find us in the back of the store in the warehouse (by the restrooms) 7:00 - 8:30PM; REI, 7538 Westheimer Rd. (at Voss), Houston, TX 77063. RSVP at http://bit.ly/2bo6mpI Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO A Social for the younger set... September 9, 2016 - 7 PM - 9 PM The Hay Merchant 1100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 If you are looking for what to do in Houston, love getting outside and being active, but notice that most of your friends, except for BCO'ers, really would rather skip the outdoor playtime - then come and connect here. Looking to connect socially with the younger side of BCO? It's easy to catch up with each other at some of the events, but for some reason we don't always connect at the socials - so this social is for us. It's a good chance to meet each other. It's an even better chance to plan some adventures. And, it's a great chance to find all the other BCO'ers who are on, shall we say, the younger side! See you at The Hay Merchant! (Look for the white and green BCO sign) RSVP at http://bit.ly/2bnqB44. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bull Riding, Dancing & Silent Auction Sunday, August 28, 2016 - 2-6 PM Rebels Houston 5002 Washington Ave Houston, TX 77006 Yee-haw! Come out and socialize with new and old BCO friends! Ride a bull, show off your dance moves, have some cake and check out our silent auction (BCO Lifetime Membership, outdoor equipment, weekend stay in beach condo, dance lessons, yoga classes, teeth whitening, fabulous art and beautiful glass items and much more)! You do NOT have to participate in the auction (no pressure). Just come out and have a good time, if you choose. However, you might see something that you really need so come prepared, just in case! This is a Silent Auction and Birthday Celebration for Mark Danna Many of you know Mark - and, if you don't, please come and meet him - he has been a BCOer for many, many years. Last April, Mark was diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. This disease robs a person of their ability to function on their own without assistance. Within a year, after diagnosis, Mark is in a wheelchair without the use of his right arm. As happens, this disease was not expected and Mark was not prepared, financially. We are coming together to help one of our wonderful BCOers out with future medical costs and to celebrate his birthday. The fundraiser will be held at Rebels (last year's BCO Birthday Bash was held there). There is a large parking lot (FREE) and you can also park on the street (I believe it's free on Sundays unless otherwise indicated). We will have food trucks (TBD) out front and beverages should be purchased at the bar. RSVP @ http://bit.ly/2br2pSj Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Whitewater Kayaking 101 Weekend August 26 – August 28, 2016 6 PM to 3 PM Olympic Outdoor Center 602 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, Texas 78666 Come join Bayou City Outdoors for a weekend (or day) of whitewater kayak instruction on the beautiful San Marcos River. Spring fed, the San Marcos is clear and 72 degrees year round. Our instructors are advanced kayakers and Olympian, Ben Kvanli, is our head instructor! You will learn handling skills, strokes, rolling your kayak, balance, equipment, gear and so much more! The San Marcos has several water features. On Saturday we run the lower San Marcos. This allows us to learn and practice; ferrying, eddying out, strokes, river reading, rolling and much, much more. Most kayakers who have taken the class go on to become serious whitewater kayak addicts. This class is for beginners or intermediate kayakers alike. We paddle in whitewater boats with skirts and helmets and all gear is included in the cost of the class. Itinerary: Friday evening: Fitted in your boat, rolling practice - try and arrive between 6:00pm & 7:45pm. Introduction Dinner - Dinner in San Marcos if you can arrive in time. Saturday morning: 8:00 am - meet and head to the river. This is the day to learn the basics that you will use for the rest of your paddling career! Saturday evening - Dinner for those who stay over Sunday am – Arrive by 8:00 to meet at 8:30 promptly for Rio Vista or a River Trip. We get on the river early and beat the crowds! This is the day you put your skills learned the day before to use. Sunday afternoon - usually back at the Center around 3:00 and then we head back to Houston - tired, happy and ready to come back and do it again! BCO Members rate is $130.00 per person, per day. Non-Member rate is $155.00. Price includes kayak instruction, boat rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash/cc for lunch and sunscreen. Members & non-members RSVP at the BCO Calendar - registration is required at http://bit.ly/2aZBTO9, non-members please call 713-524-3567 or email to info@BayouCityOutdoors.com

BCO 15th Birthday Bash! Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Dean's Credit Clothing 316 Main St Houston, TX 77002 Hold the Date for BCO's 15th Birthday Bash - it's going to be righteous! Time for a wicked 80's B'day Bash! This is going to be like, like totally the party of the summer. We're rocking Dean's Credit Clothing (ohmigod you don't know Dean's?? it's like totally bitchin and has been in Houston for forever! Seriously, like from 1893)! Have a Members Only jacket in your closet? Wear it (but tell everyone you rented it). Are you more the acid washed jeans type or are you all about power suit with shoulder pads? Are you just itching to prepster that collar and tie on a pastel sweater? Ready to style your off-the-shoulder sweats, leggings and headband? Or, dig out your Richard Simmons-style short shorts (or not, we don't mind if you leave them at home). Think big hair, big jewelry, extreme mullets and neon parachute pants. Whatever you wear, make it totally tubular. Take a chill pill, totally brush up on your slang & motor over! PS stay tuned for the pre-event photo bash on facebook. RSVP at http://bit.ly/1PXB2yj Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Meet & Greet September 30, 2016 - 6:30 – 9:00 PM Sambuca 909 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002 You won’t want to miss Houston's best social club monthly meeting for epic adventurers. Come unwind after a long week on one of Houston’s favorite inside and outside patios! The food is good and the beer is cold. Hang out with your BCO buds, meet new friends, and find out what we've got going on. We have most of the place to ourselves and Sambuca has food and drinks. The party is open to everyone so come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for outdoor enthusiasts and social adventurers. PARKING: Valet is out front for $12 per car, or the Hines garage directly across the street is $9 or the Benz garage across Main Street is $9 also I believe. Or street parking, if you can find it! RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OQRW16 Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Meet & Greet August 26, 2016 - 6:30 – 9:00 PM Last Concert Café 1403 Nance St Houston, TX 77002 Join Houston’s social & outdoor activity club for epic adventurers Come unwind after a long week on one of Houston’s favorite inside and outside patios! The food is good and the beer is cold. Hang out with your BCO buds, meet new friends, and find out what we've got going on. We have most of the place to ourselves and Last Concert Cafe has a great parking, food and drinks. The party is open to everyone so come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for outdoor enthusiasts and social adventurers. PARKING: Parking is on the street and is free after 6 pm, park all around the surrounding blocks . There is also free parking at San Jacinto & Nance (1 block away) under the freeway for the U of H. RSVP at http://bit.ly/1YKpDS4 Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO a Social for the younger set... August 25, 2016 - 7 PM - 9 PM Kirby Ice House 3333 Eastside St Houston, TX 77098 If you are looking for what to do in Houston, love getting outside and being active, but notice that most of your friends, except for BCO'ers, really would rather skip the outdoor playtime - then come and connect here. Looking to connect socially with the younger side of BCO? It's easy to catch up with each other at some of the events, but for some reason we don't always connect at the socials - so this social is for us. It's a good chance to meet each other. It's an even better chance to plan some adventures. And, it's a great chance to find all the other BCO'ers who are on, shall we say, the younger side! See you at Kirby Ice House! (Look for the white and green BCO sign) RSVP at http://bit.ly/1OQRUpR Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

NEW DATE - BCO a Social for the younger set... July 27, 2016 - 7 PM - 9 PM La Grange 2517 Ralph Houston, TX 77006 If you are looking for what to do in Houston, love getting outside and being active, but notice that most of your friends, except for BCO'ers, really would rather skip the outdoor playtime - then come and connect here. Looking to connect socially with the younger side of BCO? It's easy to catch up with each other at some of the events, but for some reason we don't always connect at the socials - so this social is for us. It's a good chance to meet each other. It's an even better chance to plan some adventures. And, it's a great chance to find all the other BCO'ers who are on, shall we say, the younger side! See you at La Grange! (Look for the white and green BCO sign) RSVP at http://bit.ly/240Ofr8 Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Meet & Greet June 30, 2016 - 6:30 – 9:00 PM Around the Corner 1510 Hutchins St. Houston, TX 77003 Don’t miss an evening with Houston's social club for epic adventurers. Come unwind at one of Houston’s newest establishments on the eastside of Downtown. With inside and outside patios, a killer view of downtown, a ping pong table and libations. The location is an old house in EaDo with cocktails, beer, wine and soul food. The party is open to everyone so come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for outdoor enthusiasts and social adventurers. PARKING: Small parking lot, and there is some parking in lot across the street plus loads of street parking. Don’t forget, you can always carpool too. RSVP at http://bit.ly/1ND3p3Z Additional info call 713-524-3567 or email info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO a Social for the younger set... June 16, 2016 - 7 PM - 9 PM Wooster's Garden 3315 Milam St Houston, TX 77006 If you are looking for what to do in Houston, love getting outside and being active, but notice that most of your friends, except for BCO'ers, really would rather skip the outdoor playtime - then come and connect here. Looking to connect socially with the younger side of BCO? It's easy to catch up with each other at some of the events, but for some reason we don't always connect at the socials - so this social is for us. It's a good chance to meet each other. It's an even better chance to plan some adventures. And, it's a great chance to find all the other BCO'ers who are on, shall we say, the younger side! See you at Wooster's Garden! (Look for the white and green BCO sign) RSVP at http://bit.ly/1TkVp9Y Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Presents: Picasso’s by Paws Painting Party & Fundraiser September 17, 2016 - 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Urban Tails 1618 Webster St. Houston, TX 77003 Calling all Houston Dog Lovers & their canines Bark and you shall receive, Picasso's by Paws Painting Party & Fundraiser is back by many popular tail wags! Bring your 4-leggers, grab the 2-leggers and definitely bring the cameras because you are going to want to capture this for posterity! Join Bayou City Outdoors, SNAP, PetTalk & Urban Tails for Picasso's by Paws, a fundraiser for Houston SNAP (Spay-Neuter Assistance Program). We'll be assisting the dogs in bringing out their inner Picasso with safe, water based paints and canvases. Every dog paints their own masterpiece and then for a small donation ($10 - $20 suggested donation) you take it home. Put it up on the fridge or hang it in the living room, this is barking good art! After painting, there will be a rinse and wading pool station. Don't forget your leash and bling out as much as your pooch wants- this is the dog bash of the fall season. This annual fundraiser for SNAP will be held indoors at the Urban Tails facility and is co-sponsored by PetTalk magazine. You'll go home with a doggy bag of goodies and there will be some doggone good door prizes to be won! RSVP at www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Farmer’s Market Bike Ride This is a very social ride (we chat a lot) and all levels of riders are welcome. September 17, 2016 - 8 am to Noon Meet at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007 Life in H-town is constantly evolving, in a large part thanks to our local Farmers’ Markets. Did you know many of our local restaurateurs shop at the Farmers’ Markets each week for handcrafted cheeses, local produce, baked goods and locally sourced organic meats? Our job is to pedal fast enough to beat them to the market but slow enough to enjoy the ride :)). No problem for us! We’ll use the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston to meander our way around. We will start the morning off with a leisurely coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise to the markets to shop for fresh produce, sauces, jams, and bread. This is a 12-15 mile ride that lasts about three hours so bring plenty of water and a backpack to carry your goodies! Plan on sticking around after the ride to enjoy lunch at Onion Creek Cafe. They are a locally owned eatery, good food, good brews and good friends! No bike? No worries! You can pick up a bike from a B-Cycle kiosk around town. Check their map and info here: http://houston.bcycle.com Or go to one of your local bikes shops like: Bike Barn -@http://bikebarn.com/, Planetary Cycles @ http://planetarycycles.com/, or Houston Cycling Centres @ http://northwestcyclery.com/. Meet at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Please DO NOT Park in the Onion Creek lot – there is parking on the surrounding streets but look out for ‘no parking’ signs. Meet at 8:00AM – leave at 8:30AM to Noon. Free for members and non-members alike. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Hiking 101 There’s a lot more to hiking than just finding the trailhead or owning a pair of hiking boots... September 12, 2016 - 7-8:30 PM REI - Galleria Area 7538 Westheimer Rd, Houston TX 77063 We will be going over what you need for your own hiking adventure and some of the many great trails in and around Houston and Texas. Whether you are looking for an urban hike or a backcountry hike, it is important that you know where you are going, wear the correct clothing and shoes and have the right supplies for your journey. Whether you want to learn about gear, getting started or a hike through on the Appalachian trail, this is the group to ask! Bayou City Outdoors hikes all the time, from inner city, get-to-know-Houston hikes to Big Bend, Alaska, Spain and parts unknown - we get around. Check out the calendar at www.bayoucityoutdoors.com and join us for Hiking 101, we’ll get you out on the trails in no time! RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO presents BOATS, Bats & Brew October 22 – 7 PM – 10 PM Meet at Fonde Center Parking Lot 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 BOATS, Bats & Brew Grab your kayak or canoe and let's paddle up to the bats (but not too close :)) It will be a sunset paddle that will end in the dark, so please be prepared. Lights, water shoes, pfd - let's go play! Meet at 7:00 PM in the parking behind the Fonde Center close to the bayou. (leaving at 7:45 PM) located at 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 - parking details below "There is something amazing going on underneath the Waugh Drive Bridge near Buffalo Bayou. About 250,000 of Houston’s best-kept secrets have been quietly residing within the crevices of Waugh Drive Bridge for a number of years. “The Waugh Bridge Bat Colony” consists of Mexican free-tailed bats that emerge nightly to stretch their wings & feed on area insects." http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/batpage.html BOATS Bring your own kayak or canoe. BCO has some loaner boats available, please contact the office if you need one (you do need to be a BCO Member to borrow a boat) Austin Canoe and Kayak does overnight rentals, call 713-660-7000 to get a boat. BATS The bats generally start leaving the bridge somewhere between 8:15 and 8:30. We will get on our boats this evening to enjoy and watch their amazing life on the water. BREWS And what about the brews...? We'll bring some beverages to share after we pack up and then maybe head out to somewhere close by. Parking: The Fonde Center is located on Sabine @ Memorial - the large parking lot is behind and towards Buffalo Bayou. DIRECTIONS: If you are traveling East on Memorial Dr. take the Sabine St exit and pass Sabine St and take the first right into the parking lot. If you are traveling West on Memorial Dr: Turn left on Houston Ave. Pass under Memorial and take the right hand turn into the parking lot on your right. The parking lot is connected to the Fonde Community Center’s Parking Lot located at 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007. Once in the parking lot: drive to the rear of the lot near the water. We meet in the parking lot behind the Fonde Center close to the bayou. Please bring a headlamp, water shoes, mosquito spray and quick dry clothes (no jeans). RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Orientation Dinner August 18, 2016 - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mia's Table 3131 Argonne St Houston, TX 77098 BCO - Houston's Activity & Social Group – Come meet Some Liked Minded Friends Are you new to BCO and curious to discover the ins, outs, and what all a social outdoor activity group like us has to offer? Have you been stalking the calendar for months (or years) and haven't joined yet... maybe you just have a few more questions? Or, you're already a member but you might need some tips on navigating the website or you're still a little nervous about attending an event or outing alone. Just want to come say hi? Do it! You'll meet folks in the same exact boat as you and you'll learn a whole lot about all the fun Bayou City Outdoors has to offer. Our calendar can be a little overwhelming with 80 to 100 events every month, so let us explain some of our favorites and tell you everything you need to know about being a BCO member. We'll fill you in on the perks, discounts, loaner gear, buddy program, website, RSVP system, tips and so much more. We try hard to make this a little more “formal” (if we could ever be accused of that!) then our Meet & Greets. Time and size permitting we will have a presentation, Q&A, and social time too. We may even have a few Event Leaders on hand to talk about their upcoming events! Come make new friends and learn about all the fun you're about to have in Houston and world-wide hiking, biking, traveling, kayaking, socializing and whatever we can come up with that’s fun! Parking – Some parking in the lot and around back. There is also parking on the surrounding residential streets. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons - on the water! Stand up Paddle Board lessons on the water, right here in Houston. July 24, 2016 - 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 288 Lake Facility 4800 Schurmier, Houston, TX 77048 Haven't tried this great new sport yet? Tried it and ready to step up your SUP? Come out and join us for some time on the water! We'll be getting wet in the cool, spring-fed waters of 288 Lakes, easy access off 288 and South Sam Houston Tollway. Plan on learning all about this awesome new sport that has everyone raving. It's a full body workout, but so much fun you won't even notice you are working out! This is a rare opportunity to try a board out for a very low price. Please - you MUST bring cash. $12 for entrance to 288 Lakes and $20 for board rental and instruction (unbelievable price)! We'll have boards, instructors, and don't forget the FUN! Follow the white and green Bayou City Outdoors signs after you pay your entry fee at 288 Lakes. We will have a plethora of boards so everyone will get plenty of water time. Please RSVP, so we have the correct number of boards and instructors. Don't forget your sunscreen, hats and water. Coolers are allowed. Please - no dogs. Questions? Call 713-524-3567 Cost: Payment required - Please - you MUST bring cash. $12 for entrance to 288 Lakes and $20 for board rental and instruction, 3 hours. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or email info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bikes, Bats, Brews & Bcycles - all on Buffalo Bayou! July 22, 2016 - 7:15 PM – 10:30 PM Meet at 7:15 PM in back of the Fonde Community Center’s Parking Lot behind Sabine Lofts along the bayou located at 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 – Meet at 7:15 and roll out at 7:45 Join us for Bats, Bikes, Bcycles & Brews on our beautiful Buffalo Bayou! Houston, a bayou runs through it! Buffalo Bayou runs right down the middle of our city and is home to over a quarter of a million Mexican Free tail Bats. These bats live under Waugh street bridge and come out at sunset to dine on our local mosquito population – Go Bats, Go! Plus, we now have a well-paved path that runs the length of the bayou from Shepherd street bridge all the way to downtown and back. It makes for a wonderful evening cycle. Add to that our stable of Bcycles (rental bikes stationed all over central city) and you have the makings for an awesome evening bike ride! Join Bayou City Outdoors as we lead the group for an easy 6 – 8 mile ride stopping for about 30 minutes to watch the bats pour out and then onto to downtown for the adventurous. We’ll stop at a local watering hole and be back by 10:30. If 10:30 is past your bedtime, we will be stopping at our parking lot on the way downtown to drop off our early birds. What you need to know: ~ All types of bikes welcome, cruisers, hybrids and mountain bikes make for a little easier city ride. ~ Bcycles are available around our start – they will sell out so check their site, download the “where’s a bcycle app” and pedal over. https://houston.bcycle.com/station-map ~ Helmets required (we will have a few loaners for BCO members at the start) ~ Lights & reflectors are a really good idea... ~Parking at Lot H behind the Fonde Center, roughly the corner of Memorial & Sabine street, 110 Sabine St. ~ We meet at 7:15 and roll out at 7:45 ~ The ride is approximately 6-8 miles ~ The path is paved http://buffalobayou.org/visit/ RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com/ for a head count. Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com Bring money for drinks and food after the Bat Viewing.

BCO - A Walk in the Woods aka Hiking Memorial Park Trails July 16, 2016 Meet at 7:45, start 8 AM to 9:30 AM Memorial Park by the rugby/soccer field parking lot N Picnic Lane Houston, TX 77007 (see map @ BCO Calendar) Memorial Park, known as the Central Park of H-town, is an amazing 1466-acre park (one of the largest in the county) right inside the loop! Trails are a mix of hard packed dirt, sand, trees and tree roots. It is wooded and wild in the middle of the city! Join us for an hour and a half quick-paced hike through some of the lesser-known (and more adventuresome) trails our park has to offer. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, as it’s easy to bang a toe on a tree root. And, there’s some "elevation" in the park that you wouldn’t expect from just driving by. Remember to bring water; there are no water fountains along the trails. After the hike, a group goes out for breakfast and coffee. Here’s what our friends at GHORBA.org have to say: “Memorial Park offers a convenient escape from the concrete jungle of Houston with seven miles of dirt trails. Trails are marked and named by their “Color” of trail markers. Please, check the meeting location map on the Bayou City Outdoors site calendar. Event details: http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail: info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: SUP 101 – Stand Up & Paddle! Stand Up Paddleboard basics in Houston July 11, 2016 - 7-8:30 PM REI - Galleria Area 7538 Westheimer Rd, Houston TX 77063 With miles of bayous, plenty of lakes and the almost flat surf of Galveston in the summer, we have an unlimited playground to try SUPing. Anyone can do this sport. It is low impact, uses practically every muscle in your body, is great for cross-training and is a ton of fun! While you work on your balance, you’ll work on your core. Plus, you can saunter along the bayous or paddle fast and turn it into a BIG aerobic workout. Topics Covered: * How to choose a board * Where to go to paddle * Common Terminology * Safety, Strokes, Cross Training, Stretching and Posture Come join Bayou City Outdoors as we explore all aspects of Standup Paddle Boards in and around Houston – we’ll have up in no time at all! 7:00PM Presentation; 8:00 PM Gear Demonstration at REI, 7538 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77063. RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Whitewater Kayaking 101 Weekend June 24-26, 2016 Olympic Outdoor Center 602 N Interstate 35 San Marcos, TX 78666 Come join Bayou City Outdoors for a weekend (or day) of whitewater kayak instruction on the beautiful San Marcos River. Spring fed, the San Marcos is clear and 72 degrees year round. Our instructors are advanced kayakers and Olympian, Ben Kvanli, is our head instructor! You will learn handling skills, strokes, rolling your kayak, balance, equipment, gear and so much more! The San Marcos has several water features. On Saturday we run the lower San Marcos. This allows us to learn and practice; ferrying, eddying out, strokes, river reading, rolling and much, much more. Most kayakers who have taken the class go on to become serious whitewater kayak addicts. This class is for beginners or intermediate kayakers alike. We paddle in whitewater boats with skirts and helmets and all gear is included in the cost of the class. Itinerary: Friday evening: Fitted in your boat, rolling practice - try and arrive between 6:00pm & 7:45pm. Introduction Dinner - Dinner in San Marcos if you can arrive in time. Saturday morning: 8:00 am - meet and head to the river. This is the day to learn the basics that you will use for the rest of your paddling career! Saturday evening - Dinner for those who stay over Sunday am – Arrive by 8:00 to meet at 8:30 promptly for Rio Vista or a River Trip. We get on the river early and beat the crowds! This is the day you put your skills learned the day before to use. Sunday afternoon - usually back at the Center around 3:00 and then we head back to Houston - tired, happy and ready to come back and do it again! BCO Members rate is $130.00 per person, per day. Non-Member rate is $155.00. Price includes kayak instruction, boat rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash/cc for lunch and sunscreen. Members & non-members RSVP at the BCO Calendar - registration is required at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com, non-members please call 713-524-3567 or email to info@BayouCityOutdoors.com