15 Projects for 15 Years Launched!

In March 2025, Friends of Woodland Park successfully launched the “15 for 15” campaign to celebrate our 15th Anniversary with a series of engaging events. This initiative aims to fund 15 vital projects that will enhance the natural beauty and community engagement in Woodland Park. Donate and learn more more at: https://www.friendsofwoodlandpark.org/15for15

We started with the inaugural “Picnic in the Park” on March 22nd. Families and friends gathered to enjoy a day of outdoor fun, complete with games, FWP picnic blankets, free ice cream donated by Southern Treats and picnic basket raffle! Participants had the opportunity to learn about the “15 for 15” campaign and how they can contribute to its goals.

On March 26th, we hosted a Members Happy Hour at H-Town Brewery. This event allowed members and supporters to connect in a relaxed atmosphere while discussing upcoming projects and initiatives. Attendees were inspired by the vision for Woodland Park's future and encouraged to share their ideas on how to make our park even better.

The month culminated in a presentation at the March WHCA meeting, where we detailed the “15 for 15” projects. Among these initiatives are plans for improved walking trails and a bayou viewing platform, planting native trees, creating educational signage, enhancing playground facilities, and organizing community events, all designed to foster a deeper connection between the park and its users.

To sustain momentum in our efforts, we invite community members to donate and volunteer for the “15 for 15” campaign. Your contributions, whether through financial support or by volunteering your time, are crucial to the success of these projects.

For more information on how you can help, please visit our webpage and get involved in making Woodland Park a treasured space for everyone. Together, we can ensure that this beautiful park continues to thrive for generations to come.

https://www.friendsofwoodlandpark.org/15for15

April Bird Survey 4/19!

SPRING MIGRATION IS IN FULL SWING!

The group will meet at 7:30AM by the parking lot of the community center (212 Parkview). No experience is required!!! Please bring binoculars if you have them, and wear shoes and long pants that might get muddy.

Our fearless leader is Mary Goldsby, exceptional birder and long-time supporter and friend of Woodland Park! Thanks to Houston Audubon for being such a great supporter of Woodland Park.

Cajun Classics Concert: Rescheduled: April 24th!

FWP is so excited to host the Cajun Banjo, Geoffrey Muller, to continue our Community Center Concert Series! Now rescheduled for April 24th from 6-7:30 pm, bring the family and friends for a fine “fais-do-do”, FREE and open to all!

Here’s an excerpt about the artist from Outsmart: “With a career influenced by a wide range of music, a personal style that caught GQ’s eye, and a penchant for creating unique, one-of-a-kind crafts (his Instagram features his incredible embroidery skills) Muller is an eclectic Houston artist worth watching.

“Music has been my full-time job since my mid-20s,” the 43-year-old musician says. “I’ve played guitar since I was 12 or 13. My dad had mentioned that he always wanted to play the banjo. I don’t know if I’d ever even heard one before then, but I asked for one and got it for Christmas. I’m self-taught, mainly by books. I’d pore over them.”

Eventually lending his talents to artists including Robert Ellis, Joshua Ray Walker, and Ethiopian pop musician Gili Yalo, to name a few, Muller says “I travel the world now, and people ask me if I’m Cajun Banjo,” Muller says with laughter as he describes people recognizing his Instagram handle.”

Thursday – April 24th 6-7:30 pm

Cajun Banjo By Geoffrey Muller

The Community Center Concert Series was founded in 2023 with the goal of “bringing music back to the park.” The Woodland Community Center has a long history of concerts and dances dating back to the 1950s and including such artists as Kenny Rogers, a student at what is now Northside High School! Thanks to FWP Music Director Loreta Kovacic for bringing these shows to Woodland Park and to HPARD for partnering with FWP to host these events.

Earth Day Corporate Clean-up: 4/22

Earth Day 2025 is almost here! Join FWP in supporting the World’s Largest Environmental Movement!

Friends of Woodland Park will host an Earth Day clean-up for corporate and school groups on April 22nd from noon-4pm. Woodland Park (212 Parkview St) is centrally located near downtown so is ideally located for your service event! You provide the teams and we will provide the tools! Sign your team up here: https://www.volunteerhou.org/need/detail/?need_id=1052024

Woodland Park is the second-oldest park in Houston, and is also a designated City of Houston nature preserve.  FWP volunteers annually remove over 10,000 pounds of trash - over 800 tires total -  from the Nature Preserve, which includes Little White Park Bayou. 

Trash Bash! March 29th

The River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash® will celebrate the 31st annual cleanup of our Galveston Bay watershed on Saturday, March 29, 2025! This year, the Woodland Park event is a Satellite Site of the “Little White Oak Bayou - Moody Park” site. Sign up for that site online and just come over to Woodland Park to start your day, or park at one of of the many shuttle locations. Forgot to sign up? Come on over anyway and we can sign you up on the spot!

​Trash Bash® is the largest, single-day waterway cleanup in Texas. Thank you to all of the volunteers and sponsors who continue to join us to "Clean It Like You Mean It !"®

Learn more and sign up here!

Members 15-for-15 Happy Hour

Calling all Annual, Lifetime, and Corporate Members!

Join us at H-Town Brewing to kick off our “15 Projects for 15 Years” Campaign on March 26th, from 5:30-7pm.

H-Town Brewing will provide food and drink specials, and the first drink is on FWP!

Not a member? Join today!

PICNIC in the PARK! 3/22

Join FWP in celebration of our 15th Anniversary! Picnic in the Park will feature family friendly games on the lawn, picnic baskets for raffle, ice cream treats and drinks. Plus, we will have information and displays about our “15 for 15” projects campaign!

Lunch pre-orders have closed, but you can bring your own picnic and join the fun! Donate $30 for a limited edition FWP picnic blanket and purchase raffle tickets for one of 5 unique picnic baskets!

Preorder a limited-editon FWP blanket and enter the raffle HERE.

Come have fun, meet your neighbors and learn about the 15 projects we’ll focus on in the coming year!

You can also sign up to volunteer!