About us
If you love camping, backpacking, kayaking, paddleboarding, nature walks, hiking, biking, fishing, geocaching, photography, outdoor cooking, birding, wildlife viewing, travel, and anything else outdoors... Plus, if you enjoy throwing in some cultural activities, cooking, movie nights, and other one off events with fun people, NEO is for you!
If you like fun volunteer opportunities working with schools and the community to teach others how to enjoy nature and the great outdoors, we have that too! Welcome to NEO (Nature & Eclectic Outdoors)!
NEO is a Texas based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more outdoor oriented lives for better health, happiness, and life balance. Check out our website at [www.NEOproject.org!](http://www.neoproject.org/)
NEO events are open to everyone, and most activities are family, kid, and pet friendly! Events are free or low cost! We supplement our regular outdoor events with amazing cultural opportunities and affordable travel adventures. Our goal is to make outdoor activities and incredible travel events accessible to everyone.
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We love being outdoors! We want to make sure everyone has the chance to experience hiking, camping, backpacking, cycling, kayaking, geocaching, and anything else they would like to try out. We love to travel and get out of the hustle and bustle of the city, and we want others to have this opportunity to travel with us in a safe and relaxed environment.
NEO may host an all day hike at Brazos Bend State Park, a weekend camp at Pedernales Falls, or a cool mid-week night hike at Memorial Park. You could even find us introducing members to the Colorado Rockies on a long weekend! Whatever NEO does, we’re going to make some new friends, create amazing lifelong memories, and have a blast!
NEO has several special initiatives described on our website atwww.neoproject.org, but one initiative in particular has gained us incredible respect and notoriety. Through our “Wilderness Kids” initiative, NEO encourages kids and families to get off the couch, away from the video games and cell phones, and OUTSIDE. With the help of contributions and donations, NEO hosts events and clinics designed to teach kids necessary skills for enjoying outdoor activities and thriving in the natural world. Kids develop leadership and teamwork skills while learning about water safety, hiking, camping, nature and wildlife, and much more! They are also introduced to people from all walks of life and from all over the world, giving them a broader understanding of the world and cultures around them.
We partner with schools, businesses, and other organizations to facilitate field trips, on campus events, and team builders. We also host private events that help support our nonprofit mission. Get in touch with us today to discuss these special programs and events.
If you would like to learn more about becoming involved in our NEO Volunteer Corps helping out at fun community outreach events and in our school partnerships, email us at [contact@neoproject.org!](http://www.neoproject.org/?page_id=891)
Upcoming events
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Night hike a bit of nature Barker reservoir (Bush park)+/-5 miles
Walgreens, 2010 S Fry rd, Katy, TX, USNEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better health, happiness, and wellbeing. Video summary
This walk/hike will be mostly on paved surface and some dirt pathway.
This park use to close at dusk. Now it closes at 9pm. Sunset is at 635pm-ish. I've wanted to stay into the night to hear the owls. It's not guaranteed that we will see/hear an owl. 🤞 Last time we were on this trail, there was a section with the terrific sounds of frogs all around.
Restrooms are at the meeting location only.What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Headlamp/flashlight approx 120 lumens
Drink/electrolytes
Snack
Love of nature20 attendees
Bike ride 8+ miles 6th ward & cemetary, 3 FREE rentals (Dia de Muertos festival)
Dow Elementary park, 1990 Lubbock st,, Houston, TX, USNEO's mission is to help people of all ages and backgrounds lead more outdoor-oriented lives for better health, well-being, and resilience.
Pic slide.
https://youtu.be/YLPJrHs5PCk?list=TLGGYXrB28dE2rIwODAyMjAyMwNEO Eclectic video. https://youtu.be/NexlAV5hTZc
Bike ride +/- 8 miles along neighborhood streets around the 6th ward, Glenwood cemetary, and some of the trail along Buffalo bayou.
Message me (713-783-8281) if you want to borrow a bike and be placed into a lottery. At 8pm on the Thursday before the event I will randomly select out of a hat, who can borrow the bikes.
After the ride is a free Festival, Dia de Muertos at MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts) 11am-7pm.
DIA DE MUERTOS - "CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR HOUSTON SINCE 1977." https://share.google/ftgBV46UxhNjYIX7s
Food and drink tickets can be purchased online before the event.
Buy: Dia de Muertos Festival - PRESALE Tickets - Presale | Saturday and Sunday tap here
Before the day of the ride, air up your tires to make sure they hold air, no leaks. Oil your chain, check your brakes.
When we ride, ride as if you are riding by yourself, look both ways @ intersections. Keep space between you and the rider infront of you.
No open speakers, keep music to one earbud. Have the other ear open to hear around you.
I have extra construction vests, ask me for one to wear while on the ride.
Restroom: MECA
What to bring:
Bike (I do have a few extra bikes)
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Water/hydration electrolytes
Snacks15 attendees
Bike ride, Weekday: Brays, Keegans bayou 11-14 miles 12+ mph
Braeburn Glen neighborhood, 9319 Braeburn Glen blvd, Houston, TX, USNEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better health, happiness, and wellbeing. https://youtu.be/YLPJrHs5PCk?list=TLGGYXrB28dE2rIxNjAzMjAyMg
Bike ride +/-11 miles, along the paved trails of Braes Bayou and Keegans bayous. Sunset is at, around, 650pm.
12+ mph pace
There are a few street crossings along this trail.
This is an "out and back" ride so if it is abit too much it is easy for you to turn around and go back to the start.
Before the day of the ride, air up your tires (to make sure they hold air), oil your chain, check your brakes.
I have extra construction vests, ask me for one if you would like to borrow during the ride.
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Water/hydration
Snack
Extra innertube
Bike lights (approx 200 lumens)1 attendee
Elevation - Hill and Stair Interval Training - Meet at the Cistern
The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, USParking:
Please refer to the map below for available parking areas, indicated with a P.
Parking MapMeeting Location:
We will meet at the Buffalo Bayou CisternWelcome to a unique workout in the flatlands of Houston – Elevation Training using one of the few topographic features in Houston, Buffalo Bayou!
We start with a couple stations along the Bayou itself then go on to downtown and utilize the structures and monuments there. You may choose to go up and down the stairs as slow or fast as you want. This hike is meant to help you push a little and see your strength improve over time. There are 6 stops total, covering a distance of about 4.5 miles in about 90 minutes and, if you’re ambitious, can get about 1,000 feet of elevation gain!
I want to stress, this is a workout. You will need to wear tennis shoes and proper workout attire. Headlamps are desired in the winter, and water is especially needed in the summer. Be sure to dress for the weather, regardless!
The paths may be slippery, muddy, or dark.
No worries if you're running late. Just meet up with us along the route. Follow the link to see the route and stops:
Elevation Training Map8 attendees
Past events
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