What we’re about
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!
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!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bike ride, murals, and abit of nature +/-13 miles, and Jazz afterwardsJ-Bar-M Barbecue, Houston, TX
NEO 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 in EaDo Houston to checkout murals, architecture, abit of nature/birds, then Jazz afterwards. We meet @ the corner of Bell & Bastrop (J-BAR-M Barbecue). This ride will be along paved bike lanes, neighbirhood side streets, Harrisburg hike and bike trail in EaDo, and a little bit of crushed granite, mostly flat. We will RIDE BY most of the murals (Close to 100 murals in the area. We will see a fraction of that). Along Buffalo Bayou is a paved trail and some nature.
I have a few construction vests for folks to wear. Ask me for one. Ride as if you are riding by yourself, look both ways @ cross streets.
Afterwards @ Discovery Green park is a free jazz concert 5pm-7pm. ("Local and regional musicians representing the best in jazz and its related forms such as gospel, blues zydeco and more will perform") Discovery Green park is a 5 minute bike ride away (.75 mile away along the Polk street bike lane.)
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Water/hydration/sports drink
Snacks
Blanket for the hill of Discovery Green parkIf you want brunch before the ride The BBQ joint menu has a one until 3pm, post a comment if you are going to brunch and maybe others will join. https://www.jbarmbbq.com/menus/#brunch
There are food trucks @ Discovery Green park during the jazz concert. 5pm-7pm
- Elevation - Hill and Stair Interval TrainingThe Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston, TX
Welcome 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 Map