Friday Bat Chat & Picnic @ Waugh Drive Bridge HTX

Buffalo Bayou Partnership: https://buffalobayou.org/summer-species-bats/

Did you know? These population of Mexican Free-tailed Bats at the Waugh Bridge can reach a peak of approximately 300,000 in the summer months! Around sunset, the colony leaves the crevices beneath the bridge and create a whirlwind-like formation as they emerge.

Registration: https://buffalobayou.org/event/2026-june-bat-chat/

The Details

Where: Waugh Bridge Bat Colony (Allen Pkwy @ Waugh St)
When: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: FREE (registration link above)

Parking

• Check street signage closely to avoid ticketing!
• Beware of towing if you park at nearby commercial/business parking lots!
• Watch out for fire hydrants!

Street Parking (See photo of map below.)

• Rosine St @ D'Amico St
• Rochow St @ D'Amico St
• Jackson Hill St @ Scotland St

Event Schedule

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Meet & Greet/Picnic
Bring a blanket, snacks and/or drinks. Nearby grocery stores: HEB (Waugh @ Washington) and Whole Foods (Waugh @ W Dallas). I will bring a blanket, drinks, and snacks to share!

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Bat Chat
Join the Houston Area Bat Team to learn and discover as they share fun, educational facts and insights about these miniature, flying mammals!

TBD Optional: (21+)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Pimlico Irish Pub
810 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Important Info

• How to Find Us: Prior to the event start time, I will post our location and a description of what I am wearing in the group chat. Please reach out if you can’t find us!
• Stay Updated: Keep an eye on the event chat for real-time updates.
• Age Limit: All ages are welcome!
• RSVP: If you are unable to make it, please update your RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount or move others from the waitlist.