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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Bike ride, weekday Westchase & Brays bayou trails 11-14 miles
Chick Fil A, 6840 W Sam Houston parkway 77072, 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
This weekday bike ride will be 11-14 miles along paved trails of Arthur Story park, Brays Bayou.
12+ mph pace
If it is more than you are use to it is an out and back ride. At any point you can stop and wait for the other riders to return or turn around and head back to Storey park. Sunset is around 655pm-ish.
Arthur Storey park is quite large and has an incredible view of the sunset from behind The Home Depot. The park closes at 9pm.
Before the day of the ride, fill your tires with air, check your brakes, oil your chain. When riding with the group, ride as if you are riding by yourself. look both ways when crossing intersections.
Be familiar with changing the gears of your bike as you ride to help with the down & ups of the trail.
No open speakers systems, only use one earbud so you can hear other riders alerts.
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Extra bike tire tube
Hydration/water/electrolytes
Snacks
Bike lights (approx 200 lumens)2 attendees
Bike ride Heights neighborhood Halloween +/- 8 miles ***3 free bike rentals***
Stude park, 945 Usener 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 along the streets of the Heights to check out the Halloween decorations.
I have a few extra bikes folks can borrow. Message me if you would like to borrow one. 713-783-8281
On Tuesday October 27th, 6pm I will randomly draw names out of a hat of who can borrow a bike. I will text who was selected and also tell those who were not selected. Those who were selected must respond before 9pm Tues October 27th, to confirm thier attendance.
Before the day of the ride, fill your tires with air (to make sure they hold air for the ride) check your brakes, oil your chain.
When riding with the group, ride as if you are riding by yourself. Look both ways when crossing intersections.
I have extra yellow construction vests. Ask me for one if you would like to borrow for the bike ride
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (Strongly recommended)
Bike lights
Water5 attendees
Bike ride: Critical Mass "Halloween edition" 15-20 miles?
Talento Bilingue De Houston, 333 South Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, USThis is the largest Critical mass of the year. Some/most of the riders dress themselves and thier bikes up.
Allow plenty of time to find parking and riding to the meetup location
Roll out at 730pm. They never post a route. Have your bike road ready before the day of the event.
What to bring:
Bike
Lights, either bike lights or a headlamp
Helmet (strongly recommended),
Hydration,
Snacks,
Extra inner tube.We will meet at the corner of 2391 Ann st @ S Jensen, under a sign "Talento Billingue de Houston, a Latino Cultural Arts center"
29.760193,-95.344849
https://maps.app.goo.gl/exHHvDZTAso2jkEt7
Suggested parking near Original Nina's on Navigation 2704 Navigation 77003 next to El Tiempo Cantina 2814 Navigation 77003. Then ride a few blocks to the park.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/62074084734?id=62074084734&ref=content_filter&_rdr
Critical Mass suggests parking in downtown Houston and riding the short distance to the plaza
Approximately 15-20+ mile ride?
From the Critical Mass Website:
"Critical Mass Houston is a casual bike ride starting from Guadelupe Plaza park 2311 Runnels st and going wherever. Cars rule the road every day, but one day a month we get together to celebrate our love for bicycles and have fun riding our bikes. This is generally a slow-paced ride where persons of all skill levels can participate. People start gathering around 6:30 and we roll out around 7:30pm. We’re usually back at Guadelupe Plaza park between 11 – 11:30pm. We could leave the midway point early, without the mass. The mass stays at the midway point for an hour or more. They do not post the midway point. We'll play it by ear once we arrive at the midway point, see how far we are from downtown. Other riders leave on thier own from time to time after the midway point.
From Critical mass:
"Meet up on the last Friday of the month between 6:30 – 7:30PM at 2311 Runnels st. It happens every month, rain or shine. We’re pretty easy to spot, just look for the thousands of bicycles."
Ride EtiquetteIf you’ve never participated in Critical Mass before, please go over the simple instructions listed below:
1 This ride belongs to all of us. Take care of it.
2 Keep the pace/speed being set by the ride leaders at the front of the group. This is not a race.
3 Stay in the right lane whenever possible.
4 Please DO NOT show aggression to vehicles. Drivers may sometimes show their frustration by honking or yelling at the mass. Please ignore them and keep the peace.
5 Drinking is not recommended during the ride. Please save drinking for after. Riding while intoxicated is not safe for you or other riders around you. Also please don’t litter.
6 Please do not ride recklessly. Have fun during the ride but please don’t ride in a way that is unsafe for other riders around you.
7 Have fun and know that each rider represents the entire mass. Help us work to keep a good reputation with the city and drivers that share the road with us.
Day of the Ride
1 Inspect your bike for any possible repairs needed.
2 Check your tire pressure, make sure you have the correct PSI.
3 Wear light colored clothes so you are visible when it gets dark.
4 Drink plenty of fluids, eat fruits, and bring an energy bar.
5 Allow plenty of time to make it to Guadelupe Plaza Park so you don’t get left behind.
6 Bring front and rear lights, wear a helmet.
7 Follow HoustonCM and MassHouston on Twitter to receive live updates during the ride."
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