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)
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Cultural Cooking: Japanese!
Artistry Design District, 3939 W 12th Street, Houston, TX, USYou cannot park on the apartment complex's property, including in the front visitor area. You will need to park on Penner Street or 12th Street and walk to the main property entrance on 12th Street.
Because the complex has a community event starting at 1:00 PM, we will be starting at 9:00 AM, earlier than originally expected. All attendees need to stay until the end of the event to assist in cleanup.
NEO has a tradition of hosting Cultural Cooking events as a way to promote cultural diversity, understanding, and appreciation among our members. Your RSVP to this event includes all of the ingredients to cook an amazing feast together. No cooking experience is necessary. Kids are welcome to attend with their guardians, and kids 12 and under may attend for free.
Your rsvp fee covers all of the supplies to cook our Japanese feast with plenty of leftovers for everyone to take home. Please let me know if you need to eat vegetarian, vegan, or Kosher/Halal, and I will be sure to include options for you. We will be making:
- Miso soup
- Makizushi - seaweed rolled sushi you're used to
- Onigiri - cute triangle-shaped, stuffed rice balls
- Nikuman - steamed buns like bao buns
- Gyoza - dumplings
- Hibachi Shrimp - learn about the best shrimp to cook with from someone who grew up on shrimp boats (ME!!)
- Some traditional desserts (Coffee Jelly, Matcha Butter Cookies, Mochi Candy, and Hawaiian Butter Mochi Cake)
You will learn how to make a sushi roll, and we will set up a buffet of ingredients you can fill your roll with. We will bring some sushi rolling supplies, but feel free to bring your own as well. We will not be supplying any raw meat for this event for safety reasons. All meats we provide will be properly cooked. If you want to bring sushi-grade raw fish or meat for yourself, you can.
Please check out our Signup Genius page to see if you can bring a kitchen tool that will help things go more smoothly.
This is a limited attendance event. Payment can be made here via Paypal or Credit Card. You can also pay fee-free via your bank's Zelle feature to "contact@neoproject.org" or at this QR code link. If you pay via Zelle, please message me so I can add you to the attendee list.
Feel free to bring any additional goodies you would like. This is a bring-your-own-beverage event. You may bring alcohol as long as we are all being responsible adults.
I hope to see you there! Be sure to come hungry, and bring some to-go containers or zip-lock bags. As usual, well-behaved kids are welcome to attend, and kids 12 and under can participate for free.
Because there is substantial planning for this event and supplies are purchased ahead of time, NO REFUNDS CAN BE ISSUED for this event unless it is canceled. If you cannot attend for any reason, you can give your spot to someone else or just consider it a much-appreciated donation. Thank you for understanding.
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NEO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to lead more outdoor-oriented lives for better health, well-being, and resilience. Much of our work serves schools and historically under-served communities. If you like what we do, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at neoproject.org/donate. There are multiple donation options available. Your dollars make a difference!
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