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: 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, 8pm.
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)3 attendees
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 Map11 attendees
Walk, a few birds, abit of nature 3 miles Exploration Green park
Exploration Green phase 1, 16301 Diana ln,, 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 walk will be 3 miles along paved trails of Exploration park (5 phases built from 2011-2023), neighborhood . Exploration park was a golf course that was saved in 2011 from being turned into more houses. This former golf course (Clear lake golf course opened 1963, closed 2005) is near NASA (2 miles from the entrance, Space Center Houston). I could imagine a number of astronauts hit a few rounds on this course back in the day. 👩🚀⛳️
The restrooms are at the midway point, a portable can.
What to bring:
-Walking shoes
-Hydration, water, electrolytes
-Snacks
-Love of the outdoors5 attendees
Bike ride, a bit of nature: Brays, Keegans bayou +/-13 miles
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. Video summary
Bike ride +/-13 miles, along the paved trails of Braes Bayou and Keegans bayou..
There are a few street crossings along this trail. (In the next few years, after they reconstruct the bridges over the bayou, they will build trails to go under the bridges). There are a couple of small parks along the way.
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.
No restrooms, we can ride to the next door tennis center or there are some at Arthur
Storey park.No open sound systems, use one earbud so you can hear any alerts.
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Water/hydration
Snack1 attendee
Past events
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