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Exploration Green is a 200-acre public green-space located in the heart of Clear Lake, dedicated to conservation

In 2011, the Clear Lake City Water Authority (CLCWA) purchased the defunct Clear Lake Golf Course property with the intention of creating a state-of-the-art storm water detention and retention system. This was necessary to mitigate serious local flooding potentials exacerbated by more than 40 years of residential and commercial development that preceded modern stormwater detention technology. The

Water Authority envisioned using the land for community beautification and recreation as well as water detention. In a series of Town Hall meetings, the community rallied around a movement to restore the treasured green space to a more natural state. Based on this groundswell of support, CLCWA has developed a 12- to 15-year, five-phase plan to create an exemplary stormwater detention system that also improves local quality of life as a premiere park, conservation and outdoor recreation space. Subsequently, the Exploration Green Conservancy (EGC) was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to shepherd the beautification and recreation aspects of the project. In 2014 the CLCWA established a Conservation Easement in partnership with the Galveston Bay Foundation, ensuring that Exploration Green will remain permanently secure from future commercial development. The same year, an on-site wetlands plant nursery was established with the Texas A&M Coastal Watershed Program to grow plants to eventually be used in the filtration of stormwater run-off. Additionally, in partnership with the nonprofit Trees For Houston, an on-site tree nursery was created to provide the property with native species trees.

06/01/2026

Is it a large rat 🐀? Is it a beaver 🦫? No, it’s Nutria!

Nutria are invasive, non native rodents that are often mistaken for muskrats 🦦 or beavers. They can be seen at Exploration Green Conservancy eating entire plants and roots 🍽️ of native wetland plants 🌱.

Why are they considered invasive?

🔹 They live in burrows connected by tunnels dug near rivers, canals, and lakes, causing erosion and flooding.
🔹 With the root system gone, the soil becomes unstable, leading to erosion.
🔹 They eat up to 25% of their body weight daily but destroy up to 10 times more plant matter than they actually consume by uprooting entire plants.

These species were NOT introduced to Exploration Green, but like many species, came due to the semi-aquatic habitat and food supply.

For more information on this these invasive rodent visit Texas A&M AgriLife Nutria, an Invasive Rodent Factsheet.

📸 : Kristine Fisher

05/17/2026

It’s 🌅 from Exploration Green!

This week’s sunset Sunday was captured by Olga Lou. Thank you for capturing this beautiful moment at Exploration Green Conservancy.

To submit your sunset and sunrise photos, message them on the Exploration Green page!

Exploration Green is a 501-c(3) non-profit nature conservation space maintained by volunteers and paid for with grants and donations. We are not a city, county, or state park. Please consider contributing to our general fund by donating to this post. Thank you for your support of Exploration Green!

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05/10/2026

The Big Sit 🪶 was a success 😃! Thank you Galveston Bay Area Chapter - Texas Master Naturalist for joining Exploration Green for this annual event.

05/08/2026

Exploration Green is always happy to be apart a celebration that brings together those who celebrate, help, and protect the Earth💙🌍💚

05/07/2026

Throwback Thursday to Wetland Walkabout 2025⏮️

Help Exploration Green Conservancy celebrate American Wetland Month - May 9, from 9 AM to 12 PM with Wetland Walkabout 2026!

Activities will include
🎨4th annual chalk drawing contest
🪶Big Sit Birding contest
☕️Coffee and treats 🍪will be provided

Bring a chair or a blanket to picnic binoculars to view the wildlife. This event is free and for all ages!

Can’t wait to see you on the Green at Exploration Green🌱

Sponsored by Wellby Financial and Wayside Coffee Co!

📸: Ben Lamarche

05/01/2026

Exploration Green will be at the Armand Bayou Nature Center Spring Fling Earth Day🐊🦋🐦 May 2. Hope to see you there!

🗺️ Your Adventure Map is Here!📍Start your Earth Day journey May 2nd at Admissions (1) and follow the trails!

🐾 Alligator & Animal Demos (4 & 5): Catch our ambassadors at our Rotary Pond and in the Environmental Learning Center.

🌿 The Eco-Village (Picnic Area to Bison Platform):A massive hub of dedicated community partners and games. Stop by (20) to build your very own terrarium with The Bio Dude (while supplies last)!

🛺 Bayou Safari Tours: Hop on our stretch EV for a guided look at the preserve.

🏡 Marty Farm (9, 11): Build your very own birdhouse (while supplies last) or take a Farmhouse Tour!

🐟 May’s Pond (12): Try your hand at dipnetting.

🌱 Seed Ball Making (10): Located right by the Farm.

🍔 Food & Drinks (13): Freshly grilled by our Board of Directors at the Picnic Area.

🎟️ Get Your Tickets: https://www.abnc.org/earth-day-celebration

A big thank you to our generous sponsors who make this community celebration possible: 🏆 Conservation Champion: Port Houston 🌾 Prairie Preservers: Bastion Technologies, OxyChem 💧 Bayou Buddies: Gulf Coast Authority, Plastipak.

Come celebrate our planet at the largest urban wilderness preserve in Texas! We can’t wait to see you!

ABNC is a non-profit organization. Funds raised during events like our Spring Fling allow us to continue preserving over 4,000 acres of imperiled Gulf Coast habitats while educating and inspiring our community to explore, respect, and protect nature.

04/28/2026

Help us Celebrate American Wetland Month - May 9, from 9 am to 12 pm with Wetland Walkabout!

Activities will include
🎨4th annual chalk drawing contest
🪶Big Sit Birding contest
☕️Coffee and treats will be provided

Bring a chair or a blanket to picnic binoculars to view the wildlife. This event is free and for all ages!

Can’t wait to see you on the Green at Exploration Green🌱

Sponsored by Wellby Financial and Wayside Coffee ☕️ Co!

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Benches are being removed for a fresh coat of paint 🎨 on Turtle 🐢 Pond (Phase 2) and will be back in 2 weeks!

04/10/2026

Have you signed your scout up for the Merit Badge Day at Exploration Green!

This Saturday, April 11 from 8 AM - 2 PM! Scouts can earn multiple badges in a single day. Cost $25 per scout for the day😃Checks can be made payable to Exploration Green.

-Annual health form required 📋and bring your own sack lunch 🥪.

Click the Link to register 😃 or check the link in bio!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RL55975_SE2LHM9RAMQ4MYRsPNt7PL9CoOr4LtuVM7dURjJKVEJaTkwxT1EyQUpPUVlFU0o4WlpFRy4u&route=shorturl

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16203 Diana Lane
Houston, TX
77062

Website

https://www.explorationgreen.org/learn-with-us, https://www.explorationgreen.org/

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