January 6th, 8 am
Bird Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
Join the Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists on a bird hike in Seabourne Creek Nature Park, located at 3831 State Highway 36 in Rosenberg. Bring your binoculars, hat, sunscreen, walking shoes and water for this fun learning experience. Call 281-633-7033 or visit www.txmn.org/coastal.
January 10th, 8 am
Bike the Bend for Literacy
Bike the Bend for Literacy features three lengths, 20 miles, 35 miles or 62 miles, throughout scenic West Fort Bend County, starting and finishing at Foster High School, located at 4400 FM 723 in Richmond. The ride appeals to both cyclists’ training needs and families interested in riding for a great cause! This ride is the first MS150 Recommended Training Ride of the 2016 BP MS150 Training Schedule. Visit www.ftbendliteracy.org or call 281-240-8181.
January 11th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Discover Adult Coloring
Take part in the latest relaxation trend: adult coloring! Join other adults in a free session exploring the new coloring books, talk about different coloring media and create some lovely works of art at the Fulshear Branch Library, located at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. All coloring supplies will be provided, as well as soothing music and refreshments for this come and go activity. Participants must be 12 years of age and older. Call 281-346-1432.
January 16th, 9 am – 1 pm
Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale
The Fort Bend County Master Gardeners’ fruit and citrus tree sale raises funds to support the programs throughout the year. Bundle up, bring your wagon, arrive early and join the fun at Fort Bend County Fairground Barn H located at 4310 Highway 36 in Rosenberg. For a list of trees available at the sale, visit www.fbmg.com.
January 21st, 6 – 7 pm
Bring the Birds Home
Discover the world of birds that you can attract to your own yard in this special presentation on how to provide beneficial plants, feeders and houses. Meet Mary Anne Weber and some of the live education birds from Houston Audubon and learn how to create a bird-friendly community. Presented by the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, the program takes place at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. Call 281-346-1432.
January 24th – 31st
Family Reading Club
This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read, learn and have fun together. The Winter Family Reading Club will continue through March 5th at all branches in the Fort Bend County library system. Families who complete the program by reading 36 books or for six hours are eligible to receive a book bag for the family and will have their name entered into a drawing for a $50 dining gift card. To register, visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-633-4734.