January 7th, 8 – 10 am
Seabourne Creek Nature Park
Bird Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
Join the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for a free, guided bird hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg, located at Highway 36 in Rosenberg next to the Rosenberg Civic Center. Meet in the parking lot to sign in and receive bird lists to use. Binoculars and weather appropriate clothing are recommended. Call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.
January 10th, 9 am – 1:30 pm
Free SAT Practice Test
Sign up for an opportunity to take a full-length SAT® practice test at the Albert George Branch library, located at 9230 Gene Street in Needville. The SAT is a standardized test used by colleges to determine admissions and financial aid, and the practice test sessions should help students gain experience and become better prepared for the actual test. Register at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, in person or call 979-793-4270.
January 10th, 11 am – 2:30 pm
Mini Maker Faire for Kids
Mini Maker Faire for Kids
George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond, will celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness of Fort Bend County’s youth with a special Mini Maker Faire for students in grades one through five. Numerous stations will be set up throughout the library with art and science activities such as Aboriginal dot painting, key chain making, Lego® building and more to encourage, inspire and empower young people to explore their imaginations. Call 281-342-4455.
January 18th – 31st
Family Reading Club
This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read, learn and have fun together. The Family Reading Club will continue through February 28th at all branches in the Fort Bend County library system. Families that complete the program by reading 36 books or for 6 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.
January 24th, 9 am – 1 pm
Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale
Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale
The Fort Bend County Master Gardeners’ annual fruit tree sale raises funds to support their programs throughout the year, as well as horticultural education efforts in Fort Bend County. The sale will take place in Barn H at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, located at 4310 Highway 36 South in Rosenberg. For a list of trees to be sold, visit www.fbmg.com. Call 281-341-7068 or e-mail FortBendmg@ag.tamu.edu.