Activities
The James B Harrison Foundation offers its Harrison-Long Point and Harrison-Burr properties as a primitive site for organizations involved in nature-based and outdoor education, wildlife research, conservation, and general appreciation of nature activities. We welcome non-profit, school, conservation, and youth organizations pursuing stewardship, conservation, and nature-based workshops, field days, projects or research.
Access to these properties is by group reservation only.
We do not serve individual users; however, we do offer periodic opportunities for individuals to visit which can be found on our online calendar. Please contact us if your organization has a proposal that complements our mission or if you’d like to know more about our activities.
The following are examples of activities that we have hosted.
Nature hikes and bird watching
With a variety of wildlife habitats on our properties, including wetlands, flooded timber, ponds, woodlands and a rookery, nature hikes and bird watching are our frequently requested activities. Seasonal bird counts are hosted throughout the year and can be found posted on our calendar.
wildlife projects, Workshops, classroom labs, and field days
Natural sciences, including topics like wildlife and fisheries, are popular within the Classroom and 4-H and FFA Programs, and our properties are perfect for hosting field days, labs and workshops, contests, and research projects. We invite educators to take your classroom outdoors, and bring your curriculum alive among our many diverse habitats.
Boy scout and Girl Scout Activities
Our properties are ideal for Troop day outings. In the Spring, the Foundation sponsors Bird Study and Nature Merit Badge Workshops.
Eagle Scout Projects
We are honored to have supported various Eagle Scout Projects throughout the years. Project opportunities are subject to availability and approval. Candidates must be at least 14 years of age and allow a minimum of 4 months for the deadline of completing the project.
CHristmas bird count
Our most popular census count of the year is the Christmas Bird Counts where bird enthusiasts, of all ages and experience, come out to participate. Our Harrison-Long Point property falls in the Brazos Bend Christmas Bird Count Circle, and has participated in the Brazos Bend CBC since 2012.
HOMESCHOOL STUDENT AIR RIFLE TEAM
The Student Air Rifle (SAR) program is a national program designed to introduce students to the lifetime sport of target shooting, promote positive youth development, and enhance educational performance. This program is for students ages 9 and 4th grade and up through 12th grade.