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With the addition of three storm water filtration ponds, rock walls, cistern, approximately 10,000 wetland plants and trees, hike and bike
trails, a bayou overlook shelter, interpretive signage and amenities
such as benches and trash receptacles, the scenic 10-acre greenspace, Buffalo Bend Nature Park located on S/Sgt. Macario
Garcia Drive is finally completed and open to the public!
www.buffalobayou.org

Photography by Katya Horner

Photography by Katya Horner

Kicking off on March 12 and open to paddlers 12 years
or older, Texas’ largest (and the 4th-largest in the nation)
canoe and kayak race makes its return to Buffalo Bayou as
the 44th annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Regatta. Guests will also enjoy free, live zydeco music,
a rock climbing wall and many other fun activities from
local businesses and sponsors. www.buffalobayou.org

Houston native and award-winning interior designer and
owner/curator of one of Houston’s largest furniture and
antique stores, Amitha Verma’s paint line is available
for the first time on the Home Shopping Network. Verma’s
home project kits transform old and dull furniture into masterpieces with zero sanding and prep work.
www.amithaverma.com

Featuring some of the best-selling
brands, luxury beauty retailer
Bluemercury is debuting their
first stand-alone store in Houston
this May.
Located at 2506
University Blvd., this beauty products chain and spa known for its
exclusive and innovative makeup
and skincare products is specifically tailored to meet the needs of
all local shoppers.
www.bluemercury.com

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