The James B. Harrison Foundation
Providing opportunities in Fort Bend and Wharton Counties for charitable activities, NATURE-BASED and outdoor EDUCATION, CONSERVATION,
AND THE overall APPRECIATION OF NATURE.
The James B Harrison Foundation has two privately-owned properties, Harrison-Long Point and Harrison-Burr, that have been designated for its charitable use activities. Both properties are unique with a variety of habitats and offer many opportunities for various nature-based activities. Access to these properties is by group reservation; we do not serve individual users. Seasonal opportunities are available for individuals to visit. All activities, events, and registration can be found on our calendar.
check out ouR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS.
Be sure to explore our unique photo gallery of wildlife, habitats and activities.
Wildlife Encounters
8 Limpkins were documented at Harrison-Burr during the December 2nd, 2023, bird survey; the first recorded Limpkins on the property.
June 2022 - A River Otter has been observed several times frequenting the Bald Cypress incubator ponds hear the Harrison-Long Point Headquarters!
A Great Horned Owlet was observed perched in our majestic Oak Tree up front near HQ at Harrison-Long Point on March 17, 2022.
The Adult Great Horned Owl was observed perched on a Bald Cypress Tree up front near HQ at Harrison-Long Point on March 15, 2022.
Bald Eagle observed at Harrison-Burr Property on March 4, 2022.
Photo courtesy of Sam Muegge.
Great Kiskadee sighting during the Brazos Bend Christmas Bird Count at Harrison-Long Point, December 2020.
Photo courtesy of Brian Watson.
River Otter Encounter at Harrison-Burr Property, December 2020.
Photo courtesy of Bob Friedrichs.
JBH Found All-Time Birders
as of 4/16/2024
Results COurtesy of ebird
Harrison-long Point
(Fort Bend county)
John Faragher 114 species
Justin Bower 110 species
David Goff 109 species
Suzanne Mottin 106 species
Tim Young 106 species
harrison-Burr
(wharton county)
David Goff 157 species
Ron Weeks 149 species
John Faragher 146 species
Bill Wright 139 species
Tony Frank 124 species
March Scheuerman..124 species
JBH Found Team at DU Youth Adventure Day - October 2020
