
Activity Calendar Closed for Summer Maintenance
Our activity calendar is closed for the summer to allow our team to perform summer maintenance on the grounds.
Our activity calendar is closed for the summer to allow our team to perform summer maintenance on the grounds.
JBH Student Air Rifle Program - Online Interest
The Student Air Rifle (SAR) program offers a unique opportunity for students in grades 4 through 12 to engage in the rewarding sport of target shooting. The SAR mission is to facilitate the introduction to the lifetime sport of target shooting, providing a safe and educational environment for school-aged youth. Aiming to increase participation in the shooting sports and enhance educational performance, the SAR Program promotes positive youth development through firearms safety and target shooting education. SAR helps students “Shoot For Success™” both on the range and in life focusing on developing essential life skills including: effective decision making, accountability, respect, enthusiastic contribution, teamwork, integrity, and honesty.
The James B Harrison Foundation is excited to sponsor a homeschool SAR Team for Fall 2025. Team capacity is limited. Those interested can submit their interest below. Applicants should belong to a certified home school program. Minimum applicant age is 9 years and in 4th grade, through max age of participation of 12th grade.
Submissions close August 6th. Team notification will be sent out August 11th. First practice is tentatively slated for Wednesday, August 20th.
Hunter Education Field Course + Wing Shooting 101
Saturday, August 30th
Harrison-Long Point
The Internet + Field Course is ideal for those under 17 years of age and adults wanting a more hands-on field and live-fire experience during the basic course. This course will relate required content to wing shooting activities like dove and waterfowl hunting.
Students are expected to complete the approved online course prior to attending the field course component. Minimum age for certification is 9 years; A parent or guardian is expected to accompany their youth 16 years and younger during this course.
This course will satisfy all requirements for achieving a Hunter Education Certificate, following the completion of a passing exam.
Birding and Raptor Count led by JBH Bird Leader Ron Weeks
Harrison-Burr, Wharton County
Saturday, September 20th
Gates open at 6:30am, hike begins promptly at 7:00am
Registration is required, participation is limited for the enjoyment of our visitors and wildlife!
Reserved - Private Event
Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter
Fall 2025 Intern Training - Ornithology
Bird Survey led by JBH Bird Leader Ron Weeks
Harrison-Burr, Wharton County
Saturday, December 6th
Gates open at 6:30am, hike begins promptly at 7:00am
Registration is required, participation is limited for the enjoyment of our visitors and wildlife!