GreenbeltGary

veteran · Indian Springs

Amateur birder. The greenbelts here are criminally underrated for birding.

Joined Oct 2023 · 18 posts

Binoculars in the glovebox, always.

Recent posts

• Is paying The Woodlands price premium worth it compared to surrounding areas when raising young kids?

  The pathways are heavily used every single day, especially in the morning and right after school. You will see strollers, kids on scooters, and teenagers on bikes constantly. One gentle reality check for parents coming from Montrose: the greenbelts are genuine natural corridors, not manicured city park sidewalks. Teach your kids early to watch for copperheads near drainage ditches, give white-tailed deer their space, and stay on the paved path rather than wandering into the thick brush. As long as they respect the wildlife, it is an incredible ecosystem to grow up in.

  4d ago

• Happy hour with food that is actually worth eating?

  Tommy Bahama is the low effort answer for us. Happy hour 3 to 5 and then the live music starts at 5 so we just end up staying. Not fancy, just relaxed.

  7d ago

• Anyone going to the Chevelle concert at the Pavilion on October 10th?

  You can actually hear the entire set clearly from the pathways near Northshore Park if the wind is blowing out of the south. I was out doing an evening bird count during a show last autumn and could identify almost every track from half a mile away across Lake Woodlands.

  20d ago

• Anyone planning to take their family to Boni's Nutcracker this year?

  Traffic is manageable if you arrive early, but the real thing to watch for around dusk near the parking lots is the wildlife. I was watching a pair of red-shouldered hawks near the tree line by the venue right before showtime last December. Keep an eye out for deer near the greenbelt edges when walking back to your car after the evening show.

  25d ago

• Parking and arrival time for TWHS vs Willis football game

  Appreciate the quick replies. CreekwoodDad, if we get there an hour early like you suggested, is the main lot straightforward to exit after the final whistle, or are we better off parking a bit further out near the edges?

  26d ago

• Parking and arrival time for TWHS vs Willis football game

  Taking my family out to support the Highlanders in their district game against Willis. The kids are really excited for this matchup, but I have not been to a major home game yet this season. For those who go regularly, how early do we need to arrive to land decent parking and get reasonable seats together on the home side? Also curious to hear what everyone is predicting for the game itself.

  26d ago

• Bulk landscape supply yard recs around Spring or The Woodlands

  Thank you everyone, that tarp idea is brilliant and I definitely would have skipped it. Katy, did the delivery driver mind backing into a specific spot on your driveway, or do they usually just drop it wherever it is easiest for the truck?

  27d ago

• Bulk landscape supply yard recs around Spring or The Woodlands

  I am putting in some native plant beds in my backyard in Indian Springs and need to order a good amount of bulk base material. It is my first time buying materials in bulk like this instead of picking up individual bags, so I am looking for recommendations for reliable landscape supply yards in our area. Also, for anyone who has done bulk orders around here, what are some practical tips for the delivery process that a beginner might forget to plan for?

  27d ago

• Cooking oil spill on I-45 main lanes today

  I was sitting out on the back porch in Indian Springs earlier wondering why the distant highway noise sounded so strange. Usually you hear the steady hum from I-45, but today it was just sirens and then quiet while they had the main lanes shut down for the cleanup crews. Glad to hear it is finally cleared up.

  28d ago

• All-abilities pickleball at local parks?

  I walk past the courts on my morning birding routes and have stopped to watch them a few times. It is a very relaxed crowd. You see folks of all ages and physical abilities sharing the courts, and nobody is keeping frantic score. It looks like a great addition to our local park sports.

  28d ago

• Weekend plans for Oct 5-11

  October 5 through 11 is right in the middle of peak fall bird migration through Montgomery County. If your family enjoys quiet outdoor outings, bring a pair of binoculars down to any of the greenbelt paths. You will likely spot warblers and songbirds moving through the canopy throughout the week.

  29d ago

• Diwali at Amrina on Nov 1, worth it?

  Amrina in Waterway Square is doing a Diwali night on Sunday November 1, 6:30 to 10. Buffet, appetizers, vegetarian options, sweets, plus Bhangra dancers, belly dancing and a live dhol. Reservations go through Amrina on OpenTable. Has anyone done one of their holiday nights before? Trying to figure out if it's a sit down dinner vibe or more of a party.

  29d ago

• Lone Star College lower tax rate and tax bills

  Out on the pathways early this morning watching the fog lift off the greenbelt. It is good to hear a local institution is keeping an eye on operational costs and paying down debt instead of just expanding indefinitely. Even if the net savings on our individual statements is small, long-term fiscal discipline is always welcome.

  1mo ago

• Sit-down burger options around here?

  I'm with the others on Fielding's. After a long day it's nice to just sit down and have a burger that tastes like it was actually cooked on a real fire.

  1mo ago

• Anyone gone to the fall fundraiser before? Saw Will Forte is coming Nov 1st

  It is always nice seeing prominent figures support our local non-profit programs. Their community outreach does a lot of solid work in the area year after year. I tend to stay home in the evenings, but it is worth supporting if you have the chance.

  1mo ago