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Uncover the heroic world of firefighters at The Houston Fire Museum, where they engage, educate, and enlighten the community on the importance of fire and preserve the history and heritage of Houston's diverse fire service. Houston's historic Fire Station No. 7 is the permanent home of the museum and allows visitors to appreciate the antique firefighting equipment and uniforms and shows the testament to the people who devoted their lives to community service and commitment to others.

Reconnect with nature today at Armand Bayou Nature Center, one of the largest urban wilderness preserves where you can learn, explore, respect, and help protect nature and its vital local ecosystems. Armand Bayou offers 2500 acres of natural wetlands forest, prairie, and marsh habitats and is home to over 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. They also feature hiking trails, exhibits, bat hikes, birding, a historic farm, a bison viewing platform, and Nature Photography.