As we count down from February to March, and to the official beginning of spring, we’re also counting down to a favorite annual event, Walk With Me. On the second Saturday in April, staff and supporters of Easter Seals Greater Houston will once again gather to stroll through the Houston Zoo. We’ll share music, games, and refreshments. We’ll generate cheers, awareness, and financial support. Walk With Me is also a top tool for serving our clients and giving them another opportunity to participate fully in society.
April 11, 2026 will be our fifteenth annual Walk With Me, which begins check-in at 7 a.m. and the official Walk at 8 a.m. You can help by:
- Becoming a participant (all ages, abilities, and assistive technologies/service animals welcome). Sign up at Register for Walk With Me 2026.
- Making a donation (all amounts welcome). Click the “Donate” button on the main Walk With Me page (under the “15th Annual Walk With Me” banner: it’s the navy-blue rectangle on the right). See also the BridgingApps Team Fundraising Page.
- Spreading the word. Share this post with your social media friends!
About the Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo has been serving Houstonians, tourists, and animals for over a century (it first opened in September 1922); and it’s stayed up to date all that time, promoting conservation and providing its 6,000+ animal residents with the latest in veterinary medicine and wholesome daily environments. You can learn about recent and upcoming developments on the “Building the Future” web page.
The Houston Zoo is committed to helping people as well as animals, as evidenced in their annual hosting of Walk With Me. We are all grateful for their support!
A Note on Walking and Heart Health
As we wrap up Heart Health Month (February) and plan for Walk With Me 2026, it seems fitting to close with a reminder that walking is not only a useful fundraising tool and a fun activity: it’s great for your heart. Brisk walking is aerobic exercise that gets the blood circulating, reduces stress, keeps you fit, burns unneeded fat, and improves heart health in many other ways.
If you can’t “walk” in the standard sense, that needn’t stop you from reaping the benefits of aerobic exercise. Ask your doctor or coach about planning a program. And remember that exercising outdoors comes with extra benefits:
- Change of scenery
- Broadened horizons
- Fresher air
- Vitamin D from sunlight
- Improved circadian rhythms
Hope to see you at Walk With Me 2026!