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SUMMARY:Hatchlings
DESCRIPTION:For children 0 – 18 months and their caregivers\n\n\n\nBabies in nature? Babies ARE nature! Babies who spend time outside are stronger\, healthier\, more confident\, and better sleepers. Learn how to support your Hatchlings as they develop motor skills\, test physical limits\, cultivate their sense of wonder\, and get messy in a safe place to try new things. \n\n\n\nHatchlings will engage in outdoor nature play in this unique opportunity to interact\, explore\, and bond with their caregivers in the natural world. This program will be held outdoors and will include loose parts and messy play with natural sensory elements such as sand\, mud\, grass\, sticks\, leaves\, and water. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required for all Hatchlings classes. \n\n\n\nSelect Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArboretum Member registration for Fall 2026 classes opens Tuesday\, August 4 and Nonmember registration opens Tuesday\, August 11. Become a Family Tree Member or above to access early registration and receive the Member rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\n$12 member / $15 nonmember Per child/caregiver pair\, per classMore than one caregiver may accompany a registered child. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\nSeptember \n\n\n\n\nseptember 9\n\n\n\nseptember 16\n\n\n\nseptember 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember \n\n\n\n\nnovember 4\n\n\n\nnovember 11\n\n\n\nnovember 18\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nHatchlings classes are best for infants and toddlers who are creepers\, crawlers\, or new walkers up to 18 months old (not for older siblings)\, but even newborns benefit from sensory outdoor experiences \n\n\n\nHatchlings will be held outdoors in rain or shine. Please dress yourself and your Hatchling for the weather and bring a spare change of clothes for your Hatchling. \n\n\n\nHatchlings classes are for children 0-18 months and their caregivers only. Please do not bring older siblings to class. \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nThis program is open to all abilities. Some areas where classes might be held are not stroller-friendly or wheelchair accessible. Please plan to carry your Hatchling to various locations and let us know if you need assistance with caregiver accessibility.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/hatchlings/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs,Preschool
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SUMMARY:Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Saturday of the Month9:00 – 11:00 amFree\, donations appreciatedAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nMeet in front of the Nature Center building \n\n\n\nDiscover the hidden seasonal rhythms of nature firsthand on our guided Phenology Walks\, where we track the life cycles of different plants across ecosystems\, from the first spring bud burst to winter dormancy. You’ll learn how shifting weather patterns and climate change influence the timing of these important events in our local ecosystems and how you can become a community scientist\, contributing vital data from your own backyard to a global research initiative.  \n\n\n\nThese relaxing morning walks are led by scientists from Rice University and staff from the Arboretum. We welcome nature enthusiasts of all ages\, however kids 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Science Partner
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fourth-saturday-phenology-walk/2026-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk,Plants & Gardening
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SUMMARY:Bat Fest
DESCRIPTION:Free\, no registration requiredAll ages welcome \n\n\n\nJoin us for our 5th annual Bat Fest! From pollinating to pest control\, bats play an important role in keeping our ecosystems healthy. Learn about local bat species and current conservation efforts to help stop the decline of bat populations. There will be fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids\, story time\, food trucks\, and a blood drive with Gulf Coast Blood. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nWant more bat-themed fun in your life? Join us Saturday\, September 12 for Going Batty\, a fun event complete with a bat expert and adult beverages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks\n\n\n\n\nBerry’s Ices\n\n\n\nPeppaz HTX\n\n\n\nPopston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/bat-fest/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum. Click a date below to sign up to donate blood. All types of blood are needed to support the needs of our city. All successful donors will receive a voucher for a free Arboretum Individual Membership!  \n\n\n\n2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\njanuary 3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfebruary 7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmay 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\njune 13\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\njuly 11\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\naugust 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nseptember 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\noctober 3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nnovember 7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndecember 12\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf all time slots are grayed out\, there are no more appointments available for that day. \n\n\n\nIf you are coming to donate\, please use the 610 Entrance for easiest access to the Donor Coach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDonor AdvocatesDo you have questions about your eligibility to give blood? Need more information about a test result? Please contact us with any medical questions you may have before\, during or after your donation.  \n\n\n\nDonor Advocates team is available:  \n\n\n\n8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday  Email: donoradvocacy@giveblood.org | Call: (713) 791-6608 The Blood Center will respond to your email within 24 hours during regular business hours. You may also check the Eligibility Page for basic eligibility questions: https://www.giveblood.org/donate/check-eligibility/ \n\n\n\nCustomer ExperienceDo you need to change your appointment? Have a question about our Donor Rewards program? Can’t find your Donor ID? \n\n\n\nCustomer Experience team is available:  \n\n\n\n8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–FridayEmail: cs@giveblood.org | Call: (713) 791-6373 or +1 (877) 948-5433 toll-freeThe Blood Center will respond to your email within 24 hours during regular business hours. You may also email Alyssa Giraldo at agiraldo@giveblood.org to reschedule your appointment.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/blood-drive/2026-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Blood Drives,Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:Tyke Hikes
DESCRIPTION:ALERT: The Nature Center will be without power on Monday\, September 21. All programs will move forward as planned and there will be portable restrooms available. Please bring water and dress for the outdoors. \n\n\n\nFor children 18 months – 4 years\n\n\n\n\n\nEncourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors! Children with an adult companion can join a naturalist for a story reading\, a simple nature or sensory development activity\, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Arrive dressed in close-toed shoes and comfortable play clothes. Be prepared for the weather including hat\, sunscreen\, jackets\, raincoat\, or rain boots\, as needed. Enjoy an interesting new nature experience each week with themes such as ponds\, bones\, senses\, and leaves.  \n\n\n\nSelect Mondays9:30 am-10:15 am10:30 am-11:15 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\npricing\n\n\n\nFree for Family Tree Members and above (please have member card on hand)$7 per child for nonmembers\, pay at the door. \n\n\n\nNo preregistration is necessary; however\, attendance is limited to 20 children per session. Sign-up will take place in front of the Beautyberry Classroom. Doors will close 15 minutes after the class begins or once the session is full. Siblings who are not within the age range may attend but may not participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nupcoming hikes\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 21\, 28October 5\, 12\, 26November 2\, 9\, 16December 7\, 14\, 21 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTYKE HIKES EN ESPAÑOL!\n\n\n\n\nIs your child wild about nature? The Arboretum is the natural place to celebrate a birthday.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/tyke-hikes/2026-09-28/1/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs,Preschool
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SUMMARY:Tyke Hikes
DESCRIPTION:ALERT: The Nature Center will be without power on Monday\, September 21. All programs will move forward as planned and there will be portable restrooms available. Please bring water and dress for the outdoors. \n\n\n\nFor children 18 months – 4 years\n\n\n\n\n\nEncourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors! Children with an adult companion can join a naturalist for a story reading\, a simple nature or sensory development activity\, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Arrive dressed in close-toed shoes and comfortable play clothes. Be prepared for the weather including hat\, sunscreen\, jackets\, raincoat\, or rain boots\, as needed. Enjoy an interesting new nature experience each week with themes such as ponds\, bones\, senses\, and leaves.  \n\n\n\nSelect Mondays9:30 am-10:15 am10:30 am-11:15 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\npricing\n\n\n\nFree for Family Tree Members and above (please have member card on hand)$7 per child for nonmembers\, pay at the door. \n\n\n\nNo preregistration is necessary; however\, attendance is limited to 20 children per session. Sign-up will take place in front of the Beautyberry Classroom. Doors will close 15 minutes after the class begins or once the session is full. Siblings who are not within the age range may attend but may not participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nupcoming hikes\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 21\, 28October 5\, 12\, 26November 2\, 9\, 16December 7\, 14\, 21 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTYKE HIKES EN ESPAÑOL!\n\n\n\n\nIs your child wild about nature? The Arboretum is the natural place to celebrate a birthday.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/tyke-hikes/2026-09-28/2/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs,Preschool
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