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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Select Saturdays (weather permitting)10:00 am – 10:45 am and 11:00 am – 11:45 amFreeAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adultHikes are limited to 20 spots on a first come\, first served basis. \n\n\n\nPlease meet at the Information signage located between the 610 Parking Loop and the Nature Center Building. \n\n\n\nVenture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Explore our ecosystems to learn about the local wildlife\, plants\, and natural history of our beautiful nature center. Hikes will vary but expect to spend 40-45 minutes on the trail. Hikes are free to the public and are first come\, first served.  \n\n\n\nPlease come prepared for the outdoors. Closed toe shoes\, a water bottle\, weather-appropriate hiking attire\, and bug spray are recommended. \n\n\n\nupcoming hikes\n\n\n\nThe December 13 Guided Nature Hike has been cancelled. Please join us for another hike in 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish \n\n\n\nJanuary 10February 21March 14April 4May 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nEspañol \n\n\n\nJanuary 31February 28March 21April 11May 16 \n\n\n\n\n\nNo groups\, please. Groups can book a Private Group Tour during the week\, and Scout Groups can visit our Girl Scout and Boy Scout pages to book a private opportunity. \n\n\n\n\nGuided Nature Hikes en español
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/guided-nature-hikes/2026-04-04/1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday of the month January-April10:00 am – 12:00 pm$160 member / $220 nonmemberAges 16+; minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nMake your New Year’s resolution to help the environment a reality! This series of classes will take you step-by-step through the process of planning\, planting\, and maintaining a backyard wildlife habitat that meets National Wildlife Federation certification standards. At the end of the series\, you will receive your own Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat sign! \n\n\n\nJanuary 3 – PlanningFebruary 7 – Food & Nesting PlacesMarch 7 – Water & ShelterApril 4 – Sustaining & Certifying \n\n\n\nClass fee includes the price of NWF Backyard Wildlife Certification registration and sign. Classes will involve brief walks outdoors; please dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes Friday\, January 2 at 12 pm
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/backyard-wildlife-habitat-certification-series/2026-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T141737
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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/2026-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Blood Drives,Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Select Saturdays (weather permitting)10:00 am – 10:45 am and 11:00 am – 11:45 amFreeAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adultHikes are limited to 20 spots on a first come\, first served basis. \n\n\n\nPlease meet at the Information signage located between the 610 Parking Loop and the Nature Center Building. \n\n\n\nVenture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Explore our ecosystems to learn about the local wildlife\, plants\, and natural history of our beautiful nature center. Hikes will vary but expect to spend 40-45 minutes on the trail. Hikes are free to the public and are first come\, first served.  \n\n\n\nPlease come prepared for the outdoors. Closed toe shoes\, a water bottle\, weather-appropriate hiking attire\, and bug spray are recommended. \n\n\n\nupcoming hikes\n\n\n\nThe December 13 Guided Nature Hike has been cancelled. Please join us for another hike in 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish \n\n\n\nJanuary 10February 21March 14April 4May 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nEspañol \n\n\n\nJanuary 31February 28March 21April 11May 16 \n\n\n\n\n\nNo groups\, please. Groups can book a Private Group Tour during the week\, and Scout Groups can visit our Girl Scout and Boy Scout pages to book a private opportunity. \n\n\n\n\nGuided Nature Hikes en español
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/guided-nature-hikes/2026-04-04/2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of the month8:00 – 10:00 amFree\, but donations appreciatedAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nMeet in front of the Nature Center building \n\n\n\nWork on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun\, relaxed morning walk. Join us on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members\, Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler. We welcome all levels of bird watching skill and all ages (as long as you’re quiet) – but no dogs\, please! If you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow. \n\n\n\nThe June 13\, 2026 Bird Survey has been cancelled. Please join us in July!
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Hikes en español
DESCRIPTION:Sábados selectos (clima permitiendo)10:00 am – 10:45 am y 11:00 am – 11:45 amGratisPara todas edades. Los menores de edad deben ir acompañados de un adulto.Las caminatas están limitadas a 20 lugares por orden de llegada. \n\n\n\nEl punto de reunión es en el letrero informativo que está entre el estacionamiento del lado de la Interestatal 610 y el edificio del Centro de la Naturaleza. \n\n\n\nExplora con nosotros en una caminata por el Arboreto. ¡Aprenda sobre la naturaleza\, las plantas y la historia de nuestro hermoso centro natural con un guía! Las caminatas variarán\, pero espere pasar entre 40 y 45 minutos en el sendero. Las caminatas son gratuitas para el público y se otorgan por orden de llegada. \n\n\n\nVenga preparado para estar en el aire libre (se recomiendan zapatos cerrados\, una botella de agua\, repelente de insectos\, etc.). \n\n\n\nCaminata Guiada\n\n\n\nLa Caminata Guiada del 13 de diciembre ha sido cancelada. Por favor acompáñenos en otra caminata en 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nInglés \n\n\n\nEnero 10Febrero 21Marzo 14Abril 4Mayo 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nEspañol \n\n\n\nEnero 31Febrero 28Marzo 21Abril 11Mayo16 \n\n\n\n\n\nNo se permiten grupos. Los grupos interesados ​​en reservar un tour privado durante la semana pueden comunicarse con Kelsey Low.   \n\n\n\n\nGuided Nature Hikes in english
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/guided-nature-hikes-en-espanol/2026-04-11/1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,En español,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Beginner Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:$22 member / $37 nonmember (per person)Ages 12+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nThere are over sixty species of trees in Houston – which ones grow in your neighborhood? In this class we’ll learn the basics of tree ID\, from tree anatomy to common tree groups and what to look for in the field. We’ll start in the classroom and\, weather permitting\, we’ll also examine real trees on the trails to test our new skills. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor bio: Rafael Renteria is a Certified Arborist who has worked with trees since graduating from Texas A&M in 2019. He has worked as a park ranger\, tree climber\, and tree farm manager with Trees for Houston\, and now works as the Arboretum’s Forest Ecologist.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/beginner-tree-id/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Plants & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T114500
DTSTAMP:20260530T141737
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Hikes en español
DESCRIPTION:Sábados selectos (clima permitiendo)10:00 am – 10:45 am y 11:00 am – 11:45 amGratisPara todas edades. Los menores de edad deben ir acompañados de un adulto.Las caminatas están limitadas a 20 lugares por orden de llegada. \n\n\n\nEl punto de reunión es en el letrero informativo que está entre el estacionamiento del lado de la Interestatal 610 y el edificio del Centro de la Naturaleza. \n\n\n\nExplora con nosotros en una caminata por el Arboreto. ¡Aprenda sobre la naturaleza\, las plantas y la historia de nuestro hermoso centro natural con un guía! Las caminatas variarán\, pero espere pasar entre 40 y 45 minutos en el sendero. Las caminatas son gratuitas para el público y se otorgan por orden de llegada. \n\n\n\nVenga preparado para estar en el aire libre (se recomiendan zapatos cerrados\, una botella de agua\, repelente de insectos\, etc.). \n\n\n\nCaminata Guiada\n\n\n\nLa Caminata Guiada del 13 de diciembre ha sido cancelada. Por favor acompáñenos en otra caminata en 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nInglés \n\n\n\nEnero 10Febrero 21Marzo 14Abril 4Mayo 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nEspañol \n\n\n\nEnero 31Febrero 28Marzo 21Abril 11Mayo16 \n\n\n\n\n\nNo se permiten grupos. Los grupos interesados ​​en reservar un tour privado durante la semana pueden comunicarse con Kelsey Low.   \n\n\n\n\nGuided Nature Hikes in english
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/guided-nature-hikes-en-espanol/2026-04-11/2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,En español,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
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SUMMARY:Blackberry Celebration
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $52 nonmemberAges 16+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nWhat’s better than making homemade jam? In this class we’re celebrating blackberry season by working together to make blackberry freezer jam. We’ll also learn about wild blackberries and (weather permitting) go on a berry-picking hike. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy and dress for the weather. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/blackberry-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260530T141737
CREATED:20230725T181907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T232958Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Free for members / $15 nonmemberAges 16+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nJoin us for a grounding yoga practice surrounded by the beautiful sounds and sights of nature! Taught by Carolina Vennie of Yogaleena\, this class will be a Vinyasa Flow that is accessible to all levels. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own mat and water. This class is weather dependent and pre-registration is required. \n\n\n\n\ndecember 14\n\n\n\nMarch 22\n\n\n\nApril 26\n\n\n\nMay 17\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf the event is canceled due to the weather\, paid attendees may attend next month’s session. No refunds will be given. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor bio: Through Carolina Vennie’s quirky humor and playful instruction\, you will learn to strengthen your body while relaxing your mind\, increase your flexibility and freedom of movement\, and find that sweet spot between effort and ease that you can apply on and off the mat. Carolina’s teaching is influenced by years of practice in Washington D.C. studios and a deep desire to share with others the importance of self-discovery\, exploring your creativity\, trusting your intuition\, and the life-changing benefits of yoga.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/yoga-on-the-lawn/2026-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Health & Wellness,Membership
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