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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:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
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SUMMARY:Edible Wild Plants
DESCRIPTION:$100 member / $125 nonmember (per person)Ages 16+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nFor most of human existence\, the wilds supplied all our food and medicine. Join Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen as he teaches you what your ancestors knew. This plant walkabout will give you hands-on (as well as nose\, fingers\, and taste bud) guidance on how to properly identify and utilize the wonderful wild plants of the Houston/East Texas region. \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: Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen brings his background as a Ph.D. in chemistry to the world of Houston’s edible and medicinal wild plants. He is the author of “The Idiot’s Guide: Foraging\,” runs the informative “Foraging Texas” website\, formulates medicinal plant remedies through Medicine Man Plant Co.\, and is always educating about useful plants on TV\, online\, and in person.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/edible-wild-plants/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Plants & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
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SUMMARY:Pup Crawl & Pet Expo
DESCRIPTION:$45 for adults 21+Ages 21+Includes 4 beers and 1 commemorative glass \n\n\n\nRegistration required for all guests \n\n\n\nCelebrate 10 years of great beer and fur-ever friends out on the trails! After four special beer stops surrounded by nature\, you and your pup will have the opportunity to enjoy local pet vendors at the expo\, win exclusive raffle prizes\, and walk away with a commemorative Pup Crawl glass. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds support the missions of Houston Arboretum & Nature Center and BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions. \n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. If the event is cancelled\, ticket price is considered a donation to the organizations. \n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a vendor in the Pet Expo? Please contact barcadoptions@houstontx.gov for more information about availability and registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking\n\n\n\nParking is free for Arboretum Members\, but you must enter your Member parking code in the kiosks or on the Park Mobile or Park Houston apps. Nonmembers must pay a $6.50 parking fee which directly supports the Arboretum’s mission of nature education and conservation. All guests are subject to ticketing if they do not enter their Member parking code or pay the parking fee. Please do not leave valuables in your car.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nvolunteer\n\n\n\nWe need YOU! Houston Arboretum is looking for adults [21+] to volunteer at the Saint Arnold Pup Crawl & Pet Expo on Sunday\, March 8. Volunteers will help staff Pup Crawl Stations\, engage with guests\, and hand out Saint Arnold’s beer.  \n\n\n\n\nsign up today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\npartners
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/pup-crawl-pet-expo/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Special Events,Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20201211T224700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182409Z
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SUMMARY:Tapas on the Trails
DESCRIPTION:$110 member / $125 nonmember per personVIP Upgrade $40 per personAges 21+No entry after 7:15 pm \n\n\n\nEnjoy tasty tapas and perfectly paired libations while supporting your Houston Arboretum. This special evening features a romantic walk on softly lit trails\, through the forest and under the moonlight. Guests will experience six food stops and sample specially selected beers and wines. Help raise funds for the Arboretum’s mission of conservation and nature education while enjoying our most unique event of the year. \n\n\n\nEarly bird registration opens Monday\, December 1. Receive $10 off per ticket when you register before December 31. \n\n\n\nTapas on the Trails is a rain or shine event. Current forecasts show a chance of light to moderate rain throughout the day\, so we recommend dressing for the weather. Our team has prepared for wet weather and have a rain plan in place\, so we are confident the evening will be fantastic regardless of conditions. \n\n\n\nAt this time\, there is no rain date and no planned cancellation. If anything changes\, all registered guests will be notified immediately. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Menu\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu crafted by expert chefs at Cotton Culinary\, Kelly Prohl of Double Decanted\, and Lennie Ambrose of Saint Arnold Brewing Company.  \n\n\n\nVegetarian options available at sign up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVip Experience – Sold Out\n\n\n\nParticipants are invited to upgrade to a VIP Experience for an additional $40 donation to the Arboretum. \n\n\n\nEach upgrade includes: \n\n\n\n\nA bubbly welcome beverage and special first bite\n\n\n\nAn exclusive live animal encounter\n\n\n\nA raffle ticket for a 1.5-liter magnum bottle of wine (valued at more than $150)\n\n\n\nAccess to VIP Lounge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPARKING & RIDE-SHARING\n\n\n\nParking is free for all guests during Tapas on the Trails\, and cars left overnight will not be towed. Do not leave valuables in your car. You can park at either the 610 or Woodway Parking Loops and follow the signs to the McGovern Education Campus and Nature Center. The pathway from the Woodway Loop to the Nature Center is lit by permanent pathway lights and check-in is located inside the Nature Center building. \n\n\n\nThe Arboretum recommends using a designated driver\, ride-sharing\, or taxi service for guests who drink alcohol. Drivers may pick-up at the 610 (120 W. Loop N Fwy) or Woodway (4501 Woodway Dr) Entrances\, so please be aware of this when booking their services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\nWe are looking for adult volunteers (21+) to help us with Tapas on the Trails this year! Volunteers must be comfortable working outside\, serving alcohol\, and staying for a 4-hour shift. Volunteers will receive free event parking\, food during their shift\, and our heartfelt gratitude.  \n\n\n\n\nSign Up to Volunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors & Partners
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/tapas-on-the-trails/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Special Events,Young Professionals
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20240705T181815Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chocolate Truffles
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $47 nonmemberAges 12+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nCoffee and chocolate are a match made in heaven! Try them yourself as you learn how to make simple and delicious truffles. We’ll use our own Early Bird Blend from Katz Coffee\, so the truffles will be tasty AND bird-friendly! \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nsold out
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/coffee-chocolate-truffles/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20230725T174051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T164628Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Tea
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $47 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nDiscover how simple it is to prepare herbal tea using wild plants and garden herbs from your own backyard! In this class you’ll learn how to identify a few safe native and garden plants to use for tea\, how to harvest them\, and how to prepare the tea. \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/wild-tea/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20250717T154954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T170421Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Sip & Stroll
DESCRIPTION:$40 member / $45 nonmemberAges 21+ \n\n\n\nEnjoy a twilight hike on the Arboretum trails. Your spooky stroll will include a curated nature hike\, two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer\, and festive bites. Come for a meet-and-greet with our ambassador animals\, then head out on your hike to spot critters along the route! \n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Halloween costumes encouraged! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndietary options\n\n\n\nCharcuterie cups may include allergens such as dairy\, gluten\, and nuts. A limited number of vegetarian cups will be offered upon request. Please email us at least 48 hours before the event to request vegetarian or vegan options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking\n\n\n\nParking is free for all guests on Thursdays. Please do not leave valuables in your car.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreate smiles and capture memories at our event with Showtime Photo Booth\, the premier photo booth rental service since 2013. Their innovative photo setups have made a mark at events in Indianapolis\, Dallas\, Raleigh\, and Nashville.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/halloween-sip-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Sip & Stroll,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20240403T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T164920Z
UID:10000912-1755961200-1755968400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Cooking with Honey
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nA great way to support pollinators is to cook with local honey! Join us for this fun cooking class and learn how to make a surprisingly savory honey grilled cheese sandwich and simple cocoa honey truffles. We’ll also taste different types of local honey to explore the flavor possibilities of this versatile ingredient. \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/cooking-with-honey/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20240404T223323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T165355Z
UID:10000910-1749304800-1749312000@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberInstructor: Kelsey LowAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nCelebrate our plants and pollinators with a delicious afternoon tea. Enjoy light bites like finger sandwiches and sweets while you learn how to make your own tea blend using wild and garden botanicals. Bring home a packet of wildflower seeds to feed your local butterflies and even make your own beautiful butterfly memento! \n\n\n\nThere is no dress code for this event – it’s meant to be fun and relaxed – but we do encourage creativity and celebrating the theme! If you have any fun tea party outfits\, hats\, or butterfly-themed attire\, this is your chance to show them off. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/butterfly-tea-party/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20241213T174109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174111Z
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SUMMARY:Drink Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:$30 member / $45 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nLet’s say “cheers” to spring with a delicious drink from the garden! Join us to learn how to use herbs\, flowers\, and even veggies to make refreshing botanical beverages like a color-changing Butterfly Pea Lemonade\, a Cucumber Mint Cooler\, and a Hibiscus Agua Fresca. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/drink-your-garden-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20230724T155102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T174929Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll
DESCRIPTION:$40 members / $45 nonmembersAges 21+ \n\n\n\nEnjoy a quiet evening out on the Arboretum trails. Your sunset walk will include a curated nature hike\, two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer\, and delicious cheese and charcuterie offerings from GRAZE HTX. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndietary options\n\n\n\nCharcuterie cups may include allergens such as dairy\, gluten\, and nuts. A limited number of vegetarian cups will be offered upon request. Please email us before the event to request vegetarian or vegan options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking\n\n\n\nParking is free for all Arboretum Members\, but you must enter your Member parking code in the kiosks or on the Park Mobile or Park Houston apps. Nonmembers must pay a $6.00 parking fee which directly supports the Arboretum’s mission of nature education and conservation. All guests are subject to ticketing if they do not enter their Member parking code or pay the parking fee. Please do not leave valuables in your car. Outside restrooms are located at the Nature Center building. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nrain & cancellations\n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. If the event is cancelled\, the ticket price is non-refundable and considered as a donation to the organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit Anthony Rathbun
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/sip-and-stroll-fall/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Sip & Stroll,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20240404T223443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T203409Z
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SUMMARY:Scales & Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberInstructor: Kelsey LowAges 16+ \n\n\n\nMix and mingle with a wild crowd – our reptile ambassadors! Enjoy a tasty cocktail as you meet some scaly\, cold-blooded friends up close and personal. You’ll learn why there’s no need to be afraid of snakes\, lizards\, and turtles\, and discover the important roles they play in the ecosystem. Finally\, we’ll go on a hike to enjoy our nighttime trails. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. We will offer you the chance to pet some of our reptile ambassadors\, but don’t worry – it’s not mandatory! You can admire them from a distance if you prefer. \n\n\n\nDue to continued power outages from Hurricane Beryl\, this class has been cancelled. Registrants\, please check your email for more information.\n\n\n\n\nthis event has been cancelled
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/scales-cocktails/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Nature & Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20230724T160302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T190729Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll
DESCRIPTION:$40 members / $45 nonmembersAges 21+ \n\n\n\nEnjoy a quiet evening out on the Arboretum trails. Your sunset walk will include two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer\, delicious cheese and charcuterie offerings from GRAZE HTX\, and a specialty glass to take home. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndietary options\n\n\n\nCharcuterie cups may include allergens such as dairy\, gluten\, and nuts. A limited number of vegetarian cups will be offered upon request. Please email us before the event to request vegetarian or vegan options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking\n\n\n\nParking is free for all Arboretum members\, but you must enter your membership parking code in the kiosks or on the Park Mobile or Park Houston apps. Nonmembers must pay a $5.50 parking fee which directly supports the Arboretum’s mission of nature education and conservation. All guests are subject to ticketing if they do not enter their membership parking code or pay the parking fee. Please do not leave valuables in your car. Outside restrooms are located at the Nature Center building. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nrain date & cancellations\n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine\, but should flooding occur\, the rain date is Friday\, March 29. No refunds will be processed unless the event is completely cancelled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/sip-and-stroll-march/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Sip & Stroll,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T190000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sip & Stroll
DESCRIPTION:$50 member / $55 nonmemberAges 21 and up \n\n\n\nSoak in the festive cheer at special holiday-themed sip stops as you stroll along lightly decorated Arboretum trails. Your evening walk includes three glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer\, delicious light bites\, and a limited-edition etched glass to take home\, along with a special bonus stop featuring wine tastings from The Cause Urban Winery. Don’t forget to check out the Holiday Market! \n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nholiday market\n\n\n\nNew this year\, stop by the Holiday Market featuring goods from some of our favorite vendors – perfect for last minute holiday shopping. \n\n\n\n\nCandescent Books\n\n\n\nI PLANT AND CLAY\n\n\n\nJust Wreaths\n\n\n\nLela & Hyde Candle Co.\n\n\n\nNAVIGO\n\n\n\nOtterwell Studio\n\n\n\nUncommon Bees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking\n\n\n\nParking is free for all Arboretum members\, but you must enter your membership parking code in the kiosks or on the Park Mobile or Park Houston apps. Nonmembers must pay a $5.50 parking fee which directly supports the Arboretum’s mission of nature education and conservation. All guests are subject to ticketing if they do not enter their membership parking code or pay the parking fee. Please do not leave valuables in your car. Outside restrooms are located at the Nature Center building. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nrain & cancellations\n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. No refunds will be processed unless the event is completely cancelled.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/holiday-sip-stroll-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Sip & Stroll,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20230929T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T215622Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Picnics
DESCRIPTION:$75 per Picnic Basket (feeds 2) \n\n\n\nWelcome fall with delicious delights at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center! Have a picnic under the beautiful trees while supporting this Houston landmark. What could be better? How about a 6 pack of brews from Houston’s own Saint Arnold Brewing Company? \n\n\n\nA Bayou City Picnic has got you covered with all the essentials for the perfect picnic. Price includes a classic picnic blanket\, waters\, utensils\, plates\, napkins\, and cleanup. For an extra special afternoon\, don’t forget to add wine and flowers! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more & register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fall-picnics/2023-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20230929T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T215622Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Picnics
DESCRIPTION:$75 per Picnic Basket (feeds 2) \n\n\n\nWelcome fall with delicious delights at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center! Have a picnic under the beautiful trees while supporting this Houston landmark. What could be better? How about a 6 pack of brews from Houston’s own Saint Arnold Brewing Company? \n\n\n\nA Bayou City Picnic has got you covered with all the essentials for the perfect picnic. Price includes a classic picnic blanket\, waters\, utensils\, plates\, napkins\, and cleanup. For an extra special afternoon\, don’t forget to add wine and flowers! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more & register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fall-picnics/2023-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20230929T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T215622Z
UID:10000717-1697974200-1697979600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Fall Picnics
DESCRIPTION:$75 per Picnic Basket (feeds 2) \n\n\n\nWelcome fall with delicious delights at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center! Have a picnic under the beautiful trees while supporting this Houston landmark. What could be better? How about a 6 pack of brews from Houston’s own Saint Arnold Brewing Company? \n\n\n\nA Bayou City Picnic has got you covered with all the essentials for the perfect picnic. Price includes a classic picnic blanket\, waters\, utensils\, plates\, napkins\, and cleanup. For an extra special afternoon\, don’t forget to add wine and flowers! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more & register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fall-picnics/2023-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20230724T193250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T172506Z
UID:10000668-1695979800-1695983400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Birds & Beans
DESCRIPTION:Free\, $5 donation for coffee\, advance registration requiredInstructor: Kelsey LowAges 12 and up \n\n\n\nWant to help birds but don’t know how? Join us for this free chat – just bring $5 for a cup of delicious\, bird-friendly coffee if you’d like some. We’ll discuss easy ways to create bird habitat in any space\, how to help migrants every morning\, and fun FREE ways to help bird scientists track population health. Weather permitting\, we’ll enjoy our chat entirely outdoors. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of Houston Bird Week running September 23-30. Visit Houston Audubon’s website to learn more about Bird Week and find other great bird-related events!
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/birds-beans/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Nature & Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20220418T193438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T193438Z
UID:10000545-1658570400-1658577600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Drink the Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 16 and up  \n\n\n\nCool off and get colorful this summer with a rainbow of DIY drinks! In this hands-on class we’ll explore the delicious world of color chemistry. We’ll make two color-changing drinks (hibiscus iced tea and “butterfly breeze”)\, and then we’ll play with density to create a fruity rainbow mocktail. All of the recipes will be nonalcoholic\, but we’ll talk about how you can create boozy versions too.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nWear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/drink-the-rainbow/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20210818T204503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T204503Z
UID:10000418-1632589200-1632594600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Cooking with Cider
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 21 and up \n\n\n\nFall is cider season! Join us from the comfort of your own kitchen for this virtual cooking class all about apple cider. First\, you’ll pick up almost all of the supplies you’ll need at the Arboretum before the class. Then you’ll work alongside the instructor to make Honey Wheat Cider Muffins and Cider Apple Quinoa Salad using hard cider from Saint Arnold Brewing Company. By the end of the class you’ll have a delicious vegetarian dinner ready. \n\n\n\nRegistration is closed. Check out our other Edible Arboretum classes! \n\n\n\n\nEdible Arboretum\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to the provided supplies\, you will need the following from your own kitchen: an oven and stove\, a muffin tin\, a mixing bowl and spoon\, a pot with a lid\, a measuring cup\, a whisk\, a knife\, and a cutting board.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/cooking-with-cider/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20210507T221329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T221329Z
UID:10000376-1629565200-1629572400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of Houston History
DESCRIPTION:Virtual$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 12 and up \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nExperience the past in a new way – through food! In this unique virtual class\, we’ll explore the history of Camp Logan using real artifacts found at the Arboretum AND cook recipes inspired by these artifacts\, historical menus\, and period cookbooks. We’ll prepare delicious cheese toast and refrigerator dill pickles\, both familiar foods for Camp Logan soldiers\, to help give us a taste of what life was like in 1917. \n\n\n\nParticipants need to have basic kitchen supplies.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/a-taste-of-houston-history-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20210507T220527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T220527Z
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SUMMARY:Berry Cool Treats
DESCRIPTION:Virtual$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 21 and up \n\n\nRegistration is closed. Check out our next food-focused class A Taste of Houston History! \n\n\nSweet\, tart\, and oh so cool – what better way to chill out in the summer than with frozen berries? In this fun virtual cooking class\, we’ll give you almost everything you need to make no-churn blackberry ice cream and roasted strawberry red wine popsicles in the comfort of your own kitchen! Even better\, our recipes are vegan and dairy-free. \n\n\n\nParticipants need to have basic kitchen supplies\, and a food processor or blender is strongly recommended.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/berry-cool-treats/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234104
CREATED:20201218T221322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T221322Z
UID:10000307-1612026000-1612031400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Beer Bread & Cheddar Apple Beer Soup
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \n\n\n\n$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 21 and up \n\n\nRegistration is closed. Take a look at our next Edible Arboretum class – Blackberry Chocolate Jam! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeep the winter chill away with delicious homemade beer bread and cheddar apple beer soup! In this class you’ll get (almost) everything you need to make two simple and tasty recipes using beer from our friends at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. You’ll even get your own loaf pan to bake in! Then follow along with the instructor during the interactive\, online class. Pro-tip: if you make a simple green salad ahead of time\, you’ll have dinner ready to go by the end of the class. \n\n\n\nSupply pickup is January 29 & 30 from 9 am – 4 pm in the Nature Center building. \n\n\n\nYou will need the following tools from your own kitchen: sifter or mesh strainer\, oven and stove\, large bowl\, stirring spoon or spatula\, knife\, cutting board\, pot\, and whisk. The class will be recorded\, and the video will be sent out after the class. Registrants will receive a class link on their receipt and will need to use this link to pre-register for the class on Zoom.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/beer-bread-beer-soup/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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