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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/2026-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Work 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\n2nd Saturday of the month8:00 – 10:00 amFree\, but donations appreciatedInstructors: Kelsey Low & Theo OstlerMeet in front of the Nature Center building
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2026-01-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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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/2026-01-10/1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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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/2026-01-10/2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Adult Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $52 nonmemberInstructor: Wildlife Center of TexasAges 21+ \n\n\n\nSpend a unique night out in nature! Enjoy some refreshments (light snacks\, hot chocolate\, coffee\, and Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer) while you meet live owl ambassadors. You’ll learn all about these wise and wonderful birds\, and then you’ll join our Naturalists for a hike on our nighttime trails. \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: The Wildlife Center of Texas is one of the largest rehabilitation centers in the country\, admitting nearly 10\,000 wild patients each year. Its mission is to care for all injured\, orphaned\, ill\, and oiled wildlife through wildlife rehabilitation\, public education\, and oiled wildlife response.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/adult-owl-prowl/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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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/2026-01-31/1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,En español,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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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/2026-01-31/2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,En español,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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