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SUMMARY:Summer Camp All Grown Up
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Treat yourself to all the joys of summer camp\, but for grown-ups! Unwind after a stressful day with hands-on nature activities\, crafts\, and outdoor exploration\, PLUS a simple snack and a refreshing beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n$22 member / $37 nonmember per classThursday\, June 18 and July 16Ages 21+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMicro World\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 18 \n\n\n\nThere’s a whole world of activity going on under our noses. Using hand lenses and microscopes\, we’ll hunt for the tiny creatures that make our ecosystems function\, from roly-polies to plankton. We’ll even create a miniature world to take home: a micro-terrarium! \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCSI Nature\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 16 \n\n\n\nNature is full of mysteries\, and you can find clues everywhere if you know what to look for. Learn about signs of wildlife activity like tracks and scat\, make your own gourmet chocolate “scat snacks\,” and search the trails for evidence of the Arboretum’s “usual suspects.” \n\n\n\n\nregister online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/summer-camp-all-grown-up/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
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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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2026-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T185243Z
CREATED:20260421T211715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T185243Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Bees
DESCRIPTION:$22 member / $37 nonmemberAges 12+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nSet the table for bees in your garden! Learn all about the best native plants for bees\, techniques to help bees survive the extremes of summer and winter\, and how to provide nesting space for these critical pollinators. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nsold out
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/gardening-for-bees/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T165315Z
CREATED:20240405T161613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T165315Z
UID:10001531-1781807400-1781814600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp All Grown Up
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Treat yourself to all the joys of summer camp\, but for grown-ups! Unwind after a stressful day with hands-on nature activities\, crafts\, and outdoor exploration\, PLUS a simple snack and a refreshing beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n$22 member / $37 nonmember per classThursday\, June 18 and July 16Ages 21+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMicro World\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 18 \n\n\n\nThere’s a whole world of activity going on under our noses. Using hand lenses and microscopes\, we’ll hunt for the tiny creatures that make our ecosystems function\, from roly-polies to plankton. We’ll even create a miniature world to take home: a micro-terrarium! \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCSI Nature\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 16 \n\n\n\nNature is full of mysteries\, and you can find clues everywhere if you know what to look for. Learn about signs of wildlife activity like tracks and scat\, make your own gourmet chocolate “scat snacks\,” and search the trails for evidence of the Arboretum’s “usual suspects.” \n\n\n\n\nregister online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/summer-camp-all-grown-up/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Katie-with-Katydid.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T164831Z
CREATED:20251209T234400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T164831Z
UID:10001426-1779528600-1779535800@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Birding by Ear
DESCRIPTION:$22 member / $37 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nBird watching can be very frustrating: birds can be tiny\, fast\, and love to hide. You should try bird LISTENING instead! In this class we’ll get a quick classroom introduction to birding by ear and then head out on the trails to practice our listening skills. We’ll focus on common birds and ways to describe and even “draw” sounds so you can look them up later! \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nsold out
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/birding-by-ear/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T154518Z
CREATED:20251208T214142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T154518Z
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SUMMARY:Hawk Walk
DESCRIPTION:9:00-10:30 am11:00 am -12:30 pm1:00-2:30 pm \n\n\n\n$37 members / $52 nonmembers / $22 children ages 5-12Ages 5+; minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nExperience the beautiful and thrilling world of birds of prey! See birds like hawks\, owls\, and vultures as they perch\, fly\, and demonstrate their incredible adaptations. Learn how raptors use their skills to survive and how you can help these amazing animals. We hope to hold this presentation outdoors\, but if weather is inclement\, we’ll stay inside. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited walk-up registration will be available.  \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Event is rain or shine and will be held indoors if the weather is poor.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/hawk-walk/2026-05-16/3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T154518Z
CREATED:20251208T214142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T154518Z
UID:10001409-1778929200-1778934600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Walk
DESCRIPTION:9:00-10:30 am11:00 am -12:30 pm1:00-2:30 pm \n\n\n\n$37 members / $52 nonmembers / $22 children ages 5-12Ages 5+; minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nExperience the beautiful and thrilling world of birds of prey! See birds like hawks\, owls\, and vultures as they perch\, fly\, and demonstrate their incredible adaptations. Learn how raptors use their skills to survive and how you can help these amazing animals. We hope to hold this presentation outdoors\, but if weather is inclement\, we’ll stay inside. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited walk-up registration will be available.  \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Event is rain or shine and will be held indoors if the weather is poor.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/hawk-walk/2026-05-16/2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260515T154518Z
CREATED:20251208T214142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T154518Z
UID:10001408-1778922000-1778927400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Walk
DESCRIPTION:9:00-10:30 am11:00 am -12:30 pm1:00-2:30 pm \n\n\n\n$37 members / $52 nonmembers / $22 children ages 5-12Ages 5+; minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nExperience the beautiful and thrilling world of birds of prey! See birds like hawks\, owls\, and vultures as they perch\, fly\, and demonstrate their incredible adaptations. Learn how raptors use their skills to survive and how you can help these amazing animals. We hope to hold this presentation outdoors\, but if weather is inclement\, we’ll stay inside. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited walk-up registration will be available.  \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Event is rain or shine and will be held indoors if the weather is poor.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/hawk-walk/2026-05-16/1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260326T181042Z
CREATED:20251209T233923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181042Z
UID:10001425-1778322600-1778329800@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Mycology 101
DESCRIPTION:$22 member / $37 nonmember (per person)Ages 12+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nCurious about the mysterious world of mushrooms? Join Jeremy Even-Flint for an introduction to fungi\, including key tips\, tricks\, and visual cues to help confidently recognize common mushrooms in the wild. \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: Jeremy Even-Flint is a self-confessed mycophile and co-author of the “Mushroom Lovers Adult Coloring Book.” A biology student at Houston Community College\, he is also an active member of the Central Texas Mycological Society and is committed to sharing the joy of fungi with the world through books\, classes\, and social media.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/mycology-101/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000797-1778313600-1778320800@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000796-1775894400-1775901600@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20251203T220635Z
CREATED:20241213T204020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T220635Z
UID:10001406-1775296800-1775304000@houstonarboretum.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000795-1773475200-1773482400@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2026-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20251203T220635Z
CREATED:20241213T204020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T220635Z
UID:10001405-1772877600-1772884800@houstonarboretum.org
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/2026-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Blue-Jay-at-drip-Kelsey-Low.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000794-1771056000-1771063200@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2026-02-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Birdwatchers-2-Christine-Mansfield-16.9.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20251203T220635Z
CREATED:20241213T204020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T220635Z
UID:10001404-1770458400-1770465600@houstonarboretum.org
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/2026-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Blue-Jay-at-drip-Kelsey-Low.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260106T181550Z
CREATED:20231214T205936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T181550Z
UID:10000829-1768068000-1768075200@houstonarboretum.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000793-1768032000-1768039200@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20251203T220635Z
CREATED:20241213T204020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T220635Z
UID:10001403-1767434400-1767441600@houstonarboretum.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T120000
DTSTAMP:20251202T184629Z
CREATED:20211208T192835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T184629Z
UID:10000441-1766901600-1766923200@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:6:00 am-9:00 am9:00 am-12:00 pm \n\n\n\nFREE\, registration requiredAges 12+All minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nThe 126th annual Christmas Bird Count is here! Join us to help collect data for the longest running community science project in the world. We welcome all birding skill levels. We will split into teams to find\, identify\, and count as many birds as we can find along our five miles of trails.  \n\n\n\nThere will be two “shifts”: an early 6:00 am start to look for American Woodcock in the Meadow\, and a later 9:00 am start. You can sign up for one or both shifts. We will meet at the Administration Building Staff & Volunteer Entrance (just head to the Nature Center Courtyard and you’ll see us getting ready). We recommend bringing your own binoculars\, but we will have some available to borrow. Cameras are strongly encouraged! \n\n\n\nWe will meet rain or shine – dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. We recommend bringing layers\, a hat\, and a change of shoes if conditions are wet. Bring a water bottle and snacks. \n\n\n\n\nregister online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Volunteer,Young Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000792-1765612800-1765620000@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2025-12-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10001537-1762588800-1762596000@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2025-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000790-1760169600-1760176800@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2025-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000789-1757750400-1757757600@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2025-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20250425T183257Z
CREATED:20240705T184841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T183257Z
UID:10001077-1756548000-1756555200@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Gardening with Native Grasses
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Rafael RenteriaAges 12+ \n\n\n\nExperienced gardeners and landscape designers know: grasses are an essential part of a native garden! In this class you’ll learn how to use native grasses to benefit wildlife and add beauty and dimension to any space – even containers. Weather permitting we’ll also go on a walk to see different grass species in garden settings. \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\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/gardening-with-native-grasses/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000788-1754726400-1754733600@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2025-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000787-1752307200-1752314400@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2025-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T200000
DTSTAMP:20250425T183043Z
CREATED:20250425T183042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T183043Z
UID:10001236-1751133600-1751140800@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Escape the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberAges 16+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nSomething is hunting at the Arboretum – and you need to escape before you become the next victim! Work together (while you enjoy beer and light snacks) to discover the identity of the mysterious hunter and gather the clues you need to escape the Arboretum. Every station has a “crime scene” to examine or puzzle to solve; for every correct answer you’ll get puzzle pieces that you can assemble to help you reach the final solution. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/escape-the-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000786-1749888000-1749895200@houstonarboretum.org
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\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 front of the Nature Center 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!  \n\n\n\nIf you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2025-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T210000
DTSTAMP:20250513T125951Z
CREATED:20231214T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125951Z
UID:10000830-1748113200-1748120400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Adult Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberInstructor: Wildlife Center of TexasAges 16+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nEnjoy 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\nMiss this one? Check out our Family Owl Prowl on 5/31/2025!  \n\n\n\n\nFamily Owl Prowl\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-may/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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