Under the Microscope
In this hands-on class, we’ll collect water samples and view them under our video microscopes to go on a miniature safari.
In this hands-on class, we’ll collect water samples and view them under our video microscopes to go on a miniature safari.
There’s a whole world beyond the reach of human senses that are part of everyday life for non-human animals!
Learn how to identify trees based on some not-so-obvious characteristics like twig morphology and get into the real nitty-gritty of tree ID.
Cardinals, jays, robins, and chickadees visit nearly every home in Houston. What secrets lurk beneath the fluff of these backyard birds?
Learn about repeating patterns in nature and the math behind them, but don’t worry – you don’t need to be a math whiz for this class!
In this class, we’ll learn about the many ways you can get into birding that don’t require expensive equipment or even leaving your house.
Learn about the weird and wonderful wildlife that roams Houston streets when the sun goes down and it gets dark!
When you think of swamps, you probably think of mud and mosquitoes – but Houston’s swamps are more mysterious and fascinating than you think!
Squirrels are so common that we take them for granted, but they aren’t just backyard nuisances – they play essential roles in our ecosystem.
$20 member / $35 nonmemberInstructor: Rafael RenteriaAges 12 and up There are over sixty species of trees in Houston. Which […]
If you’ve always wanted to identify flowers but don’t know where to start, this Beginner Botany class is for you.
Learn about the weird and wonderful wildlife that roams Houston streets when the sun goes down and it gets dark!
Love them or hate them, snakes are a part of life in Houston. Meet some snake ambassadors and learn the truth about our scaly neighbors.
Join Dr. Cassidy Johnson to explore the amazing world of frogs and learn how people are working to save these wonderful creatures.
Want to help birds but don’t know how? Join us for this free morning chat – just bring $5 for a cup of delicious, bird-friendly coffee.
Join Urban Wildlife Biologist Kelly Norrid for a discussion about one of our most misunderstood animals, the coyote.
The 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.
Spend a unique night out in nature during our Adult Owl Prowl! Enjoy light snacks and beverages while you meet live owl ambassadors.
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.
If you want to get serious about building a backyard wildlife habitat but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered!