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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
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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/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T173003Z
CREATED:20251210T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T173003Z
UID:10001429-1775903400-1775910600@houstonarboretum.org
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:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20251209T222744Z
CREATED:20231214T181325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T222744Z
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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:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T143000
DTSTAMP:20251210T195152Z
CREATED:20240104T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T195152Z
UID:10001465-1777716000-1777732200@houstonarboretum.org
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/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Blood Drives,Health & Wellness
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T170630Z
CREATED:20231204T231606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T170630Z
UID:10000755-1778421600-1778427000@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:DIY Pollinator Container Garden
DESCRIPTION:$52 member / $77 nonmember (per container)Ages 5+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nEnjoy a Mother’s Day outing in nature! Work together with mom or a good friend and we’ll provide all the supplies you need to make a cheerful\, spring-themed native plant container garden – up to two people can work on one container. The plants will attract bees\, butterflies\, and hummingbirds to your patio or yard. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nsold out
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/diy-pollinator-container-garden/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Plants & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T193000
DTSTAMP:20251208T213042Z
CREATED:20231208T175731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T213042Z
UID:10000761-1778866200-1778873400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Sip & St(ROLL)
DESCRIPTION:$40 members / $45 nonmembersAges 21+ \n\n\n\nJoin us for an accessible hike out on the Arboretum trails. This hike is a ¾ mile trail that consists of boardwalks\, decomposed granite trails\, metal grates\, and paved concrete. Your sunset st(roll) will include a curated nature trail\, two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer\, and tasty happy hour treats. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about accessibility initiatives and services at the Arboretum by visiting our Accessibility page.  \n\n\n\nTo request additional accommodations\, please contact Chasmine Anderson at canderson@houstonarboretum.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndietary options\n\n\n\nBites provided at the event may include allergens such as meat\, dairy\, gluten\, and nuts. Requests for dietary accommodations can be added during registration. Please note that dietary requests can be guaranteed up to 72 hours before the event. Any registrations or requests submitted after that timeframe cannot guarantee alternative 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 $6.50 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. 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\, May 22. No refunds will be processed unless the event is completely cancelled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/accessible-sip-and-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Sip & Stroll,Special Events
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T154518Z
CREATED:20251208T214142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T154518Z
UID:10001410-1778936400-1778941800@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/2026-05-16/3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20251209T224804Z
CREATED:20251209T224803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T224804Z
UID:10001413-1779022800-1779037200@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Cooking Wild: Lacto-fermentation
DESCRIPTION:$130 member / $150 nonmember (per person)Ages 16+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nNot only does lacto-fermentation preserve foods like kimchi and sauerkraut\, but it also greatly increases their nutritional value and flavor. Join Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen for this hands-on experience in the simple art of creating lacto-fermented foods using local wild plants! Students will leave with their own batch of fermenting greens as well as the knowledge to make more on their own. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\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/cooking-wild-lacto-fermentation/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T143000
DTSTAMP:20251210T195152Z
CREATED:20240104T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T195152Z
UID:10001466-1781344800-1781361000@houstonarboretum.org
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/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Blood Drives,Health & Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215118Z
CREATED:20260421T215116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T215118Z
UID:10001535-1781974800-1781982000@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Solstice Sip & Craft
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $52 nonmemberAges 21+ \n\n\n\nCelebrate the longest day of the year by cultivating your creativity! Enjoy Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer while you make crafts and décor using natural materials. We’ll make seasonal wreaths\, ornaments\, beeswax candles\, and more. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/solstice-sip-craft/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Art & Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T162403Z
CREATED:20260528T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T162403Z
UID:10001544-1782550800-1782558000@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Saturday of the Month9:00 – 11:00 amFree\, donations appreciatedAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nMeet in front of the Nature Center building \n\n\n\nDiscover the hidden seasonal rhythms of nature firsthand on our guided Phenology Walks\, where we track the life cycles of different plants across ecosystems\, from the first spring bud burst to winter dormancy. You’ll learn how shifting weather patterns and climate change influence the timing of these important events in our local ecosystems and how you can become a community scientist\, contributing vital data from your own backyard to a global research initiative.  \n\n\n\nThese relaxing morning walks are led by scientists from Rice University and staff from the Arboretum. We welcome nature enthusiasts of all ages\, however kids 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Science Partner
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fourth-saturday-phenology-walk/2026-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk,Plants & Gardening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T185243Z
CREATED:20260421T211715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T185243Z
UID:10001533-1782554400-1782561600@houstonarboretum.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000799-1783756800-1783764000@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/2026-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T143000
DTSTAMP:20251210T195152Z
CREATED:20240104T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T195152Z
UID:10001467-1783764000-1783780200@houstonarboretum.org
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/2026-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Blood Drives,Health & Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T165315Z
CREATED:20240405T161613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T165315Z
UID:10001532-1784226600-1784233800@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/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T162403Z
CREATED:20260528T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T162403Z
UID:10001545-1784970000-1784977200@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Saturday of the Month9:00 – 11:00 amFree\, donations appreciatedAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nMeet in front of the Nature Center building \n\n\n\nDiscover the hidden seasonal rhythms of nature firsthand on our guided Phenology Walks\, where we track the life cycles of different plants across ecosystems\, from the first spring bud burst to winter dormancy. You’ll learn how shifting weather patterns and climate change influence the timing of these important events in our local ecosystems and how you can become a community scientist\, contributing vital data from your own backyard to a global research initiative.  \n\n\n\nThese relaxing morning walks are led by scientists from Rice University and staff from the Arboretum. We welcome nature enthusiasts of all ages\, however kids 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Science Partner
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fourth-saturday-phenology-walk/2026-07-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk,Plants & Gardening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T185332Z
CREATED:20240402T212131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T185332Z
UID:10000908-1784991600-1784998800@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Painting with Plants
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $52 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nYou’ve tried watercolors\, oils\, and acrylics\, but have you ever tried daisies? In this fun\, relaxed class we’ll explore the fascinating world of natural pigments. Learn which plants make which colors as you create a watercolor-style artwork to take home. All supplies will be provided – just bring your creativity. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nsold out
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/painting-with-plants/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Art & Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T143000
DTSTAMP:20251210T195152Z
CREATED:20240104T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T195152Z
UID:10001468-1785578400-1785594600@houstonarboretum.org
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/2026-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Blood Drives,Health & Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T164717Z
CREATED:20240403T205215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T164717Z
UID:10000911-1785596400-1785603600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:DIY Dairy
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $52 nonmemberAges 12+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nDid you know that you can make fresh cheese and butter easily in your own kitchen? Join us to learn how to make queso fresco-style cheese and home-“churned” butter! We’ll explore a little cooking chemistry and experiment with adding flavors from herbs and spices. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/diy-dairy/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260722T141011Z
CREATED:20240430T205311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T141011Z
UID:10000920-1785826800-1786476600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Goats at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:August 4-11\, 2026 – Dates are subject to change. Please check back for updates.7:00 am – 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nGoats from GoatScaping LLC will be at the Arboretum this August clearing out invasive and aggressive native understory brush and vegetation to allow for increased biodiversity! This year\, the goats will be working on a 7 acre area in the northwest corner of the Arboretum between the 610 Parking Loop\, the Ravine Trail\, and the Event Lawn. Read below for some helpful tips for viewing the goats at work! \n\n\n\nAre you an Arboretum Member? If so\, join us on Friday\, August 7 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm for a fun\, free Members-only Meet the Mowers event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Goat visit map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoat Viewing Tips\n\n\n\n\nPark at either entrance and follow the yellow arrows along the trails directing you from the Nature Center to the goats’ current location. You can also look at the Goat Visit Map to plan your walk.\n\n\n\nStay on sidewalks and trails.\n\n\n\nKeep children and dogs away from the fence – it is electrified to keep predators like coyotes out of the area.\n\n\n\nDo not try to feed or pet the goats. They are helping us clear species like poison ivy\, and the oils can get on your skin.\n\n\n\nTake lots of photos – if you post them on social media\, tag @houstonarboretum so we can see them!
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/goats-at-the-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Conservation,Family Programs,Goats,Nature & Wildlife,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000800-1786176000-1786183200@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/2026-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203706Z
CREATED:20230515T192707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203706Z
UID:10000646-1786820400-1786827600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Froggy Night
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $52 nonmemberInstructor: Dr. Cassidy Johnson Ages 21+ \n\n\n\nHop on over for a wet\, wild night! Enjoy refreshments (frog-themed snacks\, coffee\, and Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer) while you learn all about the strange and wonderful world of frogs\, from their croaking courtship to their mysterious metamorphosis. Weather permitting\, we’ll also go for a hike to search for frogs and other nocturnal creatures. \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: Dr. Cassidy Johnson has a B.S. and M.S. in Biology at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Cell Biology from Rice University. She loves teaching biology and is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor for Rice BioSciences. She fell in love with local amphibians while working for the Houston toad ex situ conservation program at the Houston Zoo. She is also passionate about the protection and restoration of Texas prairies and is on the board of the Native Prairie Association of Texas and was previously the president of the Coastal Prairie Partnership.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/froggy-night/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214126Z
CREATED:20240405T182603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T214126Z
UID:10000919-1787220000-1787225400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Recruitment Open House & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:FreeRegistration encouraged; walk-in participants welcomeAges 21+ \n\n\n\nCalling all nature lovers! We are looking to grow our team of Arboretum Docents and would like to invite you to learn more at this informational breakfast. Docents are volunteers who are specially trained to engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds in active explorations of our trails and Discovery Room. We are currently recruiting individuals for our upcoming docent trainings to prepare for fall programs! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcerned that you know very little about natural history\, native flora/fauna\, or the Arboretum in general? Not to worry! Docent training is comprehensive and includes extensive content-based classes as well as training on effective touring techniques. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in helping us teach our visitors about nature and all it has to offer\, we encourage you to attend!
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/docent-recruitment-open-house-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Volunteer
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