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SUMMARY:Wildflower ID Walk
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 12 and up \n\n\n\nOctober is our best month for viewing wildflowers. Join Arboretum staff for a relaxed walk to the Meadow to identify some of our most common fall flowers and learn about their place in our ecosystem. Along the way we’ll also talk about which species you can grow in your own garden at home. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed\n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/wildflower-id-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
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SUMMARY:Foraging for Food & Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go foraging! Join our friends at OHBA and Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen for a hike in the trees\, along with snacks & a fabulous presentation! Discover edible weeds and what their presence tells you about your soil. \n\n\n\n\nRegister on the OHBA Website\n\n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Arboretum to support our important conservation and education mission.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/foraging-for-food-knowledge/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Plants & Gardening
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SUMMARY:Nature Revealed: Ecology in Action
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Lawson TaylorAges 12 and up \n\n\n\nEcology is the relationship between living things – including humans – and their physical environment. From the slow march of forest succession to the rapid impacts of squirrel “predation” on trees\, ecological processes shape our world. In this class we’ll focus on basic ecological concepts using examples at the Arboretum. Along the way\, we’ll discuss how the Arboretum’s unique ecology influences our own landscape management decisions. \n\n\n\nRegistration is closed. Click on the button below for our next Nature Revealed class! \n\n\n\n\nNature Revealed: Under the Microscope\n\n\n\n\nWear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather. \n\n\n\nInstructor bio: Lawson Taylor is the Forest Ecologist for the Houston Arboretum. He uses ecological theories and concepts to maintain a healthy and functional forested ecosystem. He got his degree in Forest Recreation Management at Stephen F. Austin State University.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/nature-revealed-ecology-in-action/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Gardening: Wetland Natives
DESCRIPTION:In-Person$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 12 and up \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nUpcoming adult programs – https://houstonarboretum.org/event/summer-camp-all-grown-up/2021-08-19/  \n\n\nFrom beautiful backyard ponds to those awful muddy problem spots under the gutter\, native wetland plants have got you covered! Explore the amazing variety and surprising versatility of wetland plants\, some of their growing quirks\, and where to find them in nurseries. Weather permitting\, we’ll go on a hike to explore the Arboretum’s wetland plantings. \n\n\n\nWear walking shoes and dress for the weather.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/native-plant-gardening-wetland-natives/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Plants & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T130000
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SUMMARY:DIY Terrariums
DESCRIPTION:In-Person$30 member / $45 nonmember (per terrarium; we recommend no more than 2 people per terrarium)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 12 and up \n\n\n\nThis class is SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\nBring the outdoors\, indoors! In this fun class we’ll create beautiful miniature succulent gardens in open glass containers. Learn the basics of terrarium gardening as you create a mini masterpiece with three live plants\, gravel\, glass pebbles\, and whimsical figurines. \n\n\n\nWear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/diy-terrariums/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Plants & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T100000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Host Plants
DESCRIPTION:In-Person$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 12 and up \n\n\nThis class has SOLD OUT. Check out our next Plants & Gardening class – Native Plant Gardening: Wetland Natives! \n\n\nRaise a butterfly – save the world! Did you know that growing plants for caterpillars is one of the most important things you can do to help the environment? In this class you’ll learn why butterfly host plants make such a difference and what species you should grow in your garden. You’ll even get a detailed plant list with names\, growing conditions\, and butterfly species hosted! \n\n\n\nWeather permitting\, we will go on a short hike to look for host plants – please dress for the weather and wear walking shoes.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/butterfly-host-plants/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Plants & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210227T100000
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SUMMARY:Identifying Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n\n\n\n$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 12 and up \n\n\nRegistration is closed. Check out our upcoming gardening class Native Plant Gardening: Prep and Planting! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo you want to make your backyard into a haven for native plants and wildlife – but how do you know which plants are “good” and which are “bad”? Join us for a crash course in identifying common invasive plants in the Houston area using botanical specimens and examples out on the Arboretum’s trails. We’ll also talk about why invasive plants cause so many problems and some great alternatives for your home garden. \n\n\n\nMasks are required. This class will take place mostly outdoors\, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear walking shoes.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/identifying-invasive-plants/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Plants & Gardening
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Gardening: Picking the Right Plants
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \n\n\n\n$10 member / $25 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Kelsey LowAges 13 and up \n\n\nRegistration for this class has closed. Check out our next class about Native Plant Gardening titled “Prep and Planting“! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe most important part of creating a native plant garden is planning. In this class\, we’ll discuss how to evaluate your growing space and pick the right plants for your situation and gardening style. Whether you have acres of rangeland or a tiny patio deck\, we will show you how to find native plant species to suit your needs. We’ll also talk about where to source native plants. \n\n\n\nThe class will be recorded\, and the video will be sent out after the class. Registrants will receive a class link on their receipt and will need to use this link to pre-register for the class on Zoom.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/picking-the-right-plants/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Plants & Gardening
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