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SUMMARY:Woodland Wizards
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $30 nonmember per child Instructor: Patti Bonnin Ages 5-10 \n\n\n\nWe are celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday with our own Woodland Wizards program! Study herbology\, decorate your own wand\, try the jelly bean challenge\, and practice your potions. Then join Professor Patti on a scavenger hunt through the Forbidden Forest. Come dressed as your favorite witch\, wizard\, or muggle! (Costumes encouraged but not required.)  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a drop-off class. Parents and siblings are welcome to explore the Arboretum’s grounds on their own.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/woodland-wizards-2/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Creatures
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $30 nonmember per child Instructor: Patti Bonnin Ages 7-12 \n\n\n\nHave you considered a career in magizoology (the study of magical creatures?) If so\, Fantastic Creatures is for you! Join fellow hunters as we learn about fantastic creatures that dwell here at the Arboretum and compare them to magical beasts. We will study their survival tactics\, explore their habitats\, and even create our own Fantastic Creature! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a drop-off class. Parents and siblings are welcome to explore the Arboretum’s grounds on their own.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fantastic-creatures/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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SUMMARY:Art & Nature
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $30 nonmember (per child)Instructor: Patti BonninAges 5-12 \n\n\n\nNature is full of brilliant colors\, delicate patterns\, and bold designs. Explore the connections between art and nature as we use the world around us for creative inspiration. Go for a hike to study Arboretum organisms and incorporate what we observe in our works of art! We will even use natural materials like charcoal!  \n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a drop-off class. Parents and siblings are welcome to explore the Arboretum’s grounds on their own. \n\n\n\nThis class has SOLD OUT. A waitlist is available until filled.  \n\n\n\n\nWaitlist
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/art-nature/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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SUMMARY:Bunnies & Bagels
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $30 nonmember (per child)Instructor: Patti BonninAges 5-10 \n\n\n\nHop on over to the Arboretum for bagels and bunnies! Discover fun facts about our native rabbits and examine biofacts before heading out on the trails in search of rabbit tracks\, scat\, and burrows. Make your very own rabbit scat model to take home!  \n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a drop-off class. Parents and siblings are welcome to explore the Arboretum’s grounds on their own. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/bunnies-bagels/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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SUMMARY:Animal Architects
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15 member / $25 nonmember (per child)Instructor Patti BonninAges 5-8 \n\n\n\n Registration opens on Tuesday\, August 10 at 9 am for Arboretum Members. Nonmember registration opens Tuesday\, August 17.  \n\n\n\nThis class has SOLD OUT. A waitlist will be available until full.  \n\n\n\n\nWaitlist\n\n\n\n\nHumans are not the only animals who build beautiful\, intricate homes. The animal kingdom is full of amazing architects who build their homes using items found in nature. Learn about the amazing structures built by creatures big and small\, and practice your building skills as we engineer our own versions of animal homes. \n\n\n\nThis program has indoor and outdoor components. Please come dressed for the out of doors\, including closed-toe shoes. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop-off class. Parents and siblings are welcome to explore the Arboretum’s grounds on their own during class.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/animal-architects/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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SUMMARY:ArBOOretum
DESCRIPTION:Last entry is 3:15 p.m. \n\n\n\nFREE for Arboretum Members and children under 3No registration necessary for Members and children under 3 \n\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n$15 online presale for nonmembers ages 3 and up $20 for nonmembers ages 3 and up at the door* \n\n\n\n*We will only be accepting credit and debit card payments for ticket sales at the door. \n\n\n\n\nOnline Presale\n\n\n\nPresale closes October 22nd at noon. Don’t delay! \n\n\nNo pets\, please. This event is rain or shine. \n\n\n\nGrab your costumes and get the kids together for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year! ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals\, pumpkin decorating\, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Enjoy these fall classics and so much more! \n\n\n\nFeatured activities: \n\n\n\n\nTrick-or-Treat Nature Trail\n\n\n\nTrain Rides\n\n\n\nPumpkin Decorating\n\n\n\nPetting Zoo & Pony Rides\n\n\n\nHalloween Market\n\n\n\nPumpkin Patch\n\n\n\nRock Wall\n\n\n\n\nComfortable walking shoes and costumes are encouraged! All activities are included with ticket price. \n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. If the event is cancelled\, ticket price is considered a donation to the Arboretum. Tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFood Trucks \n\n\n\n\nForeign Policy\n\n\n\nChalu’s Wings\n\n\n\nOff The Leash Hot Dogs\n\n\n\nUncle Louie G’s Italian Ice\n\n\n\nRoco’s Grill & Smokehouse\n\n\n\n\nParking \n\n\n\nThe Arboretum grounds will be closed to parking for ArBOOretum. Offsite parking at 1001 W Loop S will be available the day of the event. Ride sharing is also encouraged. \n\n\n\nLimited handicap parking will be available at the Woodway Entrance.  \n\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\n\n\nArBOOretum is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/arbooretum-old/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs,Special Events
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SUMMARY:CSI: Mystery on the Trails
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15 member / $25 nonmember (per child)Instructor Patti BonninAges 7-12 \n\n\n\nRegistration opens on Tuesday\, August 10 at 9 am for Arboretum Members. Nonmember registration opens Tuesday\, August 17. \n\n\n\nClass has SOLD OUT. A waitlist will be available until full.  \n\n\n\n\nWaitlist\n\n\n\n\nMysterious things have been spotted on the trails. A pile of feathers\, a fluff of fur\, mysterious tracks….what is going on? Put your observation and deductive reasoning skills to the test as we study a hypothetical crime scene in the woods to try to answer the questions: what happened and who dunnit?! Together we will learn about animal adaptations\, how to identify tracks and scat\, and explore habitats to solve the riddle of the Mystery on the Trails. \n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the out of doors\, including closed-toe shoes. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop-off class. Parents and siblings are welcome to explore the Arboretum’s grounds on their own during class.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/csi-mystery-on-the-trails-old/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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SUMMARY:When Nature Attacks
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15 member / $25 nonmember per childInstructor: Patti BonninAges 5-10 \n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\nVenomous snakes? Poisonous plants? Animals that spit\, vomit\, or spray? Nature knows how to protect itself from potential dangers. Join us as we learn what happens when nature attacks back! Learn how to identify venomous snakes and poisonous plants here at the Arboretum\, make a coral snake keychain\, and practice your aim spraying would-be predators.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/when-nature-attacks/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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SUMMARY:Woodland Wizards
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15 member / $25 nonmember per childInstructor: Patti BonninAges 5-10 \n\n\nThis class has SOLD OUT. A waitlist is available until full. Also\, check out our next class When Nature Attacks! \n\n\n\nWaitlist\n\n\n\n\nWe are celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday with our own Woodland Wizards program! Study herbology\, create your own magical creature\, try the jelly bean challenge\, and practice your potions. Then join Professor Patti on a scavenger hunt through the Forbidden Forest. Come dressed as your favorite witch\, wizard\, or muggle! (Costumes encouraged but not required.)
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/woodland-wizards-july/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210502T130000
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SUMMARY:Woodland Wizards
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person \n$15 member / $25 nonmember per childAges 5-10 \nThis class has SOLD OUT! Check out our next Woodland Wizards class on July 31\, 2021! \n[divider] \nCelebrate International Harry Potter Day with our own Woodland Wizards program! Create your own magical creature\, mix up bubbly potions\, and decorate your own wand! We will go for a hike in the Forbidden Forest and learn about the woodland creatures that dwell there. Come dressed as your favorite witch\, wizard\, or muggle! (Costumes encouraged but not required.)
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/woodland-wizards-old/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs
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