BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://houstonarboretum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Arboretum & Nature Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T104500 DTSTAMP:20261111T190736Z CREATED:20240702T163043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T190736Z UID:10001623-1794045600-1794048300@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Guided Nature Hikes DESCRIPTION:Select Saturdays (weather permitting)10:00 am – 10:45 am and 11:00 am – 11:45 amFreeAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adultHikes are limited to 20 spots on a first come\, first served basis. \n\n\n\nPlease meet at the Information signage located between the 610 Parking Loop and the Nature Center Building. \n\n\n\nVenture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Explore our ecosystems to learn about the local wildlife\, plants\, and natural history of our beautiful nature center. Hikes will vary but expect to spend 40-45 minutes on the trail. \n\n\n\nPlease come prepared for the outdoors. Closed toe shoes\, a water bottle\, weather-appropriate hiking attire\, and bug spray are recommended. \n\n\n\nupcoming hikes\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish \n\n\n\nNovember 7December 5January 16 FebruaryMarch 6April 3 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEspañol \n\n\n\nNoviembre 14Diciembre 12Enero 30Febrero 20Marzo 20Abril 17 \n\n\n\n\n\nNo groups\, please. Groups can book a Private Group Tour during the week\, and Scout Groups can visit our Girl Scout and Boy Scout pages to book a private opportunity. \n\n\n\n\nguided hikes faq\n\n\n\n\n\nGuided Nature Hikes en español URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/guided-nature-hikes/2026-11-07/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Guided-Nature-Hike-16x9-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T143000 DTSTAMP:20260702T182616Z CREATED:20230725T204609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T182616Z UID:10000684-1793451600-1793457000@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Planters DESCRIPTION:$47 member / $62 nonmember (per planter; we recommend no more than 2 people per planter)Ages 5+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nWhat better way to celebrate our fall bounty than with pumpkins and wildflowers? In this class we’ll learn how to properly plan\, plant\, and care for three species of native plants in a cute artificial pumpkin container\, and then we’ll decorate our mini-gardens with ribbons\, glass pebbles\, and more. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nregister online URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/pumpkin-planters/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pumpkin-Planters-No-Credit-16.9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20261015T215203Z CREATED:20230724T163019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T215203Z UID:10000664-1792231200-1792252800@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:ArBOOretum DESCRIPTION:Grab 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\nLast entry is 3:00 pm. No pets\, please. \n\n\n\nComfortable walking shoes and costumes are encouraged! There will be no onsite parking – see below for parking and shuttle details. \n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. If the event is canceled\, ticket price is considered a donation to the organization. Tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nArboretum Members \n\n\n\nFree for Arboretum Members\, registration required \n\n\n\n\nbecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNonmembers \n\n\n\nFree for children under age 3$25 for ages 3 and up through Friday\, October 16$30 for ages 3 and up on Saturday\, October 17 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, registration is required for both Arboretum Members and nonmembers. All guests will also be required to select a preferred arrival time in order to help the Arboretum reduce wait times and create a smoother event experience. \n\n\n\nIf registration does not fill up in advance\, limited day-of tickets will be available online or at the event entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your registration email or QR code to check in at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfeatured activities\n\n\n\n\nTrick-or-Treat Nature Trail\n\n\n\nBirds of Prey Program at 11 am & 2 pm\n\n\n\nSnake Encounter\n\n\n\nPumpkin Decorating\n\n\n\nStory Time with ASL Interpreter at 12 pm & 3 pm\n\n\n\nFace Painting\n\n\n\nPhoto Booth\n\n\n\nCarnival Games\n\n\n\nTrain Rides\n\n\n\nMonster Mart\n\n\n\nBat Cave Cooldown Area\n\n\n\nArBOOretum Adventure\n\n\n\nStilt Walker\n\n\n\nPumpkin Patch & Photo Op\n\n\n\nPhoto ops with Spider Man & Moana\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks & Refreshments\n\n\n\n\nBerry’s Ices\n\n\n\nCotton Candy Robot Machine\n\n\n\nForeign Policy\n\n\n\nGet Loaded HTX\n\n\n\nHomies HTX\n\n\n\nPeppaz HTX\n\n\n\nPopston\n\n\n\nUngle Louie G’s\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonster Mart\n\n\n\n\nArboretum Merch\n\n\n\nBrazos Bookstore\n\n\n\nHouston SPCA\n\n\n\nMath to the Point\n\n\n\nOtterwell Studio\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBat Cave\n\n\n\nBeat the heat and join us in the Bat Cave – a covered tent with cooling fans and Popston frozen treats available for purchase! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Zero Waste Event\n\n\n\nArBOOretum is going Zero Waste once again! That means that the Arboretum is trying to divert at least 90% of the event’s trash from ending up in a landfill. We will be working with Zero Waste Houston to compost and recycle most of the waste from the event. \n\n\n\nHelp us achieve a Zero Waste ArBOOretum by bringing a reusable water bottle and taking all of your waste to one of our festival’s Zero Waste Stations\, where staff will help you sort it into the correct receptacle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Parking\n\n\n\n1850 Post Oak Park Drive \n\n\n\nShuttles will be running throughout the day. \n\n\n\nElevator access available at the garage. \n\n\n\n\n\nADA Parking & Rideshare Access\n\n\n\n4501 Woodway Drive \n\n\n\nNo other public parking or access. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nWe want ArBOOretum to be a fun and welcoming experience for everyone. The following accessibility resources and accommodations will be available during the event. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n ASL Interpretation\n \n \n \n \n An ASL interpreter will be available during our Story Time at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm at our Lily Pond Courtyard.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooldown Room\n \n \n \n \n A quiet\, climate-controlled cooldown room will be available in the Nature Center – Classroom Egret for guests who need a break from the heat\, crowds\, or activity. Guests are welcome to use this space as needed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessible Parking & Shuttle\n \n \n \n \n Accessible parking is available at the Woodway entrance/parking area at 4501 Woodway Drive.\nFor guests parking at the garage\, elevator access is available. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mobility & Event Grounds\n \n \n \n \n ArBOOretum takes place throughout Houston Arboretum & Nature Center grounds\, including paved and natural-surface paths. Some areas may be uneven or more difficult to navigate for guests using mobility devices\, including the Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Need Assistance? \n \n \n \n \n If you have questions about accessibility\, please visit the Accessibility page on our website. We’re happy to help make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering at ArBOOretum? \n\n\n\nGroups can visit our Group Volunteers page and scroll down to the bottom to see our seasonal group volunteer opportunities! \n\n\n\nIndividuals ages 16+ can fill out our Individual Volunteer Form to learn more and select a shift. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContributing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZero Waste\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Partner URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/arbooretum/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Arbooretum_Horizontal_HANC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260917T193908Z CREATED:20230724T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T193908Z UID:10000663-1790416800-1790431200@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Bat Fest DESCRIPTION:Free\, no registration requiredAll ages welcome \n\n\n\nJoin us for our 5th annual Bat Fest! From pollinating to pest control\, bats play an important role in keeping our ecosystems healthy. Learn about local bat species and current conservation efforts to help stop the decline of bat populations. There will be fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids\, story time\, food trucks\, and a blood drive with Gulf Coast Blood. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nWant more bat-themed fun in your life? Join us Saturday\, September 12 for Going Batty\, a fun event complete with a bat expert and adult beverages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks\n\n\n\n\nBerry’s Ices\n\n\n\nPeppaz HTX\n\n\n\nPopston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/bat-fest/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bat-Fest_Event-Tile_1280x720.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260811T153052Z CREATED:20240430T205311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T153052Z UID:10000920-1785826800-1786390200@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Goats at the Arboretum DESCRIPTION:August 4-10\, 2026 – Dates are subject to change. Please check back for updates.7:00 am – 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nThe goats have departed!\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\nStarting the afternoon of August 7\, the goats will be in a new location because they cleared the original 7 acres so quickly! Click the button below for the map of the new area. \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 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Grazing-Goats-Anthony-Rathbun-1280-x-720.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T213909Z CREATED:20240405T174500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T213909Z UID:10000918-1784399400-1784406600@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Opossums & Popsicles DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $52 nonmember / $22 children ages 5-12Instructor: Wildlife Center of TexasAges 5+ \n\n\n\nChill out with some of the coolest critters around! Grab a frozen treat\, enjoy a refreshing root beer (or regular beer) from Saint Arnold Brewing Company\, and get up close and personal with live wild animals from Wildlife Center of Texas. You’ll learn all about Houston’s amazing urban wildlife – including opossums – and then you’ll go on a guided hike to enjoy a truly wild night out. \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: 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/opossums-popsicles/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Opossum-AdobeStock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T220201Z CREATED:20240705T175346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T220201Z UID:10001069-1777716000-1777723200@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities DESCRIPTION:an outdoors for all event\n\n\n\nFree\, no registration requiredAll ages \n\n\n\nHouston Arboretum & Nature Center celebrates diversity in our ecosystems AND in our communities! The Arboretum is proud to join the national Outdoors for All movement encouraging Houstonians of all backgrounds to explore and enjoy the natural world. Connect with local outdoor affinity groups\, see demonstrations of our all-terrain GRIT Freedom Chair\, attend an inclusive bird outing\, check out community resources\, go for a sensory-based hike\, and participate in activities for guests of all ages and abilities. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held rain or shine and will be outdoors. Please dress for the weather. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nTimed Activities \n\n\n\n\n10:15 am – Inclusive Bird Hike with ASL interpreter\n\n\n\n11:00 am – ASL Storytime\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOngoing Activities \n\n\n\n\nCrafts & Yard Games\n\n\n\nSensory Nature Hike\n\n\n\nLittle Free Library Book Drive – bring a book\, take a book!\n\n\n\nGRIT All-terrain chair demonstrations\n\n\n\nPhoto Booth\n\n\n\nBlood Drive – sign up in advance!\n\n\n\nFood Trucks\n\nThe Toasted\n\n\n\nBerry’s Ices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Partners\n\n\n\n\nNative Plant Society\n\n\n\nTexas Master Naturalists\n\n\n\nBrazos Bookstore\n\n\n\nHouston Museum of Natural Science\n\n\n\nKleb Woods\n\n\n\nHouston Zoo\n\n\n\nYoung Monarchs\n\n\n\nGulf Coast Blood\n\n\n\nHouston Stilt Walkers\n\n\n\nPhoto Dash Photo Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations\n\n\n\nThere will be an ASL interpreter on site as well as a sensory and first aid room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nParking is first-come\, first-serve\, and it is free for the duration of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/connecting-communities/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Connecting-Communities-16x9-Adobe-Stock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T150000 DTSTAMP:20251210T183819Z CREATED:20210819T161129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T183819Z UID:10000425-1774184400-1774191600@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Amazing Race DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $45 nonmember (family of four\, $5 each additional family member)All ages \n\n\n\nTrek through the trails. Find clues. Complete challenges. Do you have what it takes to finish an Arboretum-style Amazing Race? Come explore the Arboretum during this fun family program! \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/amazing-race/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Amazing-Race-16x9-AdobeStock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000 DTSTAMP:20250724T230959Z CREATED:20250724T230957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T230959Z UID:10001338-1758214800-1758222000@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Noche De Descubrir DESCRIPTION:GratisLos menores de 12 años o menos deben ir acompañados de un adulto. \n\n\n\n¡Únete a nuestra Noche de Descubrir! Como parte de la Semana de la Conservación Latina\, abriremos nuestro Centro de Naturaleza de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. para que familias puedan explorar el Cuarto de Descubrimiento\, un espacio lleno de actividades interactivas y educativas. ¡No te lo pierdas! \n\n\n\n\n\nFreeChildren 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Discovery Night! As part of Latino Conservation Week\, we’re opening our Nature Center from 5:00-7:00 pm for families to explore the Discovery Room—a space filled with interactive and educational activities. Don’t miss it! URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/noche-de-descubrir/ CATEGORIES:En español,Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Discovery-Room-East-Side-Anthony-Rathbun.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T190000 DTSTAMP:20250612T154138Z CREATED:20250516T170813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T154138Z UID:10001239-1755190800-1755198000@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Free Summer Thursdays DESCRIPTION:FREE\, with free parking on ThursdaysAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nJoin us on select Thursdays this summer for our Free Summer Thursdays series!Cool down and connect with nature while enjoying family-friendly fun on the trails and Nature Playscape. Bring the kids for outdoor adventures and enjoy a free sweet treat to beat the heat (while supplies last). Plus\, food trucks will be on-site with tasty bites for purchase. \n\n\n\nFree Summer Thursdays are rain or shine! In the event of severe weather\, Free Summer Thursday activities will be cancelled\, but we encourage you to join us the following month. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to help us plan enough goodies and activities for everyone! \n\n\n\n\nJune 12\n\n\n\njuly 17\n\n\n\naugust 14\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfood truck schedule\n\n\n\n\nAll Dates – Yeti Sunshine\, free shaved ice while supplies last\n\n\n\nJune 12 – Foreign Policy\, International\n\n\n\nJuly 17 – Peppaz HTX\, American Fusion\n\n\n\nAugust 14 – Homies HTX\, American URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/free-summer-thursdays/2025-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FreeSummerThursdaySeries_WebsiteHeader_1280x720_1x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000 DTSTAMP:20250612T154138Z CREATED:20250516T170813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T154138Z UID:10001238-1752771600-1752778800@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Free Summer Thursdays DESCRIPTION:FREE\, with free parking on ThursdaysAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nJoin us on select Thursdays this summer for our Free Summer Thursdays series!Cool down and connect with nature while enjoying family-friendly fun on the trails and Nature Playscape. Bring the kids for outdoor adventures and enjoy a free sweet treat to beat the heat (while supplies last). Plus\, food trucks will be on-site with tasty bites for purchase. \n\n\n\nFree Summer Thursdays are rain or shine! In the event of severe weather\, Free Summer Thursday activities will be cancelled\, but we encourage you to join us the following month. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to help us plan enough goodies and activities for everyone! \n\n\n\n\nJune 12\n\n\n\njuly 17\n\n\n\naugust 14\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfood truck schedule\n\n\n\n\nAll Dates – Yeti Sunshine\, free shaved ice while supplies last\n\n\n\nJune 12 – Foreign Policy\, International\n\n\n\nJuly 17 – Peppaz HTX\, American Fusion\n\n\n\nAugust 14 – Homies HTX\, American URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/free-summer-thursdays/2025-07-17/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FreeSummerThursdaySeries_WebsiteHeader_1280x720_1x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T190000 DTSTAMP:20250612T154138Z CREATED:20250516T170813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T154138Z UID:10001237-1749747600-1749754800@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Free Summer Thursdays DESCRIPTION:FREE\, with free parking on ThursdaysAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nJoin us on select Thursdays this summer for our Free Summer Thursdays series!Cool down and connect with nature while enjoying family-friendly fun on the trails and Nature Playscape. Bring the kids for outdoor adventures and enjoy a free sweet treat to beat the heat (while supplies last). Plus\, food trucks will be on-site with tasty bites for purchase. \n\n\n\nFree Summer Thursdays are rain or shine! In the event of severe weather\, Free Summer Thursday activities will be cancelled\, but we encourage you to join us the following month. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to help us plan enough goodies and activities for everyone! \n\n\n\n\nJune 12\n\n\n\njuly 17\n\n\n\naugust 14\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfood truck schedule\n\n\n\n\nAll Dates – Yeti Sunshine\, free shaved ice while supplies last\n\n\n\nJune 12 – Foreign Policy\, International\n\n\n\nJuly 17 – Peppaz HTX\, American Fusion\n\n\n\nAugust 14 – Homies HTX\, American URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/free-summer-thursdays/2025-06-12/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FreeSummerThursdaySeries_WebsiteHeader_1280x720_1x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T210000 DTSTAMP:20250528T163959Z CREATED:20231204T225833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T163959Z UID:10000754-1748718000-1748725200@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Family Owl Prowl DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmember$20 child (5-12 yrs)Ages 5+ \n\n\n\nLooking for a family adventure? Come and enjoy refreshments (light snacks\, hot chocolate\, coffee\, water\, and – for the grown-ups – 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 to search for nocturnal animals. \n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \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/family-owl-prowl-may/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Family-Owl-Prowl-16x9-AdobeStock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20250417T213120Z CREATED:20231208T174003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T213120Z UID:10000760-1745056800-1745071200@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:FREEAll ages \n\n\n\nThis Earth Day we’re celebrating our amazing planet through art! Join us for a day of creativity as we explore nature through poetry\, drawing\, photography\, and more. Make your own nature journal\, learn from our community partners\, go on nature hikes\, and enjoy all kinds of Earth-friendly crafts and activities. \n\n\n\nProgram will be held rain or shine – please dress for the weather. Crafts and other activities will run while supplies last. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarth Day Activities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks\n\n\n\n\nBerry’s Ices\n\n\n\nHomies HTX\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nFree parking will be available at the Arboretum’s 610 and Woodway Entrances until 2 pm. Parking is limited and will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsored by URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/earth-day-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Earth-Day_Website-Header_2024_1280x720.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T120000 DTSTAMP:20250311T210240Z CREATED:20241206T215444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T210240Z UID:10001133-1742122800-1742126400@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Birds\, Bees\, and Butterflies DESCRIPTION:$8 per personAll Ages \n\n\n\nJoin us for ‘Birds\, Bees\, and Butterflies\,’ as Megan Conley\, former Principal Harpist of the Houston Symphony and founder of Ocean Music Action\, presents a program of music that takes flight! This event begins with an interactive musical performance\, featuring music for harp and violin inspired by these wonderful\, winged creatures. The concert will be followed by family-friendly activities designed to promote pollinator-friendly home and garden practices. Every Ocean Music Action concert includes the popular ‘instrument petting zoo’\, where children are invited to try out the harp for themselves! \n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/birds-bees-and-butterflies/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ocean-Music-Action-harp-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T200000 DTSTAMP:20241219T184256Z CREATED:20240702T152138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T184256Z UID:10001048-1734804000-1734811200@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Starry Night DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmember / $20 child (ages 5-12)Instructor: Houston Public LibraryAges 5+ \n\n\n\nOn the longest night of the year\, let’s celebrate the stars! Join us for a night of wintry family come-and-go fun under the night sky: hot chocolate\, coffee\, beer for the adults\, star-themed crafts\, a self-guided hike\, and a peek through a real astronomical telescope brought by our friends at the Houston Public Library. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. We will reach out to participants if we need to switch to the rain date of Saturday\, December 28. \n\n\n\n\nsold out URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/starry-night/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Nature & Wildlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Starry-Night-16x9-Adobe-Stock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240521T151520Z CREATED:20231208T180152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T151520Z UID:10000762-1716026400-1716033600@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Wellness Day DESCRIPTION:FREEAll ages \n\n\n\nthis event has been cancelled due to storm damage.\n\n\n\nConnecting to nature can help relieve stress and boost your overall mental and physical health. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month\, the Arboretum invites you to explore the benefits of spending time in natural spaces. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/outdoor-wellness-day/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Health & Wellness,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Outdoor-Wellness-Day-16x9-AdobeStock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T160000 DTSTAMP:20231204T231038Z CREATED:20201222T194457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T231038Z UID:10000312-1713103200-1713110400@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Spring Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:$10 member / $20 nonmember (family of four\, $5 each additional family member)Family Tree Membership or above required for Member rate.Instructor: Patti BonninAll ages \n\n\n\nPut your observation skills to the test in our family-friendly Spring Scavenger Hunt! Families will receive a set of clues and compete to solve nature-themed riddles. Work as a team as you trek the trails to complete the hunt! \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the out of doors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/spring-scavenger-hunt/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Turtles-on-log-Randall-Pugh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T120000 DTSTAMP:20240205T145809Z CREATED:20240205T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T145809Z UID:10000859-1711191600-1711195200@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Harp & Hula: Music & Dance from Hawaii DESCRIPTION:$8 per personInstructor: Ocean Music ActionAll ages \n\n\n\nJoin harpist Megan Conley and friends for a children’s program of music highlighting animals from the ocean\, land\, and sky of the Hawaiian Islands. Children will hear music from the islands and learn the art of hula\, integrating music\, movement\, and storytelling into a beautiful dance. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/harp-hula-music-dance-from-hawaii/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ocean-Music-Action-Anthony-Rathbun.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T160000 DTSTAMP:20230725T203403Z CREATED:20230725T203401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T203403Z UID:10000683-1696777200-1696780800@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Bubble Science DESCRIPTION:1:30 – 2:30 pm3:00 – 4:00 pm$10 member / $12 nonmember (per person – adults and children)Instructor: Patti BonninAll Ages \n\n\n\nCurious about bubbles? From smoldering lava to foaming snails and spittlebugs\, bubbles pop up in some pretty cool places. Come discover the magic of nature’s bubbles while creating your own bubbly fun! \n\n\n\nThis is a hands-on\, messy class. Please come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n\n\n\n\nregister online URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/bubble-science/2023-10-08/2/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Girl-with-bubbles-16.9-Pixabay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T143000 DTSTAMP:20230725T203403Z CREATED:20230725T203401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T203403Z UID:10000682-1696771800-1696775400@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Bubble Science DESCRIPTION:1:30 – 2:30 pm3:00 – 4:00 pm$10 member / $12 nonmember (per person – adults and children)Instructor: Patti BonninAll Ages \n\n\n\nCurious about bubbles? From smoldering lava to foaming snails and spittlebugs\, bubbles pop up in some pretty cool places. Come discover the magic of nature’s bubbles while creating your own bubbly fun! \n\n\n\nThis is a hands-on\, messy class. Please come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n\n\n\n\nregister online URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/bubble-science/2023-10-08/1/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Girl-with-bubbles-16.9-Pixabay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T120000 DTSTAMP:20230720T160901Z CREATED:20230515T192707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T160901Z UID:10000645-1692439200-1692446400@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:All About Bees DESCRIPTION:$30 member / $40 nonmember (family of four*\, $5 each additional family member)Instructor: Patti BonninAll ages \n\n\n\nDid you know there are over 1\,000 species of bees in Texas? In this class we will learn about native bees\, discuss why they are declining\, and learn what you can do to help. You will get to taste different varieties of local Texas honey and each family will make a bee home to take home! \n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents/guardians are required to attend program with children. \n\n\n\n*Family Tree membership level and above required for member discount. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/all-about-bees/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bee-Pixabay-1024x576-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T120000 DTSTAMP:20230526T181304Z CREATED:20230515T190200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T181304Z UID:10000586-1686391200-1686398400@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Pond Life DESCRIPTION:Price $30 member / $40 nonmember (family of four*\, $5 each additional family member)Instructor: Patti BonninAll ages \n\n\n\nPonds are much more than a home for fish! They are also a watering hole\, a shelter\, a nursery\, a hunting ground\, and they even help clean pollution from the water and soil! Take a peek into this unique habitat as we meet some of our favorite pond animals\, create watercolor art\, and go pond dipping in search of aquatic creatures! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents/guardians are required to attend program with children. \n\n\n\n*Family Tree membership level and above required for member discount. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/pond-life/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Great-Egret-Christine-Mansfield-1024x576-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T200000 DTSTAMP:20221016T232359Z CREATED:20220414T214436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T232359Z UID:10000539-1660847400-1660852800@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Family Evening Explorations DESCRIPTION:6:30 – 8 p.m. $10 per person per classInstructor: Patti Bonnin Ages 5 and up  \n\n\n\nSpend the evening exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk. Along the way we will learn more about the Arboretum’s different habitats and the local flora and fauna found here. Light snacks will be provided before heading out.  \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 16\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 21\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 18\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/family-evening-explorations/2022-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T200000 DTSTAMP:20221016T232359Z CREATED:20220414T214436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T232359Z UID:10000538-1658428200-1658433600@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Family Evening Explorations DESCRIPTION:6:30 – 8 p.m. $10 per person per classInstructor: Patti Bonnin Ages 5 and up  \n\n\n\nSpend the evening exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk. Along the way we will learn more about the Arboretum’s different habitats and the local flora and fauna found here. Light snacks will be provided before heading out.  \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 16\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 21\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 18\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/family-evening-explorations/2022-07-21/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T120000 DTSTAMP:20221016T232321Z CREATED:20220414T212823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T232321Z UID:10000536-1656151200-1656158400@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:All About Butterflies DESCRIPTION:$30 member / $40 nonmember (per family of up to 4; $5 per additional family member) Instructor: Patti Bonnin All Ages \n\n\n\nDid you know there are over 400 butterfly species in Texas? These colorful insects are not only beautiful\, they are also important pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native butterflies\, explore Arboretum habitats in search of butterflies and caterpillars\, and make seed balls to grow your own butterfly habitat at home!  \n\n\n\nThis class has SOLD OUT. Click the link below for more fantastic family programs! \n\n\n\n\nNaturally Wild Families\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/all-about-butterflies-2/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T200000 DTSTAMP:20221016T232359Z CREATED:20220414T214436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T232359Z UID:10000537-1655404200-1655409600@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Family Evening Explorations DESCRIPTION:6:30 – 8 p.m. $10 per person per classInstructor: Patti Bonnin Ages 5 and up  \n\n\n\nSpend the evening exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk. Along the way we will learn more about the Arboretum’s different habitats and the local flora and fauna found here. Light snacks will be provided before heading out.  \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 16\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 21\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 18\n\n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/family-evening-explorations/2022-06-16/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T123000 DTSTAMP:20220222T225009Z CREATED:20220222T225009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T225009Z UID:10000484-1653215400-1653222600@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Water in Harmony DESCRIPTION:$8 per personInstructor: Patti Bonnin and Ocean Music ActionAll ages \n\n\n\nIn collaboration with Ocean Music Action\, the Houston Arboretum is proud to offer ‘Water in Harmony’: a program of music and hands-on activities to encourage mindful care of our oceans and waterways. Join Houston Symphony’s Principal Harpist Megan Conley and friends as they use music to inspire children to learn about the natural world around them. After the concert\, we will go pond dipping in search of aquatic creatures\, study plants that survive in wetland habitats and participate in water conservation demonstrations. \n\n\n\nThis class has SOLD OUT. A waitlist is available until filled. \n\n\n\n\nWaitlist\n\n\n\n\nThis program is perfect for our preschool-age visitors and their families. Please come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/water-in-harmony/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T120000 DTSTAMP:20211213T235342Z CREATED:20211213T235342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T235342Z UID:10000451-1653127200-1653134400@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Native Bees of the Arboretum DESCRIPTION:$30 member / $40 nonmember (per family\, up to 4 people; $5 per additional family member)* Instructor: Jessie Meadows All Ages \n\n\n\nLearn the buzz about Houston’s native bees! Unlike honey bees\, our native bees are solitary\, and some are known as buzz pollinators. We will hike our trails to observe our native bees in action and build bee houses that mason bees\, and other solitary bees\, can use to lay their eggs.  \n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes.  \n\n\n\nThis class has SOLD OUT. A waitlist is available until filled. \n\n\n\n\nWaitlist\n\n\n\n\n *Must be a Family Tree Member or above for Member rate. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/native-bees-of-the-arboretum/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T120000 DTSTAMP:20211213T234753Z CREATED:20211213T234753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T234753Z UID:10000450-1651917600-1651924800@houstonarboretum.org SUMMARY:Sweeping the Savanna DESCRIPTION:$30 member / $40 nonmember (per family\, up to 4 people; $5 per additional family member)*  Instructor: Patti Bonnin All Ages \n\n\n\nSpringtime in the savanna is buzzing with activity! Butterflies\, bees\, and beetles use this restored habitat for food and shelter. Come discover the diversity of our grassland insects and practice your sweep netting techniques along the Arboretum’s trails.   \n\n\n\nPlease come dressed for the outdoors\, including closed-toe shoes. This is a family program; parents are required to attend program with children. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n *Must be a Family Tree Member or above for Member rate. URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/sweeping-the-savanna/ CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR