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SUMMARY:Fall Bird Outing
DESCRIPTION:Free / $5 donation for coffeeInstructor: Kelsey LowAges 12+ \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate Bird Week in Houston with some fall birding! Wake up with some bird-friendly coffee and borrow a pair of binoculars before heading out to look and listen for birds. Birders of all skill levels are welcome – but please\, no dogs. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nregister online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fall-bird-outing/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T123000
DTSTAMP:20240705T175912Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Photography
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberInstructor: Rosemary BrooksAges 12+ \n\n\n\nJoin author and photographer Rosemary Brooks for an introduction to bird photography! Learn tips for getting out in nature and capturing those special moments. Please bring your camera. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\nInstructor bio: Rosemary Brooks\, a devoted Arboretum volunteer and the published author of “Texas Birds and Inspirational Quotes\,” brings a wealth of knowledge and a decade of experience in wildlife photography.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/beginner-bird-photography/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Art & Photography,Nature & Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T100000
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/2024-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T193000
DTSTAMP:20240705T174929Z
CREATED:20230724T155102Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll
DESCRIPTION:$40 members / $45 nonmembersAges 21+ \n\n\n\nEnjoy a quiet evening out on the Arboretum trails. Your sunset walk will include a curated nature hike\, two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer\, and delicious cheese and charcuterie offerings from GRAZE HTX. \n\n\n\n\nregister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndietary options\n\n\n\nCharcuterie cups may include allergens such as dairy\, gluten\, and nuts. A limited number of vegetarian cups will be offered upon request. Please email us before the event to request vegetarian or vegan 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 $6.00 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 & cancellations\n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. If the event is cancelled\, the ticket price is non-refundable and considered as a donation to the organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit Anthony Rathbun
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/sip-and-stroll-fall/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Sip & Stroll,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T100000
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/2024-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T100000
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/2024-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T200000
DTSTAMP:20241219T184256Z
CREATED:20240702T152138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T184256Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000781-1736582400-1736589600@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/2025-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000782-1739001600-1739008800@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/2025-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T113000
DTSTAMP:20241213T201442Z
CREATED:20241213T201440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T201442Z
UID:10001161-1740821400-1740828600@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:The Language of Birds
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $35 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nFrom the sweet whistle of a cardinal to the harsh caw of a crow\, birds sure make a lot of noise – but what does it all mean? In this class we’ll explore the difference between songs and calls\, general call types and their meanings\, and examples of Houston bird “lingo.” You’ll learn how to eavesdrop on bird conversations and gain a new perspective on your local natural community. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/the-language-of-birds/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000783-1741420800-1741428000@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/2025-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20241213T174111Z
CREATED:20241213T174109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T174111Z
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SUMMARY:Drink Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:$30 member / $45 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nLet’s say “cheers” to spring with a delicious drink from the garden! Join us to learn how to use herbs\, flowers\, and even veggies to make refreshing botanical beverages like a color-changing Butterfly Pea Lemonade\, a Cucumber Mint Cooler\, and a Hibiscus Agua Fresca. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/drink-your-garden-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
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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/2025-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20241213T205700Z
CREATED:20241213T205659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T205700Z
UID:10001166-1745661600-1745668800@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Botany
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $35 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nThere are about 5\,000 species of flowering plants in Texas – that’s pretty intimidating for beginner botanists! If you’ve always wanted to identify flowers but don’t know where to start\, this is the class for you. We’ll give you a simple introduction to botanical terms and an overview of our most common flower families as we look at plants along the trails. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/beginner-botany/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Plants & Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T190000
DTSTAMP:20250423T184652Z
CREATED:20241213T202017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T184652Z
UID:10001162-1745686800-1745694000@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:$15 member / $25 nonmemberAges 16+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nHave fun and help our city win the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge! Work alone or with a team to complete a scavenger hunt that will test your powers of observation. Along the way\, you’ll learn how to use the iNaturalist app to turn your scavenger hunt into useful scientific data – and help Houston make more observations than other cities around the world. Enjoy beer and nonalcoholic refreshments from Saint Arnold Brewing Company. We’ll be handing out prizes for participating! \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nthis event has been cancelled
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/city-nature-challenge-scavenger-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000785-1746864000-1746871200@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/2025-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T210000
DTSTAMP:20250513T125951Z
CREATED:20231214T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125951Z
UID:10000830-1748113200-1748120400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Adult Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberInstructor: Wildlife Center of TexasAges 16+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nEnjoy a unique night out in nature! Enjoy some refreshments (light snacks\, hot chocolate\, coffee\, and 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 on our nighttime trails. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\nMiss this one? Check out our Family Owl Prowl on 5/31/2025!  \n\n\n\n\nFamily Owl Prowl\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/adult-owl-prowl-may/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20250425T165355Z
CREATED:20240404T223323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T165355Z
UID:10000910-1749304800-1749312000@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberInstructor: Kelsey LowAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nCelebrate our plants and pollinators with a delicious afternoon tea. Enjoy light bites like finger sandwiches and sweets while you learn how to make your own tea blend using wild and garden botanicals. Bring home a packet of wildflower seeds to feed your local butterflies and even make your own beautiful butterfly memento! \n\n\n\nThere is no dress code for this event – it’s meant to be fun and relaxed – but we do encourage creativity and celebrating the theme! If you have any fun tea party outfits\, hats\, or butterfly-themed attire\, this is your chance to show them off. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/butterfly-tea-party/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000786-1749888000-1749895200@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/2025-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T200000
DTSTAMP:20250425T183043Z
CREATED:20250425T183042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T183043Z
UID:10001236-1751133600-1751140800@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Escape the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberAges 16+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nSomething is hunting at the Arboretum – and you need to escape before you become the next victim! Work together (while you enjoy beer and light snacks) to discover the identity of the mysterious hunter and gather the clues you need to escape the Arboretum. Every station has a “crime scene” to examine or puzzle to solve; for every correct answer you’ll get puzzle pieces that you can assemble to help you reach the final solution. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/escape-the-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000787-1752307200-1752314400@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/2025-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T172909Z
CREATED:20231214T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T172909Z
UID:10000788-1754726400-1754733600@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/2025-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20250425T164920Z
CREATED:20240403T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T164920Z
UID:10000912-1755961200-1755968400@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Cooking with Honey
DESCRIPTION:$35 member / $50 nonmemberAges 12+\, all minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nA great way to support pollinators is to cook with local honey! Join us for this fun cooking class and learn how to make a surprisingly savory honey grilled cheese sandwich and simple cocoa honey truffles. We’ll also taste different types of local honey to explore the flavor possibilities of this versatile ingredient. \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/cooking-with-honey/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20250425T183257Z
CREATED:20240705T184841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T183257Z
UID:10001077-1756548000-1756555200@houstonarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Gardening with Native Grasses
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person)Instructor: Rafael RenteriaAges 12+ \n\n\n\nExperienced gardeners and landscape designers know: grasses are an essential part of a native garden! In this class you’ll learn how to use native grasses to benefit wildlife and add beauty and dimension to any space – even containers. Weather permitting we’ll also go on a walk to see different grass species in garden settings. \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: 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/gardening-with-native-grasses/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
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