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SUMMARY:Water & Fire: Agua & Fuego
DESCRIPTION:$8 per personInstructor: Patti Bonnin and Ryley WilsonAll ages \n\n\n\nThe Houston Grand Opera brings life to the beautiful words of Jorge Argueta’s “Agua\, Agüita (Water\, Little Water) & Fuego\, Fueguito (Fire\, Little Fire). This trilingual performance depicts the life cycle of flowing water and invigorating fire\, and reflects the author’s deep appreciation for the natural world. Connect further with these elements as you create works of art using charcoal gathered from the Arboretum’s prescribed fire and watercolor paints. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration will close at noon on Friday\, April 29. To register after that time\, please call the Front Desk at 713-681-8433. \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-fire-agua-fuego/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Picnics
DESCRIPTION:$65 member / $75 nonmember per picnic basket (for 2 people)Ages 21+ to receive Saint Arnold gift \n\n\n\nEnjoy an all-inclusive lunchtime picnic at the Arboretum. Your experience is carefully curated with local charcuterie or sandwiches packaged in a sustainable antique picnic basket by A Bayou City Picnic. Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the Arboretum trees.  \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 6\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 20\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 3\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 10\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 1\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 15\n\n\n\n\nCharcuterie baskets include: 2 premium cold cut meats\, 2 specialty artisanal cheeses\, 2 waters\, seasonal fruit and honey\, crackers/bread\, a small sweet treat\, and 6 pack of Saint Arnold Beer.   \n\n\n\nSandwich baskets include: Choice of 2 fresh turkey sandwiches or 2 chicken curry sandwiches\, 2 bags of chips\, 2 waters\, seasonal fruit\, a small sweet treat\, and 6 pack of Saint Arnold Beer.   \n\n\n\nVegetarian charcuterie and sandwiches available upon request. All picnic baskets include a complimentary six pack of seasonal or year-around beer from Saint Arnold Brewing. You may bring your own additional beverages or snacks.  \n\n\n\nIf event is rained out\, registration can be transferred to upcoming session. Refunds after registration closes must follow Arboretum guidelines and/or include the catering cost and associated credit card fees ($40 per basket). \n\n\n\nSponsored in part by A Bayou City Picnic & Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/seasonal-picnics-2/2022-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Picnics at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:$85 \n\n\n\nWELCOME SPRING WITH AN EVENING OF LOVE SONGS AND DELICIOUS DELIGHTS\n\n\n\nMusic\, food and brews; all under the beautiful trees at the Houston Arboretum. What could be better? How about 2 free brews from Houston’s own Saint Arnolds Brewery? \n\n\n\nWe’ve got you covered with all the essentials for the perfect picnic. Price includes a classic picnic blanket\, waters\, utensils\, plates\, napkins\, and cleanup. For an extra special night don’t forget to add wine and flowers!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister on A Bayou City Picnic’s Website\n\n\n\n\nSponsored in part by A Bayou City Picnic & Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/picnics-at-the-arboretum/2022-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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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
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SUMMARY:Savanna Happy Hour Hike
DESCRIPTION:FREE for Evergreen Members / $20 all other registrants (per person) Instructor: Kelsey Low and Christine Mansfield Ages 21 and up  \n\n\n\nUnwind after a hard day with a walk in the wild! Join us for a fun\, relaxed stroll through our savanna and enjoy some Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer. We’ll explore our beautiful\, restored grassland and admire the wildflowers\, and we’ll discover the complex savanna ecosystem by sweep-netting for insects like butterflies and praying mantises.   \n\n\n\nThis Evergreen Event has Sold Out. Click below to join us for our next happy hour! \n\n\n\n\nEvergreen’s Scales & Tails Happy Hour\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take place outdoors rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. 
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/savanna-happy-hour-hike/
CATEGORIES:Young Professionals
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Picnics
DESCRIPTION:$65 member / $75 nonmember per picnic basket (for 2 people)Ages 21+ to receive Saint Arnold gift \n\n\n\nEnjoy an all-inclusive lunchtime picnic at the Arboretum. Your experience is carefully curated with local charcuterie or sandwiches packaged in a sustainable antique picnic basket by A Bayou City Picnic. Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the Arboretum trees.  \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 6\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 20\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 3\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 10\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 1\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 15\n\n\n\n\nCharcuterie baskets include: 2 premium cold cut meats\, 2 specialty artisanal cheeses\, 2 waters\, seasonal fruit and honey\, crackers/bread\, a small sweet treat\, and 6 pack of Saint Arnold Beer.   \n\n\n\nSandwich baskets include: Choice of 2 fresh turkey sandwiches or 2 chicken curry sandwiches\, 2 bags of chips\, 2 waters\, seasonal fruit\, a small sweet treat\, and 6 pack of Saint Arnold Beer.   \n\n\n\nVegetarian charcuterie and sandwiches available upon request. All picnic baskets include a complimentary six pack of seasonal or year-around beer from Saint Arnold Brewing. You may bring your own additional beverages or snacks.  \n\n\n\nIf event is rained out\, registration can be transferred to upcoming session. Refunds after registration closes must follow Arboretum guidelines and/or include the catering cost and associated credit card fees ($40 per basket). \n\n\n\nSponsored in part by A Bayou City Picnic & Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/seasonal-picnics-2/2022-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Houston After Dark
DESCRIPTION:$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up \n\n\n\nAre you afraid of the dark? If you think Houston is wild during the day\, just wait until the sun sets! In this class we’ll learn about the weird and wonderful wildlife that roams our streets when the sun goes down\, how animals communicate and find love in the dark\, and why darkness is actually a rare and precious resource. Weather permitting\, we’ll go on a night hike to really experience Houston After Dark…  \n\n\n\nThis class has SOLD OUT. There are more Nature Revealed classes available! Click the link below for more information and to register. \n\n\n\n\nNature Revealed!\n\n\n\n\nClass will be held rain or shine and will involve a short outdoor hike. Please dress for the weather.  
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/houston-after-dark/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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