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SUMMARY:Froggy Night
DESCRIPTION:$37 member / $52 nonmemberInstructor: Dr. Cassidy Johnson Ages 21+ \n\n\n\nHop on over for a wet\, wild night! Enjoy refreshments (frog-themed snacks\, coffee\, and Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer) while you learn all about the strange and wonderful world of frogs\, from their croaking courtship to their mysterious metamorphosis. Weather permitting\, we’ll also go for a hike to search for frogs and other nocturnal creatures. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor bio: Dr. Cassidy Johnson has a B.S. and M.S. in Biology at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Cell Biology from Rice University. She loves teaching biology and is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor for Rice BioSciences. She fell in love with local amphibians while working for the Houston toad ex situ conservation program at the Houston Zoo. She is also passionate about the protection and restoration of Texas prairies and is on the board of the Native Prairie Association of Texas and was previously the president of the Coastal Prairie Partnership.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/froggy-night/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Docent Recruitment Open House & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:FreeRegistration encouraged; walk-in participants welcomeAges 21+ \n\n\n\nCalling all nature lovers! We are looking to grow our team of Arboretum Docents and would like to invite you to learn more at this informational breakfast. Docents are volunteers who are specially trained to engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds in active explorations of our trails and Discovery Room. We are currently recruiting individuals for our upcoming docent trainings to prepare for fall programs! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcerned that you know very little about natural history\, native flora/fauna\, or the Arboretum in general? Not to worry! Docent training is comprehensive and includes extensive content-based classes as well as training on effective touring techniques. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in helping us teach our visitors about nature and all it has to offer\, we encourage you to attend!
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/docent-recruitment-open-house-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Saturday of the Month9:00 – 11:00 amFree\, donations appreciatedAll ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nMeet in front of the Nature Center building \n\n\n\nDiscover the hidden seasonal rhythms of nature firsthand on our guided Phenology Walks\, where we track the life cycles of different plants across ecosystems\, from the first spring bud burst to winter dormancy. You’ll learn how shifting weather patterns and climate change influence the timing of these important events in our local ecosystems and how you can become a community scientist\, contributing vital data from your own backyard to a global research initiative.  \n\n\n\nThese relaxing morning walks are led by scientists from Rice University and staff from the Arboretum. We welcome nature enthusiasts of all ages\, however kids 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Science Partner
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fourth-saturday-phenology-walk/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk,Plants & Gardening
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SUMMARY:A Year in the Wildlife Garden
DESCRIPTION:$22 member / $37 nonmemberAges 12+\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nWhat’s the best time to plant wildflowers\, put up a birdhouse\, or clean up the garden after a freeze? With a little understanding of nature’s rhythms\, you can plan your year to maximize wildlife benefits and minimize your stress. In this class we’ll talk through a year in the wildlife garden and send you home with a calendar of to-dos for each season. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. \n\n\n\n\nsold out
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/a-year-in-the-wildlife-garden/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Nature & Wildlife,Plants & Gardening
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SUMMARY:Drink & Draw: Birds
DESCRIPTION:$22 member / $37 nonmemberAges 21+ \n\n\n\nYes\, you CAN draw – and have fun while you do it! Grab a beer or nonalcoholic beverage from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and get creative. We’ll show you some basic bird doodling tricks and then practice drawing some beautiful bird specimens. All art supplies will be provided. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nsold out
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/drink-and-draw-birds/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Art & Photography
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