Tonight we travel to inner spaces! Plunge into the bustling, biodiverse communities hidden within coral reef ecosystems around the world to discover how corals live, breathe, and reproduce. "Expedition Reef" digitally recreates coral reef environments for a truly immersive, full-dome experience. We will explore coral reefs teeming with life and learn how scientists are racing... Read More →

In this class, we'll learn the basics of birdwatching, or birding, which will include learning about the habitat, migration, and behavior of birds, as well as how to identify them by family and species. Get ready to be fascinated by birds! In this class, you will not only enrich your enjoyment of the birds in... Read More →

Introduction to Birding: March 17 and 21, 2020 In this class, we'll learn the basics of birdwatching, or birding, which will include learning about the habitat, migration, and behavior of birds, as well as how to identify them by family and species. Get ready to be fascinated by birds! In this class, you will not... Read More →

In honor of Spring Break, bring the kids (or grandkids) to Rice Cinema for a fun evening with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We'll feature an hours worth of short films that are all about Houston's wildlife. Felice Yarbough, the star of the show, will be there to answer questions and interact with the... Read More →

From the Big Thicket to Big Bend, and from the Rio Grande River to the Red River, Texas is one of the most biologically diverse states in the country. Stately pine forests, the spectacular Chihuahuan desert, and the Tamaulipan thornscrub are only a few of the amazing ecosystems. Our bays and rivers create a fertile... Read More →