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Event Series AT: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series

AT: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

If you want to get serious about building a backyard wildlife garden, but don’t know where to start – we’ve got you covered! Join us for this inaugural series of classes that will take you step-by-step through the process of planning, planting, and maintaining a backyard wildlife habitat that meets National Wildlife Federation certification standards.... Read More →

$130 – $190

AT: Native Plant Propogation

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Many native plants aren’t available at nurseries, so at the Arboretum we grow them! Tour our nursery and learn about different methods of plant propagation. Then, you’ll get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings to get your own plants started. Each participant will leave with a dozen species to start from seeds, seedlings,... Read More →

$40 – $65

Event Series AT: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series

AT: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

If you want to get serious about building a backyard wildlife garden, but don’t know where to start – we’ve got you covered! Join us for this inaugural series of classes that will take you step-by-step through the process of planning, planting, and maintaining a backyard wildlife habitat that meets National Wildlife Federation certification standards.... Read More →

$130 – $190

AT: Adult Owl Prowl

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Enjoy a unique night out in nature! In this fun, relaxed event, you can enjoy 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.... Read More →

$30 – $45

Prairie Wildflowers

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Prairie wildflowers are some of Houston’s greatest natural treasures. Join us to celebrate National Prairie Day by learning some common wildflower species, how to identify them, and how they fit in our prairie ecosystems. You may also discover plants that could grow in your garden at home!

$20 – $35

Secrets Of The Swamp

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up When you think of swamps, you probably think of mud, mosquitoes, and gators – but how about singing sirens, glowing birds, and painted devils? Houston’s swamps are more mysterious and fascinating than you think! In this class we’ll learn some of the secrets of the swamp, including the... Read More →

$20 – $35

Honey Moon

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 16 and up Celebrate National Pollinator Week in the sweetest way – with honey! Learn how bees make honey, how much we rely on bees, and what you can do to help our hard-working pollinators. You’ll get to taste different varieties of local Texas honey and enjoy Saint Arnold Brewing Company... Read More →

$30 – $45

Scales and Tails

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Jul. 16, 4 – 6 p.m., Adults Join us for a little cold-blooded fun on World Snake Day! You’ll enjoy Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer, a meet & greet with our reptile animal ambassadors, and a ton of hands-on activities exploring what makes reptiles so special. You’ll learn how snakes hear without ears, how turtles... Read More →

$20

Ecological Landscapes and Gardening

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Free; Registration required Ages 18 and up Join our Ecological Gardening Staff and Volunteers for hands-on experience in our beautifully curated gardens. Learn to identify and landscape with native plants, including pollinator favorites and butterfly host species. These monthly outdoor projects are extremely rewarding and include planting, pruning, transplanting, weeding, and collecting seed from the... Read More →

Free

Possums and Popsicles

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Instructor: Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Chill out with some of the coolest critters around! Grab a frozen treat, enjoy a refreshing root beer (or regular beer) from Saint Arnold Brewing Co., and get up close and personal with live wild animals from TWRC. You’ll learn all about Houston’s amazing urban wildlife – including opossums –... Read More →

$30 – $45