Children’s Programs

Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 pm for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with each class consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and guided nature walks. Handouts for parents with extension ideas and projects are provided for follow up at home.

Date: May 6, 13, 20
Time: 1:00 pm
Topic: Ickyology
Description: It may be disgusting, but feces, blood, and regurgitation are all important elements in nature. Students will identify animal scat, learn why some animals regurgitate, why some animals suck blood, and why some people EAT bugs! Oh, that’s gross!
Fees per student: $55 M / $85 NM per three-week unit
Register for the Spring and save! $231 M / $375 NM
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Choose an age group:

ages 5-8

Home School May Unit at 1:00 p.m. (5-8)

This class is full and now closed to registration. Please contact the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center to inquire about available openings.

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ages 9-12

Home School May Unit at 1:00 p.m. (9-12)

This class is full and now closed to registration. Please contact the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center to inquire about available openings.

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Upcoming programs in this category include:

September 9 - 23

Children’s Programs

Home School September Unit: Eat or Be Eaten

21 September

Children’s Programs

Webelos: Forester (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

12 October

Children’s Programs

Webelos: Naturalist (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

9 November

Children’s Programs

Bears: Sharing Your World w/ Wildlife (9:00 - 11:00 am)

November 11 - 25

Children’s Programs

Home School November Unit: Mammal Study

December 2 - 16

Children’s Programs

Home School December Unit: The Amazing Body

14 December

Children’s Programs

Children’s Programs

Webelos: Forester (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.)

Cub Scout Wolves: Your Living World (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)