Children’s Programs

Naturalist Explorers classes introduce children ages 5 to 8 to environmental and natural history topics in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. All classes include a short introduction inside followed by outdoor activities.

This spring, join Arboretum naturalists for five exciting outdoor adventures. Discover how to have fun outdoors and master a few outdoor skills, like orienteering, hiking, fishing, and how to read a compass.

Date: February 2
Time: 9:00 a.m.or 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Orienteering: How to Find Your Way in the World
Description: Maps, compasses, and GPS units can help you find your way. While having fun hunting for a geocache or going on a scavenger hunt, we’ll learn how to locate our position using both the latest technology and tools that have stood the test of time.
Fees per student: $18 M / $33 NM per class
Register for the Spring and save! $80 M / $155 NM
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9:00 a.m.

Naturalist Explorers February Session at 9:00 a.m.

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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1:00 p.m.

Naturalist Explorers February Session at 1:00 p.m.

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

Thank You
 
 

Upcoming programs in this category include:

7 September

Children’s Programs

Tadpole Troopers: Amazing Ears

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.)

5 October

Children’s Programs

Tadpole Troopers: Amazing Eyes

12 October

Children’s Programs

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

2 November

Children’s Programs

Tadpole Troopers: Amazing Noses

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

7 December

Children’s Programs

Tadpole Troopers: Amazing Fingers

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.)