January 2010
Calendar of Events
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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| Friday, January 1 |
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Building closed. Gates will be locked at 6 p.m.
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| Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 |
| 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. |
Introductory Tai Chi
The Arboretum provides a serene, natural backdrop for this graceful and meditative form of exercise. Class will be held outside except when weather conditions are prohibitive. Cost is $15 per session or $45 per month. |
| Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28 |
| 5:45- 6:45 p.m. |
Yoga on the way Home
Why fight the traffic? Slow down and relax in the peaceful beauty of the Arboretum during a one-hour yoga session in the Arboretum's classroom overlooking the forest.
Cost is $10 per session when registering for a month or $15 per session. |
Saturday, January 9 |
9 – 10:15 a.m.,
10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.,
OR 1 – 2:15 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 with an adult
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Tadpole Troopers:Weird Reptiles
This spring classes will explore the weird and wild side of nature. In January, children will learn about reptiles and some of their unusual characteristics. Kids will even get to touch a bearded dragon. Cost is $13 for members; $26 for non-members. Register for the spring class series (Jan.–May) and save: $56 (for all 5 classes) for members; $112 for non-members.
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9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 8 |
Naturalist Explorers: Go Green
This spring, Naturalist Explorer students will learn to be an Eco Kid! In January’s class, kids will learn things they can do to “go green” at home or school to help the environment. Cost: $15 for members; $30 for non-members. Register for the spring series (5 classes, Jan. – May) and save! $65 for members; $130 for non-members. |
9:00- 11:00 a.m.
Ages 9 to 12 |
EcoTrackers: It's Easy Being Green
EcoTracker classes inspire young naturalists with hands-on, engaging activities about a nature topic each month. This spring, EcoTrackers students will learn to become Eco Kids! January’s class will include simple actions that kids can do to “green” up their life and help the planet. Cost: $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Register for the spring series (5 classes, Jan. – May) and save! $65 for members; $130 for non-members. |
| Saturday, January 16 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Arbor Day Celebration!
Bring the whole family to celebrate Arbor Day at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center on Saturday, Jan.16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tree seedlings will be given away while supplies last and native trees will be available for sale. Arboretum memberships will be discounted, and those joining will receive a free gift and enjoy special members-only activities at the event. Outside activities will include a kid’s zip line, puzzle hike on a forest trail, and tours highlighting native trees. Families will be able to make a piece of paper to take home, recycle newspaper into hats, hear a tree story and make a craft, and get their faces painted. Arboretum staff will demonstrate proper tree planting and experts will be on site to answer tree care questions. Johnny Appleseed and HANC the Owl will also be on hand. Admission is free; selected activities require a small fee. Arbor Day is sponsored by Waste Management.
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| Sunday, January 17 |
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Special Hours: Please note that the Arboretum building will not open until 1 p.m. due to closing of eastbound Woodway Drive for the Houston Marathon. |
Friday, January 22 |
10:30- 11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 with an adult
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Tadpole Troopers:Weird Reptiles
This spring classes will explore the weird and wild side of nature. In January, children will learn about reptiles and some of their unusual characteristics. Kids will even get to touch a bearded dragon. Cost is $13 for members; $26 for non-members. Register for the spring class series (Jan.–May) and save: $56 (for all 5 classes) for members; $112 for non-members. |
| Saturday, January 23 |
9 – 10:15 a.m.
OR
10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.,
Ages 3 to 5 with an adult |
Tadpole Troopers:Weird Reptiles
This spring classes will explore the weird and wild side of nature. In January, children will learn about reptiles and some of their unusual characteristics. Kids will even get to touch a bearded dragon. Cost is $13 for members; $26 for non-members. Register for the spring class series (Jan.–May) and save: $56 (for all 5 classes) for members; $112 for non-members. |
| Friday, January 29 |
1:30- 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12
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Home School Class: Leapin' Lizards
Designed especially for home schoolers, this spring classes will focus on herpetology. In January, students will learn about lizards, including how they use camouflage to find food and hide from predators. Class will include a walk outside to look for skinks, anoles and other lizards of the Arboretum. Cost is $15 for members; $25 for non-members. Register for the spring class series (Jan.-May) and save. $65 (for all 5 classes) for members; $112 for non-members.
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