Tadpole Troopers

Tadpole Troopers classes are nature investigations for 3, 4 and early 5 year olds accompanied by a big person of their choice. Learn how to engage your child or grandchild in a lifelong love of the outdoors.

One parent/adult participant per child required - No younger siblings permitted.
Advanced reservation required. Register online, in person, or by mail or fax (713-682-2539). Payment must be included at time of registration.
Registration deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday prior to each class; confirmation will be mailed or emailed to you within 1-2 business days.
Cost (per child/per class): $15 for members (Family Tree or above); $28 for non-members. (Cost includes one adult with child).
Cancellation policy: You must notify us of your cancellation in writing via fax (713-682-2539) or email no later than 10 days prior to class to receive a 50% refund. No refunds are issued within 10 days of class.
Questions? Email us.

Winter/Spring 2012 Schedule
Tadpole Troopers is a nature class for 3, 4 and 5 year olds and the adult of their choice. Classes offer hands-on explorations, crafts, and a guided nature walk for parent and child. This spring will learn about the bugs we love. Come join the fun as we buzz like a bee and flutter like a butterfly.	Cost (per child/per class): $15 for members (Family Tree or above); $28 for non-members. Pre-registration required by noon the day prior to class. Register for spring series and save! $68 for members (Family Tree or above); $130 for non-members.
Cricket Chirp Chirp Did you know a cricket can tell you what the temperature is outside? Come jump and chirp cricket style as we learn about their role in nature.	Friday, January 20, 2012: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. FULL 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FULL
Busy Bees Bees are one of the most important insects in the world. Buzz right into class to explore the busy world of bees.	Friday, February 17, 2012: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. FULL 10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. FULL
Love those Ladybugs Why did NASA send ladybugs into space? Join the class and learn about their space mission and why gardeners love ladybugs.	Friday, March 23, 2012: 9:00- 10:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. FULL 10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. FULL
Beautiful Butterflies Butterflies are nature's most beautiful bugs. Flutter into class to look at their wings up close to see what makes them so brilliant. why gardeners love ladybugs.	Friday, April 20, 2012: 9:00- 10:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. FULL 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FULL
Roly Poly Pillbugs Though we call them bugs, pillbugs are really crustaceans like shrimp and crabs. Join the class and have some fun with a little tickle from a roly poly. .	Friday, May 18 , 2012: 9:00- 10:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. FULL 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FULL

Is your child wild about nature? The Arboretum is the natural place to celebrate a birthday.
Questions? Call 713-366-0421 or email Registrar, Carol Taylor.

Tadpole Troopers

Tadpole Troopers classes are nature investigations for 3, 4 and early 5 year olds accompanied by a big person of their choice. Learn how to engage your child or grandchild in a lifelong love of the outdoors.

Tadpole Troopers is a nature class for 3, 4 and 5 year olds and the adult of their choice. Classes offer hands-on explorations, crafts, and a guided nature walk for parent and child. This spring will learn about the bugs we love. Come join the fun as we buzz like a bee and flutter like a butterfly.