Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Calendar of Events January 2012
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, a lush 155-acre nature preserve,
is one of the city’s greatest natural treasures. Located in Memorial
Park, at 4501 Woodway Drive, the Arboretum is home to more than 75
varieties of native trees, 160 species of birds, 16 species of turtles,
10 species of frogs and 33 kinds of butterflies. Visitors can explore
and enjoy five miles of walking trails to experience nature at its most
dramatic and in exquisite detail. The Arboretum grounds are open to the
public daily from dawn to dusk.
The Nature Center building is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
Discovery Room is open every day except Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and provides fun, hands-on activities and exhibits to explore nature up
close. Admission is free, but donations to support this nonprofit
organization are appreciated.
A bustling schedule of year round activities and courses are available
for adults, children and families to create a sense of wonder and
appreciation for nature. For more information, call 713-681-8433 or
visit www.houstonarboretum.org
Beginning Tai Chi - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:45
– 6:45 p.m. & Saturdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 1– 2 p.m. Cost is $15 per
session or $45 per month.
Yoga on the Way Home - Thursday, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26,
5:45 – 6:45 p.m. 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 $15 per session or
$12 per session when registering for a month.
Tyke Hike - Mondays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 10 – 11 a.m.
Children 18 months to 3 years with their adult companions can join
naturalist Naletta Galbraith for a nature story reading and
stroller-friendly hike on the Arboretum trails. Cost is $2 per child,
pay at the door.
Naturalist Explorers: Frog and Toad Together -
Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.
Naturalist Explorers introduces children ages 5 to 8 to the natural
world in a fun atmosphere.
Cost is $18 for members; $33 for non-members.
Edible Wild Plants - Saturday, Jan. 21, 1– 5 p.m. From
acorns to wild violets, the Texas landscape is filled with an abundance
of wild edibles. Come learn where to find, how to identify, and proper
preparation of the fruits, shoots, roots and salad greens growing all
around you. Cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members.
Family Owl Prowl - Saturday, Jan. 21, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Bring your family on the trails with Arboretum naturalists on a
leisurely hike to look and listen for Great Horned and Eastern Screech
owls, flying squirrels, and any other critters that might lurk out of
sight in the darkness. After our trek in the woods, we’ll relax on the
back porch with hot chocolate, cider, and homemade cookies for the kids,
with wine and cheese for the adults. Cost is $30 for members; $40 for
non-members.
