Calendar

Apr
25
Wed
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Apr
26
Thu
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Nature experiences for preschoolers!

Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are welcome to participate with their child or simply drop them off.


Dates and Topics

  • February 1 – Cool Critters
  • February 8 – Rock N Roll
  • February 22 – Parts of a Plant
  • March 1 – Beautiful Birds
  • March 8 – Egg’stravaganza
  • March 15 – SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
  • March 22 – Mammal Babies & More
  • March 29 – SSSS Snakes
  • April 5 – Leapin’ Lizards
  • April 12 – NO CLASS
  • April 19 – Far Out Frogs
  • April 26 – Totally Turtles
  • May 3 – Interesting Insects
  • May 10 – Pond Pals

Cost: $225 members*/$350 non-members for the semester

*Must be a Family Tree Member or above for member rate.

Note: You must enroll for the entire semester in order to participate

Register Now!

For more information, visit houstonarboretum.org.

610 Entrance now open. Woodway Entrance closed until late Spring 2018. Map and directions available.

Apr
27
Fri
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Apr
28
Sat
Ancient Art of Fermentation @ Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Eastside
Apr 28 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Come learn the ancient art of wild fermentation at the market! It’s a simple way to preserve food, harvest local probiotics, spread food cultures, and get creative with your food. In this short introductory class, Andrew Cobb and you will cover the basics of the fermentation, taste homemade ferments, and get your hands dirty starting sauerkraut, fruit kimchi, and garlic carrots. Your gut is already thanking you. The class is based on the teachings of Sandor Katz’ book Wild Fermentation, an essential reference for budding home fermenters.

FREE – 20-minute demos at 8:30/9:30/10: 30 am

For more information, visit urbanharvest.org.

Family Fish Camp @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am

Family event, for ages 6+. Equipment provided or bring your own. Introduction to basics of fishing. Reservations are required at hcp4.net. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.

May
2
Wed
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online
May 2 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Texas Wildlife Association

Interactive program times (CST): 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM

Non-interactive program times (CST): 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM

TWA’s Youth Videoconferencing is:

  • Free, interactive, curriculum-enhancing, natural resource programs
  • Designed for Grades 1-6, TEKS-aligned K-8
  • 45 minute programs (includes student Q&A)
  • TEKS aligned post activities and worksheets

Registration closes one week prior to program date. Each program time has 4 Interactive and 50 Non-interactive spots available.

  • April 10th (Tu) – Bats-A-Billion
  • April 20th (F) – The Magic of Monarchs
  •  April 24th (Tu) – Fox Facts
  • May 2nd (W) – Aquatic Insect Investigation
  •  May 17th (Th) – Reptile Lifestyle
  •  May 22nd (Tu) – Prickly Porcupines

For more information, visit texas-wildlife.org.

 

Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

May
3
Thu
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Nature experiences for preschoolers!

Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are welcome to participate with their child or simply drop them off.


Dates and Topics

  • February 1 – Cool Critters
  • February 8 – Rock N Roll
  • February 22 – Parts of a Plant
  • March 1 – Beautiful Birds
  • March 8 – Egg’stravaganza
  • March 15 – SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
  • March 22 – Mammal Babies & More
  • March 29 – SSSS Snakes
  • April 5 – Leapin’ Lizards
  • April 12 – NO CLASS
  • April 19 – Far Out Frogs
  • April 26 – Totally Turtles
  • May 3 – Interesting Insects
  • May 10 – Pond Pals

Cost: $225 members*/$350 non-members for the semester

*Must be a Family Tree Member or above for member rate.

Note: You must enroll for the entire semester in order to participate

Register Now!

For more information, visit houstonarboretum.org.

610 Entrance now open. Woodway Entrance closed until late Spring 2018. Map and directions available.

Urban Harvest’s Growing Organic Vegetable Series @ University of Houston, Central Campus, McElhinney Hall, Room TBD
May 3 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

In a total of 10 classes (25 hours of instruction), this series covers everything you want to know about growing vegetables. Topics include the advantages of organic and ecological approaches over chemicals; vegetable garden design; irrigation and drainage; soil fertility, mulches and composts; organic pest control; seeds, transplants, where to get them and how to plant them. The last half is a detailed discussion of selecting, growing and using the many varieties of vegetables, annual herbs, and melons.

Those who complete the class will become certified Organic Vegetable Specialists.

This is a series of ten classes and may not be taken individually. Assignments for the class include the reading of Dr. Bob Randall’s book, Year Round Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers for Metro-Houston. Cost of the book is $45.


SCHEDULE

Thursdays, 2018 from 6:30pm to 9pm

Class 1 – January 18
Class 2 – January 25
Class 3 – February 8
Class 4 – February 22
Class 5 – March 8
Class 6 – March 22
Class 7 – April 5
Class 8 – April 19
Class 9 – May 3
Class 10 – May 17

For an in-depth schedule, go to Spring 2018 class schedule and description.


DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

I-45 S, exit Cullen, go south, enter University of Houston campus, proceed through Elgin, Holman, Entrance 14 and Entrance 13, Cougar Place, turn left at Wheeler, take first right into driveway – park to the left of Lot 9C(although it says permit required, we have permission) Follow Urban Harvest signs back to Wheeler at Cullen. Walk north along Cullen, pass entrance 13 Cougar Village and follow the Urban Harvest signs to the classroom

 

For more classes by Urban Harvest, view their Upcoming Classes.

May
4
Fri
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.