October is one of the best months for viewing wildflowers at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, and it’s also a perfect time to plant seeds for next spring. Join the Arboretum for a wildflower walk to see what’s blooming in their pocket prairie, and learn what species might be good for your home garden. In the classroom, you’ll learn how to identify some of the major groups of wildflowers here in Houston, and you’ll even get some native flower seeds to take home. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Want to learn how to ‘shoot’ those birds you love? Or capture the breathtaking beauty of a coastal sunrise? Or maybe you’re more into details with a close-up shot of a native plant that intrigues you. Join photographer David LeMaster as he shares pointers on wildlife photography and goes a step further as he demonstrates. This is a hands-on session with the opportunity to take photographs. It is recommended that each participant bring a personal camera, but it is not required. Participants, meet at Tracey’s Theater, inside the Nature Center.

The family-oriented Nuture Nature series is offered the first Saturday of each month. The series covers hands-on topics and is free with regular admission. Enjoy a fun, educational morning, then stay to picnic, bird, hike, fish, or just relax — a great way to spend a morning.

Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As the landscape changes throughout the year, the selection of plants will change, so you can repeat the class each season to experience new content.

Visit houstonarboretum.org to register.

This class is for ages 12 and up and involves a long outdoor walk. Wear walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Pen/pencil and a camera are recommended.

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.

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.

Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world.

This program will run from September through May with a special BIRD Bonanza Celebration in May for all participants. Registration covers all 27 classes and the BIRD Bonanza Celebration. Visit houstonaudubon.org for more details.

Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world.

This program will run from September through May with a special BIRD Bonanza Celebration in May for all participants. Registration covers all 27 classes and the BIRD Bonanza Celebration. Visit houstonaudubon.org for more details.

Imagine growing tea, cocktails, and even beer in your own garden. Instructor Kelsey Low will teach how you can make fabulous beverages using wild and garden plants. In this class, you will make one tea, one non-alcoholic lemonade, and one champagne cocktail using herbs, flowers, and fruits.

This class is for ages 16 and up (must be 21 to drink). Visit houstonarboretum.org to register. Discounted prices for members.

Beginning this Fall: Blackwood Farm School

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.