Design a neon-sign inspired message related to Mary Ellen Carroll’s climate-driven works in the exhibition.
Design a neon-sign inspired message related to Mary Ellen Carroll’s climate-driven works in the exhibition.
In this week-long session, high school students will examine the intersection of human rights and international development.
In this week-long session, high school students will analyze China's global impact through technology, trade, AI, and more. Another session examines the intersection of human rights and international development.
Expand your knowledge of language and culture with our Level I Korean language classes for adults!
Embark on a computer coding adventure as you explore the basics of game design. Create a classic game, discover how to mod, and create add-ons, using MINECRAFT TM and your imagination as a guide.
Discover what cool chemical reactions happen as we cook, explore cuisines from other countries, grow your own food, and more. This camp is not recommended for children with food allergies/sensitivities. Camp includes optional bug tasting activity.
Do you have what it takes to be a spy? Learn tricks and tools of the trade. Write in codes and invisible ink, build and bring home your own gadgets!
Experiment with gears, electricity, pneumatics, and simple machines to discover how robots move and manipulate objects. Program a mini robot to follow your commands.
Expand your knowledge of language and culture with our Level I Korean language classes for adults!
Join us for a bilingual workshop designed to help young children and caregivers explore the power of kindness, empathy, and positive connections!
Join us to learn how to make queso fresco-style cheese and home-“churned” butter! We’ll explore a little cooking chemistry and experiment with adding flavors from herbs and spices.
Celebrate the closing of “Clutch City Craft” and explore self-expression by making a zine!
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
HCP Members are invited to join our June Critique Group led by Howard Bossen, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Journalism at Michigan State University. Our critique groups provide a supportive and professional environment to share your work and take the next step.
Learn all about the strange and wonderful world of frogs, from their croaking courtship to their mysterious metamorphosis.
In this educator workshop, journey from 1st-century BC China, into the Roman Empire, and culminate in today's world.
Learn how to harvest, process, and craft a plant fiber bag in this two-day workshop!
Join us as we examine a familiar friend in the sky - the moon! Identify mountains, lunar maria, craters within craters, and possibly even the elusive X formation. This two-hour event starts with a lecture presentation on the moon’s formations.
In this class we’ll talk through a year in the wildlife garden and send you home with a calendar of to-dos for each season.
Learn how to harvest, process, and craft a plant fiber bag in this two-day workshop!
Yes, you CAN draw – and have fun while you do it! Grab a beverage and get creative. All art supplies will be provided.
Paid artistic fellowship for early-career artists of color
Foto Futures: Fine Art Track is a springboard for high school students who may be interested in pursuing a higher education degree in photography and/or related media. Students from school districts across Greater Houston will meet at HCP and at partner organizations to discuss various photographic processes and learn about various professional paths.
If you have always wanted to get into bird watching but you have never picked up a pair of binoculars, this class is for you!
Celebrate our 25th birthday by making hand-rolled candles at this month’s Hands-on Houston!
Celebrate the opening of “The Candle Show” with a special drop-in candle-making event!
Join Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen as he gives you hands-on guidance on how to properly identify and utilize local edible wild plants.
Join our Director of Astronomy for an exclusive viewing of the night sky through the 36" Gueymard Research telescope. Mingle with other enthusiasts for this private 3 hour session, as we make our way through the cosmos.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Wordsmiths, storytellers and creatives of all ages are invited to this free, monthly drop-in writing workshop with Writers in the Schools.
Enjoy a delicious tequila popsicle as you listen to a local bat expert discuss the important role of bats in our ecosystem.
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Celebrate our 25th birthday by making hand-rolled candles at this month’s Hands-on Houston!
Celebrate the opening of “The Candle Show” with a special drop-in candle-making event!
Create paper mache masks with the artists behind Fantastic Animals!
Join us as we examine a familiar friend in the sky - the moon! Identify mountains, lunar maria, craters within craters, and possibly even the elusive X formation. This two-hour event starts with a lecture presentation on the moon’s formations.
Create small alebrijes with the artists behind Fantastic Animals.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Wordsmiths, storytellers and creatives of all ages are invited to this free, monthly drop-in writing workshop with Writers in the Schools.
Discover how simple it is to prepare herbal tea using wild plants and garden herbs from your own backyard!
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Celebrate fall during this fun and creative family class where you'll make a festive pumpkin planter full of wildflowers!
In this hands-on class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation and get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
November to February is the best time to plant trees in Houston. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn best practices for tree planting!
Wordsmiths, storytellers and creatives of all ages are invited to this free, monthly drop-in writing workshop with Writers in the Schools.
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Add a touch of nature to holiday cards, gift tags, and more by making your own botanical paper using recycled pulp, plant seeds, and more!
Learn Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen's family recipe for plant-infused homemade pasta. Cook some in class and bring the rest home!
Create a wreath, ornaments, and handmade gifts with materials like grapevine, branches, berries, and pinecones.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Design a neon-sign inspired message related to Mary Ellen Carroll’s climate-driven works in the exhibition.
Design a neon-sign inspired message related to Mary Ellen Carroll’s climate-driven works in the exhibition.
In this week-long session, high school students will examine the intersection of human rights and international development.
In this week-long session, high school students will analyze China's global impact through technology, trade, AI, and more. Another session examines the intersection of human rights and international development.
Expand your knowledge of language and culture with our Level I Korean language classes for adults!
Embark on a computer coding adventure as you explore the basics of game design. Create a classic game, discover how to mod, and create add-ons, using MINECRAFT TM and your imagination as a guide.
Discover what cool chemical reactions happen as we cook, explore cuisines from other countries, grow your own food, and more. This camp is not recommended for children with food allergies/sensitivities. Camp includes optional bug tasting activity.
Do you have what it takes to be a spy? Learn tricks and tools of the trade. Write in codes and invisible ink, build and bring home your own gadgets!
Experiment with gears, electricity, pneumatics, and simple machines to discover how robots move and manipulate objects. Program a mini robot to follow your commands.