Home School Programs
These classes have been developed and will be taught exclusively for home school students. Each class will begin with 30-45 minutes of instructional time, followed by a 45 to 55 minute nature walk. Our program will provide learning in an outdoor classroom (weather permitting), a guided nature walk, and a hands-on activity.
There are two options for scheduling a home school program:
Individual
Private Group
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION
Sign up your child(ren) for one of our upcoming fall programs -see topics and dates below. Class size: Minimum students - 8; Maximum students - 20
Cost: Members - $15 per student; Non-members - $20 per student
Register for Fall Series (Sept.- Dec.) and save: $50 per student for members; $70 for non-members.
$10/person per class for parents and siblings 4 yrs.and under that attend class.
Please read our Home School Program Policy Handbook prior to registration.
Register online for individual registration.
Upcoming 2008 Programs:
September 12
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Interesting Insects in the Pond
Come us join as we use pond nets to investigate water insects such as whirligigs, backswimmers and water striders that live in our ponds.
Due to Hurricane Ike, the Home School class on September 12 has been rescheduled for Friday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m.
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October 10
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Leaps & Bounds: Frogs
Students will learn about the fascinating facts about tadpoles and their amazing water to land lifecycle.
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November 7
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. |
Eat or Be Eaten: Food Chains
Predators and Prey are fun to explore in the natural habitats of the Arboretum. Students will learn about food chains and how life is interconnected in nature.
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November 21
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Rescheduled from Sept.
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Interesting Insects in the Pond
Come us join as we use pond nets to investigate water insects such as whirligigs, backswimmers and water striders that live in our ponds.
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December 5
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. |
Totally Turtle
Do turtles shed their shells? Students will have a great time observing turtles and learning about this very popular reptile of the Arboretum.
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PRIVATE GROUP REGISTRATION
Schedule a program exclusively for your group of 10 or more (ages 5-12) on the day of your choosing. Cost: $20 per student; Minimum student registration: 10
Groups of less than 10 are allowed, however minimum charge for private group class is $200.
Private Groups can choose from the following program options:
Explore & More - Explore the three habitats within the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center: pond, forest and meadow. Students will learn about ecosystems, food chains and the plants and animals within each habitat.
Pond Dipping - Learn what lives in and around the pond. Students will use pond dipping nets to collect invertebrates, fish and tadpoles to learn about food chains and organisms of the pond habitat.
Log Hotel - Learn what lives in and under a rotting log. Students will learn about nature's recyclers by rolling over logs to learn about decomposition and the organisms that make their habitat in a rotting log.
To schedule your group:
1) Read our Home School Program Policy Handbook.
2) Contact Naturalist Lois Davis (713-366-0423) to set up a date that suits your calendar.
3) ONLY after confirmation of date from Lois Davis, fill out our online group registration form.
