About
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Children’s Programs includes Preschool Programs for young children, with Hatchlings, Tyke Hikes, Animal Tales, and Little Explorers. The program also includes Home School classes, Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts, Project Nature for Teens, and Nature Camps.
Programs
- Preschool Programs — youngest learners; children ages 0-18 months, 18 months-4 years, 18 months-3 years, and 2-4 years with a guardian · School year programs for Hatchlings; Monday morning school year programs for Tyke Hikes; Monday morning summer programs for Animal Tales; Thursday morning summer programs for Little Explorers
- Hatchlings — children ages 0-18 months and their guardian · School year programs
- Tyke Hikes — children ages 18 months-4 years and their guardian · Monday morning school year programs
- Animal Tales — children ages 18 months-3 years and their guardian · Monday morning summer programs
- Little Explorers — children ages 2-4 and their guardian · Thursday morning summer programs
- Home School — children ages 5-12; The Art of Nature Journaling is for ages 7-14
- Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
- Project Nature for Teens — teens ages 13-17 · Semester-long
- Nature Camps — ages 4-12 · Week-long during school breaks in spring, summer, and winter
At a glance
- Ages: 0–17 years old
- General schedule: Kids of all ages are encouraged to experience the outdoors through hands-on activities and exploration. Preschool programs are offered for younger learners, including school year and summer programs. Upcoming children’s classes include Tyke Hikes and Hatchlings.
- Facility hours: Grounds & Trails 7 am – 7:30 pm, daily; Nature Center 9 am – 4 pm, daily
About the provider
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Children’s Programs was established in 1967. Its mission is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary for native plants and animals.
Last updated November 1, 2026.
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