Guided Field Experience
- Guided trail tour - Grade level topic
- Minimum 20 students/Maximum 70 students
- Fee: $6 per student
Engaging 90-minute field experiences led by staff naturalists and docents introduce students to basic ecological concepts. Students are given an overview in the classroom, which is followed by hands-on activities in the 155-acre nature sanctuary. Science based programs help students master the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Tour Times: 9:30 - 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kindergarten: Students discover the basic needs of living things. Children will explore forest, meadow and pond habitats to learn how organisms depend on each other to survive.
First Grade: Students compare the different ways in which organisms meet their basic needs. During a forest hike, students discover how all living things require food, water, shelter, and space.
Second Grade: Discover how nature recycles nutrients through the process of decomposition. Children explore a rotting log to learn about the organisms that work on the decomposer team.
Third Grade: Learn about food chains and webs by exploring pond habitats. Students will classify aquatic organisms as producers, consumers, or decomposers. Later, they will create a food web based on their observations.
Fourth Grade: Adaptations help organisms survive. Learn about the different adaptations that organisms have in order to live in our climate. Explore and identify adaptive characteristics or organisms found in the Arboretum's forest, ponds and meadow.
Fifth Grade: Students will review basic ecological concepts as they explore the forest ecosystem. Discover how communities of plants and animals rely on the non-living environment as well as each other. Great STAAR review!
- TOUR TIMES: Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 - 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. (Please note: Guided Field Experiences are not offered in summer)
- CHAPERONES: You MUST bring one adult for every 10 students to ensure safety and to help supervise your students. The program is designed for your students, please ask parents to leave younger siblings at home. Chaperones over the 1:10 requirement are charged $6/person.
- DRESS: Students will be more comfortable if they dress for the out of doors. Children and adults should wear closed-toe shoes for safety. No sandals please.
- RAINY DAYS: The Arboretum does not cancel in case of rain. We will provide ponchos to students, and in the case of severe weather, an alternate indoor program.
- CANCELLATIONS: Program fees are non-refundable.
- CHANGES TO ENROLLMENT AFTER CONFIRMATION LETTER HAS BEEN SENT WILL RESULT IN $25 PROCESSING FEE PER EACH CHANGE..
- PAYMENT: Is due in full upon confirmation of your date. Accepted forms of payment are organizational check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. All checks must be made payable to: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.
FIELD ADVENTURES:
Schedule a full day for up to 140 students from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Schedule your students for Field Adventures for a FULL Day of Hands-on Science!
Students participate in both the Guided Field Experience and Discovery Room Program.
Fee: $8 per student.
Scheduling for 2011-2012 is now open.
TO SCHEDULE: Print/Download the Reservation Request Form (pdf) and send by fax (713) 682-2539 or mail to:
Attn: Registrar
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway
Houston, TX 77024
