SPORTS + OUTDOORS

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents Tadpole Troopers.  

Tadpole Troopers classes are nature investigations for 3, 4 and early 5 year olds accompanied by a big person of their choice. Learn how to engage your child or grandchild in a lifelong love of the outdoors.

Spring 2011 Schedule:
This spring we will explore animals on the move. Come join us as we take a close up look at wings, fins, tails and the ways animals move.

Brilliant Birds
How does a bird fly? Come touch some feathers, flap your wings, and listen for birds in our forest.

Friday, January 14:
9:00- 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 15:
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Leap Frog
Come leap and jump like a frog. Students will have a great time learning about frogs and the way they move.

Friday, February 18:
9:00- 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 19:
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Fish Tails
How many finds does a fish have? Join us as we learn some fish fin anatomy and "go fishing" in our ponds.

Friday, March 25:
9:00- 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 26:
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Fluttering Butterflies
What makes this insect so beautiful? Let's take a look at butterfly wings under a microscope and see their amazing design.

Friday, April 15:
9:00- 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 16:
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Slithery Snakes
It has no arms or legs, so how does it move? Learn how a snake uses its body to slither around and climb up and down.

Friday, May 20:
9:00- 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 21:
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.