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Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center

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The Hana & Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center is a warm and friendly place where children and families share the joy of discovery. It is housed in the old Henshaw home, nestled in Russ Pitman Park, a four-acre rural retreat in the midst of the city of Bellaire, Texas.

The Center's Discovery Rooms, open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m. FREE of charge, are full of intriguing exhibits and hands-on activities that invite children and adults to explore, and have fun learning.

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Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center

Russ Pitman Park at 7112
7112 Newcastle
Bellaire, Tx 77401

Phone: 713-667-6550 | Fax: 713-667-7654 | Email | Official Website
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The Nature Discovery Center is located in Russ Pitman Park at 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, Texas, just inside the West 610 Loop, between Bellaire Blvd and Evergreen.

Because the Henshaw House and pavilions are located inside a city park, you should note that there can be no pets, alcoholic beverages, or smoking in the building, grounds, or parking lots.

Current Events

01/17/13-
05/23/13

Junior Scientist Classes for Elementary Ages (Thursdays)
Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center

Upcoming Events

06/17/13- 06/21/13	Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center June 17-June 21, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies* June 17 - 21 OR June 24 - 28. Did you know that the vast majority of animals on Earth do not have bones? Join us for a week of creepy crawly invertebrates, on the land and in the sea! We’ll discover the world of animals without bones: insects, spiders, worms, and so much more. Summer Science Camps at the Nature Discovery Center run from 9:30am -...
06/24/13- 06/28/13	Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center June 24-June 28, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies* June 17 - 21 OR June 24 - 28. Did you know that the vast majority of animals on Earth do not have bones? Join us for a week of creepy crawly invertebrates, on the land and in the sea! We’ll discover the world of animals without bones: insects, spiders, worms, and so much more. Summer Science Camps at the Nature Discovery Center run from 9:30am -...
07/08/13- 07/12/13	Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center July 8-July 12, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science* - July 8 - 12 OR July 15 - 19. This week long adventure will require some creativity! Get ready to create some bottle popping, color blasting and gooey experiments. We will explore science through hands on activities, lots of crafts and games. Summer Science Camps at the Nature Discovery Center un from 9:30am - 3:30pm with optional After Care until...
07/15/13- 07/19/13	Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center July 15-July 19, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science* - July 8 - 12 OR July 15 - 19. This week long adventure will require some creativity! Get ready to create some bottle popping, color blasting and gooey experiments. We will explore science through hands on activities, lots of crafts and games. Summer Science Camps at the Nature Discovery Center un from 9:30am - 3:30pm with optional After Care until...
07/22/13- 07/26/13	Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center July 22-July 26, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari* - July 22 - 26 OR July 29 - Aug 2. Join us on an epic adventure as we visit dierent grasslands around the globe: from African savannas, to South American pampas, Eurasian steppes, and our own North American prairies. Through hands-on activities, games, and crafts, we’ll discover the many animals and people who call these special places home. Summer...
07/29/13- 08/02/13	Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center July 29-August 2, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari* - July 22 - 26 OR July 29 - Aug 2. Join us on an epic adventure as we visit dierent grasslands around the globe: from African savannas, to South American pampas, Eurasian steppes, and our own North American prairies. Through hands-on activities, games, and crafts, we’ll discover the many animals and people who call these special places home. Summer...
08/05/13- 08/09/13	Summer Science Camp: World Wildlife Explorers Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: World Wildlife Explorers Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center August 5-August 9, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp:* World Wildlife Explorers - Aug 5 - 9 OR Aug 12 - 16. Come explore the globe’s nature as we hop around the world in only 5 days! Every day we’ll discover the plant, animals, and ecosystems of a dierent area on the map… Australia, Tropical Africa, The Amazon, North America, and the Polar Regions. Summer Science Camps at the...
08/12/13- 08/16/13	Summer Science Camp: World Wildlife Explorers Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: World Wildlife Explorers Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center August 12-August 16, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp:* World Wildlife Explorers - Aug 5 - 9 OR Aug 12 - 16. Come explore the globe’s nature as we hop around the world in only 5 days! Every day we’ll discover the plant, animals, and ecosystems of a dierent area on the map… Australia, Tropical Africa, The Amazon, North America, and the Polar Regions. Summer Science Camps at the...

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Current &
Upcoming Events

Current Events

01/17/13-
05/23/13

Junior Scientist Classes for Elementary Ages (Thursdays)
Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center

Upcoming Events

06/17/13- 06/21/13	Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center June 17-June 21, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies* June 17 - 21 OR June 24 - 28. Did you know that the vast majority of animals on Earth do not have bones? Join us for a week of creepy crawly invertebrates, on the land and in the sea! We’ll discover the world of animals without bones: insects, spiders, worms, and so much more. Summer Science Camps at the Nature Discovery Center run from 9:30am -...
06/24/13- 06/28/13	Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center June 24-June 28, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Creepy Crawlies* June 17 - 21 OR June 24 - 28. Did you know that the vast majority of animals on Earth do not have bones? Join us for a week of creepy crawly invertebrates, on the land and in the sea! We’ll discover the world of animals without bones: insects, spiders, worms, and so much more. Summer Science Camps at the Nature Discovery Center run from 9:30am -...
07/08/13- 07/12/13	Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center July 8-July 12, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science* - July 8 - 12 OR July 15 - 19. This week long adventure will require some creativity! Get ready to create some bottle popping, color blasting and gooey experiments. We will explore science through hands on activities, lots of crafts and games. Summer Science Camps at the Nature Discovery Center un from 9:30am - 3:30pm with optional After Care until...
07/15/13- 07/19/13	Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center July 15-July 19, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Wacky Science* - July 8 - 12 OR July 15 - 19. This week long adventure will require some creativity! Get ready to create some bottle popping, color blasting and gooey experiments. We will explore science through hands on activities, lots of crafts and games. Summer Science Camps at the Nature Discovery Center un from 9:30am - 3:30pm with optional After Care until...
07/22/13- 07/26/13	Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center July 22-July 26, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari* - July 22 - 26 OR July 29 - Aug 2. Join us on an epic adventure as we visit dierent grasslands around the globe: from African savannas, to South American pampas, Eurasian steppes, and our own North American prairies. Through hands-on activities, games, and crafts, we’ll discover the many animals and people who call these special places home. Summer...
07/29/13- 08/02/13	Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center July 29-August 2, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp: Grasslands Safari* - July 22 - 26 OR July 29 - Aug 2. Join us on an epic adventure as we visit dierent grasslands around the globe: from African savannas, to South American pampas, Eurasian steppes, and our own North American prairies. Through hands-on activities, games, and crafts, we’ll discover the many animals and people who call these special places home. Summer...
08/05/13- 08/09/13	Summer Science Camp: World Wildlife Explorers Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: World Wildlife Explorers Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center August 5-August 9, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp:* World Wildlife Explorers - Aug 5 - 9 OR Aug 12 - 16. Come explore the globe’s nature as we hop around the world in only 5 days! Every day we’ll discover the plant, animals, and ecosystems of a dierent area on the map… Australia, Tropical Africa, The Amazon, North America, and the Polar Regions. Summer Science Camps at the...
08/12/13- 08/16/13	Summer Science Camp: World Wildlife Explorers Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center Summer Science Camp: World Wildlife Explorers Presented by Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center at Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center August 12-August 16, 2013 Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center presents *Summer Science Camp:* World Wildlife Explorers - Aug 5 - 9 OR Aug 12 - 16. Come explore the globe’s nature as we hop around the world in only 5 days! Every day we’ll discover the plant, animals, and ecosystems of a dierent area on the map… Australia, Tropical Africa, The Amazon, North America, and the Polar Regions. Summer Science Camps at the...

Past
Events

Past Events

05/17/13	Park After Dark Walk: Night Time Sounds Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
05/01/13	Family Nature Night: Reptiles! Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/28/13	Wildflower Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/20/13	Spring Fling - Earth Day Celebration Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/19/13	Park After Dark Walk: Owl Prowl Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/13/13	Meet the Animals at the Nature Discovery Center: Amphibians Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
02/23/13	Saturday Morning Meet the Animals Session: Birds & Rabbits Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/20/13	Weaving Workshop for Kids (ages 7-12) Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/15/13- 05/21/13	Curious Kids Preschool Science Classes (Tuesdays) Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/12/13	Weaving Workshop for Kids (ages 7-12) Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/12/13	Saturday Morning Meet the Animals: Reptiles! Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/09/13	Science Talk - Bats: The Only Flying Mammals Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/04/13	Winter Break Camp: Winter Wonderland Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/03/13	Winter Break Camp: Texas Nature Rambles Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/02/13	Winter Break Camp: Animals in Art Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
10/20/12- 10/21/12	19th Annual Pumpkin Patch at the Nature Discovery Center Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
09/01/12	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
08/24/12	Park After Dark: Night Sounds Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
08/08/12	Texas Snakes Nature Night with Clint 'The Snake Man' Pustejovsky Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
08/04/12	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
07/20/12	Park After Dark Walk: Nighttime Nature Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
07/11/12	Nature Night with Guests from The Wildlife Center of Texas: Wildlife in Our Own Backyards Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
07/07/12	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
06/06/12- 08/02/12	Sneak-a-Peek Preschool Science (Wednesdays & Thursdays) Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
05/19/12	Meet the Animals at the Nature Discovery Center Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
05/18/12	Park After Dark Walk: Owl Prowl Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
05/05/12	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
05/02/12	Nature Discovery Center Adult Lecture: A History of Bird Conservation Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/14/12	Spring Fling - Earth Day Celebration Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/07/12	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/04/12	Nature Discovery Center Adult Lecture: Art in the Park Tour with Divya Murthy Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/03/12- 05/01/12	Early Evening Birding in Russ Pitman Park (Tuesdays) Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
03/31/12	Wildflower Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
03/23/12	Park After Dark Walk: Nocturnal Mammals Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
03/13/12- 03/16/12	Spring Break Day Camps Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
03/10/12	Meet the Animals at the Nature Discovery Center Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
03/08/12- 03/10/12	Introduction to Basic and Macro Nature Photography Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
03/03/12	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
03/03/12	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
02/24/12	Park After Dark Walk: Night Time Sounds Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
02/22/12- 05/09/12	Lunch with the Birds Spring Birding Walks Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
02/18/12	Great Backyard Bird Count in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
02/01/12	Bellaire Nature Discovery Center Monthly Winter Bird Walks Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
01/11/12	Bellaire Nature Discovery Center Monthly Winter Bird Walks Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
12/03/11	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
11/11/11	Park After Dark Walk: Owl Prowl Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
11/05/11	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
11/02/11	Bellaire Nature Discovery Center Adult Lecture: Houston Area Snakes Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
10/21/11	Park After Dark Walk: Night Time Sounds Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
10/07/11- 10/08/11	Introduction to Macro Nature Photography Workshop Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
10/05/11	Bellaire Nature Discovery Center Adult Lecture: Climate Change Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
10/01/11	Tree Identification Walk in Russ Pitman Park Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
09/25/11	Wildflower Walk with Dr. Larry Brown Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
09/23/11	Smith Point Hawk Watch Birding Field Trip for Seniors Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
09/23/11	Park After Dark Walk: Bugs! Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
09/22/11- 09/24/11	Introduction to Basic Nature Photography Workshop Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
09/21/11- 11/02/11	Lunch with the Birds (Wednesdays) Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
09/07/11	Bellaire Nature Discovery Center Adult Lecture: Raptors - The Eyes and Ears in the Sky Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/16/11	Spring Fling - Earth Day Celebration Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
10/09/10- 10/10/10	17th Annual Pumpkin Patch at the Nature Discovery Center Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
04/17/10	Spring Fling: An Annual Celebration of Earth Day Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center