Nature 101 classes for adults this October at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center October 3, 2009

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will offer the following Nature 101 classes for adults this October. Cost is $25 per class; $10 for active Arboretum volunteers.

3 Kingdoms: Plants, fungi and bacteria are responsible for the greening of the Arboretum. Learn to recognize them and understand their complementary roles. Class date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. - noon

Forest Ecology: Most of the Arboretum is a forest. Learn about its wildlife and plants and how they interact as an ecological system. Class date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 1 - 3 p.m.

Mammals: Milk and fur are just some of the characteristics of mammals. Learn more about the biology of mammals and which mammals reside at the Arboretum. Class date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - noon

Wetland Ecology: Why are wetlands so important? Discover the importance of habitat and energy transfer. Did you know you can tell the health of a wetland by looking at what kind of bugs live there? Class date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 - 3 p.m.

Nature 101 classes are introductory natural history courses designed to introduce participants with the animals and plants found in our area. These hands-on classes provide a base of natural history knowledge on which to build. It’s a chance to meet new friends and learn more about nature. It's also an opportunity for teachers to earn two hours of SBEC credit and for Texas Master Naturalists to earn advanced-training credit.

For more information, call 713-681-8433 or visit www.houstonarboretum.org. For more information about things to do in Houston, visit www.ltbaehr.com.

Official Website: http://www.houstonarboretum.org