Texas Nature Challenge-Houston Arboretum

I guess I lied about staying home this weekend and not going on any nature walks. We went on one yesterday and another today. Oh well. I found out about this program called the Texas Nature Challenge and I thought it would be neat to participate. We are in the Bayou Region and a lot of the places on the challenge list are places we already go to. Today we went to the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. We had to determine a three number code while on our walk through the three different habitats (forest, meadow, and pond) and then use that code to unlock a box at the Nature Center for a prize. There are also different activities involved such as looking for clues animals may have left behind and guess who left them (we found dog poop), noting temperature changes and the different plants and animals between habitats, and listening for man-made vs. natural sounds. Our friend Aidan came along and Taven stayed at home with Pops.

Looking for turtles.

No more shade.

Yes, they're backward.

Little nature buddies.

Hiding out.

We had a great time today and look forward to another challenge soon!