Arboretum Archeology Day
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 02/24/2024
Discover history’s secrets as we take a glimpse into the past. Join the Houston Arboretum and the Houston Archeology Society as we present Arboretum Archeology Day! Learn about tools of the trade, see prehistoric and historic artifacts, and examine real bones and skulls from native animals. Put your archeology skills to the test with pottery shard measuring and ceramic reconstruction. Children are welcome to participate in the Soil Screening Lab for a small fee.
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SOIL SCREENING LAB
$5 donation per person
Ages 5 and up
Parents must accompany their children
Ready to get your hands dirty? Join our team of archeologists as they screen soil for artifacts. Learn more about the archeology process from screening and artifact recovery to bagging and tagging!
Please dress for the outdoors, including closed-toe shoes. Gloves will be provided if needed.
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Organization:
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterLocation:
4501 Woodway
Houston, TX, 77024United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(713) 681-8433Contact name:
Christine Mansfield
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
02/24/2024
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price:
Free
Ages
All AgesWeb Service