[In Person] Houston Helps Animals
Learn about Local Animal Conservation Efforts by Sayuri Jayawardena on Sunday evenings
Available spots
Service Description
[In Person] Houston Helps Animals: Learn about Local Animal Conservation Efforts by Sayuri Jayawardena on Sunday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm CST from 10/25/26-12/06/26 (skipping 11/29 for Thanksgiving), meeting in person on Rice University campus In this class, we will learn about the work people in Houston are doing to help save animals. We’re excited to offer some of our classes at the Houston Zoo! There, experts will tell you about the Houston Toad and Prairie Chicken programs to save these critters from extinction. We’ll also learn from researchers at Rice who are helping the animal conservation efforts through cutting-edge technology. In between watching clips of Jurassic Park, you’ll get to hear from a lab that studied the secrets of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth skin sample! Finally, we’ll brainstorm ideas of what you can do as an animal lover to help the wildlife of our own backyard. You won’t want to miss this chance to learn from the best at Rice and the Houston Zoo!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Our classes operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, with limited seating for up to 13 participants to ensure a quality learning experience. By registering, you reserve a valuable seat that may prevent others from joining. We understand that plans can change. However, cancellations made within one week of the class start date are not eligible for refunds. If you are unable to attend, we are happy to offer a course voucher, allowing you to apply your registration toward a future class of your choice. Parent/Guardian Attendance Policy Our program is designed to empower adults with IDDs to participate in classes at UT Austin alongside their peers, including both other adult students and college students. We encourage our participants to build self-confidence, practice age-appropriate social skills, and experience the independence of a college environment, just as any neurotypical college student would. To support this mission, parents and guardians are not permitted to attend classes with their student. However, if there are special circumstances—such as a need for assistance with personal care or concerns about behavior—exceptions to this policy may be considered. These exceptions require review and approval by our Executive Director, Kaelin Rubenzer, on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Contact Details
6100 South Main Street, Houston, TX, USA
7132487393
lifelonglearningwithfriends@gmail.com