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Guided Nature Hikes en español
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Sunday, December 14
Educator Workshop
Thursday, December 18
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Second Saturday Bird Survey
Second Saturday of Every Month
Guided Nature Hikes
December 6
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| Nature Center | 9 am – 4 pm, daily |
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Upcoming Events
Blood Drive
December 6 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pmThe Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
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Guided Nature Hikes
December 6 from 10:00 am – 10:45 amVenture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center awarded Level 1 Accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation Program
The Houston Arboretum has been awarded a Level 1 Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.
Richard King Mellon Foundation Awards $90,000 Grant for Fall 2025 Conservation Project
The grant will fund the removal of invasive plant species and support hiring Student Conservation Association program participants, who will help restore the Arboretum’s woodland habitats.
Reflecting on 20 Years at the Arboretum
20 years ago, I stepped into my role at the Arboretum with a deep love for nature and a desire to help more people experience its beauty.
Houston Monarch Story arrives at the Arboretum
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is excited to announce the opening of the Houston Monarch Story, an interactive art installation celebrating Monarch butterflies and their vital habitat.
A Beginner’s Guide to Composting
If you’d like to do your part for the planet and begin composting, here are some simple steps to get you started.
Board Spotlight: Dr. Cullen Geiselman Muse
As her Board service draws to a close, it is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge the unparalleled leadership of Dr. Cullen Geiselman Muse.
Inside a Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fire is vital for ecosystem health and community safety. Find out what is it like to be on the ground for one.
The Great Owl Rescue
On a cool February morning, a visitor spotted three white puffballs. They were Great Horned Owl chicks, and they were in trouble!
Experiencing Fall Migration
Happy Fall Migration! It may have just started to feel like autumn, but for birds, the subtle change in daylight hours at the end of August was enough to trigger their urge to travel.
The Dog Days of Summer
We’re entering the Dog Days of Summer in a much more literal way this year – with multiple coyote and fox sightings!
Birding as Citizen Science
The Global Big Day is a challenge to bird watchers everywhere: see as many bird species as possible in 24 hours. Will you join the challenge?
Earth Month Wrap-up
Thank you all for joining us during Earth Month! Just because April is almost over doesn’t mean that you have to stop helping the Earth. There are tons of great environmentally-friendly things for you to do all year.