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Native Plant Propagation
Native Plant Propagation
Many native plants aren’t available at nurseries, so at the Arboretum we grow them! Come learn about different methods of plant propagation.
Monthly at the Arboretum
THURSDAYS: Free Parking
THURSDAYS: Plant It Forward Farm Share Pickup
Arboretum Early Bird Coffee
Upcoming Events
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Sweeping the Savanna
Sweeping the Savanna
Come discover the diversity of our savanna insects and practice your sweep netting techniques along the Arboretum’s trails.
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Evening Insects Songwriter Circle
Evening Insects Songwriter Circle
Calling all nature-loving songwriters! Spend the first Wednesday of every month finding interesting insects and sharing your songs.
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Fall Plant Sale
Fall Plant Sale
Get ready for fall planting at our Fall Plant Sale! Texas native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be featured.
Family Evening Explorations
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
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Second Saturday Bird Survey
Second Saturday Bird Survey
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Fall Plant Sale
Fall Plant Sale
Get ready for fall planting at our Fall Plant Sale! Texas native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be featured.
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Gardening for Birds
Gardening for Birds
Forget bird feeders – if you really want to bring all the birds to your yard, you need a garden with native Houston plants!
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ArBOOretum
ArBOOretum
ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Enjoy these fall classics and so much more!
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Yoga on the Lawn
Yoga on the Lawn
Join us one Sunday of each month for a grounding yoga practice surrounded by the beautiful sounds and sights of nature!
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Mindful Mornings at the Arboretum
Mindful Mornings at the Arboretum
Join us for weekly mindfulness lessons in nature inspired by the “Forest Bathing” movements in South Korea and Japan. Restorative time in nature helps us to reground and find respite from our modern, hectic lives.
Educator Workshop Happy Hour
Educator Workshop Happy Hour
You work hard to make sure your students are having fun while learning, and we think educator workshops for teachers should be the same!
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Picnics at the Arboretum
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome fall with a picnic full of delicious delights under the beautiful trees at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.
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Fall Scavenger Hunt
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Families will work as a team to find clues, search for evidence of animals, and solve nature-themed riddles during our Fall Scavenger Hunt!
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Mindful Mornings at the Arboretum
Mindful Mornings at the Arboretum
Join us for weekly mindfulness lessons in nature inspired by the “Forest Bathing” movements in South Korea and Japan. Restorative time in nature helps us to reground and find respite from our modern, hectic lives.
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Blood Drive
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
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Pumpkin Planters
Pumpkin Planters
Join us this October for a fun and creative family class to make a festive pumpkin wildflower planter for your home.
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Halloween Sip & Stroll
Halloween Sip & Stroll
Sip & Stroll is taking on a spooky spin this Halloween! Walk the Arboretum’s dimly lit trails where you may encounter creatures of the night.
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Evening Insects Songwriter Circle
Evening Insects Songwriter Circle
Calling all nature-loving songwriters! Spend the first Wednesday of every month finding interesting insects and sharing your songs.
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Mindful Mornings at the Arboretum
Mindful Mornings at the Arboretum
Join us for weekly mindfulness lessons in nature inspired by the “Forest Bathing” movements in South Korea and Japan. Restorative time in nature helps us to reground and find respite from our modern, hectic lives.
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Family Evening Explorations
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
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Plant-A-Palooza
Plant-A-Palooza
Join us for Plant-A-Palooza where we'll be planting Arboretum-grown native plants to increase the health and diversity of our grasslands.
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Wild About Wetlands
Wild About Wetlands
Texas wetlands are so much more than just swamps or ponds – they are one of our most valuable local resources!
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Picnics at the Arboretum
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome fall with a picnic full of delicious delights under the beautiful trees at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.
