Discovery Days
Ages 5-10
Free Summer Thursdays
July 17 & August 14
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Second Saturday Bird Survey
Second Saturday of Every Month
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Hours & Parking
| Grounds & Trails | 7 am – 7:30 pm, daily |
| Nature Center | 9 am – 4 pm, daily |
Admission is free!
Parking is $6.50, free on Thursdays for all guests and year-round for Arboretum Members
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Memberships help us continue our mission to provide nature education to people of all ages and protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and sanctuary for native plants and animals.
Upcoming Events
Discovery Days
July 15 from 9:30 am – 11:30 amJoin us for Discovery Days, a morning of nature discovery as we explore the different habitats of the Arboretum.
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Little Explorers
July 17 from 9:30 am – 10:30 amCreated for ages 2 to 4, Little Explorers is designed to inspire wonder, creativity, curiosity, discovery, and a connection to nature.
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Adult Programs
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Family Programs
Our family programs are the perfect combination of educational and entertaining.
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News and Blog
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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.
Earth Week
Get ready to go outside (even if it’s just in your backyard) and celebrate nature with us this week! In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we’re getting ready for two fabulous events – a virtual Earth Day celebration and the City Nature Challenge!
What Nature Means to You
Nature isn’t just a place to find animals and plants. Nature is relaxing, refreshing, comforting, and inspiring. Do you capture nature’s beauty with a camera or sketchbook? Do you jot down poems or creative writing in a nature journal? Use your art to show us how us how important nature is to you!
The Art of Recycling
Reducing, reusing, and recycling are some of the most important things we can do to help the earth, but they can also be really fun!
