Special Event

Fall Plant Sale

Friday & Saturday, October 11 & 12

Special Event

ArBOOretum

Saturday, October 19

Educator Program

Educator Workshop

Thursday, October 24

Special Event

Sip & Stroll

Friday, November 1

Adult Program

Yoga on the Lawn

Sunday, October 27

Guided Nature Hikes

In English and Spanish

Children’s Program

Hatchlings

For ages 0-24 months

Volunteer Program

Second Saturday Bird Survey

Second Saturday of every month

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Hours & Parking

Grounds & Trails 7 am – dusk, daily
Nature Center 9 am – 4 pm, daily

Admission is free!

Parking is $6, free on Thursdays for all guests and year-round for Arboretum Members

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Upcoming Events

Beginner Bird Photography

October 5 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Want to get started with bird photography? Join Rosemary Brooks who will introduce you to capturing the fascinating world of Texas birds.

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Blood Drive

October 5 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!

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News and Blog

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Build a Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary

Welcome wildlife to your backyard! There are lots of ways to make your yard, flower bed, or patio into a wildlife-friendly haven.

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