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Category: Nature Blog

Fireflies: Vanishing Lights

May 4, 2016

There’s something magical about fireflies. They twinkle and dance like green stars on warm summer nights, turning our meadows and forest edges into fairyland.

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Early Birds: Connecting Birds and Migration

April 26, 2016

April is the peak of spring bird migration here at the Houston Arboretum. Tanagers, vireos, warblers, hummingbirds, and many others are flocking to our sanctuary on their journey north from Central and South America.

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St. Patrick’s Day – Houston’s Green Animals

March 17, 2016

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Are you wearing green today? We’re celebrating St. Patty’s Day by appreciating some of the Arboretum animals that sport green every day.

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The Arboretum is currently CLOSED due to the continuing power outage caused by Hurricane Beryl. All classes and events through Sunday, July 21 have been cancelled. Please check back for updates.
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