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Category: Nature Blog

Volunteer at the Houston Arboretum

January 28, 2016

The mild Houston winter is upon us, and that means daytime temperatures in the low 60’s and sunny skies. A perfect time for you and your group to volunteer at the Houston Arboretum!

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Christmas Bird Count

January 11, 2016

The Christmas Bird Count is an early-winter bird census where thousands of volunteers across the United States, Canada and many other countries count birds for one 24 hour period….

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A New Lizard in Town – the Cuban Brown Anole and its effect on our native species

September 2, 2015

You’ve probably noticed the bright lime colored lizards scurrying along fence tops or basking in the sun on tree branches. These are our native species of anole lizards, called green anole. You have probably also…

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The Houston Arboretum will be closed most of the day for the National Kidney Foundation Walk on Sunday, November 8. The 610 Entrance will reopen at noon and the Woodway Entrance will reopen at 2pm.
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