Native Plant Gardening: Wetland Natives
From beautiful backyard ponds to those awful muddy problem spots under the gutter, native wetland plants have got you covered!
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Adult Programs
Superfine Summer Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive picnic at the Arboretum! This locally curated experience includes all the picnic supplies you need for a perfect date night or group gathering.
Superfine Summer Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive picnic at the Arboretum! This locally curated experience includes all the picnic supplies you need for a perfect date night or group gathering.
Going Batty!
Celebrate National Tequila Day! Enjoy a delicious salted watermelon tequila popsicle as you learn from bat expert Cullen Geiselman.
Berry Cool Treats
Sweet, tart, and oh so cool – what better way to chill out in the summer than with frozen berries? Join us for a fun, virtual cooking class!
Superfine Summer Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive picnic at the Arboretum! This locally curated experience includes all the picnic supplies you need for a perfect date night or group gathering.
Superfine Summer Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive picnic at the Arboretum! This locally curated experience includes all the picnic supplies you need for a perfect date night or group gathering.
The Buzz About Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are the deadliest organisms on the planet. But how can such a tiny creature cause such chaos and why can’t humans wipe them out?
Superfine Summer Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive picnic at the Arboretum! This locally curated experience includes all the picnic supplies you need for a perfect date night or group gathering.
A Taste of Houston History
In this unique virtual class, we’ll cook recipes inspired by Camp Logan artifacts, historical menus, and period cookbooks.
Superfine Summer Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive picnic at the Arboretum! This locally curated experience includes all the picnic supplies you need for a perfect date night or group gathering.
Superfine Summer Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive picnic at the Arboretum! This locally curated experience includes all the picnic supplies you need for a perfect date night or group gathering.
A Year in the Wildlife Garden
Wildlife activity changes with the seasons. Join us for a journey through a typical year of wildlife gardening.
Ambassador Animal Happy Hour
Enjoy an Arboretum happy hour and a private tour of our Discovery Room, including a meet and greet with our Ambassador Animals!
Concert in the Courtyard
Grab your friends and get your groove on with Folk Family Revival at the inaugural concert in the new Nature Center Courtyard!
Nature Revealed: Ecology in Action
From the slow march of forest succession to the rapid impacts of squirrel “predation” on trees, learn how ecology shapes our world.
Beginner Birding Hike
Celebrate Houston’s Bird Week and the start of fall migration with our Beginner Birding Hike! We’ll practice using binoculars (we’ll even have pairs for you to borrow), learn how to spot birds, and work through the basics of bird ID.
Cooking with Cider
Fall is cider season! Join us from the comfort of your own kitchen for this virtual cooking class all about apple cider.
Foraging for Food & Knowledge
Let's go foraging! Join our friends at OHBA and Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen for a hike in the trees, along with snacks & a fabulous presentation! Discover edible weeds and what their presence tells you about your soil.
Cooking Without a Trace
Prepare for your next outdoor adventure with recipes for cooking outside and strategies to minimize your impacts while in nature.