Pup Crawl & Pet Expo
Bring your furry friend to the best “pup” crawl around featuring beer stops along the Arboretum trails and local pet vendors at the expo!
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Adult Programs
Second Saturday Bird Survey
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series
If you want to get serious about building a backyard wildlife habitat but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered!
Spring Plant Sale
Spring is one of the best times to garden in Houston. Join us for our Spring Plant Sale where you can purchase a variety of Texas natives!
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Drink Your Garden
Say “cheers” to spring with a drink from the garden! Learn how to use herbs, flowers, and veggies to make refreshing botanical beverages.
Yoga on the Lawn
Join us for a grounding yoga practice for all levels surrounded by the beautiful sounds and sights of nature!
Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Native Plant Propagation
In this hands-on class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation and get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings.
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Second Saturday Bird Survey
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series
If you want to get serious about building a backyard wildlife habitat but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered!
Yoga on the Lawn
Join us for a grounding yoga practice for all levels surrounded by the beautiful sounds and sights of nature!
Beginner Botany
There are about 5,000 species of flowering plants in Texas – that’s pretty intimidating for beginner botanists!
City Nature Challenge Scavenger Hunt
Have fun and help our city win the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge! Complete a scavenger hunt that will test your powers of observation.
Blackberry Celebration
In this class we’re celebrating blackberry season by making blackberry freezer jam and learning about wild blackberries.