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?
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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.
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.
Wildflower ID Walk
Join Arboretum staff for a relaxed walk to the Meadow to identify some of our most common fall wildflowers.
Seasonal Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive lunchtime picnic at the Arboretum. Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the Arboretum trees.
Halloween Pup Crawl & Pet Expo
The Pup Crawl & Pet Expo is getting a Halloween twist this year! Bring your pup in costume and enjoy a beer while exploring the trails.
Under the Microscope
In this hands-on class, we’ll collect water samples and view them under our video microscopes to go on a miniature safari.
Halloween Sip & Stroll
Sip & Stroll is taking on a spooky spin this Halloween! Walk the Arboretum’s dimly lit trails where you may encounter creatures of the night.
Beyond Your Senses
There’s a whole world beyond the reach of human senses that are part of everyday life for non-human animals!
Seasonal Picnics
Enjoy an all-inclusive lunchtime picnic at the Arboretum. Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the Arboretum trees.
Concert in the Courtyard
Grab your friends and get your groove on with Tomar and the FCs at the Arboretum's Concert in the Courtyard!