Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day at the Arboretum with a variety of fun crafts and activities at this free, family-friendly event!
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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.
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Blackberry Celebration
In this class we’re celebrating blackberry season by making blackberry freezer jam and learning about wild blackberries.
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Hatchlings
Hatchlings will engage in outdoor nature play in this unique opportunity to interact, explore, and bond with their caregivers in the natural world.
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!
DIY Pollinator Container Garden
Work together with mom or a good friend to make a cheerful, spring-themed native plant container garden that pollinators are sure to love!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Hatchlings
Hatchlings will engage in outdoor nature play in this unique opportunity to interact, explore, and bond with their caregivers in the natural world.
Educator Workshop
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Sip & St(ROLL)
Join us for an accessible outing along the Arboretum trails. Your sunset st(roll) will include beverages, charcuterie, and a specialty glass.
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.
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.