2021 Alfresco Gala
To celebrate the completion of the Master Plan, this year's Alfresco Gala will be held along the trails as a roving dinner experience.
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Kayaking Basics
Come out and learn the basics of kayaking, paddling, and general water safety with an Arboretum Naturalist.
Gardening for Bees
Go beyond “wildflowers” and bug hotels and learn what bees really need from your garden.
Arboretum BioBlitz
In honor of the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge, we’re holding an Arboretum BioBlitz where we'll try to observe as many species as we can!
Woodland Wizards
Celebrate International Harry Potter Day with our own Woodland Wizards program! Create your own magical creature, mix up bubbly potions, and decorate your own wand! We will go for a hike in the Forbidden Forest and learn about the woodland creatures that dwell there. Come dressed as your favorite witch, wizard, or muggle! (Costumes encouraged but not required.)
Global Big Day for Families
During the Global Big Day, join 30,000+ people around the world as they attempt to observe more than 7,000 bird species in a single day!
Drink & Draw: How to Draw Birds
Birds are colorful and complex creatures, but they’re actually really easy to draw. Join us for this fun, relaxed class to learn the “secret” of drawing birds (and other animals).
The Basics of Tree ID
Can you see the forest for the trees? Learn the basics of tree ID, from an introduction to scientific names to an overview of tree morphology.
Insects in the Evening
As the sun sets, come explore the Arboretum and become an entomologist as you learn how to search for insects.
Bingo on the Lawn
Enjoy a fun evening of bingo on the new Nature Center Lawn! Blankets, daubers, and lawn chairs are encouraged.
DIY Nature Journals
Nature journals are a relaxing way to hone your observation skills, develop your creativity, and practice living in the moment.
Howl at the Moon
Have a howlin’ good summer night in nature and get the scoop on coyotes with Urban Wildlife Biologist Kelly Norrid.
Butterfly Host Plants
Raise a butterfly – save the world! Did you know that growing plants for caterpillars is a great way to help the environment?
Geocaching CITO Event
Get the family together, grab your smartphone, and head to the Arboretum to hunt for geocaches and help beautify our trails!
All About Butterflies
Join us as we learn about our native butterflies and explore Arboretum habitats in search of butterflies and caterpillars!
DIY Terrariums
Bring the outdoors, indoors! In this fun class we’ll create beautiful miniature succulent gardens in open glass containers.
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.
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!
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.
TX Ghost Stories
The whole family can join us as we learn how to build a camp fire, roast s’mores, and listen to authentic Texas ghost stories.