Fantastic Creatures
Come learn about the fantastic creatures that dwell here at the Arboretum and compare them to magical beasts.
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Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
Scales & Tails Happy Hour
Enjoy a meet & greet with our reptile animal ambassadors and a ton of hands-on activities exploring what makes reptiles so special.
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
Black Swan Yoga
Join us at the Arboretum for a free, all levels vinyasa flow with a special instructor from Black Swan Yoga.
Drink the Rainbow
Cool off this summer with a rainbow of DIY drinks! In this hands-on class we’ll explore the delicious world of color chemistry.
Woodland Wizards
We are celebrating Harry Potter's birthday with our own Woodland Wizards program! Come dressed as your favorite witch, wizard, or muggle!
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
When Nature Attacks
Venomous snakes? Poisonous plants? Animals that spit, vomit, or spray? Join us as we learn what happens when nature attacks!
The Secret Life of Squirrels
Squirrels are so common that we take them for granted, but they aren’t just backyard nuisances – they play essential roles in our ecosystem.
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
A Taste of Houston History
Experience the past in a new way – through food! In this unique virtual class, we’ll explore the history of Camp Logan.
Arboretum at Night: Frogs
Join Dr. Cassidy Johnson to explore the amazing world of frogs and learn how people are working to save these wonderful creatures.
Black Swan Yoga
Join us at the Arboretum for a free, all levels vinyasa flow with a special instructor from Black Swan Yoga.
Black Swan Yoga
Join us at the Arboretum for a free, all levels vinyasa flow with a special instructor from Black Swan Yoga.
Art & Nature: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water
$20 member / $30 nonmemberInstructor: Patti BonninAges 7-12 Explore the connections between art and nature as we use the world […]
Wetland Happy Hour Hike
FREE for Evergreen Members / $20 nonmemberInstructor: Kelsey Low and Christine MansfieldAges 21 and up Unwind after a hard day […]
Beginner Tree ID
$20 member / $35 nonmemberInstructor: Rafael RenteriaAges 12 and up There are over sixty species of trees in Houston. Which […]
Educator Workshop Happy Hour
All educators are welcome at our workshops: classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Gardening for Bees
Go beyond “wildflowers” and bug hotels and learn what bees really need from your garden.