Birding by Ear
Bird watching can be very frustrating: birds are tiny, fast, and love to hide. You should try birding by ear instead!
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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.
Family Full Moon Hikes
Explore the Arboretum while the full moon is at its brightest. We'll hit the trails as the sun sets and watch night fall among the trees.
ArBOOretum
ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Enjoy these fall classics and so much more!
Fall Plant Sale
Get ready for fall planting at our Fall Plant Sale! Texas native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be featured.
Fall Plant Sale
Get ready for fall planting at our Fall Plant Sale! Texas native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be featured.
Pumpkin Planters
Join us this October for a fun and creative family class to make a festive pumpkin wildflower planter for your home.
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!
Second Saturday Bird Survey
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Animal Architects
Learn about the structures built by animal architects, and practice your building skills as we engineer our own versions of animal homes.
Coffee Chocolate Truffles
Join us from the comfort of your own kitchen to learn how to make beautiful and delicious coffee chocolate truffles.
Family Full Moon Hikes
Explore the Arboretum while the full moon is at its brightest. We'll hit the trails as the sun sets and watch night fall among the trees.
Wild Tea
In this class discover how simple it is to prepare herbal tea using wild plants and garden herbs from your own backyard!
Teacher Workshop: A Habitat’s A Home
Bring nature explorations indoors during this teacher workshop! Discover creative ways to engage your students with hands-on activities.
Wild about Wildlife!
Help us clean the trails, learn about native animals, and find out how to create a healthy habitat in your own backyard!
Starry Night
Enjoy a family night of stargazing in the woods! We’ll provide treats, coffee, and hot chocolate to keep you warm as you explore our trails.
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.