Mindful Mornings at the Arboretum
Join us for weekly mindfulness lessons in nature inspired by the “Forest Bathing” movements in South Korea and Japan. Restorative time in nature helps us to reground and find respite from our modern, hectic lives.
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2022 Alfresco Gala
Join us for the Alfresco Gala, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center's most important fundraising event of the year!
Blackberry Celebration
In this class we’re celebrating blackberry season by working together to make small batch blackberry jam for you to enjoy.
Water & Fire: Agua & Fuego
Houston Grand Opera brings life to the words of Jorge Argueta’s “Agua, Agüita (Water, Little Water) & Fuego, Fueguito (Fire, Little Fire).
Seasonal Picnics
Join us for monthly all-inclusive lunchtime picnics at the Arboretum! Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the trees.
Goats at the Arboretum
The beloved goats from Rent-A-Ruminant Texas will be back at the Arboretum this spring helping us mow down invasive species!
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
Sweeping the Savanna
Springtime in the savanna is buzzing with activity! Butterflies, bees, and beetles use this restored habitat for food and shelter.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series
Join us for this inaugural series of classes that will take you step-by-step through the process of planning, planting, and maintaining a backyard wildlife habitat that meets National Wildlife Federation certification standards.
Savanna Happy Hour Hike
Unwind after a hard day with a fun, relaxed happy hour stroll through our savanna and enjoy some Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer.
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.
Yoga on the Lawn
Join us one Sunday of each month for a grounding yoga practice surrounded by the beautiful sounds and sights of nature!
Seasonal Picnics
Join us for monthly all-inclusive lunchtime picnics at the Arboretum! Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the trees.
Educator Workshop Happy Hour
You work hard to make sure your students are having fun while learning, and we think educator workshops for teachers should be the same!
Native Bees of the Arboretum
Learn the buzz about Houston’s native bees! Hike our trails to observe our native bees in action and build bee houses to bring home.
Adult Owl Prowl
Enjoy a unique night out in nature! In this fun, relaxed event, you can enjoy refreshments while you meet live owl ambassadors.
Water in Harmony
Ocean Music Action is proud to offer 'Water in Harmony': a program of music and activities to encourage care of our oceans and waterways.
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
Houston After Dark
Learn about the weird and wonderful wildlife that roams Houston streets when the sun goes down and it gets dark!
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.