Armadillo Adventures
Join us to experience the story of Sandy, an armadillo with a passion for music and dreams of performing on stage.
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.
Sip & Stroll
Enjoy a quiet evening out on the Arboretum trails and sip a delicious beverage while surrounded by nature.
Summer Teen Volunteer Open House
Interested in being a Summer Camp or Teen Trail Team Volunteer? Come and join us in the Nature Center for this informational Open House
Cooking with Honey
Learn how to make a surprisingly savory honey grilled cheese sandwich and delightfully sweet honey nut truffles.
Happy Hour on the Playscape
Admit it – you’ve always wanted to play on our Nature Playscape! Embrace your inner child at our March Evergreen Happy Hour.
Spring Plant Sale
April 1 & 2 from 9 am - 4 pm Spring is one of the best times to garden in Houston, so get ready during our Spring Plant Sale! A variety of Texas natives will be featured, including perennial and annual wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. Attract butterflies, bees, and other
Spring Plant Sale
April 1 & 2 from 9 am - 4 pm Spring is one of the best times to garden in Houston, so get ready during our Spring Plant Sale! A variety of Texas natives will be featured, including perennial and annual wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. Attract butterflies, bees, and other
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.
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Put your observation skills to the test in our family-friendly Spring Scavenger Hunt! Work as a team to complete the hunt!
Black Swan Yoga
Join us at the Arboretum for a free, all levels vinyasa flow with a special instructor from Black Swan Yoga.
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.
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.
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate our awesome planet by joining us for a fun, FREE Earth Day Celebration! Explore informative booths, nature hikes, fun displays in the Discovery Room, and Earth-friendly take-home activities.
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.
