Prairie Wildflowers
Celebrate National Prairie Day by learning some common wildflower species, how to identify them, and how they fit in our prairie ecosystems.
Discovery Days: A Habitat is a Home
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
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.
Secrets of the Swamp
When you think of swamps, you probably think of mud and mosquitoes – but Houston’s swamps are more mysterious and fascinating than you think!
Discovery Days: Creature Features
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
Summer Camp All Grown Up
Why should kids have all the fun? Unwind after a stressful day with all the joys of summer camp, but for grown-ups!
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
Painting with Plants
You’ve tried watercolors, oils, and acrylics, but have you ever tried painting with daisies or other natural dyes?
Discovery Days: Nature’s Recyclers
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
Ecological Landscapes & Gardening
Join our Ecological Gardening Staff and Volunteers for hands-on experience in our beautifully curated gardens.
All About Butterflies
Join us as we learn about our native butterflies, explore Arboretum habitats, and make seed balls to grow your own butterfly habitat at home!
Honey Moon
Learn how bees make honey, how much we rely on bees, and what you can do to help our hard-working pollinators.
Discovery Days: Eco Explorers
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
Discovery Days: Pleased to Eat You!
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
Fantastic Creatures
Come learn about the fantastic creatures that dwell here at the Arboretum and compare them to magical beasts.
Discovery Days: A Habitat is a Home
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
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.
Discovery Days: Creature Features
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
Summer Camp All Grown Up
Why should kids have all the fun? Unwind after a stressful day with all the joys of summer camp, but for grown-ups!
