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Sweeping the Savanna

Springtime in the savanna is buzzing with activity! Butterflies, bees, and beetles use this restored habitat for food and shelter. 

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.

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.

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.

Houston After Dark

Learn about the weird and wonderful wildlife that roams Houston streets when the sun goes down and it gets dark!

Prairie Wildflowers

Celebrate National Prairie Day by learning some common wildflower species, how to identify them, and how they fit in our prairie ecosystems.

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!

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.

Fantastic Creatures

Come learn about the fantastic creatures that dwell here at the Arboretum and compare them to magical beasts.

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.

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!