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Fall Bird Outing

Celebrate the start of fall migration with a Fall Bird Outing! We’ll explore the Arboretum and practice identifying birds by sight and sound.

Beginner Birding

If you have always wanted to get into birding but have never picked up a pair of binoculars, this class is for you!

Sweeping the Savanna

Come discover the diversity of our savanna insects and practice your sweep netting techniques along the Arboretum’s trails.

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Fall Plant Sale

Get ready for fall planting at our Fall Plant Sale! Texas native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be featured.

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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.

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Fall Plant Sale

Get ready for fall planting at our Fall Plant Sale! Texas native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be featured.

Gardening for Birds

Forget bird feeders – if you really want to bring all the birds to your yard, you need a garden with native Houston plants!

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!

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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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Picnics at the Arboretum

Welcome fall with a picnic full of delicious delights under the beautiful trees at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.

Fall Scavenger Hunt

Families will work as a team to find clues, search for evidence of animals, and solve nature-themed riddles during our Fall Scavenger Hunt!

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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.

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.

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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.

Wild About Wetlands

Texas wetlands are so much more than just swamps or ponds – they are one of our most valuable local resources!

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Picnics at the Arboretum

Welcome fall with a picnic full of delicious delights under the beautiful trees at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.