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.
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.
Art & Nature
Explore the connections between art and nature as we use the colors, patterns, and designs in the world around us for creative inspiration.
Wild Tea
In this class discover how simple it is to prepare herbal tea using wild plants and garden herbs from your own backyard!
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.
Plantable Paper Making
Just in time for the holidays, enjoy an evening of creativity! Make recycled paper that you can turn into cards, gift tags, or ornaments.
Bubble Science
Curious about bubbles? From smoldering lava to foaming snails and spittlebugs, bubbles pop up in some pretty cool places.
Coffee Chocolate Truffles
Join us for this fun and messy class to learn how to make beautiful and delicious coffee chocolate truffles (and some tea truffles too).
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.
Homemade Holidays
With materials like grapevine, branches, berries, and pinecones, you will create a wreath, ornaments, and homemade holiday gifts.
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome fall with a picnic full of delicious delights under the beautiful trees at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.
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.
Gingerbread House for Birds
Assemble a house made of recycled cardboard "gingerbread" and decorate it to create a beautiful house for your backyard birds!
Starry Night
Enjoy tasty treats and warm beverages as you explore the night sky with star-themed crafts, constellation lore, and a hike to the Meadow.
Arbor Cup Golf Tournament
Bring together a team of friends, co-workers, or clients for an enjoyable afternoon of golf at the newly renovated Memorial Park Golf Course.
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!
DIY Candles
In this fun class, we’ll roll beeswax taper candles, pour scented soy wax tealights, and decorate pre-made candles with dried flowers.
Black Swan Yoga
Join us at the Arboretum for a free, all levels vinyasa flow with a special instructor from Black Swan Yoga.
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
Christmas Bird Count
The 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count is here! Join us to help collect data for the longest running community science project in the world. We welcome all birding skill levels.
