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.
Evening Insects Songwriter Circle
Calling all nature-loving songwriters! Spend the first Wednesday of every month finding interesting insects and sharing your songs.
Evergreen Full Moon Hike
Join the Arboretum’s Evergreen young professionals group and HTX Outdoors for a member's only Full Moon Hike!
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
Adult Owl Prowl
Enjoy a unique night out in nature! In this fun, relaxed event, you can enjoy refreshments while you meet live owl ambassadors.
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.
Family Owl Prowl
Looking for a family adventure? Head out on our nighttime trails to prowl for owls!
Arbor Day
Did you know that late January is the best time to plant trees in Houston? Join us for our annual Arbor Day Celebration where we'll celebrate Houston’s amazing trees and everything they do for us! Test your skills at lumberjack games, go on a tree hike, watch tree climbing demonstrations by our sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts, enjoy fun booths and activities, and bring a tree home from our tree sale.
Tree Planting Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to pick the location, prep the site, dig the hole, and care for your tree.
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.
