Tyke Hikes en español
2026-11-15 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-12-13 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Chicago)
Para niños de 18 meses a 4 años.

¡Fomenta la curiosidad de tu hijo por la naturaleza y pasa tiempo explorando al aire libre! Niños, junto a un acompañante adulto, pueden unirse a un naturalista para escuchar un cuento, participar en una actividad sensorial o relacionada con la naturaleza, y disfrutar de una caminata para cochecitos por los hermosos senderos del Arboreto. Ven vestido con zapatos cerrados y ropa cómoda para jugar. Prepárate para el clima, incluyendo sombrero, protector solar, chaquetas impermeables, o botas de lluvia, según sea necesario. Cada semana podrás disfrutar de una nueva e interesante experiencia natural, con temas como estanques, serpientes, sentidos y Viento.

Domingos seleccionados para Tyke Hikes en español.11:00-11:45 am

Precio para miembros: Gratis / No miembros: $7 por niño; a partir de 18 meses; se admiten hermanos menores.

Clases

Septiembre 13Octubre 11Noviembre 15Diciembre 13

TYKE HIKES In English!

Is your child wild about nature? The Arboretum is the natural place to celebrate a birthday.

Tyke Hikes
2026-11-16 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-11-16 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-07 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-12-07 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-14 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-12-14 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-12-21 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-12-21 10:30 - 11:15
For children 18 months – 4 years

Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors! Children with an adult companion can join a naturalist for a story reading, a simple nature or sensory development activity, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Arrive dressed in close-toed shoes and comfortable play clothes. Be prepared for the weather including hat, sunscreen, jackets, raincoat, or rain boots, as needed. Enjoy an interesting new nature experience each week with themes such as ponds, bones, senses, and leaves.

Select Mondays9:30 am-10:15 am10:30 am-11:15 am

pricing

Free for Family Tree Members and above (please have member card on hand)$7 per child for nonmembers, pay at the door.

No preregistration is necessary; however, attendance is limited to 20 children per session. Sign-up will take place in front of the Beautyberry Classroom. Doors will close 15 minutes after the class begins or once the session is full. Siblings who are not within the age range may attend but may not participate.

upcoming hikes

September 14, 21, 28October 5, 12, 26November 2, 9, 16December 7, 14, 21

TYKE HIKES EN ESPAÑOL!

Is your child wild about nature? The Arboretum is the natural place to celebrate a birthday.

Hatchlings
2026-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
For children 0 – 18 months and their caregivers

Babies in nature? Babies ARE nature! Babies who spend time outside are stronger, healthier, more confident, and better sleepers. Learn how to support your Hatchlings as they develop motor skills, test physical limits, cultivate their sense of wonder, and get messy in a safe place to try new things.

Hatchlings will engage in outdoor nature play in this unique opportunity to interact, explore, and bond with their caregivers in the natural world. This program will be held outdoors and will include loose parts and messy play with natural sensory elements such as sand, mud, grass, sticks, leaves, and water.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all Hatchlings classes.

Select Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

Arboretum Member registration for Fall 2026 classes opens Tuesday, August 4 and Nonmember registration opens Tuesday, August 11. Become a Family Tree Member or above to access early registration and receive the Member rate.

Pricing

$12 member / $15 nonmember Per child/caregiver pair, per classMore than one caregiver may accompany a registered child. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Classes

September

september 9

september 16

september 23

November

november 4

november 11

november 18

Additional Information

Hatchlings classes are best for infants and toddlers who are creepers, crawlers, or new walkers up to 18 months old (not for older siblings), but even newborns benefit from sensory outdoor experiences

Hatchlings will be held outdoors in rain or shine. Please dress yourself and your Hatchling for the weather and bring a spare change of clothes for your Hatchling.

Hatchlings classes are for children 0-18 months and their caregivers only. Please do not bring older siblings to class.

Accessibility

This program is open to all abilities. Some areas where classes might be held are not stroller-friendly or wheelchair accessible. Please plan to carry your Hatchling to various locations and let us know if you need assistance with caregiver accessibility.

Educator Workshop
2026-11-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-17 17:00 - 19:00
Free, registration requiredInstructor: Tiffany RitterAges 21+

All educators are welcome at our Educator Workshops; classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is an approved CPE provider for Texas Education Association. Teachers who attend our workshops receive official CPE credits and proof of attendance for each workshop.

Please wear closed-toe shoes as we will be walking on trails.

2026 – Registration is coming soon

september 17

october 22

November 19

december 17

Space is limited, please only register if you plan to attend. If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend, email agreer@houstonarboretum.org

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DIY Paper
2026-11-21 13:00 - 15:00
$37 member / $52 nonmember (per person)Ages 12+, all minors must be accompanied by an adult

Add a touch of nature to holiday cards, gift tags, and more by making your own botanical paper! We’ll use recycled pulp, plant seeds, dried flower petals, and other natural ingredients to create one-of-a-kind art paper.

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

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Cooking Wild: Homemade Pasta
2026-11-22 13:00 - 17:00
$130 member / $150 nonmember (per person)Ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Come learn Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen’s secret family recipe for plant-infused pasta. In this hands-on class, you’ll gather an assortment of wild greens to be infused into your homemade noodles. We’ll cook some and the rest of the pasta will go home with you.

Please dress for the weather and wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

register online

Instructor bio: Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen brings his background as a Ph.D. in chemistry to the world of Houston’s edible and medicinal wild plants. He is the author of “The Idiot’s Guide: Foraging,” runs the informative “Foraging Texas” website, formulates medicinal plant remedies through Medicine Man Plant Co., and is always educating about useful plants on TV, online, and in person.

Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk
2026-11-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2027-01-23 09:00 - 11:00
Fourth Saturday of the Month9:00 – 11:00 amFree, donations appreciatedAll ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Meet in front of the Nature Center building

Discover the hidden seasonal rhythms of nature firsthand on our guided Phenology Walks, where we track the life cycles of different plants across ecosystems, from the first spring bud burst to winter dormancy. You’ll learn how shifting weather patterns and climate change influence the timing of these important events in our local ecosystems and how you can become a community scientist, contributing vital data from your own backyard to a global research initiative.

These relaxing morning walks are led by scientists from Rice University and staff from the Arboretum. We welcome nature enthusiasts of all ages, however kids 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

Learn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn

Community Science Partner

Guided Nature Hikes
2026-12-05 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-12-05 11:00 - 11:45
Select Saturdays (weather permitting)10:00 am – 10:45 am and 11:00 am – 11:45 amFreeAll ages, minors must be accompanied by an adultHikes are limited to 20 spots on a first come, first served basis.

Please meet at the Information signage located between the 610 Parking Loop and the Nature Center Building.

Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Explore our ecosystems to learn about the local wildlife, plants, and natural history of our beautiful nature center. Hikes will vary but expect to spend 40-45 minutes on the trail.

Please come prepared for the outdoors. Closed toe shoes, a water bottle, weather-appropriate hiking attire, and bug spray are recommended.

upcoming hikes

English

September 12October 3November 7December 5

Español

Septiembre 19Octubre 10Noviembre 14Diciembre 12

No groups, please. Groups can book a Private Group Tour during the week, and Scout Groups can visit our Girl Scout and Boy Scout pages to book a private opportunity.

Guided Nature Hikes en español

Homemade Holidays
2026-12-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-12-05 13:00 - 14:30
$27 member / $42 nonmember / $11 child, ages 5-12 (per person)Ages 5+, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Natural elements can really spruce up your holiday decorations and gift-giving! With hands-on guidance and materials like grapevine, branches, berries, and pinecones, you will create a wreath, ornaments, and handmade gifts.

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

1:00 pm- 2:30 pm

Discover Nature Together Scavenger Hunts
2026-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
Free, donations appreciatedAll ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Bring the whole family to the Houston Arboretum for free, themed scavenger hunts! Each month features a themed self-guided scavenger hunt where families can join us at our Nature Center before heading out to the trails to sharpen their observation skills and learn something new about nature. From spiders to fall foliage, every adventure is different!

Please come prepared for the outdoors (closed toe shoes recommended, bring a water bottle, bug spray, etc).

Signs of LifeSeptember 6

We may not always see animals out and about, so how do we know they are here? They leave traces of themselves behind! From scat, to tracks, learn how to find the signs of life here at the Arboretum.

Amazing ArachnidsOctober 10

Spiders are so much more than Halloween decorations. They fill the role of pest control specialist in our ecosystem. Want to learn more about these amazing arachnids? Then get into the Halloween spirit by learning more about spiders.

Fall FoliageNovember 7

Although Houston is not known for its fall colors, there are still lots to learn about leaves! From deciduous to evergreen, here at the Arboretum we see leaves on the ground as well as in the trees all winter long. Join us and learn more about the difference between the two and why leaves are important in the fall.

Animal HomesDecember 5

There is no central heating outdoors, so where do the animals go when they get cold? To their homes, of course! Burrows, leaves, nests, and so much more. Find out all the different types of animal homes and who lives in what.

Winter Walk
2026-12-10 17:00 - 19:00
Free, Members onlyAges 21+

Celebrate the season with an exclusive, Members-only Winter Walk. Enjoy complimentary drinks, light refreshments, and a festive seasonal craft before setting off on a guided stroll along our trails. This special evening offers a rare chance to experience the Arboretum after hours in a peaceful winter setting.

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Please dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. The event will take place rain or shine..

Second Saturday Bird Survey
2026-12-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-01-09 08:00 - 10:00
2nd Saturday of the month8:00 – 10:00 amFree, but donations appreciatedAll ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler. We welcome all levels of bird watching skill and all ages (as long as you’re quiet) – but no dogs, please!

If you have binoculars of your own, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow

Guided Nature Hikes en español
2026-12-12 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-12-12 11:00 - 11:45
Sábados selectos (clima permitiendo)10:00 am – 10:45 am y 11:00 am – 11:45 amGratisPara todas edades. Los menores de edad deben ir acompañados de un adulto.Las caminatas están limitadas a 20 lugares por orden de llegada.

El punto de reunión es en el letrero informativo que está entre el estacionamiento del lado de la Interestatal 610 y el edificio del Centro de la Naturaleza.

Acompáñanos en una caminata guiada por el Arboreto. Descubre la naturaleza, las plantas y la historia de nuestro hermoso centro natural junto a un guía. Nos reuniremos en el estacionamiento de la 610 Loop, cerca de la entrada al Centro Natural. Busca el letrero que indica el punto de encuentro. Las caminatas duran entre 40 y 45 minutos y recorren diferentes senderos.

Venga preparado para estar en el aire libre (se recomiendan zapatos cerrados, una botella de agua, repelente de insectos, etc.).

Caminata Guiada

Inglés

Septiembre 12Octubre 3Noviembre 7Diciembre 5

Español

Septiembre 12Octubre 3Noviembre 7Diciembre 5

No se permiten grupos. Los grupos interesados ​​en reservar un tour privado durante la semana pueden comunicarse con Kelsey Low.

Guided Nature Hikes in english

Blood Drive
2026-12-12 10:00 - 14:30
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum. Click a date below to sign up to donate blood. All types of blood are needed to support the needs of our city. All successful donors will receive a voucher for a free Arboretum Individual Membership!

2026

january 3

february 7

March 7

April 4

may 2

june 13

july 11

august 1

september 26

october 3

november 7

december 12

If all time slots are grayed out, there are no more appointments available for that day.

If you are coming to donate, please use the 610 Entrance for easiest access to the Donor Coach.

Questions?

Donor AdvocatesDo you have questions about your eligibility to give blood? Need more information about a test result? Please contact us with any medical questions you may have before, during or after your donation.

Donor Advocates team is available:

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday Email: donoradvocacy@giveblood.org | Call: (713) 791-6608 The Blood Center will respond to your email within 24 hours during regular business hours. You may also check the Eligibility Page for basic eligibility questions: https://www.giveblood.org/donate/check-eligibility/

Customer ExperienceDo you need to change your appointment? Have a question about our Donor Rewards program? Can’t find your Donor ID?

Customer Experience team is available:

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–FridayEmail: cs@giveblood.org | Call: (713) 791-6373 or +1 (877) 948-5433 toll-freeThe Blood Center will respond to your email within 24 hours during regular business hours. You may also email Alyssa Giraldo at agiraldo@giveblood.org to reschedule your appointment.

Yoga on the Lawn
2026-12-13 09:00 - 10:00
FREE for members / $15 nonmemberAges 16+, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Join us for a grounding yoga practice surrounded by the beautiful sounds and sights of nature! Taught by Carolina Vennie of Yogaleena, this class will be a Vinyasa Flow that is accessible to all levels.

Please bring your own mat and water. This class is weather dependent and pre-registration is required.

september 20

october 11

november 15

december 13

If the event is canceled due to the weather, paid attendees may attend next month’s session. No refunds will be given.

Instructor bio: Through Carolina Vennie’s quirky humor and playful instruction, you will learn to strengthen your body while relaxing your mind, increase your flexibility and freedom of movement, and find that sweet spot between effort and ease that you can apply on and off the mat. Carolina’s teaching is influenced by years of practice in Washington D.C. studios and a deep desire to share with others the importance of self-discovery, exploring your creativity, trusting your intuition, and the life-changing benefits of yoga.
