DIY Paper
Add a touch of nature to holiday cards, gift tags, and more by making your own botanical paper using recycled pulp, plant seeds, and more!
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Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Hatchlings
Hatchlings will engage in outdoor nature play in this unique opportunity to interact, explore, and bond with their caregivers in the natural world.
Tyke Hikes en español
¡Fomenta la curiosidad de tu hijo por la naturaleza y pasa tiempo con él explorando al aire libre!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Second Saturday Bird Survey
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.
Homemade Holidays
Create a wreath, ornaments, and handmade gifts with materials like grapevine, branches, berries, and pinecones.
Homemade Holidays
Create a wreath, ornaments, and handmade gifts with materials like grapevine, branches, berries, and pinecones.
Yoga on the Lawn
Join us for a grounding yoga practice for all levels surrounded by the beautiful sounds and sights of nature!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Educator Workshop
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Starry Night
On the longest night of the year, let’s celebrate the stars! Join us for a night of wintry family fun under the night sky.
Christmas Bird Count
The 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.
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!
Tyke Hikes
Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors during Tyke Hikes!