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.
Seasonal Picnics
Join us for monthly all-inclusive lunchtime picnics at the Arboretum! Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the trees.
2022 Alfresco Gala
Join us for the Alfresco Gala, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center's most important fundraising event of the year!
Seasonal Picnics
Join us for monthly all-inclusive lunchtime picnics at the Arboretum! Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the trees.
Goats at the Arboretum
The beloved goats from Rent-A-Ruminant Texas will be back at the Arboretum this spring helping us mow down invasive species!
Savanna Happy Hour Hike
Unwind after a hard day with a fun, relaxed happy hour stroll through our savanna and enjoy some Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer.
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.
Seasonal Picnics
Join us for monthly all-inclusive lunchtime picnics at the Arboretum! Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the trees.
Native Bees of the Arboretum
Learn the buzz about Houston’s native bees! Hike our trails to observe our native bees in action and build bee houses to bring home.
Water in Harmony
Ocean Music Action is proud to offer 'Water in Harmony': a program of music and activities to encourage care of our oceans and waterways.
Houston After Dark
Learn about the weird and wonderful wildlife that roams Houston streets when the sun goes down and it gets dark!
Prairie Wildflowers
Celebrate National Prairie Day by learning some common wildflower species, how to identify them, and how they fit in our prairie ecosystems.
Discovery Days: A Habitat is a Home
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
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.
Secrets of the Swamp
When you think of swamps, you probably think of mud and mosquitoes – but Houston’s swamps are more mysterious and fascinating than you think!
Discovery Days: Creature Features
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
Summer Camp All Grown Up
Why should kids have all the fun? Unwind after a stressful day with all the joys of summer camp, but for grown-ups!
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
Painting with Plants
You’ve tried watercolors, oils, and acrylics, but have you ever tried painting with daisies or other natural dyes?
Discovery Days: Nature’s Recyclers
Join us for a morning of nature discovery! We’ll explore each theme with interpretive hikes along our trails, learn about the wildlife and habitats of the Arboretum in our Discovery Room, and enjoy adventure play in our Nature Playscape!
