DIY Dairy
Learn how to make queso fresco-style cheese and home-“churned” butter! You’ll also get ideas for how to use your creations in tasty recipes.
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Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
Animal Tales
Each week we'll read a nature-themed book, meet a live animal, and then venture out on the trails for a self-guided hike.
Animal Tales
Each week we'll read a nature-themed book, meet a live animal, and then venture out on the trails for a self-guided hike.
Discovery Days: Pleased to Eat You!
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!
Tiny Trekkers
This program is a perfect way for our Tiny Trekkers to discover more about the natural world through hands-on exploration.
Tiny Trekkers
This program is a perfect way for our Tiny Trekkers to discover more about the natural world through hands-on exploration.
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.
When Nature Attacks
Venomous snakes? Poisonous plants? Animals that spit, vomit, or spray? Join us as we learn what happens when nature attacks!
The Secret Life of Squirrels
Squirrels are so common that we take them for granted, but they aren’t just backyard nuisances – they play essential roles in our ecosystem.
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.
DIY Nature Journals
Nature journals are a relaxing way to hone your observation skills, develop your creativity, and practice living in the moment.
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
A Taste of Houston History
Experience the past in a new way – through food! In this unique virtual class, we’ll explore the history of Camp Logan.
Arboretum at Night: Frogs
Join Dr. Cassidy Johnson to explore the amazing world of frogs and learn how people are working to save these wonderful creatures.
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
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.
Black Swan Yoga
Join us at the Arboretum for a free, all levels vinyasa flow with a special instructor from Black Swan Yoga.
Yoga on the Lawn
Join us one Sunday of each month for a grounding yoga practice surrounded by the beautiful sounds and sights of nature!