Prairie Wildflowers
Celebrate National Prairie Day by learning some common wildflower species, how to identify them, and how they fit in our prairie ecosystems.
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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!
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
All About Butterflies
Join us as we learn about our native butterflies, explore Arboretum habitats, and make seed balls to grow your own butterfly habitat at home!
Honey Moon
Learn how bees make honey, how much we rely on bees, and what you can do to help our hard-working pollinators.
Fantastic Creatures
Come learn about the fantastic creatures that dwell here at the Arboretum and compare them to magical beasts.
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
Scales & Tails Happy Hour
Enjoy a meet & greet with our reptile animal ambassadors and a ton of hands-on activities exploring what makes reptiles so special.
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
Black Swan Yoga
Join us at the Arboretum for a free, all levels vinyasa flow with a special instructor from Black Swan Yoga.
Drink the Rainbow
Cool off this summer with a rainbow of DIY drinks! In this hands-on class we’ll explore the delicious world of color chemistry.
Woodland Wizards
We are celebrating Harry Potter's birthday with our own Woodland Wizards program! Come dressed as your favorite witch, wizard, or muggle!
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
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.
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.
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.