Pond Life
Take a peek into this unique habitat as we meet some of our favorite pond animals, create watercolor art, and go pond dipping!
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Beginner Botany
If you’ve always wanted to identify flowers but don’t know where to start, this Beginner Botany class is for you.
Kendra Gives Back
Join us for a Kendra Scott giveback event at the Heights Mercantile location! 20% of all purchases will benefit the Arboretum.
Houston After Dark
Learn about the weird and wonderful wildlife that roams Houston streets when the sun goes down and it gets dark!
Snakes Alive!
Love them or hate them, snakes are a part of life in Houston. Meet some snake ambassadors and learn the truth about our scaly neighbors.
Drink Your Garden
Add a little zest to your summer drinks with inspiration from your garden! Make three botanical beverages using hibiscus, fruits, and herbs.
DIY Nature Journals
Nature journals are a relaxing way to hone your observation skills, develop your creativity, and practice living in the moment.
All About Bees
Did you know there are over 1,000 species of bees in Texas? Taste different varieties of local Texas honey and make a bee home to take home!
Froggy Night
Join Dr. Cassidy Johnson to explore the amazing world of frogs and learn how people are working to save these wonderful creatures.
Field Notes Symposium
Join us for an environmental symposium to connect Houston area practitioners to share knowledge and discuss conservation initiatives.
Educator Workshop Happy Hour
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Born to Fly Happy Hour
Free, registration encouragedAges 21+Location: The Orange Show Evergreen, the Houston Arboretum's young professionals group is excited to team up with […]
Birds & Beans
Want to help birds but don’t know how? Join us for this free morning chat – just bring $5 for a cup of delicious, bird-friendly coffee.
Bubble Science
Curious about bubbles? From smoldering lava to foaming snails and spittlebugs, bubbles pop up in some pretty cool places.
Bubble Science
Curious about bubbles? From smoldering lava to foaming snails and spittlebugs, bubbles pop up in some pretty cool places.
Fall Picnics
Welcome fall with a fun afternoon picnic under the beautiful trees at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center!
Howl at the Moon
Join Urban Wildlife Biologist Kelly Norrid for a discussion about one of our most misunderstood animals, the coyote.
CSI: Mystery on the Trails
Learn about animal adaptations, identify tracks and scat, and explore habitats to solve the riddle of the Mystery on the Trails.
Evergreen Holiday Happy Hour
Join us for this annual happy hour tradition where you'll get to meet and mingle with other nature-loving young professionals.
The Secret Life of Soil
Learn about the factors that form our many soil types, how they impact life above ground, and what you can do to improve your garden’s soil.