Arboretum receives $50,000 grant from The John M. O’Quinn Foundation for free parking
The first Sunday of free parking is April 12, in honor of Earth Month. After that, free parking will be available on the second Sunday of every month through March 14, 2027.
Richard King Mellon Foundation Awards $90,000 Grant for Fall 2025 Conservation Project
The grant will fund the removal of invasive plant species and support hiring Student Conservation Association program participants, who will help restore the Arboretum’s woodland habitats.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is excited to announce the opening of the Houston Monarch Story, an interactive art installation celebrating Monarch butterflies and their vital habitat.
Happy Fall Migration! It may have just started to feel like autumn, but for birds, the subtle change in daylight hours at the end of August was enough to trigger their urge to travel.
This Monday, September 21st, due to a planned CenterPoint power outage for updates to local power lines, the Nature Center building, outdoor restrooms, and phone lines will be unavailable. All programs will proceed as scheduled, and ADA accessible port-a-potties will be available for guests. Trails and the Nature Playscape will remain open.