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Nature Center Lawn – Anthony Rathbun

December 23, 2022

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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center awarded Level 1 Accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation Program

The Houston Arboretum has been awarded a Level 1 Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.

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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.

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Reflecting on 20 Years at the Arboretum

20 years ago, I stepped into my role at the Arboretum with a deep love for nature and a desire to help more people experience its beauty.

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Houston Monarch Story arrives at the Arboretum

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.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Composting

If you’d like to do your part for the planet and begin composting, here are some simple steps to get you started. 

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Board Spotlight: Dr. Cullen Geiselman Muse

As her Board service draws to a close, it is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge the unparalleled leadership of Dr. Cullen Geiselman Muse.

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Inside a Prescribed Fire

Prescribed fire is vital for ecosystem health and community safety. Find out what is it like to be on the ground for one.

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The Great Owl Rescue

On a cool February morning, a visitor spotted three white puffballs. They were Great Horned Owl chicks, and they were in trouble!

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Experiencing Fall Migration

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.

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The Dog Days of Summer

We’re entering the Dog Days of Summer in a much more literal way this year – with multiple coyote and fox sightings!

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Birding as Citizen Science

The Global Big Day is a challenge to bird watchers everywhere: see as many bird species as possible in 24 hours. Will you join the challenge?

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Earth Month Wrap-up

Thank you all for joining us during Earth Month! Just because April is almost over doesn’t mean that you have to stop helping the Earth. There are tons of great environmentally-friendly things for you to do all year.

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Happy week three of the 2026 #ArboretumWalkingChal Happy week three of the 2026 #ArboretumWalkingChallenge! Can you believe we're halfway done? Week three's route is the Ravine Habitat Hike, a 0.7 mile mixture of mulch, boardwalk, and bridges. This shaded path has some of the only stairs and elevation changes at the Arboretum, so keep that in mind if you'll be bringing a stroller or have sensitive knees. It is also home to the Arboretum's Owl Eyes mural by Anat Ronen, pictured here. If you want to take photos with the mural, please use the trail access from Memorial Drive so you don't damage the Ravine's sensitive slopes. 

As a reminder, we're using a new format this year where one Individual Membership will be hidden along the route for walkers to find each day. No registration necessary, just follow the three easy steps below! Anyone can participate, but you must be 18+ to redeem a Membership.

1️⃣ FOLLOW the week's route.
2️⃣ FIND the golden envelope with the discount code - a new code will be hidden along the route at a different time each day!
3️⃣ REDEEM your prize – if you find one of the codes, visit the Arboretum website and use the discount code for a free Individual Membership or a $45 credit toward a higher Membership level.

Learn more and see the full route at https://houstonarboretum.org/become-a-member/new-years-walking-challenge/
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center's annual Arbor D Houston Arboretum & Nature Center's annual Arbor Day Celebration is coming up this Saturday, January 24 from 10 am - 2 pm! Join us for this fun, free event where we celebrate the beauty, diversity, and amazing qualities of trees. Try your hand at lumberjack games, go on a self-guided hike to learn about trees, and maybe even meet Johnny Appleseed. 

Free parking will be available on a first come, first served basis for the duration of the event, and we will be celebrating rain or shine!
Valentine's Day is less than a month away - have y Valentine's Day is less than a month away - have you gotten your tickets for Tapas on the Trails yet? Enjoy six courses of tasty tapas from @cottonculinary and perfectly paired libations from @saintarnoldbrewing and @doubledecanted while taking an evening stroll and supporting your Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. There are even a few VIP tickets left - get them before they're gone!

Learn more at https://houstonarboretum.org/event/tapas-on-the-trails/
Bring the whole family to the Houston Arboretum fo Bring the whole family to the Houston Arboretum for free, themed scavenger hunts starting this Saturday, January 17! Each month's Discover Nature Together Scavenger Hunts will feature a different fun and educational topic. Families will meet outside of the Nature Center building before heading out on the trails for an hour-long hunt that will sharpen their observation skills and help them learn something new about nature. Then, they will bring their completed scavenger hunt back to the Nature Center to receive a fun prize. From winter trees to pollinators and aquatic life, every adventure is different!

Learn more at https://houstonarboretum.org/event/discover-nature-together-scavenger-hunts/2026-01-17/

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It’s a rare and special treat to see an owl, so we It’s a rare and special treat to see an owl, so we were thrilled to spot a Great Horned Owl on the Christmas Bird Count! It was beautifully camouflaged while snoozing in a pine tree. We can’t guarantee that you’ll find an owl on the trails, but you can meet live owl ambassadors from the Wildlife Center of Texas and learn more about these incredible birds at our Family Owl Prowl on Saturday, January 31 from 6:00-8:00 pm. #BeakOfTheWeek #WildlifeWednesday 

Learn more at https://houstonarboretum.org/event/family-owl-prowl/

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