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Girl Scouts

April 6, 2023

Find a Workshop Scouts can work towards a variety of badges or journeys while they investigate the fascinating ecosystems here […]

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Winter Camp

March 22, 2023

2024 & 2025 Winter Mini Camps 5-12 Year Old Full Day9:00 am – 3:00 pm$150 member / $185 nonmember *Must […]

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Summer Camp

Summer Camp Ages 4 – 12June 3 – August 9, 2024Children are taught in classes by age: 4, 5 – […]

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Welcome, winter! The temperature may not always fe

Welcome, winter! The temperature may not always feel like Christmas or Hanukkah this time of year, but the color schemes are on point! Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) and Red Sage (Salvia coccinea) are bringing in the bright red and green, while Whitemouth Dayflower (Commelina erecta) and Blue Jays (Cyanocitta cristata) are shining blue and white. Now is the best time to appreciate the glow of colors against a muted wintry background – what colors can you find? #WinterSolstice

📸 Yaupon Holly, Whitemouth Dayflower, and Red Sage by Kelsey Low, Blue Jay by Rosemary Brooks

Amidst all the hustle and bustle, we hope nature i

Amidst all the hustle and bustle, we hope nature is part of your holiday plans! If you'll be heading to the Arboretum over the next two weeks, please keep our holiday hours in mind.

Spring may seem far away right now, but for raptor

Spring may seem far away right now, but for raptors like Red-tailed Hawks, it’s right around the corner! Big birds of prey take a long time to pair up, build a nest, and raise their (big, hungry) chicks, so they need to start early. Our resident Red-tailed Hawks are already patrolling for likely nest sites and chasing away intruders. Keep an eye out for these majestic soaring birds over the savanna and Meadow. #BeakOfTheWeek #WildlifeWednesday

📸 Joe Liggio

Hey, teachers! Finish the year with community and

Hey, teachers! Finish the year with community and (fun) curriculum at our last Educator Workshop of 2024 on Thursday, December 19. Enjoy snacks and beverages as you take part in engaging outdoor activities and learn new ways to connect your class to the natural world!

Learn more and register at https://houstonarboretum.org/event/educator-workshop/2024-12-19/

Welcome winter and celebrate the stars with us on

Welcome winter and celebrate the stars with us on the longest night of the year! Join us next Saturday, December 21 for Starry Night, an evening of wintry family fun under the night sky: hot chocolate, coffee, beer for the adults, star-themed crafts, a self-guided hike, and a peek through a real astronomical telescope brought by our friends at the Houston Public Library.

Learn more and register at https://houstonarboretum.org/event/starry-night/