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April 17, 2021

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2026 Alfresco Gala raises $500,000

Houston Arboretum’s 2026 Alfresco Gala, honoring Main Street Capital, raised $500,000 to fund conservation and education programs.

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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.

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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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A minute of goats noming on invasive and overgrown A minute of goats noming on invasive and overgrown native species? We can’t think of a better way to start the day! Can’t get enough? Stop by the Arboretum this weekend to see the goats before they say farewell. 

Make sure to check the Arboretum website for an updated location map - the goats liked our plants so much that they’ve already made short work of the original 7 acres and have been moved to additional overgrown acres just south of the Plant Sale area.
Our August Free Second Sunday is here! This Sunday Our August Free Second Sunday is here! This Sunday, August 9, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center parking is FREE all day. Come out and watch the goats at work, take a stroll on the trails, or explore the Nature Center and get a break from the heat. 

If you can't make it this weekend, remember that Arboretum Members get free parking every day, and Free Second Sundays run through March 14, 2027 thanks to a generous grant from The John M. O'Quinn Foundation.

Learn more at https://houstonarboretum.org/free-second-sundays/
If you're an Arboretum Member who wants even more If you're an Arboretum Member who wants even more goat-y fun, join us this Friday, August 7 from 10 am - 12 pm for Meet the Mowers! This fun, free, Members-only drop in event will allow you to get up close with the herd, enjoy a Trail Mix Grazing Station, and chat with Arboretum staff about this important (and cute!) conservation tool. 

Learn more or become a Member at https://houstonarboretum.org/event/meet-the-mowers/

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They may not be the most colorful fall migrants, b They may not be the most colorful fall migrants, but Black-and-white Warblers are some of the earliest and most striking! These bold little birds are some of the first species to head south on migration, and many reach their South American wintering grounds by the end of August. They’re also one of the easiest warblers to spot. They act more like a nuthatch or woodpecker than a warbler, climbing up and down tree trunks and probing for insects in the bark. This behavior has led to some excellent nicknames like Pied Creeper and Creeping Warbler. Males sing a weak and squeaky song that sounds like “weesy-weesy-weesy,” giving rise to another old nickname: Scrannel (an old English word for a weak and squeaky sound). Look for these tree-climbing warblers along the Outer Loop or at our bird drips. #BeakOfTheWeek #WildlifeWednesday 

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The goats have arrived and they made quite the ent The goats have arrived and they made quite the entrance! Head on out to the Houston Arboretum to see them at work now through August 11. 

Today, you can find the goats near the 610 Entrance, and they will be moving along the Ravine Trail towards the Event Lawn as the week goes on. 

Learn more at https://houstonarboretum.org/event/goats-at-the-arboretum/

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