Houston Fire Department

Houston Arboretum to conduct another prescribed fire in the meadow area of the nature sanctuary

Prescribed fire is an important wildland management tool In partnership with the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will conduct another prescribed fire, this time on approximately three acres of the meadow area in the western portion of the nature sanctuary, which is located near IH 610 West Loop and Woodway Drive. This one-day burn will occur between March 21 – April 21, and […]

National Night Out events planned for North Houston District on Oct. 5 at Tom Wussow Park

The North Houston District will bring together area residents, businesses, military members and law enforcement for its 2021 National Night Out on Oct. 5 at Tom Wussow Park. This annual event is designed to enhance relationships among neighbors and law enforcement in a positive setting and to foster a sense of community within the Aldine-Greenspoint area. Although National Night Out is celebrated in August in some parts of the country, it is scheduled in October […]

Houston Arboretum To Conduct Prescribed Burn In Northeast Corner Of The Nature Sanctuary

The burn is an important wildland management tool In partnership with the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will conduct a prescribed burn on approximately seven acres of the savanna area in the northeast corner of the nature sanctuary, located near IH 610 West Loop and Woodway Drive. This one-day burn is weather dependent and will occur sometime between March 22 and April 2. […]