Annual ArBOOretum Family Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is proud to celebrate the 21st year of Houston’s best fall festival, ArBOOretum, set for Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring the kids out for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year, featuring fun activities for all ages. Arboretum members can attend for free, and all proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s mission of nature […]
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Houston Arboretum hosts Field Notes environmental symposium in person September 14-15 at the Arboretum
Public is invited to participate The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is hosting Field Notes at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center: A symposium to share ecological knowledge in an urban setting, This interactive and intimate environmental event Thursday, Sept. 14 and Friday, Sept. 15 will connect Houston area practitioners so they can share on-the-ground knowledge and discuss larger conservation initiatives. It is open to the public for anyone interested in learning about conservation and […]
Houston Arboretum hosts Field Notes environmental symposium April 13-14
Public is invited to participate The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is hosting Field Notes, an interactive and intimate environmental symposium to connect Houston area practitioners to share their on-the-ground knowledge and discuss larger conservation initiatives. The two-day event, scheduled for Thursday April 13 and Friday, April 14, is open to the public for anyone interested in learning about conservation and restoration in an urban setting. The goal of the Field Notes symposium is to foster meaningful […]
Houston Arboretum presents annual Pup Crawl & Pet Expo Sunday, March 5
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center invites all interested humans to bring their favorite furry friends to the best “Pup” Crawl around, located on the Arboretum grounds on Sunday, Mar. 5. After four special Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer stops along the Arboretum trails, you’ll interact with local pet vendors at the Pet Expo and walk away with a commemorative Pup Crawl glass. The Pet Expo will include vendors offering human and pet accessories and […]
Houston Chamber Choir presents regional premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered with Loop38
Houston Chamber Choir presents regional premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered with Loop38 on Feb. 4 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church WHAT: The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, joins the exciting instrumental group Loop38 in the regional premiere of Mass for the Endangered by American composer Sarah Kirkland Snider, with libretto by poet Nathaniel Bellows. The concert will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. A […]
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 […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 12 with Mediterranean-inspired food and wine pairings at Tapas on the Trails at the Houston Arboretum
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center invites the public to Tapas on the Trails, a special Valentine’s-themed outdoor party on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on the Arboretum grounds. Guests will enjoy gourmet tapas-sized dishes and perfectly- paired wines with a Mediterranean twist at this popular event. This special evening features a romantic walk on softly-lit trails, through the forest and under the moonlight. Help raise funds for the Arboretum’s mission […]
Houston Arboretum’s ninth Arbor Cup, held at Memorial Park, raises $97,000 for conservation and education programs
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s Arbor Cup, “A Round in the Woods” golf tournament. WHERE: Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, TX WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. DETAILS: Houston Arboretum’s ninth annual Arbor Cup, “A Round in the Woods,” raised more than $97,000 to support the Arboretum’s vital conservation and education programs. Over 130 golfers participated in the sold-out event, the Arboretum’s biggest fall fund raiser, held at the recently renovated […]
Houston Arboretum presents Nature Rangers Winter Camp 2021
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents Nature Rangers Winter Camp 2021 for children ages four through 12 from Dec. 27-30. Parents now have a wonderful option for keeping their children occupied toward the end of the holiday break, while they learn and have fun in nature at the same time. Have you ever wondered what a Nature Ranger does? They help protect our natural resources. Campers will discover the secrets of the forest as they […]
Houston Arboretum presents soul band Tomar and the FCs for “Concert in the Courtyard” Nov. 12 in the Nature Center Courtyard
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents “Concert in the Courtyard,” a live music event on Friday, Nov. 12 featuring the soul band Tomar and the FCs performing in the Nature Center Courtyard from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The evening will also feature the food truck Waffleolicious, raffle prizes and the sights and sounds of nature, promising lots of fun for all ages. Families with young children are welcome. The opening act for Tomar […]