WHAT: Come and celebrate the start of fall with the Houston Arboretum’s popular Sip & Stroll outdoor event on Thursday, Sept 21 and enjoy a quiet evening out on the Arboretum trails. Your sunset walk will include two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer, delicious cheese and charcuterie offerings from GRAZE HTX, and a specialty wine glass to take home. New to this year’s Sip & Stroll, enjoy an additional wine tasting featuring a variety of […]
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Rent-a-Ruminant® goats have encore performance at Houston Arboretum to “mow” area around the Wildflower Trail starting May 4
Public is welcome to come and view the activity The goats from Rent-a-Ruminant® Texas return to the Houston Arboretum on Thursday, May 4 for an encore performance to “mow” the overgrown vegetation in the 2.5-acre area around the Wildflower Trail near the Arboretum’s administration building. The popular animals last made an appearance in May 2022 when they grazed on the vegetation and invasive species around the 610 Parking Loop. The public is welcome to view […]
Houston Arboretum presents Earth Day 2023 on Saturday, April 22, celebrating Earth’s Heroes
Come out for Earth Day at the Houston Arboretum and celebrate Earth’s Heroes. Join in the free family fun and meet some real local superheroes: wildland firefighters, park rangers, wildlife rehabilitators, and other incredible conservation professionals. Enjoy interactive booths, nature hikes, fun displays in the Discovery Room, and learn how to be a hero for our planet. Special guest Smokey Bear will be on site with Texas A&M Forest Service. Food trucks Mesquite Wood-fired Pizza […]
Houston Arboretum presents Spring Sip & Stroll on Friday, Apr. 21
The Houston Arboretum’s popular Sip & Stroll outdoor event is back for spring. On Friday, Apr. 21, enjoy a quiet evening for a sunset stroll out on the Arboretum’s trails where you may even encounter wildlife. This evening occasion includes two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer, delicious cheese and charcuterie offerings, and a specialty glass to take home. While we love children and dogs, please leave both at home for this special event. NOTE: […]
Houston Arboretum presents spooky Halloween Sip & Stroll on Oct. 29
Photo caption: The Houston Arboretum’s Sip & Stroll on Saturday, Oct. 29 is taking on a spooky spin this Halloween. Photo credit: Houston Arboretum and Anthony Rathbun The Houston Arboretum’s popular Sip & Stroll outdoor event is taking on a spooky spin again this Halloween. On Saturday, Oct. 29 walk along the Arboretum’s dimly lit trails where you may encounter creatures of the night. Your final destination will incorporate music and mingling with light bites and beverages, including wine and […]
Houston Arboretum Hosts Fall Plant Sale Friday & Saturday, Oct. 7-8
Plants will help attract birds, bees and butterflies Calling all gardeners: Fall is one of the best times to garden in Houston, so get ready at the Houston Arboretum’s Fall Plant Sale. A variety of Texas natives will be featured, including perennial and annual wildflowers (including milkweed), grasses, shrubs and trees. These plants are perfect for attracting butterflies, bees and other pollinators to your yard or garden while helping to conserve water, reduce mowing, protect […]
Trick or Treat in nature’s neighborhood this Halloween at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Annual ArBOOretum Family Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Houston’s best fall festival, ArBOOretum, set for Saturday, Oct. 15 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 […]
Houston Arboretum presents popular fall Sip & Stroll on Friday, Sept. 23rd
Come and celebrate the start of fall with the Houston Arboretum’s popular Sip & Stroll outdoor event on Friday, Sept. 23 and enjoy a quiet evening out on the Arboretum trails. Your sunset walk will include two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer, delicious cheese and charcuterie offerings from GRAZE HTX, and a specialty wine glass to take home. Note that charcuterie cups may include allergens such as dairy, gluten, and nuts. A limited number […]
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center to hold first Bat Fest celebration Saturday, Sept. 17, free and open to the public
The festivities continue into the evening with “Going Batty” for adult guests The Houston Arboretum is proud to host its first-ever “Bat Fest” on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to come out with their children for this fun and educational event in honor of our mosquito-eating, pest-controlling, pollinating, and seed-dispersing bat superheroes. Bats do so much for us humans, they […]
Rent-a-Ruminant® goats return to the Houston Arboretum for “mowing” around the 610 Parking Loop area May 3-10
Media and the public welcome to come and view the activity The goats from Rent-a-Ruminant® Texas return to the Houston Arboretum May 3 – 10 to “mow” the overgrown vegetation in the 2.3 acre area encircled by the 610 Parking Loop. The popular animals made appearances in October and November of 2020 when they worked on the vegetation and invasive species around the Woodway Loop ponds and 7-acre savanna areas respectively, while in March 2021, they […]