Presented by the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center SOLD OUT, check back with Organizer for potential openings Native plants are the best – join us to find out why! In this hands-on class we’ll learn why native plants are important, some good species to start with, and how to begin the exciting journey of gardening... Read More →
Presented by the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center SOLD OUT, check back with Organizer for potential openings Many native plants aren’t available at nurseries – so grow them yourself! In this hands-on class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation. Then, you’ll get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings to get your... Read More →
Three unique workshops on 2/16, 4/20, & 5/18 All educators are welcome at our workshops: classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. The Arboretum’s workshops include: Engaging outdoor activities Fun curriculum ideas Inter-disciplinary connections to the natural world... Read More →
Registration There are over sixty species of trees in Houston. Which ones grow in your neighborhood? In this class we’ll learn the basics of tree ID – from tree anatomy to common tree groups and what to look for in the field. We’ll start in the classroom and, weather permitting, we’ll examine real trees on... Read More →
Three unique workshops on 2/16, 4/20, & 5/18 All educators are welcome at our workshops: classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. The Arboretum’s workshops include: Engaging outdoor activities Fun curriculum ideas Inter-disciplinary connections to the natural world... Read More →
In Person and presented by the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center $20 member / $35 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Love them or hate them, snakes are a part of life in Houston. Meet some snake ambassadors and learn the truth about our scaly neighbors. We’ll discuss what to do if you... Read More →
Virtual. Get Tickets Here. The Garden’s new Summer Webinar Series continues with Erin Mills, the Garden’s education manager, will share the benefits of gardening with beautiful, low maintenance, drought tolerant plants that provide food and habitat for native wildlife, and may even have medicinal properties for you and your family. The 8-part Summer Webinar Series... Read More →
Secondary school educators are invited to enjoy the Garden and spend the day networking with other teachers while learning about Texas Parks & Wildlife’s TEKS-aligned Project WILD curriculum – which is designed to help students better understand climate change through the study of wildlife and ecosystems – and Budburst, an app-based citizen science project from the Chicago Botanic... Read More →
In Person. Registration Required. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is hosting an interactive and intimate environmental symposium in September 2023 to connect Houston area practitioners to share their on-the-ground knowledge and discuss larger conservation initiatives. The goal of this symposium is to foster meaningful dialogue across multi-disciplinary fields – practitioners, educators, designers, landscapers, planners, engineers,... Read More →
In person. Nocturnal animal presentation and Naturalist led Night Hike. All ages. Pre-registration required. Visit website here to purchase event tickets at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. Limited number of registrants. Note: if seating is full, registration moves to the next offering. Be sure to check selected event in the cart for your preferred... Read More →
