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 →
Native Plant Society of Texas - Houston Chapter, Monthly Meeting Virtual (Zoom Link) or In Person at the Houston Arboretum How to Grow Native Plants - Blas Espinoza, Next Door Nursery Houston Arboretum 610 Entrance (preferred) 120 W Loop N Fwy Houston, TX 77024 Woodway Entrance 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77024 We will be... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie ecosystem. Located approximately 60 miles west of Houston, Texas, this refuge is home to one of the largest remnants of native coastal prairie remaining in southeast Texas. Although the refuge was established for... Read More →
Presented by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Register Nests, roosts, burrows, and dens – who makes them, and how do they do it? Peek inside some of nature’s coziest and most complicated structures as we learn the secrets of animal sanctuaries. We’ll examine real nests and, weather permitting, explore our trails for animal shelters in... 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 →
The Man & TX Native Grapes that Saved the Entire Wine World- Dr. Russell D. Kane (NPSOT/TXMN), author of The Wineslinger Chronicles: Texas on the Vine and Texas Hill Country Wineries. AT - 1 hour to AT: Native Plant Society of Texas
Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... Read More →
