Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Class - Native Plant Propagation, with Nova Morales 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 own plants started. Each participant... Read More →
The Secret Life of Trees by Glenn Olsen. Rice University Trees are magnificent, life-sustaining plants, among the oldest life-forms on Earth. They provide oxygen, shade, medicine, food, and shelter to people and many other creatures. They also grace us with their beauty and may reduce stress and enhance health. Yet most people know surprisingly little... Read More →
Volunteers will support staff by assisting with a station, which may include a hike to the Turtle Pond, activities & games, or a lesson on wildlife. Based on your comfort level, you can take the lead or assist a staff member. Be sure to wear clothing for a hike outdoors that may be on a... Read More →
"Distribution, status assessment, and population ecology of Cagle’s map turtle" with Jesse Meik Texas Parks and Wildlife Diversity Series Webinars occur monthly and highlight research and conservation efforts in Texas. Webinars are usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 noon to 1PM. To register for this and other webinars, click HERE For more... Read More →
Support GCMN outereach at the Houston Arboretum! Contact our outreach coordinator, Mango Sauceda (mango.sauceda@txgcmn.org) to RSVP and for more information.
Volunteers with sign in at the nature center. Be dressed for an outdoors hike. Bring a lunch & reusable water bottle. Download iNaturalist to your phone, and make an account, prior to arrival. Every Spring, through the use of the iNaturalist app, citizen scientists around the nation work collaboratively to conduct biological surveys around their... Read More →
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center presents Beginner Botany There are about 5,000 species of flowering plants in Texas – that’s pretty intimidating for beginner botanists! If you’ve always wanted to identify flowers but don’t know where to start, this is the class for you. We’ll give you a simple introduction to botanical terms and an... Read More →
