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Nature isn’t just a place to find animals and plants. Nature is relaxing, refreshing, comforting, and inspiring. Do you capture nature’s beauty with a camera or sketchbook? Do you jot down poems or creative writing in a nature journal? Use your art to show us how us how important nature is to you!
All plants (their leaves, flowers, cones) and all animals (including turtles and snakes) found at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center are protected. Collection and removal are not allowed. Trails are designed for hiking only.
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is a 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary located just miles from Downtown Houston on the western edge of Memorial Park.
Houston Arboretum’s Bat Fest is returning! Enjoy fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids, story time, food trucks, and more!
Five miles of trails and walkways wind through Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s 155-acre nature sanctuary. The trail system transverses several habitats and showcases native grasses, trees, and wildflowers.
From our Discovery Room and Nature Shop to the Nature Playscape and trails beyond, there are so many fun and educational places to explore at the Arboretum.
Established in 1967, the Arboretum was one of the first nature education facilities for children in the state of Texas, and it continues to provide nature education for more than 10,000 children annually and reach over 600,000 visitors each year.
Events at the Arboretum offer unique experiences to learn something new, be entertained, and even do a little shopping. From large fundraisers to family festivals, our events offer something for adults, families, and children alike.
Before implementing the Master Plan, the Arboretum conducted studies to look at existing vegetation, soils, topography, and hydrology. The studies found that higher areas with sandier soils were better for groups of trees called mottes, while lower areas with more clay were better for grassland systems.
Grab your costumes and get the kids together for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year! ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail.