Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Tucked away on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world.
The 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary provides education about the natural environment to people of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city where development threatens their survival.
Visitors can explore more than five miles of nature trails, including forest, pond, wetland and meadow habitats. The grounds are open daily 7am to dusk. Gates close at 6:30pm.
The Discovery Room, inside the building, offers hands-on interactive exhibits, microscopes, touch screens and more for learning about the habitats and plant and wildlife found at the Center.
January 2021
Arbor Day Celebration at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Bring the whole family over to the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center to celebrate Arbor Day. This year's celebration will be a bit smaller than usual, but you can still enjoy informative booths and self-guided tree hikes, grab a tree craft to make at home, visit the Discovery Room, and learn about local tree species. Masks are required in the Nature Center building and highly recommended when visiting outdoor booths. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Businesses and organizations in Houston have…
Find out more »Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents The Ecology of Mycology on Zoom
In this class, join the Houston Arboretum to focus on some local fungi and their complex relationships with plants, insects, and humans. You'll learn how some fungi form “social networks” with plants and help them gather nutrients, while others are plant parasites. This event will be held online via Zoom. Admission Tickets are $10 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Click here for more information.
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