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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. This 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary provides education about the natural environment to Houstonians 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 walk five mile of trails free of charge. Each summer children gain in-depth knowledge leading to life-long appreciation of the natural world through week long Discovery Classes. Thousands of school children visit HANC on field trips designed for their age and grade level.

The Nature Center building includes the Discovery Room with interactive exhibits and activities and the Nature Shop filled with items for nature lovers of all ages. It is a unique place for special events such as meetings, weddings and birthday parties.

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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

4501 Woodway Drive
Houston, TX 77024

Phone: (713) 681-8433 | Fax: (713) 681-1191 | Official Website
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Full map and directions
Parking Info

Free parking available on site.
Accessibility Services

Current Events

09/02/08-
Ongoing

Trail Trekkers
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Upcoming Events

06/01/13	Arboretum at Night: BBQ, Telescopes & a Night in the Woods Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Arboretum at Night: BBQ, Telescopes & a Night in the Woods Presented by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center June 1, 2013 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents *Arboretum at Night: BBQ, Telescopes & a Night in the Woods*, Saturday, June 1. Visiting the Arboretum at night is a special experience and one you won’t soon forget. Participants will enjoy BBQ, wine and beer at our building before heading to the meadow to enjoy the sounds of nature and observe the night sky with members of the Houston Astronomical Society.
06/15/13	Houston Arboretum at Night: Hawk Walk Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Houston Arboretum at Night: Hawk Walk Presented by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center June 15, 2013 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents *Houston Arboretum at Night: Hawk Walk.* Saturday, April 6, 2013. Join us to be amazed by hawks, owls, falcons and even a vulture or two! Kevin Gaines, of Sky Kings Falconry, will lead us on a tour along the trails of the Houston Arboretum for what is sure to be a memorable hawk walk. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience these magnificent creatures in their native...
06/22/13	Arboretum at Night: Summer Solstice Wine and Cheese Celebration Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Arboretum at Night: Summer Solstice Wine and Cheese Celebration Presented by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center June 22, 2013 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents *Arboretum at Night: Summer Solstice Wine and Cheese Celebration, Saturday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (indoors in case of rain). Celebrate the summer solstice on the Arboretum meadow deck. We will relax with wine & cheese while Tai Chi instructor Greg Illich* tells us about the history of solstice celebrations in cultures around the world. He will give...

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Current &
Upcoming Events

Current Events

09/02/08-
Ongoing

Trail Trekkers
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Upcoming Events

06/01/13	Arboretum at Night: BBQ, Telescopes & a Night in the Woods Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Arboretum at Night: BBQ, Telescopes & a Night in the Woods Presented by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center June 1, 2013 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents *Arboretum at Night: BBQ, Telescopes & a Night in the Woods*, Saturday, June 1. Visiting the Arboretum at night is a special experience and one you won’t soon forget. Participants will enjoy BBQ, wine and beer at our building before heading to the meadow to enjoy the sounds of nature and observe the night sky with members of the Houston Astronomical Society.
06/15/13	Houston Arboretum at Night: Hawk Walk Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Houston Arboretum at Night: Hawk Walk Presented by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center June 15, 2013 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents *Houston Arboretum at Night: Hawk Walk.* Saturday, April 6, 2013. Join us to be amazed by hawks, owls, falcons and even a vulture or two! Kevin Gaines, of Sky Kings Falconry, will lead us on a tour along the trails of the Houston Arboretum for what is sure to be a memorable hawk walk. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience these magnificent creatures in their native...
06/22/13	Arboretum at Night: Summer Solstice Wine and Cheese Celebration Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Arboretum at Night: Summer Solstice Wine and Cheese Celebration Presented by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center June 22, 2013 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents *Arboretum at Night: Summer Solstice Wine and Cheese Celebration, Saturday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (indoors in case of rain). Celebrate the summer solstice on the Arboretum meadow deck. We will relax with wine & cheese while Tai Chi instructor Greg Illich* tells us about the history of solstice celebrations in cultures around the world. He will give...

Past
Events

Past Events

04/06/13	Earth Day at the Arboretum 2013 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/06/13	Houston Arboretum at Night: Hawk Walk Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/23/13	Spring Fling at the Arboretum Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/09/13- 03/17/13	2013 Spring Native Plant Sale Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/09/13	Tapas on the Trails - A Valentine's Evening at the Arboretum Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/08/13	Natural Crafts, Art & Food: The Art of Chocolate Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/26/13	Arbor Day 2013 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/19/13	Houston Arboretum at Night: Family Owl Prowl Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
12/15/12	Arboretum Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
12/01/12	Arboretum at Night: Wine & Cheese Star Party Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/27/12	ArBOOretum 2012 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/06/12	Houston Arboretum First Annual Pumpkin Patch Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
06/02/12	Celebrate National Trails Day with REI and the Arboretum Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/05/12	Mexican Food, Margaritas, and a Night in the Woods! Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/21/12	Arboretum at Night: Night Sounds Hike and Wine and Cheese Under the Stars Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/14/12	Earth Day 2012 - Hike the Arboretum for Earth Day - Let's G.O. (Get Outside). Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/24/12	Arboretum at Night: Wine, Cheese and Telescopes Under the Stars Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/10/12- 03/18/12	2012 Spring Native Plant Sale Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/11/12- 02/12/12	Introductory Course on the Flower Remedies of Dr. Edward Bach Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/11/12	Tapas on the Trails - A Valentine's Evening at the Arboretum Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/10/12	Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/28/12	Arbor Day 2012 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/20/12	Houston Arboretum at Night: Family Owl Prowl Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
12/17/11	Arboretum at Night: Winter Solstice Wine and Cheese Night Hike Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/17/11	Native Plant Society of Texas Annual Plant & Seed Swap (NPSOT) Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/12/11	Arboretum at Night: Wine Tasting and Music Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/28/11	Arboretum at Night: Night Woods Mystery Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/22/11	ArBOOretum 2011 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
09/10/11	The 2011 Harvest Moon: A Celebration with Food, Drink, and the Night Sky Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
06/25/11	Arboretum at Night: Summer Solstice - Wine, Cheese and Bats Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
06/04/11	National Trails Day Volunteer Project with REI Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/21/11	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Magnificent Metamorphosis Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/21/11	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Butterflies are Beautiful Bugs Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/20/11- 05/21/11	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Slithery Snakes Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/14/11	Exploring Nature: Wildflowers and Texas History Tour Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/14/11	Arboretum at Night: Star Party with Texas Barbeque Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/20/11	A Light in the Forest, Celebrating Earth Day with Stories, Essays, and Poems Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/16/11	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Pint-sized Predators Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/16/11	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Predators Come in Small Sizes Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/15/11- 04/16/11	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Fluttering Butterflies Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/14/11- 04/16/11	Photographing Birds Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/09/11	Earth Day 2011 - Hike the Arboretum for Earth Day - Let's G.O. (Get Outside). Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/26/11	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Detritivores: Dead Leaves for Lunch Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/26/11	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Dining on Dirt Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/25/11- 03/26/11	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Fish Tails Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/24/11	Creating Leaf Art workshop Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/20/11	In Tune with Trees: Ellis Paul Concert on the Lawn at the Arboretum Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/17/11- 03/19/11	Macro Photography Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/12/11- 03/20/11	Spring Native Plant Sale Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/19/11	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Colony Dwellers Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/19/11	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): The Ants Go Marching One by One Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/18/11- 02/19/11	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Leap Frog Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/12/11	Tapas on the Trails - A Valentine's Evening at the Arboretum Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
02/10/11- 02/17/11	Fouling Our Nest: The Historic BP Oil Spill of 2010 (two Thursdays) Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/29/11	Arbor Day 2011 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/15/11	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Beetle Mania Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/15/11	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Beetles, Beetles, and More Beetles Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/14/11- 01/15/11	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Brilliant Birds Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
01/07/11- 01/21/11	Arboretum at Night: Wine and Cheese Night Hikes (Fridays) Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
12/18/10	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Eggs to Fledglings Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
12/18/10	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Feathered Families Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
12/18/10	Arboretum at Night: Winter Solstice Wine and Cheese Night Hike Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
12/17/10- 12/18/10	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Marvelous Mud Bugs Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
12/10/10	Arboretum at Night: Wine and Cheese Night Hikes Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/26/10	Houston Arboretum at Night: Family Owl Prowl Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/20/10	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Bird Tweets Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/20/10	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Chirp, Chirp, Chatter Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/19/10	Mutts & Moonlight Mixer Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/19/10- 11/20/10	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Snail Trails Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/12/10	Arboretum at Night: Wine and Cheese Night Hikes Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
11/05/10	Arboretum at Night: Wine and Cheese Night Hikes Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/30/10	ArBOOretum 2010 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/17/10	Tree ID for the Novice Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/16/10	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Amazing Adaptations Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/16/10	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Feathers, Beaks, and Feet, Oh My! Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/15/10- 10/16/10	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Sneaky Spiders Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
10/02/10	Arboretum at Night: Wine and Cheese and Bats Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
09/25/10	The 2010 Harvest Moon – A Celebration with Food, Drink, & the Night Sky Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
09/18/10	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Frequent Flyers Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
09/18/10	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Tremendous Travelers Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
09/17/10- 09/18/10	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Wiggly Worms Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
09/15/10- 09/18/10	Exploring Nature: All About Hummingbirds Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
09/12/10	The Cooking & Music of Bluegrass Country: An Evening with Two Chefs Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
07/08/10- 07/10/10	Exploring Nature: Introduction to Dragonflies & Damselflies of the Upper Texas Coast Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
06/19/10	Arboretum at Night: Summer Solstice Wine & Cheese Celebration Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
06/05/10	Tails on the Trails: National Trails Day 2010 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/27/10- 05/29/10	Exploring Nature: Buffalo Bayou Canoe Trip Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/15/10	In the Garden: Introduction to Bees and Honey Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/01/10	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Worm Your Way into Composting Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/01/10- 05/15/10	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Weird Amphibians Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
05/01/10	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): Composting, A Great Way to Rot Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/22/10	A Light in the Forest - Writers in the Schools (WITS) 2010 Arboretum Reading Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/17/10	Earth Day Celebration at the Houston Arboretum Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/17/10	Earth Day Tai Chi Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/10/10	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Energy Smart Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/10/10	EcoTrackers (Ages 9-12): The 411 on Energy Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/09/10	Arboretum At Night: Sounds of the Forest Night Hike Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
04/09/10- 04/24/10	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Weird Plants Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/06/10	Naturalist Explorers (Ages 5-8): Garbage and the 3 R's Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
03/06/10- 03/27/10	Tadpole Troopers (Ages 3-5, Friday-Saturday): Weird Mammals Houston Arboretum & Nature Center