Organizers say the celebration is meant to honor bats as “superheroes” of the natural world. Not only do they help control pests like mosquitoes, but they also pollinate plants and disperse seeds.

The public is welcome to come watch the goats at work as they cover almost 7 acres of land.

Get a preview of the annual popular event that helps raise funds for the Arboretum's conservation and education efforts.

The Arboretum grounds are teeming with biodiversity and provide a beautiful sanctuary for native flora and fauna slap bang in the middle of Houston.

Guests can enjoy a full day of fun activities including the popular trick-or-treat nature trail, a pumpkin patch, a market, food trucks and lots more.

Here’s a guide to pumpkin picking, haunted houses, fall frolics and Halloween happenings to enjoy in the Houston area this week.

Bring the family to see the goats at the Houston Arboretum to watch all of their activity.

In partnership with the Houston Fire Department and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center conducted a prescribed fire and briefing Thursday.

This family-friendly outdoor experience is perfect for the whole family.

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center announces the public unveiling of its much-anticipated Nature Playscape, a beautifully designed recreational amenity for young children and adolescents to enjoy.

HOUSTON – According to the Houston Fire Department, they -- in collaboration with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center -- conducted a prescribed burn at the Arboretum on Thursday. A prescribed burn, according to the Houston Arboretum website, is “a carefully planned and executed intentional fire. Although the Arboretum will reopen Friday, some trails will remain closed until further notice. While the Arboretum will reopen tomorrow, some trails may remain closed. pic.twitter.com/eytiydRsnW — Houston Arboretum (@HoustonArboretu) March 25, 2021For more information on the benefits of a prescribed fire and what you should expect, visit the Houston Arboretum’s website.

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will hold a week-long event for children and families October 19-24. The event, dubbed “Science Spooktacular,” will offer a mix of in-person and virtual events and activities. Friday, October 23: Science ShowConduct spooky experiments while watching a fun, interactive science showSaturday, October 24: Animal Encounter & Activity ReplayMissed previous activities? Tune in for a replay of past virtual event and enjoy an Animal Encounter featuring special reptile friends. Go to our Halloween page or check out our Halloween and fall family fun guide.

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center has brought in more than 120 goats to assist with “mowing” slopes with overgrown vegetation around their two Woodway ponds. The goats from, Rent-A-Ruminant Texas, will focus on 1.5 acres of land around the North and South Woodway ponds this week, now through Saturday. The public is welcome to view the goats “at work” on any day while they’re here. The Houston Arboretum welcomes visitors from 7 a.m. to dusk every day. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with Christine Mansfield from the Houston Arboretum, and Kyle Carr, Rent-A-Ruminant Owner.