It’s the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year, featuring plenty of fun activities for all ages.

This is one of the Arboretum's most popular events, where guests can enjoy delicious bites and perfectly paired wine and beer along the beautifully lit trails.

The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center will be hosting an interactive environmental symposium to connect area practitioners to share knowledge and discuss larger conservation initiatives.

The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center invites YOU and your furry friends to the best “pup” crawl in town! Located on the Arboretum grounds, you’ll interact with local pet vendors at the Pet Expo and walk away with an exclusive Pup Crawl glass!

‘Tis the season for extra oooooo’s at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. ArBOOretum is back. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Houston’s best fall festival with a number of fun activities that are fun for the whole family. Plus, there will be plenty of candy for all!

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 – The goats are back at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center this week. Houstonians can take a trip up the North Meadow Trail to see between 120 to 150 goats grazing and eating dried grass at a distance. In case you missed the news, the goats from Rent A Ruminant Texas are back on site grazing the Meadow. They’ll be here... Posted by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center on Monday, March 8, 2021The grass-eating goats are no stranger to the Arboretum -- they’ve had stints last October and November. A map of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center that points the goats’ location can be viewed here.

HOUSTON – This year’s Science Spooktacular at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center will be virtual due to the pandemic. You’ll even have the chance to visit the Arboretum and put your nature knowledge to the test on our Halloween Trail! Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Science Spooktacular (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) All virtual activities will be recorded so you can view them after the live presentations and all proceeds from this year’s event will support the Arboretum’s wide variety of education and conservation programs. Friday, October 23: Science ShowConduct spooky experiments while watching a fun, interactive science showSaturday, October 24: Animal Encounter & Activity ReplayMissed previous activities?

HOUSTON – Goats – with the aid of a goat wrangler -- will mow the slopes of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center this October, the organization announced Tuesday. More than 120 goats will rid the area of overgrown vegetation around the two Woodway ponds. Goat herd coming to Houston (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Goat herd coming to HoustonGoat herd coming to HoustonGoat herd coming to HoustonThe goats will be contained in designated areas via electric fencing and managed by a “goat wrangler,” according to a news release. “Eco-friendly solutions to managing our nature center are always the optimal choice in preserving and conserving our flora and fauna.