HOUSTON – The secret to spotting a critter at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is to stand still and wait for movement.
Within minutes something will flutter, or slither, or splash. Once you get an eye for it more and more creatures will catch your eye. Migrating birds, broad banded water snakes, turtles, bullfrogs, egrets eating crawfish, fishing spiders, armadillos, squirrels, caterpillars, butterflies.
The Arboretum grounds are teeming with biodiversity and provide a beautiful sanctuary for native flora and fauna slap bang in the middle of Houston.
Christine Mansfield from Houston Arboretum & Nature Center took Houston Life’s Melanie Camp for an Earth Day stroll to see some of the native wildlife in their natural habitat.
Watch more in the video above.
On Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center continue their Earth Day 2024 celebrations with a free family fun day. Learn about all the different animals, plants, and people that share our planet. There will be a scavenger hunt, fun interactive activities and crafts. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.
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Celebrate Earth Day at the Houston Arboretum
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Dr., Houston, 77024
Alternate entrance: 120 West Loop North, Houston, 77024 (between Post Oak and Woodway)
COST: Free to the public
MORE: Go to https://houstonarboretum.org/event/earth-day-celebration/ to learn about the event.
PARKING: Free parking will be available at the Arboretum’s 610 and Woodway Entrances until 2:00 pm. Parking is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.