The goats are back in action, munching away to help keep our trails and habitats healthy.

150 goats are back at the Arboretum to help with the overgrown vegetation in the areas around the trail.

A couple of goats are going to be hired to help clear the overgrown grass at the Houston Arboretum.

Oh, for goat’s sake, y’all!

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

Houston Public Works announced Wednesday that it’s launching an innovative, eco-friendly, pilot program to clear high weeds and grass around detention ponds and in areas with access issues or high slopes.

This spot is sure to help you relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors with the help of some adorable goats.

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.

The Houston SPCA is calling on the public to help name its new kids. The animal shelter announced the birth of triplets to one of it rescued goats on Wednesday. Now, the Houston SPCA is asking Houstonians to help pick names from some staff favorites including Sage, Rosemary and Thyme; Blanche, Dorothy and Rose as well as Piper, Paige and Phoebe. Interested Houstonians can cast their votes by visiting the Houston SPCA Facebook page. Results will be announced Friday on the Houston SPCA Equine And Farm Animals Facebook page.

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.