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

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 – 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.