Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is a 155-acre nonprofit urban nature sanctuary located just miles from Downtown Houston. The Arboretum's mission is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven for native plants and animals. 

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In early 2026, the Houston Arboretum and Houston Fire Department worked together to conduct Houston's very first woodland prescribed fire in this area. Can you see signs of the fire? Share your photo to help the Arboretum monitor vegetation regrowth and the ecosystem's response to fire. 

Inner Loop Woodland Restoration

Welcome to the Swamp! In late 2025, a significant amount of invasive and aggressive native vegetation was removed from this area. A variety of native species were then planted to increase the biodiversity and resilience of this wetland habitat. Add your photo to show how this ecosystem changes over time.

Buttonbush Boardwalk & Swamp

The Prairie Field Station overlooks the Meadow, the Arboretum's oldest grassland habitat. The prairie and savanna ecosystems are some of the most dynamic habitats at the Arboretum, with grasses and wildflowers marking the changing seasons. Keep an eye out for purple liatris in the summer, bright yellow sunflowers and goldenrod in the fall, and the brown and golden hues of the grasses as winter approaches. You may also see goats or signs of fire - the Arboretum uses both to keep this ecosystem healthy.

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3 chronologs managed by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Buttonbush Boardwalk & Swamp

Inner Loop Woodland Restoration

Prairie Field Station

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