Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, Botanical garden and nature center in Memorial Park, Houston, Texas, United States.

The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a 155-acre arboretum and nature center in Memorial Park at 4501 Woodway Drive. It has over five miles of trails through forest, pond, wetland, and meadow habitats, plus specialty gardens such as the Hummingbird & Butterfly Island, the Carol Tatkon Sensory Garden, and the Wildlife Garden behind the building.

Founded in 1967, the center emerged from a municipal effort to preserve native plants and wildlife as Houston expanded. This initiative created a protected space where the region's natural heritage could be maintained and studied.

The center offers guided tours, workshops, and educational programs that help visitors connect with native plants and local conservation efforts. These activities encourage people to understand and appreciate the natural world around them.

The grounds are free to visit daily from sunrise until dusk, and the Nature Center is open during standard morning and afternoon hours. Parking is available on-site, making it easy to access all areas of the property.

Staff and volunteers conduct ongoing research about local plants and wildlife that contributes to regional biodiversity studies and environmental monitoring. This scientific work often happens behind the scenes but shapes how the region's natural areas are protected.