The Houston Botanic Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veteran's Day (Nov. 11). Veterans and their families receive the Garden's $4/ticket military discount.
EVENTS

Birding 101

Spend Summer Saturday Evenings at the Garden

WHEN
June 7, 2025 5:30 pm -
June 7, 2025 7:00 pm

During the Garden’s extended hours on Summer Saturdays, join Houston Audubon to spread your wings and soar into the world of bird identification. Participants will learn all about birds in a climate-controlled setting, and then venture outdoors to identify birds using that newfound knowledge on a stroll among the scenic spaces of the Garden.

Participants will: 

  • Learn how to identify common birds of Houston 
  • Learn how to use binoculars 
  • Walk to view birds in the Garden and practice skills 
  • Test their knowledge in a round or two of Bird Bingo 


Non-member Ticket Price
: $12
Member Ticket Price: $0 (included in general admission benefit of membership level)


What to bring:

  • Camera and/or binoculars (Houston Audubon will have a limited number of binoculars to borrow)
  • Refillable water bottle 


What to wear:

  • Comfortable, breathable clothing for summer weather
  • Comfortable walking shoes 

Houston Botanic Garden offers free parking for Summer Saturdays programs.
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Our Mission

Enriching life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment.

Hours

DAYTIME GENERAL ADMISSION
9:00 am — 5:00 pm Daily
*last entry 30 minutes prior to closing

Garden Entrance

One Botanic Lane
Houston, TX 77017

Mailing Address

8205 N. Bayou Drive
Houston, TX 77017

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