2025 Annual Luncheon Photo Gallery
2023 Annual Luncheon WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023 Join the Houston Botanic Garden for our 2023 Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at River Oaks Country Club. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon program will run from 12-1 p.m. CO-CHAIRS Kit and Carl DeteringApril and Wells McGee HONOREES C. Michael GarverBeth Garver BlackGretchen Garver Hilyard The luncheon is the Garden’s largest and most impactful fundraising event, constituting a large part of our annual budget…
Digital Tools
Garden Explorer and Bloomberg Connects allow guests to use their mobile devices on-site to enhance their visits, as well as offering future guests the opportunity to explore the Garden and its plant collections from anywhere, in preparation for a forthcoming visit.
Summer Saturdays
At the Houston Botanic Garden, there is something to discover down every winding path. Here, you can engage all of your senses. See the diverse color and beauty of plants from around the world in our Global Collection Garden. Hear the sounds of wildlife drawn to our natural ecosystems. Smell the aroma of our Pine Grove and other distinct botanic fragrances wafting through the air. Taste…
Conservation Update

Back in July, Hurricane Beryl’s surprisingly strong winds left behind lots of leaning and fallen trees at the Garden, as it did all around the metropolitan area. From backyards around town to the curated beds and natural ecosystems of the Garden, the focus has shifted to resiliency and enhancing the health of the plants and trees that made it through the storm.
Docent Resources
These resources are provided for the convenience of the Garden’s docents.
The John M O’Quinn Foundation

The Houston Botanic Garden is a proud recipient of several grant awards from The John M. O’Quinn Foundation. Recently, the Garden spoke with Rob Wilson III, President and Treasurer, of the Foundation to discuss the organization’s support of conservation efforts.
Hurricane Resiliency

Back in July, Hurricane Beryl’s surprisingly strong winds left behind lots of leaning and fallen trees at the Garden, as it did all around the metropolitan area. From backyards around town to the curated beds and natural ecosystems of the Garden, the focus has shifted to resiliency and enhancing the health of the plants and trees that made it through the storm.
Bring Your Group
At the Houston Botanic Garden, there is something to discover down every winding path. Here, you can engage all of your senses. See the diverse color and beauty of plants from around the world in our Global Collection Garden. Hear the sounds of wildlife drawn to our natural ecosystems. Smell the aroma of our Pine Grove and other distinct botanic fragrances wafting through the air. Taste…
Dog Days Policy
Throughout the dog days of August*, the Houston Botanic Garden invites responsible pet parents to bring their canine pal(s) along on visits to the Garden.
Mother’s Day Walk Creative Director

Myra Johnson is CEO of Ephesus Investments and a mother of two. Recently married, she welcomed three additional kids to her blended family and will sometimes count her cat and dog among her children, as well. Unexpected events led her to discover that walking outdoors and lessons from nature can have incredible impacts on our interactions with others. Now she’s offering other families the chance to have the same experience.