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.

Development & Membership Manager

Julian Serebrin joined the Garden as its new membership and development manager in January 2024.

Bayou Blues Festival

The inaugural Bayou Blues Festival on Saturday, April 27, will feature a talented lineup of artists, headlined by the Chambers DesLauriers Band, featuring Chambers and her blues-rock guitarist and singer husband, Paul DesLauriers.

Summer BotaniCamp

Since the inaugural summer of 2021, BotaniCamp — Houston Botanic Garden’s plant-centric nature camp — has evolved, yet the focus remains on connecting children with their natural surroundings. With summer just around the corner, Mills is preparing to welcome the latest energetic group of kids, ranging in age from 5 to 12. She is making the final plans for an inquiry-driven curriculum and creative hands-on activities that grow the campers’ interest in the local flora and fauna.

ZimSculpt Artist Interviews

The upcoming ZimSculpt exhibit at the Houston Botanic Garden will surround visitors with an exquisitely curated collection of more than 100 Zimbabwean Shona stone sculptures that celebrate the harmony of art and nature. To add to the visually stunning experience, two resident artists – Percy Kuta and Passmore Mupindiko – will be actively sculpting new masterpieces daily, providing visitors with a first-hand glimpse into the artistic process. ZimSculpt founder Vivienne Croisette shares her insights into why the award-winning exhibition has become such an international phenomenon and described how Shona sculpture has become the most collected type of African art in the world. Artists Percy Kuta and Passmore Mupindiko also tells us about their passion for sculpting and helping visitors better understand the rich heritage reflected in the art form.

Houston Health Department

Houston Botanic Garden will be one of nine area locations to host an air quality monitoring device for a year as part of a recently awarded grant funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and led by the Houston Health Department. The device placed at the Houston Botanic Garden will passively but continuously collect air samples over the course of a year.