Annual Luncheon
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…
Become a Member
Become a Member SUPPORT & VOLUNTEER The best way to enjoy the Houston Botanic Garden is to become a member. Treat yourself or a loved one to the gift of a membership and start enjoying these member benefits for a year. As of August 2023, the Garden participates in the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program, which offers free admission and/or additional benefits at 345 gardens throughout North America and the…
Request a Speaker
Request a Speaker LEARN resentatives of the Houston Botanic Garden are available to give presentations – from a general overview of the Garden itself to more specific horticultural topics – to gardening clubs, civic associations, etc. Please let us know of your interest by completing the following speaker request form. A member of our staff will review your request and follow-up to schedule. NOTE: In lieu of a speaker honorarium, the Garden asks…
BotaniCamp
Summer 2023 K-5 NATURE CAMP Houston Botanic Garden’s BotaniCamp, a plant-centric nature camp for K-5 students, uses a sensory and inquiry-driven curriculum to present many opportunities to go beyond just observation. Summer BotaniCamp 2023Monday-Friday9 a.m. to 2 p.m.$225/child weekly(Garden members save $25 per child) Add-on Gardening Mini-CampMonday-Friday2-5 p.m.$115/child weekly(Garden members save $30 per child) For more information, email education@hbg.org. Register Here Register Here Register Here Want to keep the discovery…
Watch & Learn
Learn and grow with these educational Watch and Learn videos.
Budburst
The Stories Plants Tell… Plants tell stories, without saying a single word. Picture a cherry tree in full bloom; big blackberries bursting with flavor; orange, red, and yellow leaves on a deciduous tree; or bare branches covered in snow. What do those images bring to mind? If you thought spring, summer, fall, and winter, you understood the story told by just the sight of those plants, without…
Newsletter
Keep Up With The Garden’s Growth… Once a month, the Houston Botanic Garden sends an email newsletter featuring events and classes, news on seasonal developments at the Garden, and educational content from horticulture experts. Subscribe to learn more about the Garden’s conservation efforts and to find ways to get involved as a steward of the natural world. Whether you’re a brand new member, a longtime…
Private Rentals
Proceeds from event rentals directly support the Garden’s mission to enrich life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment. We are delighted you are interested in hosting an event at the Garden. To get started, review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Frequently Asked Questions Weddings & Receptions Say “I do” and/or celebrate other milestones with family and friends Corporate & Other Events…
Garden Rules
Other’s Enjoyment Leave flowers, plants and all other elements in the garden beds for everyone to enjoy. Do not collect or remove seeds, flowers, fruits, vegetables, plant labels, rocks, etc. Please stay on designated pathways and mowed grass lawns; do not enter the mulched or planted garden beds. While we hope you will be inspired to garden at home—please d
ROCO on the Go
ROCO on the Go MUSIC IN THE GARDEN In collaboration with ROCO, Houston Botanic Garden presents “ROCO on the Go in the Garden,” a musical experience curated to enhance visits to the city’s living museum for plants. Visitors can use their mobile devices to scan QR codes on 14 placards placed around the Global Collection Garden and embark on an aural tour of flora and fauna, featuring music from ROCO’s 16 years of…