Arboretum after Ike

Note: Building, trails and grounds are closed until further notice. Please check this website or call 713-681-8433 for recorded updates.

The Arboretum building seems to have received no damage, however, power has yet to be restored. Staff and volunteers have been working every day to clear the driveway, parking lot, and trails.

Volunteers: Work on the trails and grounds to remove debris is scheduled every morning, Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.. Closed toe shoes and long pants (vs. shorts) are required. Minimum age for volunteers is 16 yrs.

For more information, call 713-366-0375 for recorded updates or call Lori Hutson, Dir. of Volunteers at 713-373-9407. Volunteer groups and others interested in volunteering should call Lori Hutson at the above numbers.

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Entrance just inside gate	Oak that fell at entrance (cleared 9/15)
Driveway towards building	East front of building
Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden - east parking lot	Top of tree down in Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden
Inner Loop Trail just behind building in Wildife Garden	Damage to deck on pond just behind building
Alice Brown Trail near pond	Debris blocking Alice Brown Trail at pond deck
Clean up efforts began Monday, September 15. The driveway has been cleared.	Please check this webpage often for updates.
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