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Houston Arboretum’s 'lawn crew' is back: Hundreds of goats set to tackle the Ravine
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Christian Hudspeth , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A herd of 300 to 400 goats will be grazing on a seven-acre area near the Ravine.
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is hosting a unique event from August 4-11. A herd of 300 to 400 goats will be grazing on a seven-acre area near the Ravine.
The goats are part of an effort to control understory growth and invasive plants without using heavy equipment or chemicals. They will be eating a variety of plants, including green briars and poison ivy.
Further details about this event are available from the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. The event is expected to be a popular summer activity in the area.
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Category: parks Published: July 24, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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