Discover Why President Kathryn Lott Says Discovery Green as a Park, Better With You In It
Last year, 3.3 million visitors found their way to Discovery Green – an attendance not seen since before the pandemic. From our offices in the center of the park, we see it all: little ones taking their first steps, marriage proposals, athletes playing frisbee on lunch breaks, and friends gathering for picnics or painting parties […]
A Walk in the Park with Board Member Andrew Abendshein
If you spend time at Discovery Green, you’ve probably seen the Conservancy Board Chair Andrew Abendshein. He’s tall, lanky and you will likely find him practicing yoga, examining the gardens or watching for signs of erosion. Abendshein has served on the board since 2016, but his roots at Discovery Green stretch deeper. His grandmother, […]
Kathryn Lott: The preface and promise of Discovery Green’s Art Lab
Houstonians have cultivated a profound appreciation for the public art program at Discovery Green. Since launching in 2008, the Conservancy has exhibited 26 temporary large-scale public art installations, presenting each as a gift to our community free of charge. Millions of visitors have encountered these transformative works, making Discovery Green a key player in the […]
Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green achieves “Zero Waste” goal despite record-breaking trash collection
This year’s Green Mountain Energy Earth Day celebration saw near-record attendance, with almost 30,000 people gathering at Discovery Green on Saturday, April 19 to enjoy beautiful spring weather and environmentally focused programming. Building on its mission of sustainability, the event once again met its ambitious Zero Waste goal—diverting over 90% of waste from landfills—even as […]
Discovery Green Art Lab Fellow Gerardo Rosales Creates Art of Inclusivity
By Holly Beretto Growing up in Venezuela’s Andes region, Discovery Green Art Lab fellow Gerardo Rosales danced and played music before committing to visual arts in his late teens. Drawn to the folk art of the Andes – with its emphasis on the natural world – the self-taught Rosales created ceramics. That connection to the […]
Discovery Green Art Lab Fellow Karen Navarro Uses Art to Silently Express Identity and Legacy
By Holly Beretto For Discovery Green Art Fellow Karen Navarro, art was in her heritage, but it wasn’t until she lost the ability to communicate in words that the desire to create emerged. Originally from an artistic family in Argentina, Karen Navarro studied fashion design at the University of Buenos Aires. When she arrived in […]
Discovery Green Art Lab: Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve pulled these questions together into one FAQ in the hopes that Houston artists will find this helpful as they prepare their application.
Discovery Green Conservancy President Kathryn Lott Named a Houston Business Journal Texas Top 100 Leader For 2024
The annual list highlights impactful Texans who have the power to move the market, with clout beyond their company or industry and who are likely to shape our future.
Discovery Green Conservancy President Kathryn Lott announces key staff promotions
Jose Leal and Susanne Theis chosen by president Kathryn Lott for Discovery Green’s executive team.
Legacy of Magic: A Message From Kathryn Lott, Discovery Green Conservancy President
My commitment is to keep Discovery Green as Houston’s transformative place for creativity, fun and the celebration of our city’s diverse traditions.