Glenwood Cemetery

04/08/2026

There’s something special about catching a glimpse of a blue heron by the lake 💙

A quiet moment of stillness in the middle of the city.

Keep an eye out by the lake. You never know who might be visiting.

03/31/2026

March blessed the grounds with beautiful blooms and new friends by the lake 🌸🦆

We loved welcoming guests into the greenhouse and showcasing our archives at St. Anne's and Old, Weird Houston - such a special way to share the beauty and history of Glenwood.

Come take a stroll and enjoy the pops of color and ducklings by the lake that make this season extra magical ✨

03/30/2026

Take a walk in the park 🌿 Glenwood Cemetery has been part of Houston’s landscape since 1871, offering a place to reflect, explore, and connect with the city’s history.

03/25/2026

Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on the surface of other plants rather than in soil. Like other ferns, it reproduces by spores instead of seeds.

At Glenwood, it’s most often found growing along the branches of our live oak trees, where it thrives without harming its host.

During dry periods, the fern shrivels and turns a grayish-brown color. After rain or moisture returns, it quickly unfurls and becomes green again, sometimes within just a few hours.

Keep an eye out for these fascinating plants the next time you visit Glenwood.

Cemetery

03/24/2026

Glenwood Cemetery joined Old, Weird Houston this past Saturday, where we had the opportunity to share pieces of our archives and bring a bit of our history into the conversation.

It was a pleasure connecting with everyone who stopped by our table. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Glenwood and engage with our story.

We are grateful to and for organizing such a thoughtful and inspiring event, and to everyone who made it so memorable.

03/20/2026

🌸The spring equinox marks the start of spring and a time when day and night are nearly equal. In many communities, this season is also a time to visit cemeteries and honor loved ones.
☀️Families often take the opportunity to clean headstones, remove winter decorations, place fresh flowers, and spend a few quiet moments reflecting. With the change in season, it’s a natural time to care for these spaces and remember those who came before us.
🦋As we move into longer days and warmer weather, the equinox can serve as a simple reminder to pause and reflect. 🌿

03/18/2026

We’re so excited to join and at Old, Weird Houston this Saturday, 3/21 from 12–5!

Join us for a look at some of the city’s more unusual stories, overlooked history, and unexpected details that make Houston what it is.

Bring a friend and come explore with us. We’d love to see you there!

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

The Pipevine Swallowtail is one of the most eye-catching butterflies you’ll see in North America. Its dark wings shine with an iridescent blue in the sunlight, and the bright orange spots underneath make it easy to recognize in flight.

It gets its name from the pipevine plant, which its caterpillars rely on for food. Pipevine contains natural toxins, and the caterpillars absorb them as they grow. Those toxins stay in their bodies into adulthood, helping protect them from predators.

You can usually spot these butterflies in spring and summer around gardens, meadows, and wooded areas. Planting native pipevine is a great way to support their life cycle and create habitat for pollinators in your community. 🦋

03/03/2026

The Great Egret is a large white wading bird commonly found in wetlands and along shorelines. During breeding season, it develops a bright green patch between the eye and bill and grows long, delicate plumes along its back.

In the late 1800s, those plumes were highly sought after in the fashion industry, and the species was hunted nearly to extinction as feathers were once sold for more than gold by weight. Conservation protections helped the population recover.

Great Egrets migrate each year, and we typically see them from spring through fall. While they often spend much of their time alone, breeding season brings them together in large nesting groups called rookeries, sometimes shared with other egrets, herons, and other wading birds.

03/02/2026

Texas Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. This vital document, signed by 59 delegates, marked the official declaration of independence from Mexico by the settlers in Mexican Texas, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Texas. To honor this day, we would like to recognize some notable veterans buried at Glenwood who played crucial roles in Texas's fight for independence.

03/01/2026

February brought sunshine and a hint of spring to Glenwood ☀️🌿

From warm afternoons on the grounds to beautiful golden hours, this month felt like a preview of what’s ahead. On to March 🤍✨