It seems there's almost a park at every turn in and around the city of Houston. But, which parks are the most advantageous to an educational nature walk with the kids? 

A good park for a nature walk should have plenty of trees, flowers, and other plants. A lake or pond is great for nature walks, as are animals and insects. Nature reserves in Houston can be some of the best parks for nature walks with kids, but smaller Houston parks, and even your own backyard can be great as well. Here are some of the best parks in Houston for watching nature with the kids.

Discovery Green Park is eco-friendly with its LEED certification. This is a great place to teach kids about living green and what it means to be eco-friendly. The park runs on 100% green power and the beautiful landscape, including Discovery Green Gardens, offers beautiful sights for nature walks with kids.

The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is full of nature waiting to be discovered. View animals and plants thriving in their natural habitats. There are hiking trails, as well as educational classes for students, including those attending home schools. Admission to the park is free, but some programs, events, and classes may require a fee or pre-registration.

Lake Houston Wilderness Park is great for those who have more time for nature walks. Campgrounds are on site for creating a whole family nature adventure. If you aren't quite up to the camping part, don't worry. There still is plenty to do here for a day trip. Hiking and biking trails will provide plenty of great scenery, but for a different nature adventure, try horseback riding or canoeing. All are welcome at the Lake Houston Wilderness Park. While technically, you would instead be doing a nature ride, rather than a nature walk, the horse, bike, or watercraft would be an interesting and new way to view nature's wonders. The Lake Houston Wilderness Park asks that you bring your own horse, watercraft, or bike. Cabins are available for rental, as are walk-in campsites. Be forewarned that there are several snake species lurking at Lake Houston Wilderness Park.