Every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will be hosting family friendly educational programs from September 15 until November 17. These programs are free! Please RSVP by calling 409-670-0803 or registering online at shangrilagardens.org.
Saturday Adventure Series Programs and Schedule
- October 20: Creepy Crawly Critters
Worms, roly polys, and spiders; oh my! There are thousands of creepy crawly critters that call Shangri La home. Join us for this family friendly program where we will seek out and investigate what makes these critters unique.
- October 27: Let’s Rock!
Rocks are all different shapes and colors, but how are they made? Bring the entire family to conduct scientific experiments with rocks and investigate their differences. Explore how rocks are made by creating your own- out of chocolate!
*Allergy alert – during this program we will be using chocolate that may contain nuts
- November 10: Lady Bugs and Gentlemen Bees
This family friendly program begins with story time in the Children’s Garden, followed by some fun facts about our local beneficial insects! We will explore the many benefits of having lady bugs and honey bees in our garden, followed by the release of live lady bugs and a sampling of several varieties of honey!
*We have a working beehive in our Garden. Those with bee allergies are asked to bring an epi-pen.*
- November 17: Shangri La’s Wilderness Wonders
Come explore the often unseen backcountry of Shangri La! Join us for a naturalist-guided hike to explore the ecology and natural history of southeast Texas. During this family friendly program we will be hiking 3+ mileson rough terrain in the natural areas of Shangri La to see what we can see!
*Closed toe shoes REQUIRED. No strollers. Shangri La’s natural areas are NOT handicap accessible. There is no option for a ‘shorter route’ *
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