Select Saturdays in October and November, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will host family-friendly educational programs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. These programs are free with a wide range of topics.
Registration is first come, first served. RSVP to secure your place in the program. Register online, via email at welliott@shangrilagardens.org or via phone at 409-670-9113. See details below for more information. Once all spots have been claimed, registration will close.
Fabulous Frogs – October 14, 2023: Join us as we read the story, I Don’t Want to be a Frog, by Dev Petty. Shangri La Gardens’ Frog Ponds are the PERFECT backdrop for our froggie games. Be ready to call out frog sounds, play frog hopscotch, and discover all about the lifecycle of a frog. Then, we’ll look closely to investigate live frogs and tadpoles living in the ponds! Registration opens 10/2 at 8:30 a.m. Register online here.
Welcome to the Pumpkin Patch – October 21, 2023: Come and take a stroll through the pumpkin patch at Shangri La Gardens! Join us as we explore the incredible and unique pumpkins hidden throughout the gardens this autumn season. We will taste roasted pumpkin seeds and explore other culinary offerings from this whimsical gourd! We will also craft a unique fall decoration to bring home the wonders of autumn. Registration opens 10/9 at 8:30 a.m. Register online here.
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt– November 4. 2023: Join us for a festive, autumn adventure! We’ll embark on a journey through the Gardens, searching for the vibrant array of autumn leaves that grace the ground. We will examine their distinct shapes and sizes to aid us in leaf identification. As we go on the hunt for leaves, we will create leaf rubbings to take home. Join us for a fun leaf-finding adventure! Registration opens 10/23 at 8:30 a.m. Register online here.
Going Bananas for APPLES! – November 11. 2023. There’s nothing more “a-peeling” than spending time at Shangri La Gardens to get the “in-cider” information on all things apples. During this family-friendly program, we will conduct experiments, make observations and do artwork using all things apples. You won’t “pick” a better day to have some “hard-core” fun this fall! Registration opens 10/30 at 8:30 a.m. Register online here.
