Mercer Botanic Gardens

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT

MERCER BOTANIC GARDENS

22306 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD., HUMBLE

Please visit www.hcp4.net/mercer or call 713-274-4160 for more information or to make a reservation.

OCTOBER

5

POLLINATOR FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A free event featuring a plant sale, a scarecrow contest, educational presentations, exhibitors, vendors, face painting, and lawn games.

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CELEBRATE BATS

Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon

Celebrate bats and learn the importance of these flying friends with crafts, activities, presentations, and more!

NOVEMBER

2

TEXAS ARBOR DAY

Saturday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Celebrate Texas Arbor Day with a variety of activities and crafts, including face painting, a tree planting extravaganza, and complimentary tree saplings (while supplies last).

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CAMELLIAS & HOLIDAY ORNAMENTALS PLANT SALE

Saturday, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Ring in the holidays with Mercer’s final plant sale of the year with an extensive selection of camellias and an assortment of poinsettias.

ONGOING

STORYTIME

Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 – 5. Meet under the treehouse.

In partnership with Harris County Public Library, join us for a unique storytime in a natural setting for parents and children to enjoy together.

MERCER AMBASSADORS

Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages 16+. Meet under the treehouse.

Welcome visitors, answer questions, and provide information. Complete the volunteer application at www.hcp4.net/ parks/mercer/volunteer.

COOKING THYME

WEDNESDAYS 10 A.M. – 11 A.M.

Registration required.

Learn cooking skills, try new foods, and discover the importance of good nutrition.

OCT. 2: POPCORN WITH HERBS | Ages 6 - 8

OCT. 16: BITE-SIZED TAMALE PIES | Ages 9 - 11

NOV. 6: HERB BUTTER WITH MARJORAM AND THYME | Ages 6 - 8

NOV. 20: SPICED INDIAN FLATBREAD | Ages 9 - 11

DEC. 4: BRUSSEL SPROUT CHIPS | Ages 6 - 8

DEC. 18: JOHNNYCAKE | Ages 9 - 11

Pollinator Festival |October 5

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

A free event featuring a plant sale, a scarecrow contest, educational presentations, exhibitors, vendors, face painting, and lawn games.