Saturday Adventure Series

All Saturday Adventure Series programs are free. Seating is limited, please RSVP at 409.670.9799. Program participants meet at the admissions window prior to starting times.

Spring  2012

Saturday Adventure Series: Off the Beaten Path at Shangri La

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
 
In April 1948, the Port Arthur News reported, “There is something else to Shangri La that the casual sightseer would miss!” Join us for this adult program as we rediscover pictures of the artist’s cottage, the old swimming pool, historical ferry crossings, and more!

Saturday Adventure Series: Green Cleaning Products

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Spring is in the air! And so is spring cleaning. During this hands-on adult session, you will make (and take home) your own cleaning solutions using earth-friendly ingredients that are already in your kitchen. 

Saturday Adventure Series: Landmarks of Shangri La

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join us as we continue our exploration of “all things historical” at Shangri La.  In this adult program, we will discuss the little-known history of some familiar sights such as the bat house, historic bells, greenhouses, and more!

Saturday Adventure Series: Lettuce on Your Patio

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Have you ever wanted to plant a lettuce garden, but just don’t have the yard space? During this hands-on adult session we will plant (and then take home) a container lettuce garden.  Join us to create your very own salad patch.

Saturday Adventure Series: Morning Bird Watch

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Bring the whole family for a leisurely stroll along some of the paths of Shangri La.  We will look for migrating birds and view the birds on Ruby Lake from an interesting perspective.  

Saturday Adventure Series: Tree ID

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Have you ever wondered what kind of trees are around your home?  Join us for a brief discussion and tree identification walk.  This program is intended for adults and plant enthusiasts.

Saturday Adventure Series: Tracking 101

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

During this family program, we will search for animal signs such as scat, tracks, and other markings, and we’ll learn how to track animals using these clues.  Join us for this basic program to solve the mystery of who has been in Shangri La.   

Saturday Adventure Series: Wild Edibles

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Wild plants have been on the menu for years.  Join us as we explore Shangri La to search for wild edibles and learning to prepare them. This is a family program. Please note that there are potential allergy risks associated with eating wild plants.  

Saturday Adventure Series Spring 2012 Schedule