Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites you to celebrate Earth Week with five days of fun-filled activities that may include nature walks, story readings for children, boat rides, and daily lessons on topics that will broaden your knowledge of the natural world. You could learn how to photograph birds, design a butterfly garden, an epiphyte from a hydrophyte, and so much more. Earth week always centers around Earth Day, April 22^nd. It all culminates on the following Saturday with Eco-Fest.   Reservations are required for many events and may be made by calling 409.670.9799.

 

The theme for Earth Week 2009 is Transformations. Earth Week begins on April 21 and ends April 25 with Eco-Fest. 

Friday, April 24

7:15 am - 9:00 am - Bird Walk
This early morning stroll through the gardens will end at the bird blind in the heronry.  Along the way, we'll identify as many birds as possible.  Meet at the Admissions Window.  RSVP required.  Call 409.670.9799.  Maximum 20 people.

9:30 am - 12:30 am - Nature in Watercolor, in Partnership with the Stark Museum of Art with Shirley Marshall 
Explore the beauty of the natural world with watercolor.  Artist Shirley Marshall, a docent at the Stark Museum of Art, will teach basic watercolor techniques for painting plants, animals, and more.  The workshop will conclude with a docent-led, nature-themed tour of the Stark Museum of Art.  Meet at the Admissions Window.  RSVP required.  Call 409-670-9799.  Maximum 20 people. 

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cooking from the Garden with Sandra Hoke
Come learn delicious recipes that can be made straight from the garden.  This workshop will take place in the Children's Garden where the children have been growing a variety of different herbs and vegetables.  Meet in the Children's Garden.  RSVP required.  Call 409.670.9799.  Maximum 20 people.