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SPRING, TX -First Family Hike, Yoga in the Gardens, Birding 101, and More!

Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, Jan. 7, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Do you want to give back to your community, need volunteer hours for school, or just love the outdoors and have an interest in Gulf Coast flora? Mercer Botanic Gardens offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at three facilities within one mile of the gardens. Join us for a volunteer orientation to discover everything we have to offer, from helping maintain our gardens, to plant propagation and sales, to educational programs and the Mercer Ambassadors. This orientation will be off-site at the Timber Lane Community Center, located approximately two miles from Mercer at 1904 Naplechase Crest Drive in Spring. Recommended for those 16 and older, or 12-15 if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register or for more information, call 713-274-4160.

A Winter Wonder Garden

Friday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Winter gardens are colorful and structurally intriguing. Stroll through the gardens with Mercer staff and learn which plants add life to a winter garden. Focus on winter flowering and fruiting plants, evergreen trees, bark and branches, and garden hardscapes. Meet in front of the Visitor Center at Mercers East Side Main Gardens. Recommended for those 12 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register or for more information, call 713-274-4160.

Keep Calm and Yoga in the Gardens

Saturday, Jan. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a unique opportunity to practice yoga in the natural outdoor setting of Mercer Botanic Gardens. Through gentle and purposeful movements, youll gain flexibility and strength while releasing body tension. This slower-paced yoga program is ideal for beginner to intermediate participants and is led by registered yoga teacher Delyla Ovalle-Bowyer. Participants should bring a yoga mat or beach towel and a water bottle. Yoga blocks and straps are optional. This is an outdoor event, so participants should dress for the weather. Registration is required, as space is limited. For adults 18 and older. Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. To register or for more information, call 713-274-4160.

First Family Hike

Saturday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon

Resolve to connect with family and nature as you enjoy outdoor time in 2021. As a family, take the Family Hiking Pledge for healthy hiking in 2021. Then hike and explore more than five miles of beginner-friendly riparian trails at Mercer. Meet at Mercers West Side Arboretum at the Post Oak Pavilion. Staff will be on hand with maps and to answer questions about specific trails on Mercers east and west sides. Receive a bamboo hiking stick, one per person while supplies last. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 713-274-4160.

Family Adventure Series: Perfectly Pansy

Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pansies are an amazing winter annual full of color and personality. Upcycle a household container into a charming, tiny pansy garden and bring these winter beauties into your home. To participate, attendees must bring a small household container, such as a mismatched teacup or a small decorative canister. Plants and potting soil are provided. Multiple sessions are available. Recommended for those 6 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an outdoor event, so participants should dress for the weather. Registration is required, as space is limited. For more information or to register, call 713-274-4160.

Garden Cruisin: Tour de 4

Friday, Jan. 15, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Board the Mercer Cart at the Visitor Center for a leisurely one-hour tour through the gardens and arboretum. Experience the beauty and tranquility of the tropical, shade, formal, childrens and pollinator gardens. The tour will then continue under the Aldine Westfield bridge to the Mercer arboretum where participants can explore the Jake Roberts Maple Collection, Hickory Bog, Bald Cypress Swamp, and the myriad of walking trails. The tour will conclude at the Visitor Center. For those 60 and older, or for anyone 12 and older with transportation needs. The Tour de 4 uses an open-air cart, so participants should dress for the weather. A maximum of four passengers per tour. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 713-274-4160.

Its Yoga Time: Family Yoga in the Gardens

Saturday, Jan. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Gather the family and head to Mercer Botanic Gardens for some healthy yoga fun. This energetic, beginning yoga class led by registered yoga teacher Delyla Ovalle-Bowyer features individual poses and family-partner poses. Participants should bring a yoga mat or beach towel, and a water bottle. Yoga blocks and straps are optional. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an outdoor event, so participants should dress for the weather. Registration is required, as space is limited. Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. To register or for more information, call 713-274-4160.

Birding 101

Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Would you like to become a better birder? Longtime birder and photographer Paul Gregg discusses four key tips to quickly identify common and migratory birds seen in the Houston area. This informative and family-friendly class is for beginner to intermediate birders, so bring a friend and learn insightful birding tips from a pro. This program will be off-site at the Timber Lane Community Center, approximately two miles from Mercer at 1904 Naplechase Crest Drive in Spring. Participants must be 12 or older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register or for more information, call 713-274-4160.

Ongoing Events

Northside Horticultural Propagation Center

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon

Join a plant committee and grow plants year-round for events and sales or help with various projects from propagation to irrigation. Contact Mercers volunteer coordinator at 713-274-4160 for more information.

Gardening in the Tropical Garden

Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join a Mercer horticulturist in the Tropical Garden to work with palms, plumerias, bamboo, and special collections. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and water. Tools and gloves will be provided. Volunteers must be 16 or older, or 12-15 if volunteering with a parent or guardian. Please contact Mercers volunteer coordinator at 713-274-4160 to schedule a visit.

Gardening in the Native Garden

Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join a Mercer horticulturalist for planting, grooming, pruning, weeding, and mulching in the Native Garden. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and water. Tools and gloves will be provided. Volunteers must be 16 or older, or 12-15 if volunteering with a parent or guardian.Please contact Mercers volunteer coordinator at 713-274-4160 to schedule a visit.

Gardening in the Childrens and Vegetable Gardens

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join a Mercer staff member to plant new plants, sow seeds, thin and harvest vegetables, and weed garden beds in the Childrens Garden and Vegetable Garden. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and water. Tools and gloves will be provided. Volunteers must be 16 or older, or 12-15 if volunteering with a parent or guardian. Please contact Mercers volunteer coordinator at 713-274-4160 to schedule a visit.

Mercer Ambassadors

Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m.

Ambassadors welcome visitors to Mercer and provide information about the gardens, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more. Those who enjoy visiting with guests are encouraged to apply. Ambassador training is online, with a slide presentation and copy of the Ambassador handbook.Must be 16 or older, or 12-15 if volunteering with a parent or guardian. Contact Mercers volunteer coordinator at 713-274-4160 for more information.

Story Time in the Gardens

First and Third Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

Mercer Botanic Gardens invites parents and children to enjoy story time in the natural setting of the garden. Story time garden locations may vary each week. Registration is required, as space is limited. Recommended for children 2-5. Call 713-274-4160 for the location or to check for cancellations due to weather or holidays. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Music in the Gardens

First and Third Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Join Mercer Botanic Gardens for Music in the Gardens, in which children from 2-5 partner with their parents and experience rhythm and music principles in a natural outdoor setting throughout the garden. Classes use Kindermusik curriculums songs, instruments, and movement to inspire creativity, confidence, and music appreciation in children while building unique bonds with their parents. This free, family-friendly event is outdoors, so participants should dress for the weather. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring your own water bottle. Meet at Mercers East Side Main Garden. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register or for more information, call 713-274-4160.

Mercer Botanic Gardens Bird Survey

Fourth Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Mercers gardens and miles of winding riparian forest trails along the Cypress Creek flyway are an ideal place to birdwatch. Led by longtime birder Paul Gregg and Mercer staff member Christy Jones, this monthly bird survey is suited for birders of all levels and experience. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, as Mercers 1.7-mile survey loop is primarily crushed asphalt trails. Participants must be 12 or older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meet in front of the Visitor Center at Mercers East Side Main Gardens. Bring binoculars, a bird identification guide, water, and insect repellent. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register or for more information, call 713-274-4160.

Womens Restorative Hike

Second and Fourth Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

This beginner-friendly, one-hour hike through Mercers gardens and forest is for those who believe in the restorative power that nature has on the mind, body, and spirit. For women 18 and older. Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. Meet in front of the Visitor Center at Mercers East Side Main Gardens on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register or for more information, call 713-274-4160.

Tai Chi

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Join volunteer John Spencer for this one-hour beginner class offered at Mercers East Side Gardens. Class location may vary each week. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an outdoor event, so participants should dress for the weather. Call 713-274-4160 for more information or to check for cancellations due to weather or holidays.

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