Enjoy a variety of programs at Mercer Botanic Gardens all summer long.

Registration is required at pct3.com/MBG and opens the first Friday of the month prior. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

JUNE 3: MORNING FAMILY HIKE

9 a.m. noon. All ages. Celebrate National Trails Day

at the gardens.

JUNE 5: STORY TIME

10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, crafts,

socialization opportunities, and more.

JUNE 9: DANCE OF THE INSECTS 10 a.m. Ages 4+. A creative movement performance combining contemporary ballet and poetry.

JUNE 16: DANCE OF THE INSECTS 11 a.m. Ages 4+. A creative movement performance

combining contemporary ballet and poetry.

JUNE 17: HAWK TALK

Noon 2 p.m. Ages 4+. Meet 'Fred' the Red-tailed hawk

from Friends of Texas Wildlife, learn about wildlife

rescue, and make a take-home craft.

JUNE 21: MICRO MERCER

10 a.m.- noon or 4-6 p.m. Ages 6+. Explore Mercer's flora and fauna via microscopes!

JUNE 23: BEYOND BEES!

8:30-10 a.m. Ages 6+. Tour resident colonies of bees at Mercer and learn about their important role in ecology.

JUNE 27: YOGA FOR KIDS 10 a.m. Ages 4+ Meet in the grand lawn and use our mats or bring your own. (Registration not required.)

JUNE 27: FACE PAINTING

10 a.m. noon. All ages. Two local artists bring their talents to the garden. (Registration not required.)

JUNE 28: AQUATIC WALK

10 a.m. noon. Ages 8+. Explore water ecology through the science of sampling and observation.

JULY 1: TAI CHI

9 a.m. Ages 12+. Beginner Tai Chi under the Treehouse.

(Registration not required.)

JULY 15: TAI CHI

9 a.m. Ages 12+. Beginner Tai Chi under the Treehouse.

(Registration not required.)

JULY 17: STORY TIME

10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, crafts, socialization opportunities, and more.

JULY 19: OWL EAT WHAT? 10 a.m. noon. Ages 6+, Discover what an owl ate for its dinner!

JULY 21: BEYOND BEES!

8:30 10 a.m. Ages 6+. Tour resident colonies of bees at Mercer and learn about their important role

in ecology. JULY 22: TEENS AND TERRARIUMS

Noon 2 p.m. Ages 13 19. Create a take-home terrarium. Bring a 1-gallon clear container with a lid and we will supply the rest!

JULY 26: BUILD AN HERB GARDEN

10 a.m. noon or 4 6 p.m. Ages 6+. Plant a miniature herb greenhouse to take home. Herb garden kits for children only.

JULY 28: PUPPET PIZZAZZ

11 a.m. Ages 4+. Live puppet show showcasing theater and the hidden secrets of puppetry.

JULY 29: YOGA FOR KIDS

10 a.m. Ages 4+ Meet on the grand lawn and use our mats or bring your own. (Registration not required.)

JULY 29: FACE PAINTING 10 a.m. noon. All ages. Two local artists bring their talents to the garden. (Registration not required.)

AUG. 2: YOGA FOR KIDS

10 a.m. Ages 4+ Meet in the grand lawn and use our mats or bring your own. (Registration not required.)

AUG. 2: FACE PAINTING

10 a.m. noon. All ages. Two local artists bring their talents to the garden. (Registration not required.)

AUG. 7: STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, crafts, socialization opportunities, and more.

AUG. 12: TẠI CHI

9 a.m. Ages 12+. Beginner Tai Chi under the Treehouse. (Registration not required.)

AUG 16: NATURE STATIONS

10 a.m. - noon or 3-5 p.m. Ages 4+. Discover the world of bugs, reptiles, mammals, and more!

AUG. 21: STORY TIME

10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, crafts, socialization opportunities, and more.

AUG. 18: BEYOND BEES!

8:30 10 a.m. Ages 6+. Tour resident colonies of bees at Mercer and learn about their important role

in ecology.

AUG. 26: TẠI CHI

9 a.m. Ages 12+, Beginner Tai Chi under the Treehouse.

(Registration not required.)

AUG. 26: SATURDAY GARDEN CLUB

9 a.m. noon. Ages 16+. Volunteer with staff horticulturists in a variety of inspiring garden projects.