ADULT WORKSHOP SERIES: ORCHID REPOTTING
Sat Apr 1 @ 10:00am Apr
1
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Grow your orchid experience with our hands-on repotting workshop. In this workshop our epiphyte experts will lead participants through the steps to successfully grow orchids indoors. We’ll share tips…
Up Close with Nature
Sat Sep 30 @ 11:00am Sep
30
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us the last Saturday of each month (March – October) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature: Live Animal Programs. Our Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals t…
Bird Watching Wednesdays
Wed Apr 5 @ 9:00am Apr
5
Wed
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join us to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer! Birders of all skill levels are invited …
First Thursday Gardener’s Guide Series: Composting 101
Thu Apr 6 @ 10:00am Apr
6
Thu
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Composting 101 Put your kitchen and yard waste to work by composting it! Join us to learn the basics of starting your own compost pile, and how to use it in your garden.
Join us on the first Thursday …
Community Fun Walk Presented by the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
Sat Apr 8 @ 9:00am Apr
8
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us for a Community Fun Walk at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, presented by the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. Guests will enjoy a 1-mile marked loop pathway through the Gar…
Saturday Adventure Series: Take a Crack At It
Sat Apr 8 @ 10:00am Apr
8
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
How strong could an egg really be? Join us at Shangri La Gardens for this eggs-tra special family-friendly program where we will conduct a half-dozen experiments to answer that very question. No yolk,…
Audubon on the Bayou
Thu Apr 13 @ 7:00am Apr
13
Thu
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us for Audubon on the Bayou early morning birding tours at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center! During this ADULTS ONLY program, guests will have an opportunity to observe their natura…
Saturday Adventure Series: Migration Hop
Sat Apr 15 @ 10:00am Apr
15
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Our favorite feathered friends are passing through Shangri La Gardens this month! The whole family is welcome to join us at our bird heronry to observe the migrating birds. Binoculars will be provided…
Bird Watching Wednesdays
Wed Apr 19 @ 9:00am Apr
19
Wed
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join us to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer! Birders of all skill levels are invited …
2023 Eco-Fest and Butterfly Release
Sat Apr 22 @ 10:00am Apr
22
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us to celebrate Earth day with an Eco-Fest celebration and Butterfly Release! Family friendly activities and games will take place on Saturday April 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with multipl…
Audubon on the Bayou
Thu Apr 27 @ 7:00am Apr
27
Thu
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us for Audubon on the Bayou early morning birding tours at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center! During this ADULTS ONLY program, guests will have an opportunity to observe their natura…
Saturday Adventure Series: All the Remains
Sat Apr 29 @ 10:00am Apr
29
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
How can you tell where an animal has been? Join us in the search to find something left behind, be it a track, a few bones, or even a pile of scat! During this family-friendly program we will hike Sha…
Up Close with Nature
Sat Apr 29 @ 11:00am Apr
29
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us the last Saturday of each month (March – October) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature: Live Animal Programs. Our Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals t…
Bird Watching Wednesdays
Wed May 3 @ 9:00am May
3
Wed
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join us to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer! Birders of all skill levels are invited …
First Thursday Gardener’s Guide Series: Mulch Basics
Thu May 4 @ 10:00am May
4
Thu
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Mulch Basics With so many types of mulch available, how do you pick the right mulch for your plants? Join us learn about the different mulches and the best practices for applying mulch to your plants.…
Saturday Adventure Series: Froggy Fun
Sat May 6 @ 10:00am May
6
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Hop on over to Shangri La Gardens to learn all about frogs. During this family-friendly program, we will discover the frog lifecycle. Roll up your sleeves as we explore our frog ponds in the hopes of …
Saturday Adventure Series: Magnificent Mushrooms
Sat May 13 @ 10:00am May
13
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Calling all the “Fungis” and “Fungals” to explore the magnificent world of mushrooms. Join us on a hike through the back trails of Shangri La Gardens as we identify which mushrooms, and other fungi ar…
ADULT WORKSHOP SERIES: CONTAINER GARDENING - PATIO PARADISE
Sat May 20 @ 10:00am May
20
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join our very own Greenhouse Manager, Cheryl Farmer, for a creative container gardening workshop. We’ll explore how to choose the perfect containers, potting mix, and plants for phenomenal gardeni…
Up Close with Nature
Sat May 27 @ 11:00am May
27
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us the last Saturday of each month (March – October) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature: Live Animal Programs. Our Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals t…
First Thursday Gardener’s Guide Series: Butterfly Gardening Basics
Thu Jun 1 @ 10:00am Jun
1
Thu
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Butterfly Gardening Basics Are you interested in attracting fluttery friends into your outside space? Join us to learn the steps towards creating a successful butterfly habitat in your garden! You wil…
Up Close with Nature
Sat Jun 24 @ 11:00am Jun
24
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us the last Saturday of each month (March – October) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature: Live Animal Programs. Our Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals t…
Up Close with Nature
Sat Jul 29 @ 11:00am Jul
29
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us the last Saturday of each month (March – October) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature: Live Animal Programs. Our Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals t…
Up Close with Nature
Sat Aug 26 @ 11:00am Aug
26
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us the last Saturday of each month (March – October) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature: Live Animal Programs. Our Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals t…
Saturday Adventure Series: Garden Tea Time
Sat Apr 1 @ 10:00am Apr
1
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Don your sun hats as we gather for tea time in the Gardens (weather permitting). We will identify which of the plants at Shangri La Gardens can be made into tea, learn a few tips about how to collect …
Up Close with Nature
Sat Oct 28 @ 11:00am Oct
28
Sat
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Join us the last Saturday of each month (March – October) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature: Live Animal Programs. Our Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals t…