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ONLINE REGISTRATION for ‘Birdiest Festival in America’ Ends April 16, at WWW.BIRDIESTFESTIVAL.ORG
In Person On-Site starts 1-5 pm, April 22! See Events.
ARTIST CALL: Mariposa Palooza, See Events.
NO BIG BLOOM this year! See Events.
KIDS SUMMER NATURE CAMP Registration Open. See Events.
PRIVATE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS—parrots back! PRIVATE ENCOUNTERS now for longer time periods, either parrots or reptiles! Small groups can enjoy fun interactions with either THREE parrots or THREE reptiles with guests holding each animal, giving them snacks, taking photos in private setting. A great party, birthday, anniversary, or friend treat! Funds go to Animal Enrichment and Emergency Funds.
Seventy professional or amateur artists can “wing their way through spring” with MARIPOSA PALOOZA, by creatively reimagining a 24-30” aluminum butterfly for the outdoor collection opening Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10-Nov 2, funded by the city Arts & Cultural Commission. If you’d like to create an entry, come by the Administration Building, entrance on S. Oso Pkwy at S. Staples, 9:30 am-5:30 pm weekdays.
Tears flowed like “rain” realizing we shouldn’t have the annual BIG BLOOM Plant Sale this
year, due to drought-caused water shortages and resulting watering restrictions! New Plants take lots of water. What if people couldn’t keep their plants alive? If sponsors weren’t interested? If attendance was down? What would public perception be if we had the fundraiser? We conserve our natural resources! Ignoring our critical water situation is not the image we want to project. No BIG BLOOM, but SEE MORE for how we make it up to you!
FULL SCHEDUE is online, REGISTRATION underway, and Cattle Tyrant is back for Corpus Christi’s eighth BIRDIEST FESTIVAL in AMERICA, April 23-27! Last year, birders came from Alaska, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands. Five-day species count was 274—290 counting pre-and post-trips! Now, we proudly announce accomplished birder, author, professional guide, wildlife photographer and instructor Kevin K. Karlson as our keynote speaker, April 25! Explore New Trips, New Entertainment. For complete details, schedule visit https://www.birdiestfestival.org and register today! Proudly Presented by FLINT HILLS Resources.
We know you’re ready to get the kids scheduled for summer camps! Corpus Christi’s favorite indoor/outdoor camp choice is our Botanical Gardens Summer Nature Camps! This summer, five camp sessions are available for three age groups. Some sessions are returning favorites, others are new!
More than 500 guests dressed in colorful Hawaiian dresses and shirts enjoyed the Botanical Gardens tropical collections, food samplings from nine restaurants, signature Blue Hawaiians, a butterfly release, silent auction, “Aloha Dave & the Tourists” and hula dancing with the “Pacific Islanders,” Friday, October 4, at MOONLIGHT LUAU in the GARDENS! The 16 annual signature fundraiser drew veteran Moonlighters, first-timers, VIPs, candidates, plus corporate and personal sponsors. CITGO was Presenting Sponsor for the 10th year. SEE MORE for photos of the fun…
For your convenience, we’re providing a schedule of SATURDAY MORNING Horticulture & Environmental Education classes! All begin at 9:30 am, Education Station classroom, with spaced seating for 40. Unless noted, all are covered by that day’s general admission, membership, or $5 each. Educational, fun, meet new friends. Make your reservation at 361-852-2100.
Guests visiting Saturdays or Sundays are treated to REP-TALES,10:30 am, on the Festival Lawn. Meet and learn about some our Reptile Animal Ambassadors including tortoises, iguanas, snakes and other creatures (specific animal ambassadors and species vary daily). Included with membership or general admission. Feed these reptiles for additional fee.
…bloom-filled conservatories, majestic rose pavilion,
butterfly house, architecturally-unique garden design, tropical plumeria grove—plus mesquite-lined nature trail, rustic Palapa Grande and wetland boardwalk. You’ll love the beauty-versus-beast contrasts at this 182-acre botanical and nature domain, like our parrots and reptiles.
…through field trips, nature camps, birdwatching, animal interactions, horticulture classes and workshops, winter lectures, “Blooming in the Gardens,” plant and landscape displays, family visits! Environmental education through nature tourism explains benefits of learning to better share our ecosystem with plant and wildlife.
…our urban oasis of native habitat and natural wetlands on Oso Creek. Our conservation programs involving plants, wildlife and water, include: Endangered Slender Rush Pea, Black-Laced Cactus colonies, Pockets of Wildlife Habitat along Oso Creek, Native Grasses: Highly Structured, Managed & Natural.
…both scenic floral, or more casual outdoor venues—
as well as comfortable indoor spaces are available for MEMBERS to rent throughout the year. Rental occasions have included weddings, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, grad parties, corporate or club meetings, team-building functions, local events, lectures or classes, memorial services, during or after regular hours!
A botanical garden cannot thrive or grow, without members!
Personal and corporate memberships
supply substantial annual operating funds.
In return, members get valuable benefits
which outweigh yearly dues contribution—
like RECIPROCAL FREE ADMISSION to 340 other gardens,
14 of them in Texas!
for Categories and amazing benefits!
There are many ways to donate and support your Botanical Gardens—
from Unrestricted Gifts, Current Needs, sponsoring an event,
funding an exhibit, a water feature—or even a building!
Most donations are given in the present; while some are planned
as a legacy gift, or “Planned Giving.”
No matter the size or timing, every contribution improves visitor experience, brings more visitors, more donors, and GROWS your Gardens!
easy ways to give; or donor suggestions to discuss
with your tax consultant, financial advisor or estate attorney.
