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Corpus Christi’s seventh
BIRDIEST FESTIVAL in AMERICA
is April 24-28, plus Rio Grande Valley pre-trip, & Texas Hill Country post-trip! Online REGISTRATION is underway, with all festival opportunities & Keynote, at WWW.BIRDIESTFESTIVAL.ORG
Time’s flying • Scope it out • REGISTER NOW!
Philanthropist Eugene Bouligny challenges select non-profits to raise NEW MONEY, he matches the agreed-upon goal! Our latest Bouligny Challenge is $50,000 which began January 1! Your donation to the Gardens can be doubled; but what constitutes NEW money?A FIRST TIME DONOR—foundation, company or individual.
DIFFERENT PROJECT than before. A brand new Membership, or Gift Membership. A need for help after severe weather. Small donations add up in scattered on-site donation jars. OR a new project!
Since S. Oso Parkway opened, we need additional aluminum perimeter fencing and gates, estimated at $75,000; more cameras and other security equipment.
If you can help meet our $50,000 Bouligny Match, please send your contribution, how it’s to be used, and contact info to: South Texas Botanical Gardens, 8545 S. Staples, Corpus Christi TX, 78413; or call Executive Director Michael Womack, or Marketing Director MaryJane Crull, with questions or credit card info, at 361-852-2100
Our exotic parrots are temporarily OFF DISPLAY as a precaution during spring migration season when wild birds returning back north still may be carrying Avian Flu; and while we finish some repairs. We’re sorry for this inconvenience. Meanwhile, please visit our reptiles and butterflies . . .
BIRDIEST FESTIVAL $2 Community Day, Saturday, 4/27! Hurry! You can still register in-person Wed-Sat, Apr 24-27, noon-5, Vendor Tent, for trips, presentations, workshops, birdwalks, based on availability. Pre-Trip, Post Trip, several Field Trips sold out. Cattle Tyrant still here, all “Chasing Warblers,” “Texas Scramble” trips will hopefully find it! But NO REGISTRATION needed for $2 Community Day, 10am-5pm, Sat,
Apr 27, open to public! Family Fun Day, Artisan Market, Petting Zoo, Trade Show, Raptor Project, food trucks, see the Gardens, silent auction, raffles. Birdiest Festival in America, Apr 24-28, presented by FLINT HILLS Resources. WWW.BIRDIESTFESTIVAL.ORG
We know you’re ready to get your children scheduled for summer camps! Corpus Christi’s favorite indoor/outdoor camp choice is our Botanical Gardens Summer Nature Camps! This summer, in June & July, six camp sessions are available for two age groups, plus Girl Scout Adventure Camp!
Perfect weather, a full moon, eight food stations, superior margaritas, very
popular “Zingy Lemongrass Light“ signature beer, and vibrant sounds of the CLARISSA SERNA BAND headlined our 15th MOONLIGHT in the GARDENS signature fundraiser, Friday, October 27th, presented the ninth year by
CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery. A Fire Dancer rounded out the show!
We’ve redesigned our PRIVATE ENCOUNTERS for longer time periods! Small groups can enjoy fun interactions with THREE reptiles (USDA regulations), with guests holding each animal, giving them snacks, taking photos in private setting. A great party, birthday, anniversary, or friend treat! Fees go to our Veterinary Fund!
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. Make your reservations at 361-852-2100.
Guests visiting Saturdays or Sundays are treated to REP-TALES,10:30 am, on the lawn area. “Kids” of all ages learn relationships between resident reptiles and adapted reptiles we’ve accepted as rescues. Never touched an Iguana? Now’s your chance! If you child isn’t shy, you won’t be either!
…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! In spring and summer months, we celebrate weddings almost every weekend!
Prices are reasonable and surroundings memorable for your special occasion!
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!
for easy ways to give; or donor suggestions to discuss
with your tax consultant, financial advisor or estate attorney.
