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Latest—NEWS UPDATE!—3/1/23 Due to continued nationwide increase in Avian Flu (HPAI), we regret our parrots cannot be in their normal outdoor enclosures for risk of exposure to wild bird HPAI carriers. Instead we are rotating our personable parrots in indoor spaces for guest viewing daily. They will be happy to see you! Please check with Visitors Center Front Desk when you arrive for the day’s schedule. We continue to protect our parrot ambassadors based on latest USDA & Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) updated guidelines, & advice from their veterinarian. Weekend “Parrot Talk” events still suspended.
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Facemasks recommended in indoor facilities, especially in Education Classroom, with spaced seating for 40. Make class reservations, or get ZOOM info, at 361-852-2100.
A BIRDY/BOTANICAL art exhibit, in conjunction with “Birdiest Festival in America”; & underwritten by Corpus Christi Arts & Cultural Commission, is waiting for your entry! Either 1) pick up a PRE-BUILT BIRDHOUSE to decorate, or 2) build & decorate your own BIRDHOUSE! Awards, materials stipends, entries displayed April 26-September 30.
The 2022 Festival surpassed its REGISTRATION RECORD with 239 birders registered, from 30 states; and raised its bird species sighted in its five-year history to 329! Now, we proudly announce our 2023 Keynote Speaker, featured on Texas Monthly’s June cover, Tiffany Kersten, who against impossible odds, set a new U.S. record for ‘The Big Year’—726 species sighted in 31 states in 12 months! Hear her story of determination, a shoestring budget, and recovery—in person during the April 26-30, 2023 Birdiest Festival in America. Presented by FLINT HILLS Resources. Details, registration, at 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, three different camps are available for two age groups, plus
Girl Scout Adventure Camp!
MOONLIGHT 2022 was beyond fantastic! Close to 600 enjoyed outstanding food and drinks, 4” prawns, sliders, pulled pork, chicken fajitas, Asian wraps, mini keylime pies, margaritas, Wine, a botanical craft beer! Auction, magical lighting, cuddly reptiles, pretty parrots, live music kept guests on the move. They took home centerpieces, souvenir flashlights, and a Very useful gift in each valeted car! Fun-tastic fundraiser, chillin’ crowd—till next year . . .
BIG BLOOM PLANT SALE, 10 am-5 pm, Saturday, April 1, has a NEW TRAFFIC PLAN, including New Entrance! Nueces County Sheriff’s officers on site will direct everyone to enter at Country Creek Dr./Staples St. signal light, via S. OSO Parkway, to our rear gate. Exit same route. $2 COMMUNITY DAY entrance fee. Members are FREE, & admitted for early shopping at 9 am! Hundreds of plant varieties, tons of Eco-Fun!
Presented by: CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER
ORCHID-OLOGY meets the first Thursday each month, 7 pm, Education Station, and is FREE! Orchid lovers and growers of all levels are welcome to hear guest speakers, share helpful information, or bring an orchid in need of a little TLC.
Running out of ideas for birthday parties, special weekend family outings, or houseguests? Check out our “Private Animal Encounters,” for small groups during your Botanical Gardens visit, scheduled by appointment only, through Animal Care staff, who also supervise your private encounter!
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, masks recommended. Unless noted, all are covered by day’s general admission membership, or $5 each. Make your
reservation, or get ZOOM info, at 361-852-2100.
…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.
