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Monthly “Orchid-ology” discussion sessions—on Covid-19 hiatus since early 2020–are returning to South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center beginning at 7 pm, Thursday, January 6! The popular FREE orchid-growing classes, for any level of orchid lover, meet at 7 pm, the first Thursday of each month, in Education Station, 8545 S. Staples St. Each month, call 361-852-2100 to reserve a seat for in-person class, masks required; or to get the ZOOM link. Face masks are required in all Botanical Gardens indoor facilities.

Our annual Winter Lecture Series returns, Wednesday mornings,
Beginning at 9:30 am, in Education Station. Learn valuable, often unique lessons in South Texas horticulture from experts–with a cup of coffee! Free with Membership, or General Admission. $5 others. Reservations required, 361-852-2100. For list of these January and February classes . .

Nature’s Boutique gift shop Holiday Sale for Members of the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center begins Saturday, November 13, through December 31, with a 20% member discount on all non-sale merchandise, books and available plants. That’s DOUBLE your normal member discount! The shop was one of three Boutique finalists in recent Best of the Best competition. JOIN if you’re not, shop till you drop!

Ocean Drive Garden Club sponsors our new fall HAY BALE MAZE, opening Saturday, October 16!
Geared to kids, more than 110 bales of hay built a maze challenging young sense of direction. This “hay-mazing adventure”, located near
Monkey Mansion, is open 9 am-6 pm, celebrating fall!

Four weekends of petting zoo, hay rides & SANTA have ended! But we had such crowds, all trees, lights and trim will remain Merry & Bright through Dec. 31st, for visitors & houseguests enjoyment & photos, including the huge lighted fir tree! Hours return to 9am-6pm, CLOSED Dec. 24/25. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Campers will explore the world of parrots, reptiles, butterflies & other nature topics led by Education & Animal Care staff & volunteers. Daily Science investigations, crafts, journaling, more . . .16 campers maximum divide into small groups rotating through different daily adventures!

HUGE success, Friday, October 29, 6:30-9:30 pm, the magical evening OUTDOORS, delighted all we spoke to with simplicity of event, beautiful custom lighting, multiple music, food & drink stations; custom botanical craft beer; fantastic silent auction; perfect weather, and of course casual attire! Definitely an evening to remember, with both sponsor/ticket sales and auction topping budget expectations! Look who sponsored this fabulous evening, committee who put it together, and a fun slideshow!

Guests visiting Saturdays or Sundays are treated to REP-TALES,10:30 am, on the Rose Garden Lawn; and PARROT TALK, 1:30 pm, wind & weather permitting.

Sunday, July 4, 9-6. Celebrate AMERICA’S NATURAL BEAUTY at the Botanical Gardens with 25% OFF admission on Independence Day, a “big bang” for your bucks!