Once Upon A Garden
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 02/11/2026
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Registration Required
Second Wednesday of the Month — Sept. 10, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11
Start Time: 10:00 am (Check-in begins at 9:40 am)
Duration: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Ages: Toddler to Early Elementary
Each Session Includes:
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Live Storytime
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Craft Activity + Optional Nature Activity (such as a garden walk or critter encounter)
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Full-day access to our Butterfly House & 7.5-acre Gardens
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Books available for purchase
Family Storytime Pass (One Day Only):
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Non-Members: $20 (includes up to 4 guests)
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Members: $18 (includes up to 4 guests)
One pass = one session. Families may purchase a pass for each session they’d like to attend.
Storytime Lineup:
September 10, 2025: Birds
Book : Lights Out, A Movement to Help Migrating Birds
By Jessica Stremer, Illustrated by Bonnie Pang
After Storytime and Craft, join Trinity River Audubon for a fun bird walk.
November 12, 2025: Reptiles
Book: Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles
By Patricia Valdez, Illustrated by Felicita Sala
After Storytime and Craft, meet one of our ambassador Reptiles up close.
December 10, 2025: Winter Animals
Book: TBA
January 14, 2026: Turtles
Book: TBA
After Storytime and Craft, meet one of our ambassador Reptiles up close.
February 11, 2026: Love Bugs
Book: TBA
After Storytime and Craft, meet one of our ambassador Insects up close.
Limited to 20 families per session. Make your reservation now!
For questions, contact education@txdg.org.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.