Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

	Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This free two-day event, held at the west side picnic loop, features regional plant societies, local artists who specialize in garden art, garden-related authors, a canine social, and a Q&A session with Randy Lemmon from Gardenline (AM740 KTRH NewsRadio).

The public is invited to take a stroll along the trails while also visiting a variety of booths to learn more about regional plant societies and local pet adoption organizations. Garden-related art, books, and plants will be available for purchase. This year's event includes live music, food concessions, and special activities for children including train rides by Stan the Train Man.

Special Attractions and Events Tail-Wagging Guided Trail Walk
Saturday at 10 a.m. Urban Paws, a Houston Urban Dog Culture publication, and Runaas Resources are hosting a canine social with a tail-wagging guided trail walk. Dogs must be on a six-foot nonretractable leash and be up to date on all vaccinations. Please observe all park rules.

Q&A Session With Randy Lemmon
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Randy for a Q&A session on garden-related topics in the Post Oak Pavilion.


Kids' Corner
	Face Painting, by Gayle and Diane		Free Train Ride
	Fun Gardening Activities
	Train Rides
		Children can take a train ride tour of Mercer's gardens along the trails with Stan the Train Man.



Animal Rescue and Plant Societies
All Texas Dachshund Rescue American Begonia Society—Astro Branch Chron.com houstongardening Cub Scout Pack 1565 Cypress Creek Daylily Club Greyhound Rescue Harris County AgriLife Extension Houston Bromeliad Society Houston Collie Rescue Houston Sheltie Sanctuary Native Plant Society of Texas Peckerwood Gardens Conservation Foundation Pineywoods Wildlife Society Poison Control (Sunday only) Precinct 4 Constables Office Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue The Mercer Society			Local Plant Society

Garden Art and Plant Vendors
André Gandin (found metal art) Carter’s Bamboo Cindy Babbitt Clay Creations Dan's Hardware Country Farm Fresh Soaps House of Casteel (bird houses) Jen and Gloria's Desert Plants Orchid Obsession Peggy's Garden Antiques SCC Creations The Art of Jackie Venegas Loafman Wiltex Houston (Saturday only; bird houses and feeders, wind spinners, local honey)			Local Garden Art

Concessions Menu
Bottled water, energy drinks, and soft drinks Corn dogs Coury's Ice Cream Treats and More . . . Hot dogs Jumbo soft pretzels Philly cheese steak sandwiches Pizza (individual size)