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Mercer holds several popular events and programs annually.
For a current list of events and programs, click here.
March Mart
Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March Mart, Mercer’s largest plant sale,
is held the fourth Friday and Saturday in March and highlights unusual and
choice plant varieties unavailable in local markets. For more information on March Mart, click here.
Garden Party and Auction
Saturday, May 1, 2010 marks The Mercer Society’s third year to host their Garden Party and Auction at Mercer. At this event, party-goers dine under the stars while bidding on unique and extraordinary treasures. Cocktails and a silent auction kick off the evening at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and a live auction. Proceeds benefit special garden projects and programs at Mercer, and will supplement HEB’s 2009 donation of $5,000 for Mercer’s Junior Explorer Program.
Mercer Bamboo Festival
Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local bamboo experts are on hand to discuss all things bamboo during this two-day festival. Each day features a talk, a workshop, and plant sale.
Children's Summer Programs
Monday through Wednesday, June 28-30 from 9 a.m. to noon
and
Monday through Wednesday, July 26-28 from 9 a.m. to noon
Each summer, Mercer staff and volunteers host hands-on activities and outdoor observations for children ages 9 to 12 years old. This three-day program covers bird species and identification, reptiles and amphibians, and butterflies and dragonflies. For program and registration information, click here.
Summer Plant Sale
Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This sale, held the fourth Saturday in June, features tropicals,
gingers, and other local favorite plants that thrive
with heat and humidity.
Tropical Symposium and Plant Sale
This workshop and plant sale is held the fourth Saturday in August and features
guest speakers on a variety of tropical topics
including culture, what to grow, and the best growing conditions.
Garden Faire
Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Garden Faire
is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday in September and features regional plant societies, local artists who specialize in garden art, and garden-related authors. Garden-related art, books, and plants are available for purchase. For more information, click here.
Lunch Bunch meets on the second
Wednesday of the month from noon to 2 p.m.
Bring a lunch to enjoy while listening to a
lecture on a variety of garden topics. For a program schedule, click here.
Gardeners CEU Classes meet the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon.
Need to earn credit for CEU hours, or just want to learn more about gardening? Plan now to attend these garden-related classes.
Mercer Bamboo Meetings are held the fourth Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon, except in November and December.
Monthly meetings feature hands-on training in the bamboo gardens.
Mercer places a high priority on education.
Adult programs include horticultural workshops,
seminars, demonstrations, continuing education, and the Texas Gulf Coast Gardening educational series. Children can participate in a variety
of programs and classes, and receive support for
science projects. Internships are available for
high school and college students.
Volunteers are an essential part of Mercer and
are involved in activities including gardening,
teaching, fund-raising, guiding interpretive tours,
and native plant conservation. Become a volunteer
in this beautiful and stimulating environment by
contacting the volunteer coordinator. For more volunteer information, please follow this link.
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