Mercer Botanic Gardens strives to make learning fun for all ages! Whether you explore the park during a field trip, attend a special event, or use our educational brochures, we seek to cultivate curiosity, knowledge, and a love of the natural world. We offer self-guided and staff-guided tours for children and adults to allow all ages an opportunity for greater learning and enjoyment of the outdoors. Keep an eye on our calendar for special event opportunities or call 713-274-4160 to get details about visiting Mercer.
Arboretum Hike & Hunt (PDF)
Birding Field Checklist (PDF)
Bountiful Butterflies Booklet
Butterfly Checklist (PDF)
Flower Pounder Cards DIY (PDF)
Mercer in Bloom
Nature & Outdoor Resources (PDF)
Numbers in Nature (Booklet)
Garden Safari (PDF)
Geometry in the Garden (Booklet)
Teacher’s Guide (PDF)
Ethnobotanical Brochure
Scavenger Hunt Guide (PDF)