Once Upon A Garden

We’re bringing it back after high demand!

Our delightful Storytime Series is designed especially for toddlers and early elementary-aged children. Each session features an engaging live Storytime, a themed nature craft, and full access to our Butterfly House and 7.5 acres of gardens—plus a few extra surprises along the way!

Bring lunch or snacks and enjoy a picnic in the gardens after the program.

Event Details

🌟🌟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:

• 📚 Live Storytime

• 🎨 Craft Activity + Optional Nature Activity (such as a garden walk or critter encounter)

• 🦋 Full-day access to our Butterfly House & 7.5-acre Gardens

• 📖 Books available for purchase

Family Storytime Pass (One Day Only):

• Non-Members: $20 (includes up to 4 guests)

• 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 [email protected].