Children & Family Programs

Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club: May

Click here to register now! Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club, featuring our mascot Carlos the Cactus, welcomes children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families for an hour of nature-inspired fun and discovery. Join us at the Backyard Veggie Garden, where you’ll explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature...

19 May

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Botanical Research Institute of Texas

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5) – Session 1

Blast off into a week of wonder! In this camp for ages 4-5, young astronauts will journey through the Solar System as they discover our place in space and how the sun and moon shape life on Earth. Campers will explore day and night, seasons, constellations, and more as they build science skills while having...

01 - 05 Jun

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9:00 am - 12:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7) – Session 1

Venture into the vibrant world of plants in this camp for ages 6 to 7! Young botanists will dig into botanical life, conduct hands-on experiments, and explore nature with real science tools and all five senses. From sprouting seeds to studying funky fungi, campers will cultivate a green thumb while having a blooming good time!   ...

01 - 05 Jun

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9:00 am - 12:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11) – Session 1

Grow big ideas and explore nature through a STEM lens! In this camp for children ages 8 to 11, young innovators will sharpen engineering and creative thinking skills through hands-on, nature-inspired challenges and projects. From low-tech builds to high-tech tools, campers will discover how science and creativity come together to solve real-world problems in the...

01 - 05 Jun

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9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5) – Session 2

Blast off into a week of wonder! In this camp for ages 4-5, young astronauts will journey through the Solar System as they discover our place in space and how the sun and moon shape life on Earth. Campers will explore day and night, seasons, constellations, and more as they build science skills while having...

08 - 12 Jun

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9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Botanical Research Institute of Texas

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7) – Session 2

Venture into the vibrant world of plants in this camp for ages 6 to 7! Young botanists will dig into botanical life, conduct hands-on experiments, and explore nature with real science tools and all five senses. From sprouting seeds to studying funky fungi, campers will cultivate a green thumb while having a blooming good time!   ...

08 - 12 Jun

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9:00 am - 12:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11) – Session 2

Grow big ideas and explore nature through a STEM lens! In this camp for children ages 8 to 11, young innovators will sharpen engineering and creative thinking skills through hands-on, nature-inspired challenges and projects. From low-tech builds to high-tech tools, campers will discover how science and creativity come together to solve real-world problems in the...

08 - 12 Jun

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9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: E-STEAM Explorers (Ages 12-14)

Get ready to innovate, create, and explore! In this 4-day camp, ages 12–14 will discover how environmental science, technology, engineering, art, and math connect in the real world. From 3D modeling and printing to water quality testing and design challenges, every day brings something new to build, test, and create.   Date: June 15 –...

15 - 18 Jun

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Bugs Among Us (Ages 4-5) – Session 1

Scurry, flutter, and wiggle into a week of buggy fun! In this camp for ages 4-5, young entomologists will explore the tiny creatures that help our world thrive. Campers will buzz with curiosity as they investigate bugs up close, craft creepy crawly critters, and uncover the mysteries of life cycles through hands-on discovery.    Session 1...

22 - 26 Jun

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9:00 am - 12:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Texas Native Treasures (Ages 6-7) – Session 1

Experience the wonders of the world right in our own backyard! In this camp for ages 6 to 7, young explorers will discover Texas’s native plants, animals, geology, and history. Campers will investigate local critters, explore this region’s unique past, and uncover what makes Texas so special. Get ready for curious minds and Lone Star pride in the great...

22 - 26 Jun

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9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Wild Writers (Ages 8-11) – Session 1

See the world like a scientist, tell its story like an artist! In this camp for ages 8 to 11, budding naturalists will sharpen observation skills and let their imagination bloom through journaling, sketching, and creative writing. Campers will venture into the garden to record discoveries, capture the beauty of plants and wildlife, and practice...

22 - 26 Jun

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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S.E.E.D. Camp: Bugs Among Us (Ages 4-5) – Session 2

Scurry, flutter, and wiggle into a week of buggy fun! In this camp for ages 4-5, young entomologists will explore the tiny creatures that help our world thrive. Campers will buzz with curiosity as they investigate bugs up close, craft creepy crawly critters, and uncover the mysteries of life cycles through hands-on discovery.    Session 1...

06 - 10 Jul

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9:00 am - 12:30 pm

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