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 – THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL 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: Hiders Seekers, Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in Winter By Jessica Kulekjian, Illustrated: Salini Perera January 14, 2026: Turtles Book: Turtle Pond Byy: James Gladstone, Illustrated by Karen Reczuch After Storytime and Craft, meet one of our ambassador Turtles up close. February 11, 2026: Love Bugs Book: I love you, My Cuddle Bug 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 education@txdg.org.