July 9, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wild Wednesday: Alien Invaders

Learn about the natural world around us with Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Wild Wednesdays program, presented each week by Shangri La’s summer scholars.

On Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 9 a.m., Shangri La will present Alien Invaders, a class aimed to educate guests about invasive plants in southeast Texas. Participants will learn to identify invasive plants and remove those found inside Shangri La.

To reserve a spot in this class, call 409.670.0803. The activity is free to members and included in the general admission fee for non-members. Participants must be over four years of age. Guests should meet at the admissions office at 9 a.m.

Shangri La is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas. For more information, call 409.670.9113.

July 16, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wild Wednesday – Web World: Spiders

Learn about the natural world around us with Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Wild Wednesdays program, presented each week by Shangri La’s summer scholars.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 9 a.m., Shangri La will present Web World: Spiders. Participants will learn why spiders are important and which ones are poisonous. Guests will also learn fun facts about spiders and observe the fascinating geometry of webs.

To reserve a spot in this class, call 409.670.0803. The activity is free to members and included in the general admission fee for non-members. Participants must be over four years of age. Guests should meet at the admissions office at 9 a.m.

Shangri La is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas. For more information, call 409.670.9113.

July 23, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wild Wednesday: LEEDing to a Green Future

Learn about the natural world around us with Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Wild Wednesdays program, presented each week by Shangri La’s summer scholars.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 9 a.m., Shangri La will present LEEDing to a Green Future. Guests will learn about the tools and techniques used to help Shangri La become the first project in Texas and the 50th project in the world to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s platinum LEED®-NC certification. This prestigious honor verifies the design and construction of Shangri La reached the highest green building and performance measures. Participants will also learn tips to live a greener life.

To reserve a spot in this class, call 409.670.0803. The activity is free to members and included in the general admission fee for non-members. Participants must be over four years of age. Guests should meet at the admissions office at 9 a.m.

Shangri La is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas. For more information, call 409.670.9113.

July 30, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wild Wednesday: Friend or Foe – Snake ID

Learn about the natural world around us with Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Wild Wednesdays program, presented each week by Shangri La’s summer scholars.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at 9 a.m., Shangri La will present Friend or Foe – Snake ID. Participants will stare eye-to-eye with some of the snakes of Southeast Texas and learn to properly identify them, helping guests determine which snakes are friends and which snakes are not.

To reserve a spot in this class, call 409.670.0803. The activity is free to members and included in the general admission fee for non-members. Participants must be over four years of age. Guests should meet at the admissions office at 9 a.m.

Shangri La is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas. For more information, call 409.670.9113.

August 6, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wild Wednesday: History of Shangri La and Garden Walk

Learn about the natural world around us with Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Wild Wednesdays program, presented each week by Shangri La’s summer scholars.

On Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 9 a.m., Shangri La will present History of Shangri La and Garden Walk. Participants will enjoy a guided tour of Shangri La’s beautiful gardens while learning about the facility’s fascinating history. Guests will also learn about the individual gardens and how they relate to the original Shangri La developed by H.J. Lutcher Stark more than 60 years ago.

To reserve a spot in this class, call 409.670.0803. The activity is free to members and included in the general admission fee for non-members. Participants must be over four years of age. Comfortable shoes and water are encouraged. Guests should meet at the admissions office at 9 a.m.

Shangri La is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas. For more information, call 409.670.9113.

August 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wild Wednesday: Sensory Walk

Learn about the natural world around us with Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Wild Wednesdays program, presented each week by Shangri La’s summer scholars.

On Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 9 a.m., Shangri La will present Sensory Walk, a silent walk that encourages visitors to use each of their senses to experience the world around them. At the end of the walk, visitors will discuss their experience and how the silence impacted it.

To reserve a spot in this class, call 409.670.0803. The activity is free to members and included in the general admission fee for non-members. Participants must be at least ten years of age. Comfortable shoes and water are encouraged. Guests should meet at the admissions office at 9 a.m.

Shangri La is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas. For more information, call 409.670.9113.