Grow Wild Saturday
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 03/01/2025
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Admissions:
- $10 per person for Clark Gardens General Admissions (Senior & Child rate will not apply on 3/1)
- Free - Children 3 and under
- Clark Gardens Membership Passes
- No complimentary passes nor AHS Reciprocal membership passes accepted on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays during March 2025.
Food*
- 8:00am - 12:00pm: Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
- 12:00pm - 5:00pm: Kona Ice
Activity List
- 9:00am - 5:00pm: Petting Farm, lawn games, and bounce house
- 10:00am - 4:00pm: Face Painting, by Autumn Fox Art*
- TBD - Pet Adoption Event with the Mineral Wells Animal Shelter
- 11:00am: Growing Orchids presented by Dotty Woodson in the Chapel
- 1:00pm - 1:45pm: Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures Presentation in the East Tent
- 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Toddler & Youth Music and Movement Session lead by UpliftDance Education in the East Tent
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm: Southern Bulbs presented by Chris Weisinger in the Chapel
*Additional fees apply
Taking the Mystery Out of Growing Orchids
Time & Location: 11:00am in the Chapel
For many, the thought of growing orchids is a daunting task that seems too complicated. Please join Clark Gardens on March 1, 2025, at 11:00 am as we host Dotty Woodson, owner of D & B Orchids. Her presentation will focus on taking the mystery out of how to grow these beautiful flowers.
About the Presenter: Dotty Woodson has been growing and hybridizing orchids with her husband since 1973 and has won many national American Orchid Society awards. Her expertise in orchidculture has allowed her to give presentations in the States and abroad, write articles for many newspapers and
magazines, and give talks on TV and radio programs. She holds B.S. and M.S degrees in Horticulture from Tarleton State University and a doctoral degree from Texas A&M and Texas Tech Universities for Agricultural Education, Communication, and Leadership. In 2019, Dotty retired from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center as an Extension Program Specialist.
Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures
Time/Location: 1:00pm - 1:45pm in the East Tent
In this exciting and educational, 45-minute presentation join Dallas Zoo staff and a few of their animal friends as we learn more about the animals and life at the zoo.
This program is best suited for ages Kindergarten and up.
Know Before You Come:
Attendees, for the safety of the animals, we ask the audience to stay quiet and NO food or drinks will be allowed in the presentation space.
This activity will start promptly at 1:00pm! Please, arrive early to secure your seats; a 15-minute early arrival (12:45pm) or sooner is recommended.
Toddler & Youth Music and Movement Session
Time/Location: 2:00pm - 2:30pm in the East Tent
In this 30-minute active session your child will learn more about how music and movement go hand and hand. Best suited for children 16 months to 12 years of age. Uplift Dance Education's Music & Movement class combines the use of musical instruments, singing, and movement. Children will explore music with maracas, tambourines, rhythm sticks, and their voices. As well as how different tempos, pitches, and styles can make them feel and move.
Miss Kim, owner of Uplift Dance Education, is passionate about bringing age-appropriate dance and movement instruction to preschool and elementary-age students. She takes pride in being able to teach her students to love dance and movement.
Children attending this class should be able to walk on their own.
Southern Bulbs by Chris Wiesinger
Time/Location: 2:00pm - 3:00pm in the Chapel
Chris Wiesinger founded The Southern Bulb Company in 2004 along with several friends in an attempt to recapture that which was once "lost" to the Southern gardener: bulbs that thrive in warm climates.
Chris began collecting bulbs when he was young. He used his bulb passion for a college project at Texas A&M which then grew into a lifestyle and business. Chris sought out heirloom and rare flower bulbs like the red spider lily. Mr.Wiesinger was featured in a New York Times story that affectionately dubbed him "The Bulb Hunter." Chris later used that as the title for his book in 2013 when he wrote, "The Bulb Hunter," which details his life as a bulb collector and farmer. Chris loves to share his passion for life and bulbs with others. His talk shares the stories of collecting, conveys valuable horticulture knowledge of bulbs, offers ideas and examples for using bulbs in the landscape, and delights the listener with a journey filled with beautiful forgotten places. SouthernBulbs.com
Pet Adoption Event
Time & Location: Time TBD at Clark Gardens
There is no way to tame the fun on this day! Whether you are looking for the joy of a furry friend for just a walk in the park or ready to provide your new best friend with their forever home, The Mineral Wells Animal Shelter is ready to introduce you to some very sweet four legged garden guests.
Are you longing for the companionship of a furry friend but not ready for the long-term commitment of owning a pet? Consider renting a dog for a walk in the garden. You and your new bud will have so much fun exploring. It can be a rewarding experience for both you and the dog, giving them extra attention and exercise while providing you with unconditional love and companionship. Rent a dog for a walk on March 1st's Grow Wild and discover the joy these pups have to share!
Looking to take the walk a step further? Consider adoption. The Mineral Wells Animal Shelter will be happy to help in making sure you find the perfect match.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.