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Mercer Volunteer Spotlight: Don Dubois
on April 20, 2018 in
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For Mercer volunteer Don Dubois, a childhood interest in insects turned into a lifelong passion for native plant gardening. Now, as a volunteer at Mercer Botanic Gardens, Dubois brings his passion for wildflowers and insects together in Mercer’s native plant group, where he specializes in growing native plants for March Mart. “My first love as a kid was insects and all kinds of bugs and butterflies,” he said. “Anything that will attract butterflies or grow a caterpillar are the plants that I choose for our group and grow at home.” An Indiana native, Dubois remember exploring the forest with his mother and learning the names of wildflowers. On those walks, he would watch butterflies sip from the wildflowers and search for insects among the leaves.
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Children’s Garden Opening at Mercer
on April 20, 2018 in
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Harris County Precinct 4
Mercer’s excited to dedicate an area to some of its smallest patrons. Mercer’s new Children’s Garden, opening Saturday, June 9 at 9 a.m., will be the first garden at Mercer featuring touchable plants and herbs. Since Mercer is home to many rare and endangered plants, staff have historically discouraged visitors from touching the plants.
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Mercer Botanic Gardens Summer 2018 Program Schedule
on April 20, 2018 in
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Harris County Precinct 4
With leadership from Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, Mercer Botanic Gardens is a Harris County Precinct 4 Parks facility located one mile north of FM 1960 at 22306 Aldine Westfield Road in Humble, 77338. Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, religion, national origin, or physical ability. Anyone seeking additional information or requiring special assistance to participate in any program should contact Mercer at 713-274-4160 or online at www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Mercer.
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