PRINTABLE ITEMS
Informational
Bountiful Butterflies (Booklet)
Common Birds of Spring Creek Greenway (PDF)
Ethnobotanical Brochure
GINGERS – June 2020 Program Handout (PDF)
Mercer in Bloom
Mercer Teacher Guide (PDF)
Nature & Outdoor Resources (PDF)
Numbers in Nature (Booklet)
Hikes / Hunts
ABC Nature Walk (PDF)
Alphabet Hike (PDF)
Arboretum Hike & Hunt (PDF)
Birding Field Checklist (PDF)
Botanical Scavenger Hunt Guide (PDF)
Butterfly Checklist (PDF)
Find 3 Kinds Of (PDF)
Garden Safari (PDF)
Geometry in the Garden (Booklet)
In the Wild and See Taste and Feel Scavenger Hunt (PDF)
Nature Hunt (PDF)
Numbers in Nature (Booklet)
Owl Pellet Dissection (PDF) (Video)
Tree Detective (PDF)
Arts & Crafts
Civic Adventure Week – Kite Craft
Civic Adventure Week – Camp Scene Craft
Civic Adventure Week – Butterfly Dragonfly Craft
Civic Adventure Week – Bird Finders
Civic Adventure Week – American Flag Craft
Donut Ring Toss (PDF)
Flower Pounder Cards DIY (PDF)
How to Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder (PDF)
Native American Heritage Day Craft (PDF)
Paper Quilling Mother’s Day Craft Template (PDF)
Storytime Craft (PDF)
Upcycled Dog Toy (PDF)
National Night Out Coloring Pages (PDF)
Native American Heritage Day Coloring Pages (PDF)
Tadpoles Mother’s Day Craft Template (PDF)
Water Cycle Wind Sock Template (PDF)
Union Jack Heart (PDF)
DIY Lava Lamp (PDF)
Stained Glass (PDF)
Recipes
Wafflewiches (PDF)
Rosemary Infused Lemonade (PDF)
Banana Petit Fours (PDF)
Kolache Fillings (PDF)
Kolache Recipe (PDF)
Apple Strudel Recipe (PDF)
Bizcochitos (PDF)
Figgy Pudding (PDF)
Texas Sunshine (PDF)
Wassail (PDF)
VIDEOS
Storytime with Commissioner R. Jack Cagle
Join this virtual reading of ‘Blue on Blue’ by Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle.
Poison Ivy Look Alikes
Learn the distinct differences between Poison Ivy and similar plants with Precinct 4’s Ranger Rose at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve in Harris County, TX.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Learn how to dissect owl pellets with Precinct 4’s Trails As Parks (TAP).
Tadpoles Club with Jones Park | Wild Cats
How To Plant A Tree
Learn how to plant a tree with Precinct 4’s Certified Arborist, Laura Medick.
Turtle Talk with Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Learn about turtles at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve from Park Ranger Rose.
Migratory Bird Day 2020 with Mercer
In celebration of Migratory Bird Day 2020, join Christy Jones of Mercer Botanic Gardens for this presentation on Plants That Attract Birds to Your Home Garden.
Jones Park | Water Ecology Pt. 1
Enjoy Part 1 of Jones Park’s Water Ecology Workshop.
Water Ecology Workshop Pt. 2 | Jones Park
Enjoy Part 2 of Jones Park’s Water Ecology Workshop.
History of KMP with Jim Robertson
Learn the history of Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve from Jim Robertson, longtime supporter and proponent of the Cypress Creek Greenway Project.
Ask an Arborist with Legacy Trees Project
Meet Laura Medick. Laura is a Certified Arborist and leads Precinct 4’s Legacy Trees Project.
Knot Tying with Trails As Parks
Learn how to tie a knots with Trails As Parks (TAP)
Ask an Arborist Introduction
Ever wondered what to plant in a tiny backyard for some shade, or how to care for a tree you inherited with a new house?
Foster a Legacy Tree
Check out this video to learn more about the Foster a Legacy Tree program and to discover the fascinating stories behind a few of Texas’ historical trees.
Ask an Arborist | Loquat Tree
Join Laura Medick, Precinct 4 certified arborist, to find out the best time to transplant a loquat tree.
Upcycled Book Projects
Learn how to turn an old book into a new decoration that’s sure to be a conversation piece!
All About Invasives
Join Laura Medick, certified arborist, to learn how to identify some of the most common non-native, invasive plant species in our area.