Mercer Arboretum is excited to announce the Summer Symposium. The day-long workshop focuses on hardy and bold tropical-looking plants that flourish in the heat. Gardening experts share tips on plant selection and water conservation during the summer months. The day begins with a specialty plant sale for participants. Plant sale is open to the public at 9 a.m.
Mercer Arboretum Botanic Gardens, a Harris County Precinct 4 facility under the leadership of Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, is located at 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, one mile north of FM 1960. Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, religion, national origin, or physical ability. Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in any program should contact Mercer at (281) 443-8731. More information can also be found online at www.hcp4.net/mercer.
WHEN: Saturday, July 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Mercer Arboretum Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd.,
Humble 77338
CONTACT: Suzzanne Chapman at 281-443-8731 or schapman@hcp4.net
The Summer Symposium is sponsored by The Mercer Society (TMS), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The fee for the symposium is $70 for TMS members and $85 for nonmembers, which includes handouts, lunch, and early entrance to the plant sale.
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