Second Annual Spring House & Gardens Days Showcases Spectacular Floral Color at Bayou Bend and RienziThe House Museums of the MFA,H will be open for tours, lectures and workshops Friday March 12th through Saturday March 13th from 10 am — 5 pm and Sunday March 14th from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Admission is $15 for a three-day admission pass and $10 for a single-day pass. Children 12 and under are free with adult admission.
Parking is free at Bayou Bend at the Memorial Drive at Westcott entrance with a complimentary shuttle between Rienzi and Bayou Bend. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is located at 1 Westcott Street. Rienzi is located at 1406 Kirby Drive. For more information, call (713) 639-7759 or (713) 639-7800, or visit www.mfah.org/rienzi and www.mfah.org/bayoubend.
Rienzi´s Spring House & Garden Days Events include:
Friday, March 12th 11:00 — 11:45 a.m. at
Growing your Herb Garden
Presented by: Nona Carmichael, Thompson & Hansen
Basil, Mint, and Oregano.
Friday, March 12th 12:00 — 12:45 p.m. at
Spring & Summer Vegetable Gardening
Presented by: Gary Edmondson, Director of Education at Urban Harvest
Friday March 12th 1:00 — 1:45 p.m. at
Antique Roses
Presented by: Glen Shroeter, Antique Rose Emporium
Friday, March 12th 2:00 — 2:45 p.m.at
Native Texas Plants
Presented by: Linda Knowles, President of Texas Native Plant Society
Saturday, March 13th 11:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Trees and Saplings
Event Type: Informational Booth and Children´s Activity
Presenter: Randi Clearly, Marketing Manager for Trees for Houston
Children can pick up their own sapling and receive information on how to plant and care for their young tree.
Saturday March 13th 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Fowl of Southeast Texas
Event Type: Children´s Activity, Demonstration
Presenter: Sharon Schmalz, Wildlife Rehab & Education Center
Saturday March 13th 12:00 — 2:00 p.m.
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Wildlife Screen Printing
Event Type: Children´s Activity, Demonstration
Leader: Danny Russo, Young Audiences of Houston
Bring home a screen print of your favorite wildlife or garden creature.
Saturday March 13th 1:00 — 4:00 p.m.
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Texas Wildlife from the HMNS
Event Type: Booth, Demonstration
Leader: TBA, Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents live animals and "Texas Wildlife". This educational program encourages hands-on opportunities for children to explore the basics of animal life.
Saturday, March 13th 2:00 — 4:00 p.m.
Organic Gardening with Urban Harvest
Event Type: Children´s Activity, Demonstration
Leader: Educator from Urban Harvest
Learn how easy it is to care for an organic garden with tips on organic soils and composting
Sunday, March 14th 1:00 — 5:00 p.m.
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Texas Animals from the Houston Zoo
Event Type: Demonstration, Booth
Sunday, March 14th 2:00 — 4:00 p.m.
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Printing Wild
Event Type: Demonstration, Children´s Activity
Leader: Artist Boat, Houston Young Audiences
Children can join in this group activity of creating native prints as they learn about promoting preservation of the Southeast Texas ecosystem through the arts.
Sunday, March 14th 2:00 — 4:00 p.m.
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Landscape and Flower Photography
Event Type: Lecture, Demonstration, Adult and Children´s Activity
Leader: Wendi Schoffstall, Wendi Schoffstall Photography
Grab your camera and start snapping some shots.
Purchase Tickets Online
Visiting RienziDocent led tours of the collection are offered Wednesday through Sunday.
On Wednesday through Saturday, tours start at 10a.m., 11a.m., 1:30p.m. and 2:30p.m. (Reservations suggested, drop-ins welcome)
On Sundays, tours are offered in a drop-in format from 1p.m.-5p.m. with last admission at 4p.m. (No reservations needed).
(713) 639-7800
Link to Hours and Admissions Page
