(Formerly Open Garden Day)
We have suspended face-to-face events until further notice due to COVID-19. In order to serve families, we have created a Facebook group for these Youth Activities. If you are interested in joining the group, please click https://www.facebook.com/groups/GPNVG/
The Weekley Community Center
8440 Greenhouse Road
Houston, TX 77433
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
One Tuesday each Month (Jan. to Nov.)
For information about upcoming topics, dates and registration, please email us at ogd.harrishort@gmail.com. Registration is required before each program.
Youth Activities
Children and their parents looking for hands-on ways to learn, create, and have fun inspire our GPN volunteers to offer programs that do just that.
This FREE monthly children’s event includes a variety of activities:
- Planting seeds, veggies or ornamentals into pots so children can continue to grow them at home.
- Creating a “nature theme” craft project with materials that are provided.
- 30-40 minute hands-on lesson that focuses on a single topic each month.
Previous lessons have included making a worm farm, putting together a compost bin, learning about the importance of butterflies, and making a feeder to attract pollinators.
“I’m never going to have a green thumb, but I bring my kids here to get them out from in front of the screen” – Mother of three happy participants
Past Projects

Recycled Soda Bottle

Tiny Seeds For Planting

Fantasy Garden

Seed Pod Mobile