Clark Gardens Botanical Park Wellness champion

Garlic and Onion Gardening 101

September 20th | Garlic and Onion Gardening 101 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Perfect for those eager to learn the art of cultivating these flavorful staples. Join in as Extension Vegetable Specialist - Joe Masabni, PhD - with Dallas's A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center, guides participants through the planting, caring for, and harvesting of garlic and onions. This is a fantastic chance to enhance your gardening skills and ensure an upcoming harvest to remember.

Cost: Clark Gardens General Admissions
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors 65+, and free to Clark Gardens members
NO AHS Reciprocal Passes or one-time complimentary passes accepted to attend this speaking engagement.

Story Time in the Garden

September 21st |Story Time in the Garden| 9:30am to 10:00am

Join us in the garden for story time. Boyce Ditto Public Library will be in Clark Station, Clark Gardens’ model train station, as they read wellness-based stories to help introduce children to healthy habits. Breathe fresh air, soak up the sun and enjoy some time of engaging stories in the beauty of nature.

Cost: Children 3 & younger – Free, Clark Gardens Members – Free, or $5 per person – Mention Story Time in the admissions booth to receive the $5 discounted rate

Hammocks in the Garden

September 20th-22nd | Hammocks in the Garden | During Business Hours
Soak up some much-needed self-care amongst the peaceful Clark Gardens. The type of self-care we are referring to is easy . . . and better yet affordable. All you must do is enjoy some time cozied up in a hammock.
Did you know, hammocks have many health benefits?
According to The Future of Green Space Amenities, “Due to their natural rocking motion, hammocks can help users relax, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress levels. Since getting outside is one of the best ways to clear the mind, relaxing in an outdoor hammock is ideal for decompressing and nurturing mental health. (Melissa Panara, n.d.)” Besides assisting with our mental wellbeing, simply enjoying some time in a hammock may also have a positive effect on our skeletal system. The curved shape of a hammock evenly distributes weight, allowing our bodies to lie in a more nature position – in the end resulting in improved circulation and posture. (Rennie, 2023)

Cost: General Admissions

Tails & Trails

September 22nd | Tails & Trails | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bring your pup out for a day of walking on the trails! Come wrap up World Wellness Weekend with Clark Gardens by getting in your steps, reducing stress levels, and spending quality time with your dog. On this day only, receive free admission into the gardens if your dog is accompanying you (1 dog = 1 free admission pass). Plus, a special treat for the fur baby will be included. Clark Gardens Members will receive an additional gift for participating. We can't wait to see all the wagging tails. As a reminder, our admissions booth always has poo bags available. The garden's dog policy can be found on clarkgardens.org.