Frio Canyon Garden Club

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We meet once a month September through May. Our events relate to gardening, nature, and beautification projects in the Frio Canyon.

Organized and federated in 1994, the Frio Canyon Garden Club serves Leakey, Texas. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, at 12:00 p.m. at the Club's headquarters, the Beard Heritage House & Gardens.

11/01/2026

A terrific program, open to all, on Tuesday Nov. 10, 11:30 am. River hydrologist and geophysicist Dr. Ronald Green will speak to us about the Frio River--its karst formation and unique nature and how we can protect our rivers, groundwater and aquifer. RSVP to [email protected]

10/26/2026

The gardens at Beard House are bursting with flowers! As our sign says, all are welcome to walk through the gate and admire the plants, butterflies, lizards, and of course the new mural on our rainwater tank!

10/21/2026

Today's crisp air and sunshine was perfect for our Heritage Tree tour led by LeAnn Garrison Sharp, owner of Indian Blanket Ranch and Hill Country Adventures & Nature Center. We visited three private properties with the highlight being a picnic under the Landmark Oak in Rio Frio!

10/02/2026

Dora's Nursery is having a succulent workshop! We've all admired Silvia's skill and creativity with these arrangements--now is our chance to make one! Oct 29, space is limited.

09/26/2026

Day 2 of TerraTx Art Festival! Mohair fashion show, moon party, kids nature crafts, fantastic food and music! Frio Canyon Garden Club is helping kids learn about milkweed and monarchs!!!

09/21/2026

OUR MURAL IS HAPPENING! Only Day 1 but already gorgeous: peek over the fence and watch Britt Paints A Lot in action. So excited for our canyon as TerraTX launches!

09/14/2026

Garden Club members are looking forward to hosting a few wonderful events as part of TerraTx next week! On Monday, Austin artist Britt Johnson will start painting our rainwater tank with a glorious wildflower and butterfly mural. On Friday, the historic Beard House will be a stop on the TerraTx Art Walk from 3-6 pm. Then on Saturday we'll have a children's art table, planting Antelopehorn milkweed for monarch butterfly habitat. See the photo captions for more details.

09/02/2026

Don't miss this Tues Sept. 8 when Laura Keene will present "My Photographic Big Year." In 2016 she broke the ABA record by sighting and photographing 792 bird species around the US. This painted bunting is an example of her wonderful work. 11:30 am at our HQ, the historic Beard House at 316 Evergreen St.

08/28/2026

A terrific program is planned for Tuesday Sept. 8 and open to everyone! Learn about wildlife photographer Laura Keene's Photogaphic Big Year: she and her camera documented 792 birds, shattering the previous record and travelling the entire country in 2016. Take a look at some of her stunning photos featured in the American Birding Assn. magazine linked below. Program starts at 11:30 at the historic Beard House, 316 Evergreen St.

https://www.aba.org/birding_archive_files/AUG2018_Next-Big-Thing.pdf

Address

316 Evergreen Street, PO Box 872
Leakey, TX
78873

Website

https://friocanyon.wixsite.com/gardenclub

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