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NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Princesses from across East Texas are invited to don their best ball gown and sip tea with friends during the 91ֱ�� Gardens' Little Princess Tea Party slated for April 13 in the Stephen F. Austin State University Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden.

Kindness is the theme for this year’s event, and two sessions will be offered — the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m.

"The azalea garden creates a magical setting for young princesses and fairies to celebrate the natural beauty of East Texas,” said Kay Jenkins, 91ֱ�� Gardens educational programs coordinator.

Fun activities, including singing, story time and more, will be led by 91ֱ�� Gardens environmental education fairies. Teatime snacks and drinks will be provided. A special feature for this year’s party is that guests will be able to interact with live butterflies and discover the role butterflies and other insects play in helping plants make seeds, fruits and vegetables.

The event is recommended for children 3 to 10 years of age who are accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased online beginning March 1 from the 91ֱ�� Gardens webpage.

Fifty tickets are available for each of the two tea party sessions. Tickets are $50 per person and typically sell out. Proceeds from the event help support environmental education programs at 91ֱ�� Gardens.

For more information, visit the 91ֱ�� Gardens webpage at sfasu.edu/sfagardens or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.