Published on: January 07, 2019

January 2019

Our Dog Days of Winter return this year!  On Fridays and Saturdays only in January and February, your four-legged family members can join you for a walk in the Garden. Pups must be up-to-date on all registrations and vaccinations and must be controlled on a non-retractable leash at all times. Owners are required to clean up after their pets.  Free for Garden member and member dogs. Regular admission and $4 per dog for non-members.  

Friday, January 18, 10:30 a.m.: Frozen Friday Story Time 
Join us for a story reading in our Mabee Grange building followed by a short activity.  Free with Garden admission. 

Sunday, January 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m.: Full Moon Hike 
Explore the sights and sounds of the prairie and forest on a self-guided hike along our 1.5 mile nature trail. 

Saturday, January 26, 3:00 p.m.: Evergreen Tour
Take a walking tour with Garden CEO Dr. Todd Lasseigne to look at and learn about evergreen plants you may want to add to your landscape. Free with admission. 

Coming in February: 

Saturday, February 6, 3:30 p.m.: Air Plant Make and Take Workshop (pre-registration required)
Learn about easy-to-grow air plants and create your own living decoration for your home in this make and take workshop. Pre-registration required. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. Register here.

Saturday & Sunday, February 16 & 17: All About Birds 
Drop in to learn about some of our more common birds and get information on participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 15-18) – a great family activity! 

Tuesday, February 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Full Moon Hike