Artists of all skill levels and ages are encouraged to bring their supplies and join plein air painters for a day of painting in the Garden. Starting at 9 a.m. The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission is $2 for adults, 50¢ for kids 3-12 yrs. […]
We're celebrating National Get Outdoors Day one day early! Stop in the visitor center for a map and pick up a photo scavenger hunt list to complete on your walk. Test your observation skills and have fun! Drop-in activities. The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission […]
Sharon King Grimm will give a photographer's perspective on how to capture what we see in nature. She'll start with a brief presentation in the visitor center followed by a walk through the Garden to help you see light in a whole new way. Sharon King Grimm believes in photography’s unique ability to capture a […]
Kids can decorate and plant a grass head for their dad for Father's Day. Luckily dad won't have to mow this grass - the kids can cut it with scissors! ($1 donation for materials). Drop-in activity in visitor center. The Botanic Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested admission […]
Did you know: In the United States, pollination by honeybees and other insects produces $40 billion worth of products annually.Foods and beverages produced with the help of pollinators include: apples, bananas, blueberries, chocolate, coffee, melons, peaches, potatoes, pumpkins, vanilla, almonds, and tequila. (Imagine a world without some of these things!) Kids can decorate a pollinator […]
A very unusual and rare plant landed in John Hawkins’ home several years ago. As John learned the storied history of the plant and saw the stunning bloom, he generously decided to share the wonder of the plant with friends and neighbors. The blooming of this plant has assumed the stature of a neighborhood event, […]
