EVENT CALENDAR
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NEW! DROP IN PROGRAMSEVERY THURSDAY THIS SUMMER
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Drop in to the Botanical Center on Thursday afternoons this summer and do hands-on activities to learn about nature. Great for kids entering K-4 and fun for all ages, even adults! The program is free for members and included in general admission. No RSVP required. Meet at the pond on the south side of the building.
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July 16 – Flower Power: Beauty is all around us, find out what a flower is all about.
July 23 – Clouds: Discover what makes these fluffy wonders in the sky.
July 30 – Worms: Wiggle into worm biology.
August 6 – Fairy Gardens: Explore the fairy garden and see what the fairies have been doing in the garden. Meet in Pat’s Garden.
July 23 – Clouds: Discover what makes these fluffy wonders in the sky.
July 30 – Worms: Wiggle into worm biology.
August 6 – Fairy Gardens: Explore the fairy garden and see what the fairies have been doing in the garden. Meet in Pat’s Garden.
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NEW! ECO ART CAMP7.27.20 MON - 7.31.20 FRI
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Only a few spots left! Young artists ages 5-12 are invited to a weeklong morning art camp to discover nature from an artist’s point of view. Create artwork from nature on topics including plant art, soil art and water art. We'll have fun in the sun and explore different types of art mediums as we interact with nature in our gardens. Campers’ artwork will be displayed at our Art In the Garden event August 1 and artists will receive passes to attend their exhibition. All campers are required to wear a mask during indoor activities and group activities. All guests are encouraged to wear a mask outdoors as well.
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ART IN THE GARDEN8.1.20 SATURDAY
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Local and regional artists including photographers,
painters, woodworkers, sculptors and others who are inspired by nature to create will exhibit and sell their art at this outdoor show. The handcrafted works will be on display in tents throughout the gardens and a variety of art price points will be offered. Musicians, kids' activities and food create a full day of family fun. Admission includes Flamingo Follies exhibition. |
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SUNDAY FUNDAY: PRAIRIE PLAY8.2.20 SUNDAY
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Explore the wonders of a prairie. Prairies are ecosystems that consist of grasses, herbs and shrubs rather than trees as the dominant vegetation. Prairies used to cover our area but are almost completely gone. Visit us to discover how to create your own prairie at home. We will collect seeds from the Botanical Center’s gardens and study them. No RSVP required.
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KINDERNATURE: FOSSIL FUN8.11.20 TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Learn about sedimentary rocks and why they are important to paleontologists. Assemble a skeleton of an ancient creature and learn many interesting facts about the mystery creature. You’ll even create your own fossil to take home! Attendance is limited. KinderNature is for kids ages 3-5. RSVP required.
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GIRL SCOUTS: BRANCHING OUT! A TREE EXPLORATION8.15.20 SATURDAY
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Come have some fun with trees! We will explore the trees on the property and learn why they are important and necessary to us. You’ll also learn to identify some by the leaf and bark. Juniors and Cadettes are welcome. Cadettes can earn the Legacy: Naturalist Tree badge. Badges can be purchased at any Girl Scout Shop or online.
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KINDERNATURE: BIRD BONANZA9.8.20 TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Birds are all around us - in a tree, in the air and on the ground. Learn where these cheerful creatures live and identify some local birds that can be seen in your own backyard. We will create a cool craft and have a bird snack to enjoy or take home. Attendance is limited. KinderNature is for kids ages 3-5. RSVP required.
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SUNDAY FUNDAY: MONARCH MANIA9.13.20 SUNDAY
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Monarchs are the king of butterflies. We will gather to learn about their four life cycle changes and why milkweed is important to them. Did you know the monarch’s average life span is just six to eight months? We’ll learn facts like these during our Funday. No RSVP required.
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