Details: With summer vacation ending, there’s still time to get the most out of your final weeks of break! Reflect on your favorite memories and make some new ones as you create your own Summer Adventure Book! Nestled in the Backcountry, we’ll provide materials and activity recommendations to help you finish summer strong! This event…
Details: Summer is for seeds! From examining seeds up close to making pinecone crafts, enjoy a variety of seed-inspired activities as we celebrate the life-giving power of seeds! This event is free with admission and takes place in the Garden’s Backcountry section. Pricing: This opportunity is free with admission to the Garden. Make a reservation…
Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries with our Grounds Manager, Stephanie Ranes, and Island View section gardener, Holly Huff. Please meet us at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center, where you will enjoy some morning bites and beverages with other Garden members before going on a walk to learn all…
Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries with our Living Collections Curator, Christina Varnava. Please meet us at the Arbor Terrace, where you will enjoy some morning bites and beverages with other Garden members before going on a walk to view our newest display featuring several Dudleya species. You…
As Pathfinders explore various forms of horticulture, the act of growing plants, they’ll become familiar with the basics of plant reproduction while developing their skills. In this program, Pathfinders will receive firsthand experience germinating an oak acorn. They’ll explore how oaks are keystone species and support an abundance of organisms before planting an acorn to care…
Details: In this program, Pathfinders will spread their wings and soar as we discover how to get in tune with our feathered friends. From binoculars to bird language basics, Pathfinders will learn new tricks to better observe and understand our woodland birds. What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an…
This program is all about seeds – and free once you’re registered! From seeds that fly to ones that dig themselves in the ground, Pathfinders will investigate the amazing adaptations and structures seeds have to survive. Each participant will conclude the day by choosing a native wildflower seed to plant and take home. Space is…
Details: This program is all about play! Pathfinders will experience how nature offers a bounty of resources for creativity and fun as they utilize natural materials from the Garden to develop games of their own design. We’ll discover how, in nature, with a little imagination and some ingenuity, the possibilities for fun are limitless! What…
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