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Botanical ROOTS Music Fest to return to Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory on August 2 and 3
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The immersive weekend of vibrant music and natural beauty that is the Botanical ROOTS Music Fest returns to the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory on August 2 and 3, from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. Presented by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Mad Anthony Brewing Company, Fort Wayne Metals, 96.3 XKE and Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation, this eagerly anticipated event promises to be a celebration of diverse musical talents against the backdrop of the Conservatory's stunning botanical displays.
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.
Featuring:
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Friday-Sunday, May 10-12
Friday 1:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
McMillen Park Community Center, 3901 Abbott Street
Just in time for spring planting, the Botanical Conservatory offers over 700 varieties of plants at the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. Shop masses of locally grown herbs, vegetable starts, flowering perennials and native plants joining a host of annuals, mixed containers, hanging baskets, houseplants, bonsai and a variety of seeds. Essentials like potting soil and compost worms are also available. A team of knowledgeable plant advisors are even ready to answer questions and offer suggestions! This annual fundraiser supports Fort Wayne’s very own Botanical Conservatory. Sponsored by Majic 95.1 WAJI, Fox55 and Koester’s Body & Frame Shop.
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What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.
Featuring:
Color in Motion: Butterfly Exhibit
April 16 - June 23, Public hours
Live butterflies have landed at the Botanical Conservatory bringing with them an array of natural beauty and wonder. Watch in awe, their wings in flight, as they flash with color pigments and refracted light. Observe exotic butterflies emerging from their chrysalides right before your eyes! An epic display of multicolored flowers and foliage elevates this annual spring exhibit. Sponsored by: the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, “In memory of Jo Ann and William Wyatt,” the Fort Wayne Park Foundation, 97.3 WMEE and 21Alive.
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What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.
Featuring:
The Great Train Connection
Friday – Sunday, March 8 – 10, public hours
All aboard the Botanical Conservatory’s Great Train Connection! As part of this special event, journey through the profuse railroad history of Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana, maneuver trains via timesaver switching puzzles and imagine yourself as the conductor of various model train sets ranging from tiny N scale up to G scale. It’s a “freight time” for the whole family—especially the littlest engines. General admission fees apply. Sponsored by: US 93.3.
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.
Featuring:
Orchid Show
February 3, 12:00-5:00 p.m., Potting Demo 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
February 4, 12:00-4:00 p.m., Potting Demo 2:30 p.m.
Cultivate a passion for Orchids when blooming varieties are beautifully on display by local society members who are ready to answer all your growing questions. You also will not want to miss one of three live potting demonstrations! Plants and potting materials are available for purchase. Show entry is included with general admission to the Botanical Conservatory. Presented by: The Three Rivers Orchid Society.
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