Learn how to compost and say hello to Munchy, the Family Garden s very own giant caterpillar topiary. Free with grounds admission. Fiesta de Flores September 9 Celebrate the cultures of the tropical rain forests with music, food, crafts, and tours of the Tropical Rain Forest Galleries in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Lively performances and tastes of Latin America add to the fun. The Children s Gardening program encourages the discovery of natural environments through gardening and nature study activities.
Children tend their own garden plots filled with vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Guided by instructors, development of the whole child is emphasized as youngsters garden with a partner in groups of children their own age. Then take a hayride out to the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden to make your very own scarecrow. Scarecrow Exhibition October 2 November 4 Learn all about scarecrows in the Bendheim Global Greenhouse at the Everett Children s Adventure Garden, where scarecrow history and delightful scarecrows on display will inspire you. Wish the Family Garden sweet dreams when we put it to bed for the winter season during this fun-filled event. Harvest organically grown sweet potatoes, beans, and chard.