Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Always in Season: Surround yourself with nature at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory ~ an oasis in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne Indiana. Visit the Showcase Garden with its lush seasonal displays, wander through the Tropical Garden where orchids and palms thrive in the shadows of a cascading waterfall, or retreat to the quiet beauty of the Desert Garden.

"Rhythm and Flow"

"Rhythm and Flow"
Summer-Fall Garden Exhibit

July 12- November 16, 2014

The Botanical Conservatory will introduce a lovely, color-drenched setting for brides and other visitors in their Showcase Garden.  Using the landscape architect's design tools of repetition and form, Read more...

Upcoming Events & Notices

Check out all of the events including: Family Garden Close-Up, Botanical Brown Bag, Botanical Roots Concerts and more.

2014 Exhibiting Artists

Lisa Ransom Smith- Pastels
Diane Groenert- Oil Painting
Lyn Diamente- Watercolor
Karen Starn- Watercolor

Artists Open Call

July 5-12

The Conservatory will hold  an  open  call for visual art to be displayed on our gallery walls during the 2015 exhibit year. Oil, acrylic, photography, pen-and-ink, and similar media will be considered. Submit digital images of a representative selection of work on a CD. Exhibits will run for two months. Pieces must arrive on installation date ready to hang. Selected artists will be announced on the Conservatory’s website on Friday, August 1. 

Open Call for Artists Submission Information
Open Call for Artists Submission Procedures

Classes/Workshops

Check out the Classes link for information on a variety of classes being offered this season including: Horticultural Therapy, Fossil Plants & Their Living Relatives, Backyard Bluebirds, June Plant Swap, Bridal Bouquet, Composting IS for Everyone, Prune Like a Pro and much more!!

Enjoy both our Gift Shop and our new retail Sales Garden offering fresh plants.  No admission is required to shop at the Conservatory, but to visit the gardens regular admission applies. For more information, call (260) 427-6440.