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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Spring into Succulen ts!

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Wreaths come in all shapes and sizes\, made fr om different branches or plants depending upon the time of year. Spring is the perfect time of year to work with succulents and what better way to s how them off than in a living wreath arrangement. Lynda Heavrin from the P ark Department’s Lawton Park Greenhouse will show you how this can be acco mplished by selecting\, trimming and embedding these low-maintenance plant s so they can survive and provide you with the artistic arrangement you’d hoped for. Lynda will also provide proper care instructions so that your w reath lives to its fullest potential indoors or out. All you need to bring is a pair of gardening gloves\; everything else is taken care of. Ages 12 -adult. Registration deadline: May 10.  Min. 10. Max. 25.

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Code                      Date      Day        Time

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227031-S1            5/ 25       Sa           9-11 am

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# Sessions/Fee: 1/$72

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Member or Volunteer Fee: $68

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Location: Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Family Garden Close-Up

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Get a closer look at our plan ts and gardens on the fourth Saturday of the month. We will visit one of o ur gardens to discover a different feature. You’ll see what the Conservato ry has to offer as you learn fun and valuable information. Especially fun for families with young children. Regular Conservatory admission applies.< /p>\n

FGC: Explore Outdoors

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May 25\, 11 am-1 pm

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Let’s go outside and enjoy this beautiful spring day! Stroll through our Exploration Garden during t his close-up\, taking in all the sights and sounds. Remember what you hear d and saw because we’ll be making something special with it as well as a t reat for staying on your feet.

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Iris Show

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Sunday\, May 26\, 12:00-3 :00 pm

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One of America’s favorite garden flowers takes center stage during the annual Iris Show. A glorious range of colors\, some fragrance\ , and a variety of forms will be found in irises displayed as individual c ut flowers and in floral arrangements. Entries are judged for their perfec tion. The Iris Show is sponsored by the Northeast Indiana Iris Society. Sp ecial admission prices include the Iris Show and Conservatory gardens: $3/ adult\, $2/child\, ages 2 and under free.

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

\n

Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

DTSTART:00010100T000000 SUMMARY:Butterflies with an African Beat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eea004c79af970653a246a5be16326c5http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/ad ministrator DTSTAMP:20130519T063554Z DESCRIPTION:

Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

\n

Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

\n

Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Botanical Brown Bag< /span>

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Bring a sandwich and stop in at the Conservatory f or an entertaining “garden moment” on the last Thursday of each month.  Sp eakers offer interactive programs on a variety of botanical or ecological topics. While you eat\, pick up some new ideas and skills! Free coffee and tea are provided. Regular Conservatory admission applies: $5/public\; $3 child or Conservatory member or volunteer.

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BBB: Paper Towel Transformation

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M ay 30\, 12-1 pm

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Take an ordinary paper towel…not so great\, huh? N ow take that ordinary paper towel and transform it into a lotus\, or a wat er lily that serves as a decorative piece just about anywhere around your home…pretty cool\, huh? Don’t waste paper\, fold it! Conservatory voluntee r Nancy Jimenez shows you origami paper folding at its finest. Paper has n ever been so versatile!

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Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

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Show change week: April 8-12

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T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

DTSTART:00010100T000000 SUMMARY:Butterflies with an African Beat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eea004c79af970653a246a5be16326c5http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/ad ministrator DTSTAMP:20130519T063554Z DESCRIPTION:

Butterflies with an African Beat

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Ap ril 13-July 7

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Botanical Conservatory\, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Hours

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Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm\; Sunday 12-4 pm

\n

Show change week: April 8-12

\n

T he Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit returns\, bringing with it the music of Africa! Showy butterfly specimens from the Old and New World join species imported from tropical Africa to mesmerize visitors as they get a close look in our display tent. Enjoy the stunning Blue Morpho and f riendly Owl butterflies as well as a variety of swallowtail and brushfoote d species. Guests can explore the sounds and rhythms of the drum\, shekere \, and other native percussion instruments from different regions of the g reat African continent. Sponsored by \; WMEE 97.3 FM. \;

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Spring Bonsai Display

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Saturday\, June 1\, 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

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Explore a forest of miniature trees carefully trained a nd pruned by members of our local bonsai club. Elms\, maples\, junipers an d other familiar plants look just like their outdoor cousins – but a fract ion of their size! The club also grows tropical bonsai that don’t need spe cial winter treatment. Learn about the fascinating hobby or just enjoy “a stroll in the forest.” Bonsai pots and young plants will be available to p urchase. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club.  Enjoy the Bonsai displa y and the Conservatory gardens at the special price of $3/adult\, $2/child \, free for ages 2 and under.

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Spring Bonsai Display

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Satur day\, June 1\, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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Explore a forest of m iniature trees carefully trained and pruned by members of our local bonsai club. Elms\, maples\, junipers and other familiar plants look just like t heir outdoor cousins – but a fraction of their size! The club also grows t ropical bonsai that don’t need special winter treatment. Learn about the f ascinating hobby or just enjoy “a stroll in the miniature forest.” Bonsai pots and young plants will be available to purchase. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club. Special discounted admission to the show and gardens: $3/adult\, $2/child. Children age 2 and under free. For more information\, call (260) 427-6440.

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June Plant Swap

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Saturday\, June 1\, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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The Conservatory’s free plant s wap is coming up on the first Saturday of June. Bring at least one plant t o share and take home an armful of starts from other gardeners in the area . Plants can be seedlings\, divisions or full-grown plants\; they could be plants grown for vegetables\, flowers\, fruits\, groundcovers\, shrubs\, trees or vines. (No weeds\, please!) Bring a box or bag to carry home your new babies. Everyone gets a number when they arrive and we take turns pic king. The swap is free\, but phone reservations are required by May 31. Fo r more information or to register\, call (260) 427-6442. The Fall Plant Sw ap will be held on Saturday\, September 7.

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June Plant Swap

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Saturday\, June 1\, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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The Conservatory’s free plant s wap is coming up on the first Saturday of June. Bring at least one plant t o share and take home an armful of starts from other gardeners in the area . Plants can be seedlings\, divisions or full-grown plants\; they could be plants grown for vegetables\, flowers\, fruits\, groundcovers\, shrubs\, trees or vines. (No weeds\, please!) Bring a box or bag to carry home your new babies. Everyone gets a number when they arrive and we take turns pic king. The swap is free\, but phone reservations are required by May 31. Fo r more information or to register\, call (260) 427-6442. The Fall Plant Sw ap will be held on Saturday\, September 7.

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