August 1, 2023

Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month. 

Featuring: 

Botanical Roots Music Fest

Friday, August 4, 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 5, 12 – 11 p.m.

Be refreshed at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory with a two-day eclectic musical festival. ROOTS Music Fest features music from a wide diversity of regional heritages and cultural backgrounds, combining exciting local musicians and regional touring acts. Friday features Zydeco and Reggae sounds with CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Lazo & Exodus with URB and Pete Dio and the Old & Dirty. Saturday features Blues, Americana and Folk styles with Mississippi Heat, Debutants, Grace Theisen & the Rebel Eves with G-Money Band, Rosalind & the Way, Phil’s Family Lizard and A Picker & A Grinner. Tickets are available online at www.bit.ly/rootsfest for Friday ($15), for Saturday ($20) or as a two-day pass ($30). Conservatory members are admitted free. Botanical Roots Music Fest is sponsored by Mad Anthony Brewing Company, 96.3 XKE and Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation.  

July 1, 2023

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July 

Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month. The Conservatory will be open on Tuesday, July 4, for normal operations.

Featuring:

An Herban Garden Showcase Exhibit

July 1 – November 12, 2023, public hours

Digest the community impact of urban gardening and see herbs that flourish, mushrooms that thrive and rooftops that grow. Forage some more to discover dynamic graffiti art and container gardens accompanying uptown views from your local stoop. It’s a beautiful season in the neighborhood at the Botanical Conservatory’s own herban garden. Sponsored by: the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Waterfield Foundation and WANE 15.

June 5, 2023

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.

Featuring:

Father’s Day in the Garden

Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18, public hours

Treat Dad and Granddad to a special outing at the Botanical Conservatory where they get in free on Father’s Day weekend. While the family is entertained by live butterflies and beautiful garden displays, fathers can enjoy the visit with a beverage and snack available for purchase from Mad Anthony Brewing Company and Shigs in Pit (10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 12:00-3:30 p.m. on Sunday). The first 300 fathers to visit will receive a free plant! Sponsored by: 96.3 XKE.

May 3, 2023

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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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 12-14

Friday 1:00-7:00 p.m. l Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. I Sunday 11:00-2:00 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 and Fox55.