February 3, 2022
Contact: April McCampbell
P: 260-427-6024
C: 260-241-1932
Manager of Communications
Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.
Featuring:
Orchid Show with Live Potting Demonstrations
Saturday, February 4, public hours
Demonstrations at 12:00p.m. and 2:30p.m.
Cultivate a passion for Orchids when blooming varieties are on display by local society members! These experts will be ready to answer all your questions about growing these dramatic flowering plants. Two live potting demonstrations are planned; at noon and at 2:30p.m. Plants and potting materials will be available to purchase. Show entry is included with general admission to the Botanical Conservatory.
Sweetheart Orchid Display
Until February 26, Public hours
Be captivated by the colorful mystique of Orchids. A tasteful display of orchids in bloom create a delightfully intimate space in the Botanical Conservatory’s Tropical Garden. Orchids and other stunning plants will be available for purchase in the Conservatory Shop. It’s just the place for a date and an ideal photo opportunity with your sweetheart! This display is included with regular Conservatory admission.
California Dreamin’ Showcase Exhibit
Until April 16, 2023, public hours
Calling all mamas and papas—find your inner beach bum at the Botanical Conservatory. Bring on the good vibes and hang loose at the botanical boardwalk accented with sun-loving tropical plants and vivid waves of color. Let the kiddos spring into the spirit of surf, sand and sun! Be sure to experience this Cali-cool winter exhibit. Sponsored by the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Howard P. Arnold Foundation, Magee-O’Connor Foundation, PNC Charitable Trusts, The Waterfield Foundation, WANE 15 and 103.9 Wayne FM.
Modern Living Hoop Wreath, a pre-registration required class
Saturday, February 18, 10:00-11:30a.m.
Design a trendy 14” hoop wreath that welcomes visitors into your home, office or any other space! In this guided workshop participants will create a charming wreath featuring real air plants, moss, eucalyptus and other natural decorative items to match its aesthetic. Also learn how to care for this low-maintenance design to keep it looking lush for years to come. Class fee is $42 per person or $39 per member. Please register online by Feb. 11. Garden admission is also included in this class fee.
Also Happening:
$1 Thursdays
Thursdays, 5:00-8:00p.m.
Find your inner beach bum and good vibes when you experience the California Dreamin’ showcase exhibit along with the Tropical and Desert gardens in the Conservatory. The Conservatory admission is just $1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. every Thursday. Civic Center Garage parking is validated for free.
Art Display
Kerstin Glaess: “Coast to Coast”
Until April 15, public hours
Kerstin Glaess is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist working primarily in oil, collage and photography. She is best known for her paintings based on photographs and memories from her worldwide military adventures as a child. Kerstin continues to be inspired by a nature collection of flora, fauna and landscapes from her various homes across two continents, two countries, eleven states, one U.S. Territory and counting! Her diverse collections of collages and drawings focus on the shared human experience teasing the borders between dreamscapes and reality. “Coast to Coast” is fittingly on display during the California Dreamin’ Showcase Exhibit at the Botanical Conservatory.
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