What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March

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

Featuring:

The Great Train Connection

Friday to Sunday, March 14 – 16, public hours

All aboard the Botanical Conservatory’s Great Train Connection! As part of this special event, journey through the profuse railroad history of Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana, maneuver trains via timesaver switching puzzles and imagine yourself as the conductor of various model train sets ranging from tiny N scale up to G scale. It’s a “freight time” for the whole family—especially the littlest engines. General admission fees apply. Sponsored by: US 93.3.

Slightly Used Bulb Sale

March 26 – May 4, public hours

This annual sale features slightly used tulips, daffodils and hyacinths from the Botanical Conservatory’s winter exhibit. Located in the outdoor Sales Garden, bulbs are $1.95/pot and are ready to plant in preparation for next year’s bloom! Purchases are made through the Conservatory Shop while supplies last. Admission is not required to shop.  

Also Happening:

Floor is Lava! Winter Showcase Exhibit

Until April 6, public hours

It’s the hottest garden around as visitors to the Botanical Conservatory experience the daring feats of your favorite childhood game! This winter, don’t miss your landing, as you navigate a challenging set of obstacles for all ages and abilities. Fiery hues of reds and oranges flood the challenge course amidst towering tropical plants under the shadows of a roaring volcano. Don’t fall in–the FLOOR IS LAVA! Sponsored by PNC Charitable Trusts, English Bonter Mitchell, Magee-O’Connor Foundation, Fort Wayne Park Foundation and 103.9 Wayne fm.

Lisa Heintzman: Innovative Abstractor

Until April 5

My paintings are inspired by the energy and emotions that I draw around me. I am very observant in how one motion affects the next and how simple daily life has so many moments all compiled into one day. I paint my abstract art with these emotions and perfect imperfections of each moment. In my paintings, time is suspended, as we are all dealing with chaos. I believe beauty is necessary and my intent and purpose is to help you view the imperfect world in bringing you calmness, joy and serenity of the movements you see in my paintings.