Breakfast with Butterflies

Reserve your spot for an unforgettable experience at the Botanical Conservatory! As a VIP guest, this special occasion includes a personalized visit with exotic butterflies, a youth-oriented craft and breakfast, too. Enjoy French toast sticks, bacon, hash browns, fruit and a beverage of your choice. You will also receive a souvenir and Painted Lady Butterfly Kit to continue the transformative fun at home. All attendees must register including adults and children under 2. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please reserve highchair or booster seat during registration. Registration deadlines: May 23 and May 30. Min. 20. Max. 48.

Code                    Date      Day              Time

327200-U1           6/1         Su           10 am-12 pm

327200-U2           6/8         Su           10 am-12 pm

# Sessions/Fee: 1/$30

Age 2 years & under, Free

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Spring Plant Swap

Swap quality, established plants with fellow plant enthusiasts and bring home the same amount of plants, if not more! Vegetables, annuals and houseplants are preferable this spring. Please label ahead of time and bring a carrier for transporting. Swaps are FREE, though space is limited. Registered participants are given priority. Reserve your spot by calling (260) 427-6000. Registration deadline: June 5. Min. 10. Max. 45.

    Code                 Date      Day        Time

327701-S1            6/7         Sa           10-11 am

# Sessions/Fee: FREE

Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

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Lakeside Rose Gardens Tour

Saturday, June 21, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Lakeside Park, 1401 Lake Ave.

Come to Lakeside Park for a tour of the Rose Gardens! Led by the Lakeside Park Head Gardener, come ready to ask your rose questions, find out how the gardeners care for the roses, and their monthly rose maintenance schedule. Check out the new roses and the new signage. Walk through all the Rose Gardens, looking at the different varieties and discover how each rose grows uniquely. You’ll also get familiarized with common pests and diseases, fertilizing, pruning, and winter protection.

Daylily Show

Saturday, July 12, 10:00 am-2:00 p.m.

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

Find delight in Daylilies on display at the Botanical Conservatory! Members of the Fort Wayne Daylily Society present a cheerful display of these summer beauties and are nearby to share their knowledge of how to grow them at home. Plants are also available for purchase. Regular admission rates apply. Presented by the Fort Wayne Daylily Society.

Iris Sale

Sunday, July 20, 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

Return to the Botanical Conservatory for a special opportunity to purchase rhizome stems that will produce lovely Iris blooms. You will indeed enjoy them for years to come in spring and early summer! Select a variety of colors and types such as Siberian, bearded, crested and more. Regular admission rates apply. Presented by the Northeast Indiana Iris Society.