Botany Lab
Class topics vary. On October 3, discover the ins and outs of certain fall favorites. On December 15, figure out the mystery behind why evergreens are forever green, and plant a pine tree. December 28, focus on how plants improve indoor air quality by creating your own indoor garden. On January 19, learn all about Epiphytes–amazing plants that grow without soil! On February 15, learn how chocolate is made, and meet the tree that makes it all possible. You might even do some taste testing! March 9, celebrate the start of tropical fruiting time and plant your own fruit-bearing tree. March 23, create tropical works of art to take home! All children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult admission is included with program fee. N16
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N Second St – Rockford, IL
AGES DAY
TIME
DATES
5+
W
5:00-6:30 pm
Oct 3
5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+
Sa F Sa F Sa Sa
1:00-2:30 pm 11:00 am-12:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 10:30 am-12:00 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Dec 15 Dec 28 Jan 19 Feb 15 Mar 9 Mar 23
topic
res/nr fee ACTIVITY#
Amazing Pumpkins and Gourds Leaf Chromotography Indoor Gardens Amazing Epiphytes Chocolate! Fruitful Forest Tropical Artist
$8/$10
481102-20
$8/$10 $8/$10 $8/$10 $8/$10 $8/$10 $8/$10
581102-10 581102-11 181102-10 181102-20 281102-10 281102-11
Come see us in action! Join Environmental Recreation and Education staff once a month at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens to explore the connection between science and art. @ Nicholas features a hands-on project and suggestions for more to do at NC&G. The program runs on select Saturdays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, and is FREE with admission: • Sepember 22 • October 27 • November 24 • December 22 • January 26 • February 23 • March 23
Youth environmental recreaton & education
t ropical topics
youth
@ Nicholas
Goblin Gobble
Enjoy a tasty, family-friendly pumpkin themed breakfast. Seasonal highlights will be found all around the Conservatory, but be on the lookout for a spooky craft project. Costumes are welcome! N16
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N Second St – Rockford, IL
AGES
DAY
TIME
DATE
res/nr fee
ACTIVITY#
All ages
Sa
8:00-9:30 am
Oct 20
$8/$10
481205-20
Breakfast with Santa
Santa loves cookies, but his meal of choice–breakfast! Enjoy a tasty, family-friendly holiday themed breakfast with Jolly Old Saint Nicholas in a warm, tropical environment. Seasonal sights can be found all throughout the Conservatory! N16
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N Second St – Rockford, IL
AGES
DAY
TIME
DATE
res/nr fee
ACTIVITY#
All ages All ages
Sa Sa
8:00-9:30 am 8:00-9:30 am
Dec 15 Dec 22
$8/$10 $8/$10
581204-10 581204-11
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