Things To Do:
Smell the Flowers
COLUMBUS - See the beautiful orchids blooming in season Jan. 12 - April 7 at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers enriching and memorable experiences inspired by art, culture and the botanical world. Open hours are: Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Admission: Adults $11. Seniors and students $9. Children $6. Children under 2 free. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers enriching and memorable experiences inspired by art, culture and the botanical world. This makes a great mid-winter weekender escape! A vibrant display of hundreds of orchids takes the chill off even the coldest winter day. Artful and imaginative horticultural designs feature orchids of all forms and colors in the Conservatory's historic Showhouse. Daily presentations and educational programs encourage further exploration of this fascinating species. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203 Phone: 614-715-8000 Web: www.fpconservatory.org For additional information or to register, please call 614.715.8022
January, 2013
Kitchen Salvage Gardening Learn how to recycle plant items you would normally discard to start a useful indoor garden. Wed., Jan. 9, 6–8pm $15 members; $20 non-members Basic Garden Design Learn basic garden design skills. Sun., Jan. 20, 10:30am–12:30pm $15 members; $20 non-members Growing Micro-greens Discover an easy way to get fresh greens by growing your own indoors. Take home a micro-green kit. Sat., Jan. 26, 10:30am–12:30pm $40 members; $45 non-members Planting a Year of Vegetables Learn how to extend the harvest through garden planning, counting days to harvest, and planting at the right time. Sat., Feb. 2, 10:30am–12:30pm; $15 members; $20 non-members
Children’s activities and crafts, free with admission. 11am–2pm unless otherwise noted. Saturday, January 12 Search for clues throughout the building to solve the case of the missing orchid! Receive a reward for solving the case. Create winter spin art ($2)
Monday, January 21 Create a family tree using natural tree branches and creative items.
Sunday, January 27 Make finger puppets from 11am–2pm. Enjoy MadCap Theater’s performance of The Cinderella Files at 2 p.m. Create magic spin art ($2)
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