{"id":40974,"date":"2013-10-11T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T14:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nybg.org\/plant-talk\/?p=40974"},"modified":"2013-10-11T13:15:31","modified_gmt":"2013-10-11T17:15:31","slug":"this-weekend-bonus-fall-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2013\/10\/around-the-garden\/this-weekend-bonus-fall-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"This Weekend: Bonus Fall Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend4.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"40981\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2013\/10\/around-the-garden\/this-weekend-bonus-fall-fun\/attachment\/weekend4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"196,290\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"weekend4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend4.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend4.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-40981\" alt=\"weekend4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend4.jpg\" width=\"196\" height=\"290\" \/><\/a>For many, this weekend is a three-day weekend and we&#8217;ll be open on Monday to help you pass the extra day in one of New York City&#8217;s most beautiful natural spaces. That means an extra day of fall fun for everyone!<\/p>\n<p>Fill your weekend with spooky fun in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/exhibitions\/2013\/haunted-pumpkin-garden\/index.php\"><em>Haunted Pumpkin Garden<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>and<em> <\/em>the cultural immersion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/exhibitions\/2013\/kiku\/\"><em>Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden<\/em><\/a>. Our two fall exhibitions come with a plethora of fun activities including pumpkin carving demonstrations,\u00a0<em>taiko<\/em> drumming, wildlife encounters, and tours. And don&#8217;t miss the opening of <a title=\"Plant Talk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2013\/10\/exhibit-news\/close-the-photography-of-allan-pollok-morris\/\"><em>Close: The Photography of Allan Pollok-Morris<\/em><\/a>, going live in the Ross Gallery this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Start your Columbus Day weekend off right by joining our free Saturday bird walk around the grounds. It&#8217;s migration time, so you never know who you&#8217;ll spot in addition to our regular flock of raptors, turkeys, little brown jobbers, and colorful characters.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vcq0yjwRs5U\" height=\"350\" width=\"573\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And if that&#8217;s not enough, our 250-acres are starting to slip into their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/fall_foliage\/index.php\">fall finery<\/a>. There are leaves to crunch, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/gardens\/thain-family-forest\/index.php\">trails to walk<\/a>, and roses to smell. That&#8217;s right, roses! Many of the roses in the gorgeous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/gardens\/rose-garden\/\">Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden<\/a> bloom a second time in October, and the fall light really makes them shine. Another garden in full glory is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/exhibitions\/2013\/native-plant-garden\/\">Native Plant Garden<\/a> which is full of incredible native plants that smell and look amazing right now.<\/p>\n<hr width=\"350\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><b>Saturday, October 12<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend2.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"40979\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2013\/10\/around-the-garden\/this-weekend-bonus-fall-fun\/attachment\/weekend2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"567,164\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"weekend2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend2-300x86.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40979\" alt=\"weekend2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend2.jpg\" width=\"567\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend2.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend2-300x86.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><b>Bird Walk \u2013 11 a.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>Meet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em><br \/>\nThe diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year. Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with an expert to learn about bird-friendly habitats, migrating species, and birds that make a permanent home at the Garden.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pumpkin Carver&#8217;s Studio \u2013 11 a.m. \u2013 5 p .m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>In the Discovery Center\u2019s Bendheim Global Greenhouse<\/em><br \/>\nWatch how pumpkin creations are carved as an expert carver translates ideas into art. Learn some tips to try at home on your own pumpkins and gourds.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ugh! Bugs &amp; Creepy Creatures of Halloween \u2013 12 &amp; 2 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>At the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em><br \/>\nSome of the animals that make us scream are actually the coolest animals around. Come slither, slide, creep, and scurry along with us and learn why these \u201ccreepy\u201d animals aren\u2019t so scary after all. Participants will meet critters from around the world for some hands-on animal presentations and discover the unique adaptations which help them survive in their habitats.<\/p>\n<p><b><em>Kiku<\/em> Tour \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>Meet at the entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory<\/em><br \/>\nLearn about these special chrysanthemums and see why they are the most celebrated Japanese fall-flowering plants.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Taiko<\/em> Drumming \u2013 1 &amp; 3 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em> On the Conservatory Lawn<\/em><br \/>\nThunderous and thrilling, the <em>taiko<\/em> (Japanese drum) has been called \u201cthe voice and spirit of the Japanese people.\u201d From its roots in agriculture and use in the ancient music in shrines and temples, traditional <em>taiko<\/em> folk music is believed to have entertained the gods, attracted good fortune, driven away evil forces and insects, lent strength and courage to warriors, and celebrated life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gone Batty! Live Bat Encounter &#8211; 1 &amp; 3 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>At the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em><br \/>\nMeet a Big Brown Bat from North America and come face-to-face with the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox of Malaysia. Find out how to help protect these unique mammals.<\/p>\n<p><b>Home Gardening Demonstration: Making the Most of Autumn Vegetables <\/b><br \/>\n<em>In the Perennial \u2013 2 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\nJoin us and celebrate fall&#8217;s harvest. Autumn vegetables look and taste beautiful on your table. Learn how to create decorative table arrangements that can then be transformed into scrumptious recipes. Grow your favorite produce late into the fall.<\/p>\n<p><b>Native Plant Garden Tour \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>Meet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em><br \/>\nJoin a tour guide for an insider&#8217;s view of the newly designed Native Plant Garden. Enjoy a mosaic of nearly 100,000 native trees, wildflowers, ferns and grasses designed to flourish in every season.<\/p>\n<hr width=\"350\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><b>Sunday, October 13<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend3.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"40980\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2013\/10\/around-the-garden\/this-weekend-bonus-fall-fun\/attachment\/weekend3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"567,164\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"weekend3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend3-300x86.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend3.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40980\" alt=\"weekend3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend3.jpg\" width=\"567\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend3.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend3-300x86.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><b>Pumpkin Carver&#8217;s Studio \u2013 11 a.m. \u2013 5 p .m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>In the Discovery Center\u2019s Bendheim Global Greenhouse<\/em><br \/>\nWatch how pumpkin creations are carved as an expert carver translates ideas into art. Learn some tips to try at home on your own pumpkins and gourds.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ugh! Bugs &amp; Creepy Creatures of Halloween \u2013 12 &amp; 2 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>At the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em><br \/>\nSome of the animals that make us scream are actually the coolest animals around. Come slither, slide, creep, and scurry along with us and learn why these \u201ccreepy\u201d animals aren\u2019t so scary after all. Participants will meet critters from around the world for some hands-on animal presentations and discover the unique adaptations which help them survive in their habitats.<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><em>Kiku<\/em> Tour \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>Meet at the entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory<\/em><br \/>\nLearn about these special chrysanthemums and see why they are the most celebrated Japanese fall-flowering plants.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Taiko<\/em> Drumming \u2013 1 &amp; 3 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em> On the Conservatory Lawn<\/em><br \/>\nThunderous and thrilling, the <em>taiko<\/em> (Japanese drum) has been called \u201cthe voice and spirit of the Japanese people.\u201d From its roots in agriculture and use in the ancient music in shrines and temples, traditional <em>taiko<\/em> folk music is believed to have entertained the gods, attracted good fortune, driven away evil forces and insects, lent strength and courage to warriors, and celebrated life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gone Batty! Live Bat Encounter &#8211; 1 &amp; 3 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>At the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em><br \/>\nMeet a Big Brown Bat from North America and come face-to-face with the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox of Malaysia. Find out how to help protect these unique mammals.<\/p>\n<p><b>Home Gardening Demonstration: Making the Most of Autumn Vegetables <\/b><br \/>\n<em>In the Perennial \u2013 2 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\nJoin us and celebrate fall&#8217;s harvest. Autumn vegetables look and taste beautiful on your table. Learn how to create decorative table arrangements that can then be transformed into scrumptious recipes. Grow your favorite produce late into the fall.<\/p>\n<p><b>Native Plant Garden Tour \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>Meet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em><br \/>\nJoin a tour guide for an insider&#8217;s view of the newly designed Native Plant Garden. Enjoy a mosaic of nearly 100,000 native trees, wildflowers, ferns and grasses designed to flourish in every season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr width=\"350\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><b>Monday, October 14<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend1.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"40978\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2013\/10\/around-the-garden\/this-weekend-bonus-fall-fun\/attachment\/weekend1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"567,164\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"weekend1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend1-300x86.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40978\" alt=\"weekend1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend1.jpg\" width=\"567\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend1.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend1-300x86.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><b>Pumpkin Carver&#8217;s Studio \u2013 11 a.m. \u2013 5 p .m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>In the Discovery Center\u2019s Bendheim Global Greenhouse<\/em><br \/>\nWatch how pumpkin creations are carved as an expert carver translates ideas into art. Learn some tips to try at home on your own pumpkins and gourds.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ugh! Bugs &amp; Creepy Creatures of Halloween \u2013 12 &amp; 2 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>At the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em><br \/>\nSome of the animals that make us scream are actually the coolest animals around. Come slither, slide, creep, and scurry along with us and learn why these \u201ccreepy\u201d animals aren\u2019t so scary after all. Participants will meet critters from around the world for some hands-on animal presentations and discover the unique adaptations which help them survive in their habitats.<\/p>\n<p><b>Conservatory Tour \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>Meet at the entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory<\/em><br \/>\nExplore the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, an acre of plants under glass, with one of the Garden&#8217;s Guides. Take an ecotour around the world through 11 distinct habitats, including two types of rain forest, deserts of the Americas and of Africa, and aquatic and carnivorous plant displays.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Taiko<\/em> Drumming \u2013 1 &amp; 3 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em> On the Conservatory Lawn<\/em><br \/>\nThunderous and thrilling, the <em>taiko<\/em> (Japanese drum) has been called \u201cthe voice and spirit of the Japanese people.\u201d From its roots in agriculture and use in the ancient music in shrines and temples, traditional <em>taiko<\/em> folk music is believed to have entertained the gods, attracted good fortune, driven away evil forces and insects, lent strength and courage to warriors, and celebrated life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gone Batty! Live Bat Encounter &#8211; 1 &amp; 3 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>At the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions<\/em><br \/>\nMeet a Big Brown Bat from North America and come face-to-face with the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox of Malaysia. Find out how to help protect these unique mammals.<\/p>\n<p><b>Home Gardening Demonstration: Making the Most of Autumn Vegetables <\/b><br \/>\n<em>In the Perennial \u2013 2 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\nJoin us and celebrate fall&#8217;s harvest. Autumn vegetables look and taste beautiful on your table. Learn how to create decorative table arrangements that can then be transformed into scrumptious recipes. Grow your favorite produce late into the fall.<\/p>\n<p><b>Native Plant Garden Tour \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/b><br \/>\n<em>Meet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em><br \/>\nJoin a tour guide for an insider&#8217;s view of the newly designed Native Plant Garden. Enjoy a mosaic of nearly 100,000 native trees, wildflowers, ferns and grasses designed to flourish in every season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr width=\"350\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><b>Ongoing Children\u2019s Programs<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend5.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"40983\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2013\/10\/around-the-garden\/this-weekend-bonus-fall-fun\/attachment\/weekend5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend5.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"567,164\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"weekend5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend5-300x86.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend5.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40983\" alt=\"weekend5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend5.jpg\" width=\"567\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend5.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/weekend5-300x86.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><b>The Haunted Pumpkin Garden<\/b><br \/>\n<em>In the <a title=\"Everett Children's Adventure Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/gardens\/adventure-garden\/\">Everett Children&#8217;s Adventure Garden<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 21 \u2013 October 31; Tuesdays \u2013 Fridays 1:30 \u2013 5:30 p.m.;<br \/>\nSaturdays, Sundays, and Monday, October 14, 10 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\nExperience the thrills and chills of the season with a garden full of intricately carved pumpkin sculptures, bugs, and bats. On October 19 &amp; 20, watch Master Carvers Ray Villafane and Andy Bergholtz of Food Network fame transform humongous pumpkins into unearthly creatures. It\u2019s so much fun, it\u2019s scary!<\/p>\n<p>Parades Daily! \u2013 Weekdays, 1:30 p.m., Weekends and Holidays, 1 &amp; 3 p.m.<br \/>\nStory Readings \u2013 Weekends and Holidays only, 2 &amp; 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pollinator Pals: Bees and Butterflies<\/b><br \/>\n<em>In the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden<br \/>\nAugust 20 \u2013 October 11, 2013; 1:30 \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\nThe Family Garden is buzzing in late summer! Join us to learn about important pollinators: our honeybees and the monarch butterflies passing us by on their way to Mexico. Get buzzy doing the honeybee dance, observe up-close the workings of a beehive, and sample honey from different nectar sources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scarecrow Weekend &#8211; 1:30-5:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>In the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden<\/em><br \/>\n<em>October 12 &#8211; 14, 2013; 1:30 \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\nHelp us dress up a scarecrow to fill our garden with friendly faces as we prepare for fall harvest. 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