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April 29, 2014
Secchia Garden Lecture: Peter Hatch
Join us for insights on Peter Hatch's fascinating work serving as director of gardens and grounds at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello during the Secchia Garden Lecture.
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October 30, 2012
– October 31, 2014
Bernar Venet at Meijer Gardens
January 31 – April 27, 2014
Committed to Paper: Master Drawings and Prints by Sculptors
March 1 – April 30, 2014
Butterflies Are Blooming
April 22, 2014 – 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Join others who are interested in volunteering and learn about all the current opportunities to serve at Meijer Gardens.
April 22, 2014 – 6:00 pm
/ Tropical Conservatory
Tuesday Night Lights
Bring your flashlight on Tuesday nights until 9 pm to see the nightlife in the Tropical Conservatory.
Apr
22
6:30 pm
–
8:00 pm
Classes & Camps: Adult
Infused Oils and Vinegars
Full Class
Learn to combine citrus fruit and herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and others to make unique infused oils and vinegars. Make a bottle of herbal vinegar to take home to enhance the flavor of food or as a topping for hors d’ oeuvres. Samples and recipes included.
Instructor
Connie Hanson
Cost
- Members $35
- Non-Members $42
Apr
22
7:00 pm
–
8:00 pm
Classes & Camps: Adult
Where have all the Monarchs gone?
Have you seen fewer Monarch butterflies in recent years?
Instructor
Matthew Douglas
Cost
- Members $15
- Non-Members $22
April 22, 2014 – 7:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Join others who are interested in volunteering and learn about all the current opportunities to serve at Meijer Gardens.
Apr
25
8:30 pm
–
10:00 pm
Classes & Camps: Adult & Child
Astronomy Night: The Spring Skies
This class has been rescheduled to MAY 2nd. Any questions, please call Molly at 616-975-3184. Take a tour of the night skies with astronomer, Jim Foerch. Observe through telescopes and build a planisphere to predict the timing of constellations. Listen to sories about springtime constellations and learn how ancient farmers used the constellations.
Ages
6-10
Instructor
Jim Foerch
Cost
- Members $30 pairs
- Non-Members $37 pairs
Apr
26
10:00 am
–
11:30 am
Classes & Camps: Adult & Child
Grandma and Me: Make a Garden Stone
Full Class
Work together arranging colorful rocks, shells,glass, and more in mosaic patterns to create a permanent stone for your garden. Learn about patterns as you plan your design on paper, then mix the cement and embed the materials. Voila! A garden stone to enjoy together.
Ages
6-10
Cost
- Members $30 pairs
- Non-Members $37 pairs