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Featured Events
March 1
– April 30, 2014
Butterflies Are Blooming
This temporary, annual exhibition features thousands of tropical butterflies from Central and South America, Africa and Asia freely flying in the Tropical Conservatory. Experience butterflies close up and watch them emerge from their chrysalises right before your eyes.
March 22, 2014
Butterfly Ballet
Mark your calendars now for a thoroughly delightful butterfly ballet with the Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company.
April 29, 2014
Secchia Garden Lecture: Peter Hatch
Join us for insights on Peter Hatch's facinating work serving as director of gardens and grounds at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello during the Secchia Garden Lecture.
Events
Events
October 30, 2012– October 31, 2014
Bernar Venet at Meijer Gardens
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is pleased to present a special, yearlong exhibition showcasing revolutionary sculptor, Bernar Venet.
January 31
– April 27, 2014
Committed to Paper: Master Drawings and Prints by Sculptors
More than forty selected major works by more than twenty sculptors—including Magdalena Abakanowicz, Anthony Caro, Louise Nevelson, George Segal, Antony Gormley, Roxy Paine, and others—will be featured.
March 1
– April 30, 2014
Butterflies Are Blooming
This temporary, annual exhibition features thousands of tropical butterflies from Central and South America, Africa and Asia freely flying in the Tropical Conservatory. Experience butterflies close up and watch them emerge from their chrysalises right before your eyes.
March 11, 2014/ Tropical Conservatory
Tuesday Night Lights
Bring your flashlight on Tuesday nights until 9 pm to see the nightlife in the Tropical Conservatory.
Classes & Camps: Adult
Starting from Seed
Get hands-on experience as you sow and transplant vegetables and herbs to take home. Seeds are provided—or bring your own.
- Instructor
- Julie Francke
- Cost
- Members $20
- Non-Members $27
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Classes & Camps: Adult & Child
Ceramic Garden Pot (FULL)
(FULL) Work in pairs to create a whimsical flower pot from clay. Learn through the fun process of forming your pot and applying texture. Then paint with your choice of glaze colors. Pots will be fired off-site for later pick-up.
March 16, 2014
Drop-In Drawing Workshops
Grab a pencil, clipboard and paper and learn drawing tips and techniques from the experts.
March 16, 2014
Members Only: Night of the Butterflies
Bring your camera and enjoy Night of the Butterflies! Activies include: face painting, free tram rides (weather permitting), the Pangea Steeldrum Band, and more!
- Cost
- Members $5.00
- Non-Members $12.00
Classes & Camps: Adult
Square Foot Gardening Part 2
In this extended course, designed for those who have taken Part 1, learn about growing techniques using trellises and cages, how to control common pests organically, proven ways to plant in succession and tips for crop rotation. Discover valuable tips for popular vegetables like beets, spinach, snap peas and carrots.
- Instructor
- Dr. Richard Peters
- Cost
- Members $20
- Non-Members $27
March 22, 2014
Who Am I? Butterfly Ballet
Mark your calendars now for a thoroughly delightful butterfly ballet with the Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company.
- Cost
- Members $5
- Non-Members $8