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ColorFall
This fall, we’re going to dazzle you with splashes of bright color everywhere. Trees and flowers bursting with scarlet, auburn, yellow and golden hues. Constantly changing. Always enticing.
Here are some of the highlights:
Chrysanthemum Displays
We offer one of the largest mum displays in Michigan, with vivid colors everywhere. Look for them all around our building and grounds.
Scenic Corridor
Enjoy frequently-changing flower arrangements by professional florists and expert gardeners.
Michigan’s Farm Garden
It’s fall harvest at Michigan’s Farm Garden. Search for Indian corn, broom corn, gourds, pumpkins and scarecrows around the heirloom vegetable garden and orchard.
Leaf-Lookers
This guided program for preschoolers explores the textures, patterns and scents of leaves. Great practice for counting, sorting, measuring and color identification.
Guided Color Tours
Join us for a leisurely stroll and enjoy the ever-changing beauty of the fall season. Our guides will introduce you to an intriguing variety of sculptures and plants.
ColorFall Walk
Enjoy a self-guided nature walk through the Sculpture Park, Amphitheater, Volunteer Tribute
Garden, Woodland Shade Garden and Michigan’s Farm Garden. Look for eye-catching “hue cues”
to help make your stroll memorable.
Children’s Garden
Participate in a variety of color-related art and nature activities geared towards children.
Color-filled Classes
Immerse yourself in color with a great selection of fall classes.
Prodigious Pumpkins
Don’t miss the giant pumpkins on display at Michigan’s Farm Garden. Weighing in at hundreds of pounds, these pumpkins offer plenty of fun for the kids.