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Desert Oasis Summer at the Garden Kickoff Weekend

<p>Three nights. Music. Lights. Desert vibes done right. At the Garden we don’t run from summer. We celebrate it.</p>\n

Desert Oasis Summer at the Garden Kickoff Weekend

Desert Botanical Garden, greater Phoenix

You can take in music, lights, and desert scenery over three nights at the garden's summer kickoff, a short drive from Peoria.

Desert Oasis: Summer at the Garden Kickoff Weekend

Desert Botanical Garden

You kick off the Garden's summer season with music, lights, and extended early-morning and evening hours.

Lakeside Chat: Crows & Ravens with Adrian Cotter

Lake Merritt, Oakland

Learn about the clever corvids around Lake Merritt in this evening nature talk from the Rotary Nature Center Friends.

Guided Dragonfly Walk

Estrella Mountain Regional Park

Learn about the dragonflies and damselflies of this desert oasis on a guided morning walk with Ranger Eric.

Creatures of the Night Walk

Estrella Mountain Regional Park

Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on an after-dark guided walk through the desert.

Flashlight Nights at Quinta Mazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen

You can explore the sanctuary's trails after dark with a flashlight to discover the night creatures of South Texas.

Walk Among the Waterlilies

Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr

You can stroll the Garden's aquatic collection of nearly 300 waterlily specimens on this guided morning walk.

Bear Fest at Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo

You can mark National Black Bear Day with activity stations, enrichment demos, local beer tasting, and bear-themed treats at the zoo.

Loose Parts Nature Play at Garey Park

Garey Park, Georgetown

You can enjoy open-ended outdoor nature play at Garey Park, free with park entry.

Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

<p>Enjoy this made-for-summer Garden After Dark experience as more than 12 light installations take over the trails. This shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the.

Latin Music Nights: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

<p>Let the music set the mood for your Desert Oasis Garden After Dark experience. Each Friday evening, enjoy Latin music along the Garden trails all while you enjoy 12 immersive light experiences Gardenwide.</p>\n

41st Annual Memphis Orchid Society Show & Sale

Memphis Botanic Garden

Browse stunning orchid exhibits judged by the American Orchid Society and shop unique plants from trusted vendors.

Cache Garden Club

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Cache Garden Club meets in the Logan Library community room at 6 PM on the first Thursday of every month. Attend Cache Garden Club to enjoy educational events, workshops, and amazing guests all about various gardening topics! The next Cache Garden Club event will be on June 4 at 6 PM. Learn from Tayler Layne, the founder of Black Walnut Design, about landscape design.

Discover Summer Ice Pop Party!

Washington Public Library

Join us in the Northeast Neighborhood Library Garden to celebrate the start of Discover Summer!

DuPage Organic Garden Club: Pollinator Gardens (In-Person)

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This event is held in partnership with the DuPage Organic Garden Club. Helping Nature in Our Yards Pollinators, mostly insects, contribute billions of dollars to agriculture, but scientists are alarmed by the rapid decline in pollinator numbers. John Cebula will discuss the pollination process, explain why some pollinators are more effective than others, and share suggestions and tips for starting a pollinator garden, even in a container, to help these beneficial animals.

Gardener's Drop & Adopt with The Citrine Ghost

Tampa Public Library

Bring one or a few plants or cuttings to the library's Imagination Garden to swap for something new!

Ikebana Flower Arranging

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Ikebana (ē-kĕ-bah-nah) is the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging and one of the traditional arts of Japan. A free translation of Ikebana might be “living flowers” or “making flowers come alive”. When flowers are beautifully arranged in a container, the arrangement evokes the whole of nature itself, and people’s relationship with nature. Presented by Pound Ridge resident Roxane Wasserman. Roxane’s designs have won numerous blue ribbons and top NGC design awards at New York and Connecticu...

Kitchen Garden Kickoff

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All Ages | DROP-IN Get ready for another season of green-thumbed excitement as we kick off our second year of kitchen garden adventures! This year, we’re excited to grow an herb-focused kitchen garden. From basil to parsley, we’ll be able to harvest fresh herbs for all our favorite recipes. Be sure to mark your calendars for a special pesto pasta event, where we’ll celebrate the fruits (and herbs!) of our labor with a flavorful community meal.

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival

Franklin Square Park

You can stroll Franklin Square after dark among glowing handcrafted lanterns built by artisans from China, with cultural performances all summer long.

Saint Francis Tulsa Tough

Downtown and riverside Tulsa

You can watch three days of criterium bike racing across different courses at this 20th anniversary festival.

Southeastern Plant Symposium and Rare Plant Auction

JC Raulston Arboretum

You can hear plant experts and bid on rare plants at this symposium hosted with Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

Summer in the Gardens: Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

You can go behind the scenes of Vizcaya's formal gardens on this special guided walk with the horticulture team.

Trail Buddies

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Ready for an adventure in nature and creativity? Join us for a special Storytelling & Biomes event in partnership with Warren County Parks & Rec! Explore our park trail, learn about different biomes, and create your very own terrarium to take home. Registration is required—don’t miss out on this hands-on, family-friendly experience!

Twin Leaf Tales (Families)

Elburn Public Library

Join us for nature-inspired stories, music and movement at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Please register with the St. Charles Park District.