FREE Family Fun Day: Make and Take Citronella Plants (ages 5+)

Located in the heart of Traverse City – on the beautiful grounds of Historic Barns Park – The Botanic Garden will be a year-round sanctuary of environmental preservation, recreation and education. Its 25 acres will nurture the soul, enliven our history and promote Michigan’s natural beauty. With an emphasis on plant species native to northwest Michigan, it will create and enhance habitats for various forms of wildlife. As a place of refreshment and solace, The Botanic Garden’s unique and original design will inform and inspire. After over a decade of careful planning and preparation, the garden is coming alive. Visit our website atTheBotanicGarden.orgto learn more.Become a Member!Members of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park enjoy a range of exclusive benefits. As a member, you will receive discounts on purchases in our Visitor Center Gift Shop and at a growing list of local retailers. Plus access to exclusive events,discounts on classes and workshopsoffered by The Garden, and much more. Membership can be purchased online athttps://thebotanicgarden.org/.

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park

This is a free event as part of our FREE Family and Friends Fun Day Programming

Make and Take Citronella PlantsJoin us for a hands-on workshop for children learning how to propagate new plants from cuttings. Appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old.Join Janet Hickman and her grandson Leo as they share and demonstrate how to start new plants from cuttings. Children will learn some basic botany in the process while they have fun preparing their own potted Citronella cuttings to take home. This would make a great gift for Mom or Grandmother for Mothers’ Day.There is no charge for the event. Participation will be limited to 20 registered children and parents are welcome to observe/assist. If you have registered and can no longer attend, please send a note to meredith@thebotanicgarden.org and let others attend in your place.Sponsored by the Friendly Garden Club of Traverse City in partnership with the Botanic Gardens for the Children’s Sensory Garden. Janet is a member of the Friendly Garden Club, a former Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc., President and a former Advanced Master Gardener. She and grandson Leo, now 11, have been rooting Citronella cuttings together each spring to give to family, friends and neighbors.

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FREE Family Fun Day: Make and Take Citronella Plants (ages 5+)

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