March
1-APRIL 30
15th Annual “Butterflies Are Blooming” at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids. The largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the U.S. More than 40 species of butterflies and moths. Open daily 9 am-5 pm, but until 9 pm on Tues. Admission varies. Info: www.MeijerGardens.org or 616-975-3155.
The following events will be held at Fernwood Botanical Gardens, 13988 Range Line Road,
Niles. Info: 269-695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org.
4
Lecture and workshop presented by author and designer Gordon Hayward. 9 am-noon.
6, 13
Master Gardener Class. 9am-1pm.
20
Backyard Bird Basics. 10 am -1:30 am.
3-4
Renowned writer and garden designer Gordon Hayward comes to Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles. On March 3 he will present a lecture “Small Buildings, Small Gardens,” based on his book of the same name. 7-9 pm. $30. On March 4 he will do a garden design session “Your House, Your Garden: A Practical Approach to Good Garden Design,” from 9 am-1:30 pm. $90. Lunch included. Register at 269-695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org. For info about Hayward, go to ww.haywardgardens.com.
April
The following events will be held at Fernwood Botanical Gardens, 13988 Range Line Road,
Niles. Info: 269-695-6491 or www.fernwoodbotanical.org.
7
Chicago “Glass House” Tour
17
Herb Society High Tea
20-25
Great Smoky Mountains Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
