Special Events at Luthy Botanical Garden
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Earth Day in the Garden
The Peoria Park District's Luthy Botanical Garden will host Earth Day in the Garden on Sunday, April 22, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Join Barry Cloyd and Brian Fox Ellis of Prairie Folklore theatre for great music and interactive events/storytelling for children and adults, all with an eco-centered theme. The event will be held outdoors if weather permits...or in the Garden Conservatory in case of spring showers. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per family. For more information about Earth Day in the Garden, contact Ann Kizer, events coordinator, at 681-3506.
Spring Plant Sale
Don't miss the Garden's annual Spring Plant Sale -- April 27-29! Our annual Spring Plant Sale offers new and hard-to-find perennials and native plants, ornamental grasses, unusual tropical plants and annuals. We have everything you need to make your garden beautiful! Plan on topping off your vegetable garden too with our selection of heirloom tomatoes, peppers and other veggies. View and/or print out a complete copy of the 2012 Plant Sale list below (at the end of the Events column), or pick up a copy at the Garden!
Orchid Show
Free admission to the Orchid Show for mothers and grandmothers! It's on Mother's Day, May 13, at the Garden! Bring your favorite mom, sister, aunt, grandmother r friend to see our Conservatory's orchid collection, featuring exotic new acquisitions. We will have many beautiful specimens on display, as well as experts on hand with information about their care.
June Plant Sale
Celebrate summer with our June Plant Sale on Friday, June 1 (10 am-5 pm, Saturday, June 2 ( 10 am-5 pm) and Sunday, June 3 ( (12-5 pm). Stock up on new annuals, perennials, veggies and herbs for your garden. Selection may be limited.
Father's Day at the Garden
Bring Dad to the Garden on Father's Day, June 17. Admission is FREE for fathers and grandfathers on their special day!
Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival
It's the 10th Anniversary of Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival at the Garden! Be sure to visit our annual celebration of art, music, food and bloom on Saturday, June 23 (10 am-5 pm) and Sunday, June 24 (noon to 5 pm). Spend the weekend browsing more than 50 booths by regional artists and listening to top entertainment groups. Kids can enjoy art activities in the Children's Garden. We offer a diverse range of culinary creations to get you through the day. We are also excited to show off our Rose Garden, which should be in full bloom. Come by with your family and experience the Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival! $3 admission; ages 12 and under FREE.
Rhythm in the Rainforest
Don't miss our annual "Rhythm in the Rainforest" Saturday, August 18, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Garden! Back by popular demand, "Preston Jackson & Friends" will perform some cool jazz while you enjoy delicious fod in the Rose Garden. Come enjoy the beauty of a torch-lit Garden under the stars! This is one of our most popular events, so be sure to reserve your tickets early. Tickets are available at Luthy Botanical Garden. Age 21 and over only, please. Call 681-3506 for more information or to purchase tickets over the phone.
