Happenings at Powell Gardens All registration links can be found at www.powellgardens.org/calendar! E. Fay Jones & the Midwest Spirit of Place Thursday, July 14 | 7-8:30 p.m. $50 | Member discount cannot be applied Miller Hammond Chapel Study Join Powell Gardens’ CEO, Tabitha Schmidt and architects Walter Jennings and Lori Yazwinski from Jennings + Santa Rita Architects for an evening of architecture. Attendees will learn about American prairie-style architect E. Fay Jones’ impact on Powell Gardens and its buildings. After the discussion, we invite you to explore the Miller Hammond Chapel Study, where light refreshments will be served. Next, head out to the Meadow Pavilion to catch the best sunset in Kansas City. Susan Mertz, Director of Horticulture, and Conservationist Julie Copley will also be available to discuss the Wildflower Meadow. Garden to Glass: Rum Edition Saturday, July 16 | 3-4 p.m. $20 | 10% less for members Join Education Manager Caitlin Eckard for a fun, hands-on class where you will learn about what plants go into the production of rum. Class attendees will make their own mojitos with mint grown at Powell Gardens! Must be 21+ to register. Attendees will take home a branded Powell Gardens shot class, as well as a recipe card for making mojitos at home. Dog Days July 17, Aug 21, & Sept 18 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Included with general admission | Admission is free for members Dog Days allows you to bring your dog(s) for a stroll through Powell Gardens*. Enjoy seasonal blooms and sunshine with your furry friend! Dogs must have current vaccinations and remain on a leash at all times. (Retractable leashes are not allowed.) Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pooch. *Please note that marked areas of the Heartland Harvest Garden are inaccessible during Dog Days because they are dedicated to food production. Otherwise, dogs and their humans are free to explore our 175 acres. Festival of Butterflies July 21 – August 7, 2022 | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Member Preview | Wed, July 20 (5-8 p.m.) Now in its 25th year, Festival of Butterflies invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate the Midwest’s most whimsical pollinator at Powell Gardens. Spend a day outdoors exploring tropical and native butterflies alongside stunning botanic displays. This festival is a Kansas City family-favorite! This summer, winged wonders from Madagascar steal the show! Start your journey in the Martha Jane Phillips Starr Conservatory with an up-close encounter with butterflies and moths from this island country. Next, travel to the Garden Galleries to learn about the monarch’s mysterious migration to Australia. Follow the Butterfly Meadow through some of Missouri’s native pollinating plants. At the end of the path, you’ll find the Native Butterfly Habitat full of butterflies native to the Midwest. Try to spot a caterpillar in the raised garden beds, where you can learn about eight different butterflies and their host plants!
Continue exploring off the beaten path. Round out your visit by adding butterfly excursions to your itinerary. Favorites include the Butterfly Parade, a visit to Fortopia, dancing at the Butterfly Ball, climbing the Pollinator Playground, make take home crafts at the Creation Station, and more! Garden to Glass: Coneflower Tea Saturday, July 23 | 3-4 p.m. $22 | $15 for members Terrace Room Did you know you can make a delicious tea using Missouri’s native coneflowers? All tea drinkers are welcome to learn how to brew the best cup of tea and try Powell Gardens’ version of coneflower tea. Attendees will also take home coneflower seeds, a coneflower patch, and a Powell Gardens branded mug. Admission to Festival of Butterflies is included in your ticket price, a value of $12. No refunds. Note: As part of our Midwest Foraging Exhibit, Powell Gardens’ is featuring a foraged item each month. In July, the focus is on a pollinator favorite, coneflowers!
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Book Club: Bicycling With Butterflies Saturday, July 30 | 11 a.m. – noon $22 | 10% less for members Join Education Manager, Caitlin Eckard, to discuss Sara Dykman’s book, Bicycling With Butterflies (winner of the 2021 National Outdoor Book Award). The account details Dykman’s round-trip bicycle ride from Kansas City, Kansas to Michoacan, Mexico, as she follows the migration path of monarch butterflies. Light snacks provided. Admission to Festival of Butterflies is included in the ticket price, a value of $12. Native Plants as Host Plants for Butterflies Saturday, July 30 | 3-4 p.m. $32 | $20 for members Join Dr. Nadia Navarette-Tindall (Extension Associate Profession, Lincoln University) for this presentation. Attendees will learn about the importance of native plants as hosts plants for butterflies. From milkweed to paw paws, build native plant identification skills and learn to grow them in your yard or acreage. Dr. Navarette-Tindall’s presentation will include information on 20 different species. Attendees will take home a native host plant! Artful Gardens: Festival of Butterflies Sunday, July 31 | 3-6 p.m. $50 | 10% less for members Which came first, the artist or the garden? The plants that make up botanical gardens are thoughtfully curated, just like the paintings that hang in art museums. To explore the connection between visual art and the natural world, we invite you to join us for Artful Gardens: Festival of Butterflies in our living museum! This event includes a 90-minute presentation showcasing artists that use butterflies and pollinators for their inspiration. (Instructor Donna Houtteman of ArtBlocksKC teaches to the art novice and seasoned appreciator alike!) After the presentation, guests will enjoy wine, beer, and light snacks while receiving a guided tour of the plants and butterflies in the Martha Jane Phillips Starr Conservatory.
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