Lunch & Learn lecture schedule announced

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will present a new season of Lunch & Learn lectures and workshops at the Charley Creek Gardens. Guests are invited to pack a lunch and enjoy informative and interactive presentations in the Education and Resource Center at the Gardens.

Reservations can be made or tickets purchased at honeywellarts.org or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102. The series is sponsored by the City of Wabash.

The 2023 Lunch & Learn Series includes:

Paper Sack Garden Journal –Wednesday, April 19 from 12:15-1 p.m.

Paper sacks aren’t just for brown-bagging anymore! Turn this ordinary item into a decorative journal for noting your gardening journey. $10 per person.

Mandala Art –

Wednesday, May 10 from 12:15-1 p.m.

Bright and colorful, mandala art is found throughout the world. Join us as we use everyday items, paint, and unusual surfaces to create fun art pieces to accent your home. $10 per person.

The Drunken Botanist –Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 12:15-1 p.m.

Using Amy Stewart’s popular book as a launching pad, guests will explore the array of herbs, flowers, fruits, and trees humans used to make alcohol over the centuries. Admission is free; however, reservations are required due to limited seating.

Lawncare Basics and Resources –Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 12:15-1 p.m.

Geoff Schortgen will share his knowledge of basic lawncare maintenance and resources available to ensure success. Admission is free; however, reservations are required due to limited seating.

Fabric Pumpkins –Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 12:15-1 p.m.

Nothing says fall like pumpkins!

Create a stylish fall pumpkin with a bit of fabric, stuffing, and embellishments. $10 per person.

Hanging Twig Holiday Tree –Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 12:15-1 p.m.

Combining foraged plant materials and traditional holiday decorations to create a hanging twig holiday tree! The best part?

Switch out decorations and enjoy your creative handiwork all year long. $10 per person.

A venue of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, the Charley Creek Gardens is located in the heart of Wabash and is dedicated to the study, conservation, and appreciation of plants, both native and foreign, through garden displays and education. There is no admission fee, and the Gardens are open from dawn to dusk all year.