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The Bird is the Word!

Birds abound in the winter garden. Here are a few bird species that were recently spotted in the Woodland Bird Garden!
American Goldfinch
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Visit the Woodland Bird Garden this winter to see if you can see these and other species. Or participate in our Birding at Botanica program on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00am. It's free with admission or with your Botanica membership.

Photography Workshop this Sunday, January 11

This Sunday, January 11 from 1-4pm, join professional photographer Jeff Cowell for a workshop on Photography In Cold & Inclement Weather. Learn about the photographic challenges that come with cold and inclement weather, about how to protect your gear and yourself while you capture great images and see how to get the best shots even when the weather doesn't cooperate. Fee is $40, $30 for Botanica members. Bring your camera and apply what you've learned in the winter garden after the workshop! Call Diana Jones or Karla Jahn at 316-264-0448 to register.

See The Gardens Glow at Illuminations!

Come see the Gardens glow! Join us for Illuminations, a family-friendly event that showcases Botanica's 9 1/2 acres in a completely different light. More than 4,000 luminaries and tens of thousands of lights combine with nature to create a stunning atmosphere and a "HO, HO, HO" lot of holiday fun! Get into the holiday spirit with a visit from Santa Claus, live music, warm drinks and homemade goodies.

The event runs on December 5-7 and 10-14 from 5:30-8:30pm each night.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Botanica. Tickets are $7 for adults ($6 for Botanica members) and $3 for children 2-12.

Call 264-0448 or log on to www.botanica.org for more information.

Robin Macy in Concert- Thursday, Oct 9

We invite you to celebrate the garden with us for our final Concert in the Gardens in 2008, as Robin Macy and friends entertain you with their "Songs From The Garden."
This will also be the Wichita public debut of Macy's new group, The Cherokee Maidens, featuring Jennifer Pettersen and Monica Taylor singing western swing in three-part harmony.

The concert begins at 7pm. A catered meal is available for purchase or you are welcome to bring in a picnic.

Tickets are $12 ($10 for Botanica members) and are available for purchase in advance by calling 316-264-0448.

Gallery In The Gardens is September 21

Celebrating its sixth year, we invite you to experience Gallery in the Gardens, a unique art show and sale set against the beautiful backdrop of Botanica’s 25 themed gardens. Art combines with nature as more than twenty-five artists from across Kansas provide a wide variety of quality artwork, including: paintings, jewelry, photography, pottery, fibers, glass, sculpture and more. The event runs from 10:00am-5:00pm on September 21 and is $6 per person at the door.

Early Opening for Members this Saturday

Don't forget, the Garden gates open at 7am for members this Saturday, September 6. Enjoy complimentary donuts and coffee and see the Gardens as they wake up! Take a relaxing morning stroll, capture a few photographs or get inspiration for your yard. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning.