Thursday, July 23, 2009

Get good deals at Botanica today.

Not only do we have $3 admission today until 8pm, but the Friends of Botanica garage sale is today until 5pm. Yes it is inside and yes there are some good deals on plants and misc stuff!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Birding at Botanica on Tuesday


Join us to see the birds that call Botanica home throughout the year on this one-hour walk through the Gardens with Pat and Roy Beckemeyer. All levels of birdwatchers are encouraged to attend. Program is included with admission or Botanica membership.

$3 Thursday tomorrow!

Every Thursday in July and August, admission to Botanica is only $3 per person. As always, children under 5 and members are free. Hours of operation on Thursdays are 9am-8pm, offering all day access to the Gardens!

This is not combinable with any other discounts or promotions. 

Monday, July 6, 2009

Enjoy an Italian feast at Alfresco Gala

There’s no better way to enjoy the summer weather than relaxing with friends and family at 
Botanica’s 9th annual Alfresco Gala, July 19th at 7pm, feasting on some of the finest food and drink in Wichita. Soak up the summer breeze while sipping on tasty cocktails and savoring gourmet dishes as Botanica’s themed gardens become the ethereal backdrop for this culinary experience.What makes this event even better is that it is a fundraiser for Botanica, a premier community attraction that generatesenthusiasm for horticulture and enlightens people through educational, artistic and cultural experiences. This event will be a night to remember, but your contribution will have a lasting benefit for the Gardens. Please join us for great food, fun and flowers.

Tickets are $75 per person. Reservations required by July 12. Call Jamee Ross at 316-264-0448 to make your reservation or reserve your space online .

Friday, June 26, 2009

$3 Thursdays!

Every Thursday in July and August, admission to Botanica is only $3 per person. As always, children under 5 and members are free. Hours of operation on Thursdays are 9am-8pm, offering all day access to the Gardens!

This is not combinable with any other discounts or promotions. 

Monday, June 15, 2009

Tomorrow Night- Tuesdays on the Terrace: Coneflowers & Cuba Libres

This isn’t your garden variety afterwork party. Every Tuesday night (June-September), Botanica pairs a floral bloom with a featured cocktail for Tuesdays on the Terrace. It’s all about the art of mixology and horticulture and gathering with friends and co-workers for a good time in the Gardens. We like to think of it as social irrigation!
Join us this Tuesday, June 16, from 5:30-7:30pm for:
Featured Bloom: Coneflowers
Featured Cocktail: Cuba Libres
Live Music by: Amanda Lind
Event is included with admission or membership. 

Friday, June 5, 2009

The Quilted Garden- this Sunday!


June 7: The Quilted Garden, 10am-5pm

Botanica invites you to share in the excitement of The Quilted Garden, a unique outdoor quilt show where more than 200 quilts set in the beautiful backdrop of Botanica’s 25 themed gardens. Most quilts have a botanical theme or are pieced together with botanical fabrics, creating the perfect complement to the flowers and shrubs in the Gardens. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3.50 and are available for purchase at Botanica in advance or at the gate. Lunch will also be available for purchase for $7.50 from Piccadilly. Plus, see a selection of quilts from junior quilters, bid on beautiful quilts in our silent auction, or make a $1 donation to Botanica for the opportunity to win a French Braid quilt or a fun-filled basket!