Events

All of our upcoming events are listed here on our website.

If you are looking for past events, just browse through our calendar. All events are archived there.

Some events require registration. Online registration closes 3 days prior to the event, so be sure to register early!

Lunchtime Lecture: “Fairy Gardens”

“Fairy Gardens” with Karen Hall from Johnson’s Garden Center will show how to build and maintain these small gardens.

Lectures are free with membership or garden admission.

LUNCH IS CATERED BY SYL'S AND IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $7 BEGINNING AT 11 A.M.

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Repeats every 0 days except Wed Dec 28 2011.

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 12:15pm to 1:00pm

Our History Alive: The Cherokee Strip Land Rush of 1893

Join Heather Ferguson in a discussion about the Cherokee Strip Land Rush of 1893. The "Run" was the largest race ever. Over 110,000 people raced for a piece of the 7 million acres. Cost is $12. Reservations required by 3/12. Call Kathy Scott at 264-0448 ext. 107 for reservations.

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Thu, 03/15/2012 - 6:30pm

Tulip Display

A dazzling display of more than 48,000 tulips in brilliant shades of yellow, red, pink, purple and orange wait to greet you the moment you enter the Gardens. More than 90 varieties are artfully arranged in flower beds throughout the Gardens- a diversification that results in a beautiful spring show. This cross-section gives you the opportunity to see new and unique bulb colors to enjoy or to use as inspiration for your home landscape.

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Monday, March 19, 2012 - 9:00am to Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 5:00pm

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Birding at Botanica

Bring your binoculars and tour the grounds with birdwatchers Pat and Roy Beckemeyer to encounter and learn about the birds that call the Gardens home during the winter. This one-hour guided walk is for birders of all ages and skill levels. Included with admission or membership.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 9:00am to 10:00am

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Birding at Botanica

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 9:00am to 10:00am

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Our History Alive: Struggle & Resilience

Dr. Lorraine Madway, curator of Special Collections and University Archivist at Wichita State University Libraries will discuss Kansas during the Great Depression. Cost is $12. Reservations required by 4/16. Call Kathy Scott at 264-0448 ext. 107 for reservations.

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Thu, 04/19/2012 - 6:30pm

Girls Night Out!

Botanica presents Girls Night Out with Tallgrass Film Festival featuring complementary champagne cocktails, hors d'oeuvre, garden tours and a free screening of Pretty in Pink and other girly treats.

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Wed, 05/09/2012 - 7:30pm