Orchid Odyssey
6/23/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
There are over 30,000 different species of orchids worldwide. Take a behind the scenes tour of the Orchid House at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to see our extensive orchid collection and hear how we serve as a Plant Rescue Center for Orchids. Then, meet a gardener, learn some orchid basics, and receive some tips to help you grow orchids at home.
Tuesday, May 10 6:30p – 8:00p
Saturday, May 14 8:30a – 10:00a
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RegisterTastes of Spice
10/10/12
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Whether used as money or seasonings, spices have a story rich in history. Explore the many uses, locations, and tastes of spice in this unique program. Then make some spiced teas to take home.
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RegisterTastes of Spice
10/14/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Whether used as money or seasonings, spices have a story rich in history. Explore the many uses, locations, and tastes of spice in this unique program. Then make some spiced teas to take home.
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RegisterWorld of Wolves
10/23/12
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Have you ever seen a wolf in the wild? Did you know that wolves are doing pretty well here in Minnesota? Join us as we go deep into the world of wolves to find out about fascinating wolf behaviors. We will also discuss current conservation issues and controversy surrounding wolves.
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RegisterWorld of Wolves
10/27/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Have you ever seen a wolf in the wild? Did you know that wolves are doing pretty well here in Minnesota? Join us as we go deep into the world of wolves to find out about fascinating wolf behaviors. We will also discuss current conservation issues and controversy surrounding wolves.
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RegisterBats: Fact and Fiction
11/24/12
9:00 AM - 10:00AM
Bizarre and fascinating...with more than 1,000 species, bats amount to approximately one quarter of all mammal species. But are bats really scary? Can they give you rabies? Do vampire bats truly exist? And how can you get rid of bats in your house? Explore the facts and myths swirling around these intriguing creatures of the night while meeting Como's very own bat ambassadors.
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RegisterHoliday Gardens
12/18/12
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Poinsettias, mistletoe, holly - we may think we know these plants, but do we? Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle to meet a gardener and learn myths, legends and facts about these holiday treasures while surrounded by the beauty of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory's Holiday Flower Show. Then, make a botanical decoration filled with holiday lore to take home.
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RegisterHoliday Gardens
12/23/12
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Poinsettias, mistletoe, holly - we may think we know these plants, but do we? Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle to meet a gardener and learn myths, legends and facts about these holiday treasures while surrounded by the beauty of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory's Holiday Flower Show. Then, make a botanical decoration filled with holiday lore to take home.
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