SPRING GARDENSYMPOSIUM 2016Saturday, March 19, 9am–4pmJoin Fernwood to explore diverse design approaches that enhance and evoke the unique features of exceptional garden settings. Lunch is included and prepared by Fernwood’s Chef Tim Carrigan. Authors will be available to sign their books at Fernwood’s Gift Shop.

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Regular Symposium PackageEARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL Register through March 1 | $100 (Members $80)Register between March 2–March 18 | $125 (Members $100)

VIP Symposium Tickets | $145 per ticket (Members $116)Ticket includes reserved, front-row seating and a private lunch with Symposium speakers.

CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASS: WHERE ART MEETS NATURERichard Hartlage is the founding principal and CEO of Land Morphology in Seattle, Washington. Richard’s diverse span of work includes the new Herb and Vegetable Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which was the first new garden built there in twenty years, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Leach Botanical Garden, InSitu, Mountsier Estate, the Vegetation Management Plan for the Seattle Center, and the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. His designs have been featured in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Garden Design, and The Seattle Times, in addition to other publications in the United States, Japan, and Europe. Richard recently co-authored a comprehensive book on American garden design, The Authentic Garden. In this presentation, he shows how he blends art with sustainable garden design to create a horticulturally sophisticated landscape.

THE GARDEN OF THE FUTURE: REIMAGINING THE AMERICAN YARDThe American yard has been dominated by clipped foundation shrubs, groomed lawns, and trees with mulch circles. But a new aesthetic is emerging inspired by the way plants grow in nature—a softer, more lush vision of niche plants filling every layer and covering the ground. Join author and designer, Thomas Rainer, to explore the changing face of horticulture. This talk examines how plants fit together in nature and how to use this knowledge to create gardens that are more satisfying, more resilient, and less work. Thomas is the author of Planting in the Post-Wild World and Landscape Architect in Washington, D.C.

AN ECOLOGIST IN THE GARDEN: USE OF ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT AT THE LURIE GARDENScott Stewart, Ph.D., Director of the Lurie Garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park, informs his efforts in the application of ecological process models to the management of public green spaces. Scott shows us how ecology, as a scientific field, offers much to the landscape manager as a source of inspiration and guidance. Examples from the Lurie Garden of ecologically informed landscape management are discussed, along with how to scale those examples for use in the home landscape.

THE 606: CONNECTING COMMUNITIESBeth White, Chicago Region Director of The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has a broad range of experience in planning, land conservation, historic preservation, and community building in both the government and non-profit sectors. Beth is a member of the board of directors for NeighborSpace, Partners for Parks and Wildlife steering committee, and member of Lambda Alpha International, an honorary land economics society. She also serves on the National Capital Planning Commission, appointed by President Obama. Beth shares the story of the development of The 606 and the challenges of turning the former elevated Bloomingdale railway line into a shared recreational garden space for the Near Northside neighborhoods of Humboldt Park, Bucktown, and Wicker Park of Chicago.

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Board of DirectorsOfficers Mary Keefe (Chair), Krista Parin (Vice Chair), Kim Scarpone (Secretary), Blake Burgess (Treasurer), Roger Boike, Candace Corson, Barbara Craig, Cindy Ellis, Tom Ferguson, T. J. Kanczuzewski, Pat Kill, Jean McManus, Brian Ortiz, Theresa Richter, Phillip Rosborough, Michael Ruddick, Frank (Mac) Sims, and Margaret Spears

Endowment Board of TrusteesRob Habicht (Chair), Blake Burgess, Mary Keefe, William Racine, Lawrence (Larry) Sehy, Frank (Mac) Sims, and Margaret SpearsJames Keenan, Financial Advisor

Executive DirectorCarol Line

Contact Us269.695.6491www.fernwoodbotanical.orgEmail: info@fernwoodbotanical.org

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HoursWINTER HOURSTuesday–Saturday: 10am–5pmSunday: noon–5pm

SUMMER HOURS (Resume May 1)Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–6pmSunday: noon–6pm

Fernwood Café Hours(Resume March 1)Tuesday–Saturday: 11am–3pmSunday: noon–3pm

Fernwood is closed on Mondays.

Richard Hartlage, CEO, Land Morphology, Seattle, and author of The Authentic Garden. Landscape Designer, Chihuly Garden and Glass

Thomas Rainer, Author of Planting in the Post-Wild World and Landscape Architect, Washington, D.C.

Scott Stewart, Director, The Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, Chicago

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SUMMER CAMPS2016 SCHEDULE & INFORMATION

JON MEYER NATURE DAY CAMPSFernwood’s forests, ponds, river, and prairie serve as the classrooms for these popular day camps. Hikes along nature trails, fun games, educational activities, and crafts open children to the wonders of nature while encouraging appreciation of the plants and animals of Michiana.

ROY AND ETHELBEL KNAUER ART CAMPSAn ideal complementary course to the Jon Meyer Nature Camps, Fernwood’s Roy and Ethelbel Knauer Art Camps combine the arts with natural sciences and are designed to stimulate curiosity, appreciation, and knowledge of the natural world. This year’s theme is “Art to Share,” with campers using Fernwood’s beautiful gardens and natural areas to inspire the creation of diverse mixed media projects including ceramics, tie dye, drawing/painting, sculpture, and much more, resulting in projects that can be shared with friends and family members. On the last day of each session, parents are invited to a gallery showing of all of the children’s wonderful creations.

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRegistration for our popular Summer Day Camps opens to Fernwood members at 10am on Friday, April 1; registration for the general public opens at 10am on Friday, April 8. Enrollment is limited and programs fill quickly, so early registration is strongly encouraged to ensure space in the camp of your choice. All campers receive a 2016 Fernwood Summer Camps T-shirt! For more information on camp registration, please visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org. If you have any questions, please call Fernwood.

NATURE’S SENSORS: 4 YEAR-OLDSJune 14–17; 9:30–11:30am

Children explore the natural world with their five senses.$66 (Members $53)

ANIMAL EXPLORERS: 5 & 6 YEAR-OLDSChoose one sessionJune 21–24 OR June 28–July 1, 9:30am–1:30pm

Children are introduced to the birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians that call Fernwood home. $81 (Members $65)

HABITAT HAPPENINGS: 7 & 8 YEAR-OLDSChoose one sessionJuly 12–15 OR July 19–22, 9:30am–2pm

Join us for a journey into the forest, field, and pond habitats of Fernwood.$96 (Members $77)

ECOLOGY EXPLORERS: 9 & 10 YEAR-OLDSChoose one sessionJuly 26–29 OR August 2–5, 9:30am–2:30pm

Ecology and the human impact on the environment are the primary focuses of this session. This camp includes a Thursday overnight camping trip at Fernwood with tents, dinner, and breakfast provided.$121 (Members $97)

EARTH DAY ADVENTURERS: 11 & 12 YEAR-OLDSAugust 9–12, 9:30am–3pm

Campers explore Fernwood and other natural areas. This camp includes a Thursday overnight camping trip at Fernwood with tents, dinner, and breakfast provided.$136 (Members $109)

9–11 YEAR-OLDS Choose one sessionCassatts, June 21–24 OR Rembrandts, June 28–July 1, 9:30am–2pm$106 (Members $85)

12–16 YEAR-OLDS: O’KEEFFESJuly 12–15; 9:30am–2pm$116 (Members $93)

6–8 YEAR-OLDS: Choose one sessionMonets, July 19–22 OR Audubons, July 26–29, 9:30am–1:30pm$96 (Members $77)

CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOWCure your spring fever with this great day trip to the Windy City’s annual spring Chicago Flower & Garden Show.Wednesday, March 16, 9am–5pmHeld at Navy Pier, this amazing event features display gardens from the most practical to the most exotic. The popular garden market and how-to-programming also can be enjoyed throughout the day. Lunch is on your own at any of the convenient dining spots at the Pier. Fee includes transportation and admission. $70 (Members $56)

SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL/PLANT SALECelebrate spring in the garden at this one-of-a-kind horticultural event open to gardeners and lovers of gardens. Saturday, May 14, 10am–4pmThe Festival features a rich blend of local vendors specializing in unique and artfully grown plant material and hand-crafted art and garden elements for your garden. As always, Fernwood offers a wide array of plants to enhance your garden for spring and summer. Experts will be on hand to assist with questions and growing tips.

The vendor tent will be open exclusively to Fernwood Members from 8:30–10am! Look for a complete listing of vendors on Fernwood’s website after April 1.

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Unless indicated, all meetings are free with paid Fernwood admission.

FERNWOOD BOOK GROUP Third Saturdays, 10:30am

March 19: Bees in America: How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation by Tammy Horn

April 16: A Man of Salt & Trees: The Life of Joy Morton by James Ballowe

May 21: The Triumph of Seeds: How Nuts, Kernels, Pulses & Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom & Shaped Human History by Thor Hanson

THE MICHIANA UNIT OF THE HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICAThird Wednesdays, 10am

March 16: Sully Scones and Butters

April 20: Mystery Tea–Celebrating Ten Years of Teas. Bring your own favorite teacup and saucer.

May 18: History of the Tussy Mussy

NILES HANDWEAVERS GUILDFirst Wednesdays, open meeting at 10am followed by a members’ gathering from 12–2pm to socialize and work on projects.

March 2: Think Tank Session

April 6: Wool 101 and Making Felted Dryer Balls

May 4: Embellishment Extravaganza at Last!

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUBFirst Sundays, 2pm

Open to all ages and levels of experience with a focus on fun! Gatherings combine a one-hour meeting followed by an optional outdoor photo shoot. For more information, contact Bob Denny at bobdenny.fernwoood@gmail.com.

NATURE SAPLINGSChildren ages 2½–3½ with an adult enjoy an introduction to nature. $5 per child/adult pair(Members $4 per child/adult pair)

Saturday, April 9, 1:30–2:30pm: Smells of NatureWednesday, May 4, 1–2pm: FlowersSunday, May 22, 2–3pm: Fish

KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTSFridays, 1:30–3:30pm

Children ages 4 and 5 explore the woods and gardens of Fernwood to learn about nature. Snack is provided. $10 (Members $8)

March 25: DucksApril 15: BluebirdsMay 27: Snakes

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALKSWarming, sunny days and gentle rains bring a profusion of wildflowers blooming along the woodland trails, with new species to discover every week. $12 (Members $10)

Saturday, April 2, 10:30am–12pmSunday, April 17, 2–3:30pmSaturday, May 14, 2–3:30pm

VOLUNTEER EDUCATORS SPRING SCHEDULEWe are always looking for enthusiastic people who love nature and children to help with teaching.Wednesday, March 9, 10am–12pm: Developing an Environmental Ethic

Wednesday, March 30, 1–3pm: Plants and the Path of Water

Tuesday, April 12, 3–5pm: April Wildflowers & Habitats

Tuesday, April 26, 3–5pm: Insects & Habitats

Tuesday, May 10, 3–5pm: May Wildflowers

YOGAREGULAR SESSIONSWednesdays and Saturdays through March 26, 12:15–1:30pm

$10 (Members $8)Walk-ins welcome

YOGA INTENSIVES12:15–3:15pm

Three-hour session focused on deepening your yoga skills and experience.

Saturday, March 5: DhyanaRegister by March 2.Saturday, March 19: SamadhIRegister by March 16.

$43 (Members $35)

Visit our website for information on spring yoga.

ANNUAL PRAIRIE BURNSaturday, March 26, 11am

Please call ahead to verify date and time as this event is weather dependent. And don’t forget your camera!

EASTER BRUNCH Sunday, March 27, 10am–3pm

Celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch buffet from Chef Tim Carrigan, including carved ham, salads, and assorted desserts. Please see our website for the full menu. Free admission to Fernwood included in brunch ticket. Call to register.Adults $19.95, children 6–12 $9.95, and children 5 and under are free. Prices do not include sales tax.Seating is limited and by reservation only.

SPRING PRUNINGWednesday, March 30, 1–2:30pm

Learn from a Fernwood horticulturist how to professionally prune your shrubs and ornamental trees through a series of hands-on demonstrations.$12 (Members $10)

APRILCOOKIES AND CREATIONSSaturday, April 2, 2–4pm

Just for kids, Cookies and Creations is a party with paint – and you are invited! Have fun learning to paint a seasonal spring scene with the instruction of local artist Julie Lawrenz Nitz. No experience is needed. For children ages 5-12, parents are encouraged to attend with children under the age of 10. Fee includes all painting materials, milk, and delicious homemade cookies.$25 (Members $20)Register by March 27.

KOKOMO GLASS TOURFriday, April 15, 7:30am–5pm

Join us as we visit one of the oldest operating glass factories in Indiana, the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company. Watch the process of making sheet glass, blown glass, and glass beads, then visit their OP Shop to purchase items produced by local artisans. Next we’ll travel to Greentown Glass Museum to see a vast collection of glass products from the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company. Lunch is included.$90 (Members $72)Register by April 1.

BIRDS OF FERNWOODSaturday, April 16, 9–11am

Walk through Fernwood’s arboretum and gardens in search of bluebirds, brown thrashers, rufous-sided towhees, tree swallows, and other recent arrivals. Please dress for walking the trails. $12 (Members $10)Register by April 15.

RESTORATION OF THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT Saturday, April 16, 1pm

Fernwood and the Indiana Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation host Professor Jeanne Romero-Severson of The University of Notre Dame. Come and learn about the promises and challenges of restoring this valuable tree to our area.

NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION FROM CUTTINGSSunday, April 17, 1–2:30pm

Learn how cuttings can be an alternative to propagate species such as Culver’s root, turtlehead, lousewort, false foxglove, and columbo—plants that need partial root parasites, don’t produce large amounts of seed to begin with, or drop seed quickly before you can collect them to grow indoors. Ideas for displaying these plants in the garden also are discussed. $12 ( Members $10) Register by April 15.

MYSTERY OF THE VOYNICH MANUSCRIPT: A BAZARRE MESO-AMERICAN HERBALSunday, April 17, 2pm

Come join us to recognize Dr. Jules Janick, James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture at Purdue University at an afternoon reception. Then we will enjoy Dr. Janick’s discussion as he illustrates his current research project on the mysterious Voynich Herbal Manuscript.

PASTELS WORKSHOPSaturday, April 30, 10am–4pm

Cathy McCormick, president of the Northern Indiana Pastel Society, leads this workshop featuring the vibrant spring landscape captured in soft pastels. A supply list is available upon registration. Bring a lunch or stop by in the Café.$55 (Members $44)Register by April 22.

MARCHBEGINNING PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS WORKSHOPSaturday, March 5, 9am–4pm

Bob Denny from Fernwood’s Photo Club leads this hands-on workshop introducing the beginning photographer to digital image post-processing using industry-standard Photoshop Elements software, concentrating on the “Full Edit” portion of the software. Classroom instruction is combined with demonstrations and participant exercises. Visit our website for topics covered. Please bring your home laptop computer pre-loaded with a relatively recent version of Photoshop Elements. Class size is limited.$110 (Members $90)Register by February 27.

BEAUTIFUL BRANCHES: FORCING TWIGS INTO FLOWERSunday, March 6, 1–2:30pm

Make an arrangement of winter twigs to take home and force into flower. We’ll provide the plant material. Bring in a sturdy glass vase with enough weight and a broad opening suitable for supporting a twig display of approximately 1-1/2 feet in height. $12 (Members $10) Register by March 4.

CELEBRATING BIRDSSaturday, March 12

WHAT KIND OF BIRD IS THAT? MOVING BEYOND THE MYSTERY OF BIRD IDENTIFICATION10am–12pm

From habitat to behavior, song to field marks, learn the tricks that all birders—beginning or advanced—use to put a name on a bird. By the end of the morning, you’ll be able to identify more than 50 species commonly found in Michiana!

INVITING BLUEBIRDS TO YOUR BACKYARD1:30–3:30pm

Bluebird expert John Harville introduces the natural history of bluebirds and shares tips on how to invite them to nest in your own backyard.Both programs: $22 (Members $18)Single program: $15 (Members $12)

MEIJER GARDENS: BUTTERFLIES ARE BLOOMINGSaturday, March 12, 8am–5:00pm

Join us as we travel to Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park for its annual Fred and Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition. Visit our website for a complete list of activities.$70 (Members $56)Children 2–14: $45 (Members $36)Register by March 1.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCH SPECIAL Thursday, March 17, 11am–3pm

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Treat yourself to a delicious lunch special in the Café, prepared by Fernwood’s chef and resident Irishman Tim Carrigan. Meal includes corned beef, potatoes, and cabbage. $12 per person, reservations not required.

SILK-DYED EGGSSunday, March 20, 1–3pm

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind decorative eggs using re-purposed silk fabric. Bring 10-12 raw or blown eggs. Fernwood supplies the rest!$20 (Members $16)Register by March 15.

SUNDAY JOURNEYS: A TROMP THROUGH SPAINSunday, March 20, 2–3pm

Join avid traveler, hiker, and photographer, Bonnie Elder, as she takes us on a tromp through Spain. Visit Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia, Granada, and Ronda, learning about the architecture, landscape, and culture of this magnificent county. $10 (Members $8)

BIRDING LOCAL WETLANDSSaturday, March 26, 9:30–11:30am

Join naturalist Wendy Jones for a trip to local wetlands to learn about duck identification. Spotting scopes provided. Bring binoculars and please dress for the weather. Travel is by carpool. Meet in the Fernwood parking lot. $15 (Members $12)Register by March 24.

SPRING RAFFLEWin up to $5,000 in Fernwood’s Spring Cash Raffle. Proceeds benefit Education and the Gardens at Fernwood. Tickets are on sale for $100 each and may be purchased in person or by phone. The winner is selected by a random drawing on March 31 at 10am and need not be present. Odds are 1 in 100 with all tickets sold. If fewer than 100 tickets are sold, the drawing reverts to a 50/50 raffle with the winner receiving 50% of the receipts. MI Raffle License R34404.

BENTWOOD TAVERN GIVE-BACKFernwood is grateful to be selected as the recipient of Bentwood Tavern’s Give-Back dinner on Wednesday, April 27. Located at the Marina Grand Resort in New Buffalo, Chef Jenny Drilon offers “artisan comfort cuisine,” featuring gourmet pizzas, fresh seafood, Amish roasted chicken, steaks, and chops. Bring your friends and family for a fantastic meal while knowing that 50% of all food and beverage revenue goes to support Fernwood! For more information on Bentwood Tavern, visit www.marinagrandresort.com/bentwood. Thank you, Bentwood Tavern!

RAILWAY AND CHILDREN’S GARDEN UPDATE After the loss of our beloved railway garden to fire last October, we eagerly await the installation of a new exhibit this spring. Bridges, tunnels, water features, chugging trains, local landmark buildings, beautiful plants, and more will all be back for you to enjoy in May. Please visit our website for updates on the grand re-opening of this Fernwood favorite!

THE BERRIEN COUNTY BIRDATHONMay is our busiest month at Fernwood for the Environmental Studies Program (ESP), with more than 800 students visiting for guided educational programs along the trails. It is also the peak of spring bird migration, and the two go hand-in-hand as Fernwood teams participate in the 28th Annual Berrien County Birdathon on Saturday, May 14, to raise funds in support of the ESP. Last year we raised more than $2500 just by identifying as many bird species as we could in 15 hours! Please call Fernwood today to sponsor our teams and help us continue to share the magic of nature with local school children.

EXPLORE FERNWOOD WITH A BACKPACKFernwood’s backpacks include many items, activities, and ideas to help your family explore our gardens and nature trails. Learn about birds, the gardens, or try one just for preschoolers. Backpacks may be checked out at the Front Desk. The Fernwood backpacks were made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph County.

THINK YOU KNOW A LOT ABOUT NATURE?Check out this season’s newsletter article Trivia, Folklore, and Fun Facts: An Unusual Exploration of Nature by Head Naturalist Wendy E. Jones on the Newsletter page (located at the bottom of the home page) of Fernwood’s website.

WINE & WEED WEDNESDAYSWednesday evenings beginning May 4, 6pm

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Now easier than ever, register online through Fernwood’s website; select events require reservations be made over the phone. To help speed your check-in process, advance payment is strongly encouraged and required for most classes and programs. If you have questions, please visit our website or contact Fernwood.

REFUND POLICYRefunds are made in full for any program that is cancelled by Fernwood.

If pre-registration is cancelled at least three full business days (Tuesday through Saturday) before an individual program, your fee can be donated as a tax-deductible contribution to Fernwood, or we can provide you with a refund. Refunds are not provided for registrations cancelled on less than three days’ notice. For specific refund policies for our trips, camps, and other specialty programs, please contact Fernwood directly.

Please note: Many classes have a registration deadline, which allows us to prepare class materials. Registrations will be taken after this date if the class limit has not been reached.

For more information on programs and classes, please visit our website: www.fernwoodbotanical.org.

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HOW TO REGISTERSUPPORT USCONSIDER FERNWOOD IN YOUR ESTATE PLANNINGFernwood’s Boydston Society is open to individuals who have included Fernwood in their estate planning. Please contact Fernwood for help with the wording of your gift.

SUPPORT FERNWOOD’S ENDOWMENT FUND You can help Fernwood by making a financial contribution to the Fernwood Educational Endowment fund through either of these fine foundations or directly to Fernwood.

Berrien Community FoundationLisa Cripps-Downey, Executive Director269.983.3304

Michigan Gateway Community FoundationRob Habicht, Executive Director269.695.3521

Ann Desenberg Fund for Garden InternsThrough Michigan Gateway Community Foundation.

WHITE FLOWER FARMWhen you place an order with White Flower Farm (www.whiteflowerfarm.com) and mention your membership at Fernwood, White Flower Farm will donate 10% of your product purchase price to Fernwood.

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Fernwood’s mission is to enrich people’s lives by awakening and deepening their appreciation of nature and the possibilities of harmony between people, plants, gardens, and wildlife.

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MAYNATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAYFriday, May 6

Not a Fernwood member? Visit www.bhg.com to download a coupon for free admission to Fernwood on National Public Gardens Day.

DISCOVER THE GARDENS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST 1pmFernwood’s Executive Director, Carol Line, gives a sneak preview of the beautiful and botanically rich region. Fernwood is preparing to lead a tour of the gardens of Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland in March 2017.Lecture free with paid Fernwood admission.

GUIDED GARDEN WALK 2:30pmEnjoy a guided walk through your public garden–Fernwood!

WARBLERS AT WARREN DUNESSaturday, May 7, 8:30–11:30am

Enjoy an easy walk at Warren Dunes State Park searching for beautiful birds as they migrate. Meet at the Floral Lane entrance (park fee applies). $15 (Members $12)Register by May 5.

MOTHER’S DAYSunday, May 8

Bring Mom to Fernwood and celebrate her day with tasty brunch dishes from Chef Tim Carrigan, including carved roast beef, salads and vegetables, and assorted desserts. Please see our website for the full menu. Continue the celebration with our first Second Sunday concert of the season. Free admission to Fernwood included with brunch ticket, or beginning at 3:30pm for the concert.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH 10am–3pmAdults $19.95, children 6–12 $9.95, and children 5 and under are free. Prices do not include sales tax.Seating is limited and by reservation only

WAUS SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT 4pm

INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHINGSunday, May 15, 1–4pm

Join local fly fishing expert and author, Robert Tomes, and fellow enthusiast, Phil Cusey, for a fun-filled beginners fly fishing lesson. Class time is split between classroom discussion of fly fishing basics and hands-on casting instruction. All gear is provided.$125 (Members $100)Register by May 10.

CURIOUS COYOTES: HABITATSSaturday, May 21, 2–4pm

Children ages 6–10 explore Fernwood’s diverse natural habitats to discover the unique plants and animals that live there. $10 (Members $8)

WOODLAND GARDENS: BRINGING THE FOREST HOMESunday, May 22, 1–3pm

Learn how to foster woodland plants in your shade gardens and display them with great effect. We’ll also discuss what you can do to carry the garden through the remaining shady months of the growing season.$15 (Members $12) Register by May 20.

TALLGRASS PRAIRIE WALKSunday, May 29, 2–3:30pm

It may not be tall yet but the prairie is full of blooms even in May! We’ll look for lupine, wild white indigo, alum root, and shooting star. $12 (Members $10)

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BALTIC AMBER: WHAT HIDES WITHIN Continuing through Sunday, March 20

BUCHANAN SCHOOL ART SHOWFriday, March 25 – Sunday, April 24Reception on Sunday, April 3, 1–3pm

GARDEN PARTYSaturday, June 18, 6pm

FERNWOOD FRIDAYFriday, July 22, 5:30pm

NOTRE DAME SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMS PERICLESFriday, July 29

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