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Kids ages 8 and older can make a keepsake for mom that she is sure to be impressed by. Spend time in the native plant garden for inspiration and learn a few basic stitches. Embroidery hoop, threads, and a plain bandana will be included (guests should also feel free...
Treat mom to a good-old fashioned picnic by Beyond the Seed 4H. Enjoy a sit-down family picnic equipped with a checkered tablecloth and a picnic basket filled with tasty finger foods, while surrounded by beautiful spring blooms. Enjoy a lovely garden setting while mom chooses a plant to take...
Treat Mom to a relaxing hike through the woods to discover some of the beautiful spring wildflowers that can be found along the nature trails. Learn some fun facts about these unique treasures and hear some of the myths and legends surrounding a few of these plants, that color...
Find Matthaei/Nichols-designed hanging flower baskets and container plants for sale during this annual for Mother's Day.
Event cost: Free/admission; fees for plants and flowers
Event time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday May 11-12, 2024
Beyond the Seed 4H is hosting a Mother’s Day Tea at Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center in the greenhouse. Bring your mom out to the farm to enjoy a tea and light snacks surround by the beautiful sights and smells of the spring flowers in bloom. All moms will...
Families can enjoy a spring hike on the trails with mom and grandmother and take time with the wildflowers that are starting to bloom. Choose the nature trail of your choice to enjoy and be sure to stop by the nature center to get a certificate, and all moms...
Celebrate Mom with a Hudson Mills Metropark tradition! Enjoy a half-mile guided hike along the Acorn Nature Trail in search of spring flowers. This event is a great way to spend some quality time with the special mom in your life. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. May 6.
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Mothers, sisters, daughters and aunts demonstrate annually to declare and affirm that women will not support raising children to kill other mothers' children. This pro-peace vigil celebrates activism, justice seeking and woman-centered visioning. Signs and banners will be provided, but groups are welcome to also bring their own.
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This annual flower and garden sale offers flowers, plants and landscaping items. Check out the vendors selling everything from perennials to copper sprinklers, annuals to trees, tomato plants to wind chimes, porch swings to etched stones.
Event Cost: Free, fees for plants
Event Times: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12, 2024
