July 23 Pine Bluff Plant Swap/Show Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center 10 a.m. The Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center in Pine Bluff invites you to participate in our Plant Swap. Bring plants, cuttings, seeds or bulbs to trade with other plant lovers. Be sure to label them. You never know what you might go home with. The Plant Swap is held in the small classroom in front of the center. Bring a fellow plant lover or your family, enjoy the swap and then visit the center and the trails. There is no fee for this program thanks to your support of the 1/8 Cent Conservation Sales Tax. For more information, please contact the Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center at 870-534-0011.
July 27-29 Paris Jr. Mountaineer Day Camp Mount Magazine State Park Lodge This is a great opportunity for children ages 8-12 interested in learning about mountain life and the natural world. This 3-day experience includes educational programs, crafts, games, hiking and other activities. Fee includes three lunches, snacks, instructions, materials and use of equipment. Space is limited; register by June 30th at the lodge. Admission: $40 Phone 479-963-8502. Email mountmagazine@arkansas.com
July 28 Hot Springs Gardening 101 Workshop Garvan Gardens Magnolia Room Topic: "Bromeliads and Other Great Indoor Plants" -- 9:30 a.m.-Noon Topic: "Cold Hardy & Indoor Tropicals" -- 1:00-3:00 p.m. Nancy Peters, owner of Two Friends Living Creations & Special Gifts, will share her expertise on growing, maintaining, and propgating bromeliads and other indoor plants. She will also provide tips for creating creative home displays. In the afternoon session, advanced master gardener Charles Harper will share his love of palms and other cold- hardy tropicals. His presentation will include tropicals great for atriums and green rooms, and indoor palms to enhance the beauty of your home. Gardening 101 sessions are free to Garden members and previously registered volunteers; regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Advance reservations are recommended. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664.
August 7 Hot Springs Late Summer in the Garden Garvan Gardens 4:00-7:00 p.m. Magnolia Room Think summer in the Gardens is too hot? Stroll under the canopy of trees with naturalist Roxana Rose and learn the historical folklore associated with the beautiful plants blooming there. Advance reservations and pre-payment is required. Cost is $10 for GWG members; $19 for non-members. Space is limited. Call the Gardens at 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664.
August 16 Hot Springs Gardening 201 Workshop Garvan Gardens 1:00-3:00 p.m. Magnolia Room Topics: "Arkansas Butterflies" & "Host Plants for Arkansas Butterflies" National Geographic writer Mel White will share a presentation that will help participants identify butterflies found in Arkansas. Master Gardener Lin Johnson will talk about various plants that help draw butterflies to the garden. Gardening 201 sessions are free to Garden members and previously registered volunteers; regular Garden admission applies to non-members. Advance reservations are recommended. Call 501-262-9300 / 800-366-4664.
August 16 Little Rock Central Arkansas Iris Society Annual Iris Rhizome and Plant Sale Saturday August 27, 2011 8:a.m.-until sold out or 2:p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH FAMILY LIFE CENTER ON HILLCREST, OFF KAVANAUGH NORTH OF ST. MARY'S GIRL SCHOOL Little Rock, Ar www.Centralarkansasiris.org Rain or Shine 501/455/1478
September 30 -- October 1 Mountain View Herb Harvest Festival The Ozark Folk Center National Herb Day is celebrated with a seminar held in the Heritage Herb Gardens at the Ozark Folk Center. Nationally known and regional herbalists, local herbal merchants and growers share their knowledge. The full program will be announced by July 30. Fees: One day only: $45 prior to September 25; $55 after September 24th. Both days: $85 prior to September 24th; $95 after September 24th. ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com www.ozarkfolkcenter.com