Learn about the plant that makes hot cocoa so tasty while creating your own hot cocoa mix at home! Did you know that chocolate comes from a tree? The chocolate trees, Theobroma cacao, is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Theobroma means "food of the gods" and [...]
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of nature play our brand new outdoor play area! The nature play area is located on the northernmost edge of the Founders Garden and offers youth of all ages the opportunity to engage in safe, unstructured outdoor play. This [...]
Learn more about these gorgeous gourds, including how to eat them! Pumpkins are an iconic symbol of fall, from jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween to the main ingredient of pumpkin pie. However, unless you're making your own pumpkin puree, the canned pumpkin you use is in fact NOT made [...]
Your guide to planting bulbs for continuous garden beauty and pollinator delight. A garden brimming with color and life is a true joy. One of the most enchanting ways to achieve this is by planting a diverse array of bulbs that bloom throughout the seasons, providing a [...]
Learn why the leaves change in the fall! One of the greatest things about autumn is watching leaves turn from green to yellow, orange, and red. This colorful transition is the result of changing amounts of compounds inside leaves called pigments. Chlorophyll is used by plants [...]
Have you ever eaten a flower? If you've ever eaten broccoli or cauliflower, you have eaten a flower. These yummy vegetables are not the only edible flowers though. Whether tossed in a salad or garnishing a cake, learn about a few edible flowers you might find in [...]
Tie-dye at home using colorful dyes made from plants! People have been using natural materials to create colorful dyes for thousands of years! Join in the tradition by creating dyes from plants, some of which you might already have at home. Materials Large, metal pot Water [...]
Learn how to cook with these prickly plants! We cook and eat plants all the time, but have you ever tried cactus? Learn about edible cacti while creating a delicious salsa! About Cacti Cacti are members of the Cactaceae family, which includes approximately 1,750 known species. [...]
Create your own mini-ecosystem using materials from your home and yard! Explore the plant world in your own backyard as a family with this at-home summer activity. Did you know...a terrarium is a closed or mostly-closed container with soil and plants in it. In this container, a mini-ecosystem is at work. [...]
Create your own plant press at home to preserve plants from your backyard! This family-friendly craft uses supplies at home and plants found in a backyard or on a walk. Plant pressing is a technique used to flatten and dry out plant samples. Dried plant material can be used by botanists [...]
