Which trees are adorned with cones in spring, and which with buds? Which shoots are the first to emerge from the cold ground? What is the significance of early-flowering plants in nature? To get acquainted with the green messengers of spring, the Botania Nature Center invites young naturalists to the third event in the series "Nature in the Garden."
On March 28 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Botania Nature Center of the National Botanical Garden in Salaspils, an educational event "First Spring Flowers: From Cones to Bulbs" will take place. Adults will have the opportunity to learn about early spring bulb flowers with the guidance of an expert, children will discover what is inside round bulbs, and little ones and their parents can listen to a fairy tale. The event will be adorned not only with spring flowers from the rich collection of the Botanical Garden but also with elegant and intricate paper flowers by Zinta Zviedre.
Program:
11:30 AM, 1:00 PM — Guided tours "Early Spring Flowers" with an expert.
11:00 AM–3:00 PM – Nature workshop "Spring Silver and Gold." Participants will learn about the diversity of willow and discover much about the benefits of willow for nature and human life. (Botania Hall).
11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Fairy tale corner and workshop "Willow Flute." (Botania, 2nd floor).
1:00 PM–3:00 PM — Aqua face painting corner "Willow on the Cheek" (Botania Foyer).
On the same day, an exhibition by Zinta Zviedre "Paper Flowers" will also open, which will be available for visitors until April 15. Throughout the day, everyone is invited to explore the "Botania" exhibition, where 19 interactive stands and touch screens showcase and tell about the diversity of the world of flowers.
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