Sunrise is the perfect time for a peaceful walk, birding, or nature photography. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens will open at 6am for guests to enjoy nature in the early morning hours. Please note: Regular admission ($5-$9) and memberships apply. Posed...

Join the global City Nature Challenge—an exciting opportunity to explore and document the wildlife all around us! The City Nature Challenge is an international effort that encourages people to discover and record biodiversity in their own communities...

Savor the beauty of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in the soft glow of twilight. During these special extended hours, the gardens remain open until 8:15 PM, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting to unwind, take an evening stroll, or simply enjoy...

Enjoy a walk with your favorite canine at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! On Wednesdays, during regular daytime hours, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens (only service dogs are permitted on other days). Garden hours are 10am to 7pm. Please note...

Read and craft with your friends on the Carlyle House front lawn for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from March-November!

Read and craft with your friends on the Carlyle House front lawn for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from March-November!

Spring is here, and the egg scavenger hunt is back! Hop on over to the Bull Run Camp Store between 8am-8pm from March 28 through April 5 and experience a self-guided egg scavenger hunt on the beautiful Bluebell Trail! Pick up an egg hunt sheet at the...

Help us determine the health of Winkler Botanical Preserve's Sasquatch Population! Keep track of all the Sasquatch shadows you find and turn your count in at Catherine Lodge. You'll receive a participation prize and be entered to win a FREE two-night...

Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Search the gardens for cheerful signs of spring—flowers, birds, frogs, rabbits, bugs, and more—colorfully painted on wooden cutouts and hidden throughout the landscape. The fun is as easy as 1–2–3! Begin...

Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths. The fun is as easy as 1–2–3! Begin your quest at the Visitor Center, where you’ll receive your...