What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March

Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.

 Featuring:

 The Great Train Connection

Friday – Sunday, March 8 – 10, public hours

All aboard the Botanical Conservatory’s Great Train Connection! As part of this special event, journey through the profuse railroad history of Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana, maneuver trains via timesaver switching puzzles and imagine yourself as the conductor of various model train sets ranging from tiny N scale up to G scale. It’s a “freight time” for the whole family—especially the littlest engines. General admission fees apply. Sponsored by: US 93.3.

 

 Bunny Tales

Friday and Saturday, March 29 & 30, 10:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Hop from one garden to the next as part of “Bunny Tales” at the Botanical Conservatory. Every-bunny is invited to share in festive fun while interacting with live animals and encountering cheerful blooms along the way. Discover the tale’s ending when visiting the Easter Bunny! Bunny goes on break from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30-2:00 p.m. General admission fees apply. Sponsored by: Majic 95.1 WAJI and Fox55.

 

 Sweetheart Orchid Display

Until March 3, Public hours

Be allured by the colorful mystique of Orchids on display in the Botanical Conservatory’s Tropical House. Experience captivating, long-lasting blooms in an intimately devoted space that mirrors the everlasting love shared with those closest to you. Orchids and other remarkable plants are available for purchase in the Conservatory Shop. Included with general admission.

 

Also Happening:

 Botanical Speedway

Until April 7, 2024

Racers ready—rev your engines in the Botanical Conservatory’s latest winter exhibit. Kids will pedal along and burn some rubber on a tropical racetrack as part of this exciting family outing that will have you strolling down victory lane. Imagine accelerating toward the finish line on this fast, not furious, superspeedway. Helmets are available while supplies last. On Your Marks, Get Set, GROW! Sponsored by: English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation, Howard P. Arnold Foundation, Magee-O’Conner Foundation, Fort Wayne Park Foundation, WANE 15 and 103.9 Wayne FM.

Kelly Bremer: The Octane Collection Until April 7

Speed, adrenaline, vibrant colors, intense sound and edge-of-your-seat thrills! This. Is. Racing! Nationally recognized artist Kelly Bremer presents “The Octane Collection.” Featuring thrilling acrylic paintings and renderings depicting iconic race and road cars spanning the past 100 years of the automobile. Dynamic perspectives pull you into the action while the subject’s realism and abstracted backgrounds hold you tight through every twist and turn. Get buckled up for a stunning visual trip through automotive and racing history