To get into the Halloween spirit, children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for an afternoon of family-friendly fun. This year, the path will start on the wooded trail to the symphony loop, with a stop at the playground and the woodland meadow for games. Then to the Symphony Pavilion for cider and storytellers. […]
Stop by Friendship Botanic Gardens for the FREE Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Turkey Walk. Enjoy a hike through the trails or a stroll through gardens. Turkeys will be hidden throughout the grounds for the chance to win a special Thanksgiving prize.
Help get The Gardens ready for their 2026 debut by joining us on Saturday, April 18th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT.
Hands-on workshop focusing on proper pruning techniques for hedges, shrubs, and small trees, with professional gardeners Janice Casper and Joyce Thomason.
Learn about soil preparation, timing, division techniques, and rooting new plants at home successfully.
Please join Dr. Rima Binder’s friends and family on Thursday, May 28th, 5-7 pm at Pottawattomie Country Club for a cocktail reception celebrating her life, her generosity, and her service to others. This event will benefit two of her favorite organizations, Friendship Botanic Gardens and the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO).
Learn common mistakes to avoid and how thoughtful plant selection can create a healthier, more resilient landscape.
Young gardeners will enjoy an introduction to the wonderful world of plants, discovering the magic of roots, stems, leaves, and blooms along the way. Together, we’ll dig into the secrets of healthy soil, learn how to read plant tags, and explore what helps flowers thrive and grow. Each child will plant an annual in the Children’s Garden and be invited to return throughout the season to visit their growing creation and watch the garden come to life.
Young gardeners will participate in a game of Eye Spy throughout the Gardens. They will get to plant their own sunflower seed in a pot to take home where it can be grown in their own yard.
Learn how to grow and care for beautiful, thriving roses.
Join us for a fun and imaginative experience where the worlds of plants and animals come together! In this interactive program, we’ll explore the idea of a “Zoo Garden,” featuring plants with animal-inspired names. Children will discover how these unique plants earned their names by matching “animal” plants to the traits and characteristics they resemble.
Along the way, participants will enjoy hands-on activities that spark creativity and curiosity. We’ll wrap up our adventure with a whimsical poem celebrating the playful personalities of our Zoo Garden plants. Come ready to learn, explore, and have fun in this wild and wonderful garden experience!
Join us on July 19 for a FREE summer concert by the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Bring your own chairs and picnic to enjoy a high-energy, one hour program celebrating America’s 250th birthday under the stars! Gates open at 6:00 pm, Concert begins at 7:00 pm.