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Early Spring Wildflowers Hike Walk with a naturalist through the woodlands of Callaway Gardens and discover the first flowers of Spring. Age limit: 10 years and older
Length: 5 miles; moderately strenuous
Fee: $7 for members; $8 for nonmembers
Registration required - call 706-663-5153 or email education@callawaygardens.org; directions will be sent with confirmation letter. Fly-tying Exhibit and Demos Watch Callaway Gardens fly-fishing experts demonstrate a variety of fly-tying techniques. Easter Lilies & Forced Bulbs Display The season's glory blooms at the Sibley Center with Easter lillies, snapdragons, florist's hydrangeas, tulips and hyacinth. Caricaturist Capture your image in a delightful caricature. Fee charged. Discovery Table - Water Conversation Learn simple, yet effective ways you can conserve water in your house and garden! Spring Topiaries Larger-than-life bunnies and chicks topiaries add a touch of whimsy to the beautiful Sibley Center. Topiary is the art of fashioning living plants into ornamental shapes. Discovery Table - Basically Bulbs Learn what's a bulb and what's not at this informative display. Mediterranean Scavenger Hunt This self-guided Scavenger Hunt will give you clues about the plants that thrive in this intriguing climate. Parrot Encounter Have a chance to meet the parrots up close and learn to appreciate our beautiful feathered friends. Sidewalk Chalk Art Everyone's an artist and the sidewalk is the canvas! Fly-casting Clinics Take advantage of a 50% discount and learn fly casting from Master Certified instructor Carl Warmouth. $25 per person. Easter Sunrise Service Start your Easter Day with an inspirational service and an inspirational message of hope. Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt Grab your basket and come by the Beach for a mega-hunt of candy and prize eggs. Hunts are held by age groups, and the Easter Bunny always attends! Try your hand at fun children's games, Easter Bonnet contest, Sweet Dizzy Dos, face painting and more hands-on activities (Fee Charged) and raise money supporting the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Beach Game Miniature golf, table tennis and shuffleboard. Spider Jump Safely jump up to 20' in the air. Fee charged. Rock Climbing Scale your way to the top of the rock and feel the trill of accomplishment! Fee charged. Easter Buffets Mountain Creek Inn Ballroom and Plant Room. Click here for menu. Fees charged. Fly Fishing Schools In just two days learn from world-class experts all the basics of fly fishing, a skill to use for a lifetime. Advanced registration required. Call 706-663-5142. Feed the Robin Here's a chance for the younger set to "dig in the dirt" and find food for our hungry robins. Georgia's State Symbols Rubbing Station Take a few minutes to discover five of Georgia’s State natural symbols by rubbing crayons over paper to reveal their pictures. Story Time Listen to the reading of endearing children's book. Nature Rub-on Tattoos Food Carts Have hot dogs, pretzels and more while enjoying beautiful displays around the Gardens and family fun activities. "Let Nature Make Your Day" Charity Lucheon Be entertained and inspired by well-known Veranda magazine Senior Editor Tom Woodham presentation entitled "Entertaining Veranda-Style" followed by a preview shopping opportunity at the annual Callaway Gardens Plant Fair and Sale. Advanced reservations required. Call 706-663-5096. Callaway Gardening School Featuring Walter Reeves and Mildred Pinnel. Learn about plants and know-how so whatever nature throws at gardeners, you’ll be armed and ready to keep your gardens looking good year ‘round. Southern Rivers Art Guild Exhibit and Sales Be among the fine artists in painting (acrylics, oils and watercolors), pastels, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, mosaics, drawing (pencil, charcoal, pen and ink), glass, wood carving and metal. Join us in the tent at Robin Lake Beach to see their talented work of art or purchase the artwork for your home or friends. Butterflies, Bugs and Blossoms: A Photographic Essay by Jim Henderson Jim Henderson is an award-winning digital photographer of LaGrange, GA. His digital photographic images of the world of Butterflies, Bugs and Blossoms shows his passion and enthusiastiasm for the subjects. He often uses Callaway Gardens as his studio. He has been teaching digital photography workshops here for several years and his classes are some of the most popular we offer. You may view his work on the following website: http://www.pbase.com/sandman3 Nature Images Rubbing Station Take a few minutes to discover the fun images by rubbing crayons over paper. Kites and Planes Create a paper butterfly kite or airplane to take home and discover the power of wind! Nature Bookmarks Share an environmental message by creating your own one-dimensional floral design using pressed flowers in a bookmark keepsake. Backyard Wildlife Habitat Scavenger Hunt Learn how to invite birds, butterflies and other creatures to your own backyard on a self-guided scavenger hunt through our certified Wildlife Habitat. Going Green - Nature Naturally Discovery Room Learn about environmentally friendly practices and products we can use at home to conserve energy, water and other natural resources. Nature Bingo Pick up a Bingo Card at the Discovery Center Information Desk and take a self-guided trek outside to search for nature’s clues. When you get “bingo,” return to the desk for your prize! Hatha Yoga for Beginners Rejuvenate your body and calm your mind as you cultivate balance, flexibility, and strength through the practice of yoga. This series is designed for individuals who are new to yoga, but all levels of experience are welcome. Instructor: Monique French, RYT
Fee: $75 for 4-week series (Each Saturday in April) Registration required - call 706-663-5153 or email education@callawaygardens.org Discovery Table - Amazing Azaleas Discover the differences between native and cultivated azaleas and learn some hot tips on azalea planting and care. Azalea Stroll Discover the differences between native and cultivated azaleas and learn some hot tips on azalea planting and care. Spring for Sprout Children plant a seedling to take home along with care instructions. Chinese Brush Painting Learn the time-honored principles of Chinese philosophy and culture while working with bamboo brushes and using water color on rice paper. No previous art training required.
Instructor: Tehwan Tso has been teaching Chinese brush painting for over 20 years.
Classes are open to all ages. Students under 9 should sign up with a parent. The 2nd family member receives a 20% discount on class fee. Tools and supplies available to purchase. The beginner’s set is $30. Returning students may bring their own supplies and pay $5 consumable fee.
Session 1: Daisies - 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Session 2: Tulip Patches Selection - 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration required - call 706-663-5153 or email education@callawaygardens.org Nature Sounds Bingo Pick up a Bingo Card at the Discovery Center Information Desk and take a self-guided trek outside to listen for nature’s sounds. When you get “bingo,” return to the desk for your prize! Capturing the Essence of Flowers and Gardens in Watercolor Paint “on location” in the Gardens, focusing on a close-up view and a landscape garden scene. Class includes demonstrations, instruction, critique and individual coaching. No previous art experience necessary.
Instructor: Pat Fiorello, professional artist and instructor known for her vibrant watercolors inspired by nature. Visit www.patfiorello.com for more information.
Fee: $195; lunch provided each day. Materials list available at registration. Registration required - call 706-663-5153 or email education@callawaygardens.org Relay for Life Family Fun Day Kids Games, Arts & Crafts, Sweet Dizzy Dos, Cake Walk, Face Painting. Join us at the Overlook Pavilion for a good cause. Mountain Laurel Hike Age limit: 10 years and older
Length 2.5 miles; moderately strenuous
Fee: $5 for members; $6 for nonmembers
Registration required - call 706-663-5153 or email education@callawaygardens.org; directions will be sent with confirmation letter. Discovery Table - The Legacy of Longleaf Pine Discovery Table Stop by and learn more about the rare, mountain longleaf pines that grow at Callaway Gardens and on the Pine Mountain ridge. Pine Needle Baskets: A Beginners Class Learn the basics of coil basketry and different stitches and coiling techniques to create a unique small basket or platter.
Instructor: Stephanie Tames
Fee: $85; all materials provided. Registration required - call 706-663-5153 or email education@callawaygardens.org Hand Painting Windows with Connie Schleusner Local artist, Connie Schleusner will be demonstrating her hand painted windows and artwork will be available for purchase. Botanical Expressions with Lorraine Randall Learn how to create several lovely gifts using real pressed flowers. A variety of jewelry is available for purchase. Food Tasting with Crazy Jerry's Whether you like it hot, sweet, spicy or just plain different, come and try these salsas and sauces from Crazy Jerry. Leexes Interchangeable Shoes Come and try on these incredible fun and interchangeable shoes. Bean Pod Candles Learn how to mix different scents to make the perfect candle, like Chocolate Chip Cookies and Pecan Pie. These candles are 100% soy way which makes them biodegradable, environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Bird Carving with Jack Tribble Artist & Carver, Jack Tribble will have his incredible bird carvings on display and demonstrating this unique technique. All birds are hand painted and mounted in natural settings of materials indigenous to their habitat. Jack's carvings are made using tupelo wood which is shaped to achieve as close as possible an anatomically correct representation of the bird in different posses. Food Tasting from Manning Farms Tasting relishes, chutneys, preserves and pickles from Manning Farms. Come and try these delicious fresh and prepared relishes. Handmade Milk Soap Southern Belles Soap Co., from Warm Springs, Georgia will be on hand to share with you information on how they make their handmade milk soap. They have a variety of bars that include a Muscadine Soap. Book Signing with Joyce Revoir Award winning children's author, Joyce Revoir will be signing her books and DVD's "Little Garden Stores" that celebrated learning with stories, music and craft-time. (Children activities included). Meet Photographer, "Pokey" "Pokey" will have his Butterfly cards, DVD's and prints on display and signing. Woodwork items made from barn wood Local Father and Son will have rustic, woodwork items made from barn wood. Pieces will be available for purchase. Q&A with Ernest Koone III of Lazy K Nursery Ernest Koone III has supplied many native plants to Callaway Gardens and the largest grower of Native Azaleas in the United States. He will be answering quesitons and giving information on Native plants around this area. Food Tasting - Paula Dean line of cookies Come to the tasting of the new Paula Dean line of cookies, spices and her famous cheese straws.
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