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https://piedmontgarden.org/event/october-super-saturday-in-the-garden/Join us for a Halloween-themed Super Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont! Discover nature’s spooky side with a poisonous bug walk and a poisonous plant walk, where you’ll learn about some of the fascinating creatures and plants that can pack a powerful punch. It’s a fun, educational adventure for curious nature lovers of all ages!
Saturday, October 31
Super Saturday Schedule
*Please note, the schedule may be subject to change and thunder and lightning cancels all events at the Garden.
9:00am-11:00am
Garden Guardians-Help steward the Garden site.
9:00am-1:00pm
Poison Bug Hunt-All ages are invited to search the Garden for cards on tricky, poisonous insects and receive a special Halloween prize!
10:00am-11:00am
Garden Tour-Explore the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont on a guided tour. We limit group size to 16 people for a more personal experience. Please Register in advance!
9:00am-1:00pm
Fall Poetry Walk-While strolling the Garden view excerpts of nature inspired poems.
9:00am-1:00pm
Explore the Garden with our New NEST Adventure Packs. Borrow this special gear bag that creates your own Garden adventure! Check out a bag from the Super Saturday event table. The first NEST adventurers will receive a special prize while supplies last!
11:00am-12:00pm
Music in the Garden – Harpist Karolyn Kinane and Vocalists Leandra Simone and Shana McAvoy Strumlauf
The Garden has received a generous grant to feature a classical music performance series in the Garden. Enjoy this free outdoor concert and bring chairs or blankets as seating is limited in our mini amphitheater. If it rains, the performance will take place under the tent.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Poisonous Plant Walk – with Gabrielle Cerberville
Join forager and educator Gabrielle Cerberville, aka Chaotic Forager, for a Halloween nature walk exploring the poisonous side of the plant world. We’ll look for toxic plants hiding in everyday landscaping, learn how to identify their features, and explore the folklore, fears, and ecological relationships surrounding them. No prior plant knowledge needed!
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