Upcoming Events
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is a place for lifelong learning. Our programming includes speakers, presentations, demonstrations, “make & take” classes, and so much more! We are always adding new events to the calendar. Please check back often!
Most programs, classes, and events at The Botanic Garden are discounted for members. Not a member yet? Join online here!
Registration for our programs through Eventbrite is easy. Your reservation will be available from your email confirmation or order history –there is no need to print your ticket. For free events, registering via Eventbrite helps us plan for your attendance.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026: 4:30-6pm
Earth Day Celebration
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park and Oryana Community Co-op are joining forces for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration!
We’ll gather at The Botanic Garden for a tree planting, some healthy snacks provided by Oryana, an Earth Day craft, and finally a story walk through the Fairy Garden. All are welcome to attend, no registration is required.
This is an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather.
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026: 12:30pm-2:00pm
World Labyrinth Day
Event will be cancelled in inclement weather.
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Free Family Fun: Make & Take Citronella Plants
Join us for a hands-on workshop for children learning how to propagate new plants from cuttings. Appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old.
Join Janet Hickman and her grandson Leo as they share and demonstrate how to start new plants from cuttings. Children will learn some basic botany in the process while they have fun preparing their own potted Citronella cuttings to take home. This would make a great gift for Mom or Grandmother for Mothers’ Day.
There is no charge for the event. Participation will be limited to 20 registered children and parents are welcome to observe/assist. If you have registered and can no longer attend, please send a note to meredith@thebotanicgarden.org and let others attend in your place.
Sponsored by the Friendly Garden Club of Traverse City in partnership with the Botanic Gardens for the Children’s Sensory Garden.
Russ Mawby Signature Service Project
Each year, the Regional Russ Mawby Signature Service Projects bring hundreds of AmeriCorps volunteers to communities across Michigan for a day of intensive service.