Calendar of Events
NOTES: For
a complete listing of our educational programs, plant
shows, and sales,
refer to the
Xperience Guide to Programs and Events.
To view our educational programs in a calendar format, visit www.BrooksideLearning.org.
Conservatory Spring Display: Spring Garden
Saturday, January 21 - Sunday, April 15 , 2012
10:00am-5:00pm daily; FREE
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Sixth Annual Seed Exchange
Sponsored by Washington Gardener
Magazine
Saturday, January 28, 1:00-4:00pm
Visitors Center Auditorium
Register at washingtongardener.com
Green Matters Symposium: Urban Farming Pioneers
Friday, February 24, 8:30am-4:00pm
Fee: $89; Register Online or download a Registration Form
Join us for Happy Hour immediately following the Symposium for just $15
Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Auditorium
Orchid Show & Sale
Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens & the Brookside Gardens Orchid Club
Saturday, March 17, 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, March 18, 10:00am-3:00pm
Visitors Center Auditorium
Ikenobo and Ikebana Exhibition
Sponsored by the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Metropolitan Washington DC Chapter and the Ikenobo Ikebana Society Baltimore Group
Saturday, March 24, 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, March 25, 9:00am-4:00pm
Visitors Center
Brides on the Bus
All Aboard for the Perfect Wedding! Tour Montgomery Parks’ five unique, affordable, naturally beautiful Event Centers in one day...and leave the driving to us! Meet vendors at each venue and get wedding tips along the way.
Brides on the Bus details
Register at www.parkPASS.org
Sunday, April 1, 2012, 10am-6pm, $15,
Brookside Gardens Bridal Open House 10:00am- 2:00pm
Visitors Center
The 58th Annual Camellia Society Show & Sale
Sponsored by the Camellia Society of Potomac Valley
Saturday, April 7, 10:00am-4:00pm
Visitors Center
Daffodil Show
Sponsored by the Washington Daffodil Society
Saturday, April 14, 2:00-5:00pm
Sunday, April 15, 9:00am-4:00pm
Visitors Center
Earth Day Festival and Craft Fair
Sunday,
April 22, 12:00- 4:00pm
Green crafters are invited to apply to particiapte in our Earth Day Craft Fair.
Earth Day Information and Vendor/ Exhibitor Application
Dahlia Tuber Sale
Sponsored by the National Capital Dahlia
Society
Saturday, May 5, 10:00am-2:00pm
Outside the Visitors Center
Annual Silver Spring Garden Mart
Sponsored by the Silver Spring Garden Club
Saturday, May 12, 9:00am-3:00pm
Outside the Visitors Center
51st Annual Lily Show
Sponsored by the Potomac Lily Society
Saturday, June 30, 12:30-5:00pm
Sunday, July 1, 9:00am-4:00pm
Visitors Center
Annual Cactus and Succulent Show
and Sale
Sponsored by the National Capital Cactus
and Succulent Society
Friday, August 3, 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, August 4, 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, August 5, 9:00am-4:00pm
Visitors Center
Friends of Brookside Gardens
Plant Sale
Sponsored by Friends of Brookside Gardens
Saturday, September 8, 10:00am-3:00pm
Outside the Visitors Center
Montgomery County Department of Parks