Apples Peas & Pumpkin Pie
Where in the World Does Our Food Come From?
WHAT:
Interactive fun and educational fall exhibit in the Conservatory at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Features food-related activities and displays for the whole family
WHERE:
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N. Dixboro, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734.647.7600
WHEN:
Sat., Oct. 24 through Sun., Nov. 29.
Tues.-Sun., 10 am-4:30 pm
Wednesdays free admission noon-8 pm
What do potatoes, carrots, and onions have in common? Where do we get chocolate and bananas? How do you grind wheat to make spaghetti? And can you really play with your food?
Get the answers to all these questions and more in an interactive fall exhibit and display at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Exhibit features stations such as seeds, roots, and fruits where children can grind their own flour and learn about nuts and edible fruits and vegetables; apple tasting; create-a-menu activities; and a mum, pumpkin, and gourd display.
Through Nov. 29. Cost: Adults $5; children 5-18 $2; under 5 free. Admission includes the above drop-in activities in the Conservatory during the exhibit. Wednesday: free Conservatory admission noon-8 pm.
