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Plants and Pages Book Club

It doesn't matter if you're on 'Team Plant-Collector' or 'Team Book Worm", the brand new Toledo Zoo botanical book club, Plants and Pages, is the place for you! Read the chosen botanical inspired books then meet at the zoo for a lively literary discussion with mimosa (or coffee) in hand. At the conclusion of the discussion, participants will enjoy highlighting the themes and topics of that meeting's book.

Plants and Pages Book Club: Semiosis

Sat, June 21
9 a.m. - noon

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Plants and Pages Book Club: The Nature of Oaks

Sat, Sept. 27
9 am - Noon

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Plants and Pages Book Club: The Drunken Botanist

Sat, Dec. 6
5 - 7 p.m.

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Plants and Pages Book Club Series Bundle

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Garden Tour Series

Whether you are a seasoned green thumb or gardening greenhorn, there will be something to learn and apply to at-home gardening projects. Each tour is guided by a Zoo horticulture staff member who will discuss different gardening topics, including: growing tips, best watering practices and much more.

Native Alternatives to Classic Garden Plants

Sat, May 31
9 - 10:30 a.m.

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Best of What's Blooming - Twilight Hours Garden Tour

Thurs, June 12
5:30 - 7 p.m.

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Stop and Smell the Roses Garden Tour

Sat, June 14
10:30 a.m. - noon

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Edible Landscaping Garden Tour

Sat, June 21
1:30 - 3 p.m.

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Best of What's Blooming - Twilight Hours Garden Tour

Thurs, June 26
5:30 - 7 p.m.

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Best of What's Blooming - Twilight Hours Garden Tour

Thurs, July 10
5:30 - 7 p.m.

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LEGO in Real Life Garden Tour

Sat, July 12
10:30 a.m. - noon

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Plants For All 5 Senses Garden Tour

Sun, July 20
9:30 - 11 a.m.

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Garden Workshop Series

Join us for hands-on specialty-themed take-home workshops! During each event, a Zoo horticulturist will advise on creation and maintenance of your unique item. Workshops include all materials, snacks and specialty drinks.

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Workshops listed below with this flower icon are part of our Grow Together program and are family-friendly!

Air Plants, On The Rocks

Sun, July 13
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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Father's Day Desktop Terrariums

Sun, June 15
Noon - 2:30 p.m.

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Hanging Terrarium Ornament Making

Fri, July 25
7 - 8 p.m. or 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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Mounting Staghorn Ferns

Sat, July 26
5 - 6 p.m. or 7 - 8 p.m.

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Spotted Lanternfly Update

As of 2023, the spotted lanternfly has a pretty strong foothold here in Lucas County. Take a look at this effective SLF management technique that you can easily incorporate into your own home gardens.