May 23 - Moonlit Gardens: Special Evening Hours – Perfect for couples, families, and friends, these evenings are ideal for casual strolls, night photography, marriage proposals, and garden enthusiasts to name a few! Professional and commercial photography are not permitted during this event. Date and times are subject to change without notice pending weather conditions. Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, Monroe, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., No Reservations Necessary, Admission is Free. For more information call 318-387-5281, visit www.bmuseum.org, or E-mail bmuseum@bayou.com.

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June, 2008

  June 9-July 3 - ULM Division of Art, BFA Senior Exhibitions by
Travis Reuther and Karen Robinson, Bry Art Gallery; Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8 - 4:30, Fri. 8 -12 when university is in session. For more information call 318-342-1375 or visit our web site at www.ulm.edu/vapa

June 9-13 – Fairy Wings and Garden Things Day Camp – Campers will experience the Biedenharn enchanted like never before. Fairy gardens will not only be seen in ELsong Gardens, but campers will also make a Fairy Garden of their very own. They will learn about the many flowers and plants that fairies care for, about butterflies and other insects that they befriend, and will create beautiful wings of their very own. Special guests include Louisiana Delta Ballet and Larry Estep of Laughing Rabbit Flute Works. Intended for girls ages 7-10. Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, Monroe, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Camp is limited to 40 children. Registration opens April 1. Pre-registration required, $70 Fee. For more information call 318-387-5281, visit www.bmuseum.org, or E-mail bmuseum@bayou.com.

June 14 - Drop-In Children’s Activity: Gardening with Dad - Bring Dad to ELsong on Father’s Day weekend for gardening fun with edible plants! Working with herbs, children will decorate pots, play in the dirt, and present their role model with a lovely gift, complete with recipes! Herbs will also be available for tasting and sniffing. Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, Monroe, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., No reservations necessary, $5 Fee. For more information call 318-387-5281, visit www.bmuseum.org, or E-mail bmuseum@bayou.com.

June 20 - Moonlit Fairy Gardens - For one night only, illuminated fairy gardens will be on display throughout ELsong Gardens as part of the Moonlit Gardens series. Sure to delight all ages, the exhibit will highlight fairy gardens designed for the Fairy Wings & Garden Things summer day camp. The evening will also feature the musical talents of flautist Larry Estep of Laughing Rabbit Flute Works. Date and times are subject to change without notice pending weather conditions. Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, Monroe, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., No Reservations Necessary, Admission is Free. For more information call 318-387-5281, visit www.bmuseum.org, or E-mail bmuseum@bayou.com.

June 23-27 - Wiggles, Wings and Garden Things Day Camp - This co-ed experience will take campers on an adventure through the soils beneath the gardens to the very plants, animals and insects above the surface. All of this will be explored through fun and interesting activities, including seed and soil dissection, worm composting, painting, music and more! Campers will also make their very own take-home garden. Special guests include Louisiana Purchase Zoo and Bee Keeper Jim Turner. Intended for ages 7-10. Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, Monroe, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Camp is limited to 40 children. Registration opens April 1. Pre-registration required, $70 Fee. For more information call 318-387-5281, visit www.bmuseum.org, or E-mail bmuseum@bayou.com.