Dr. Charles Wilkins Short
renowned botanist, 1800s
Learn more about the famous botanist and the rare plants he discovered.
One of these plants is currently growing at Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
We are on our regular visiting Hours
Monday – tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
Upcoming Events, Classes and News
In Bloom: Fall 2021
In this issue:
- Introducing the Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms
- Seeds Sown, Minds Grown
- Bluejays and how they help our ecosystem
- Japanese Garden dedication and JASK Summer Celebration
- Summer Camp
- WBG Welcomes Erin Schepman,
Savory Sweet Potatoes
October 20 @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 20
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Leslie Botanical Classrooms
$30 nonmembers | $25 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount)
Ages 21+
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