Weekend garden events
Photo credit: AP (file photo 2008)
Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. "Ladies Night," Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville. Potted paperwhite giveaway.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Poinsettia Tour," Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville. Take a free shuttle to Homestead Growers to see where the poinsettias are grown; 6 p.m., "Illumination Ceremony" with carols by The Annapolis Chorale.
Saturday, 10-10:30 a.m. "Meet the Critter," Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. No fee.
Saturday, 1-3 p.m. "Pumpkin Spice Candles," Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. Adults. $8 for members, $10 non-members. Make your own. All materials included.
Saturday, 1-3 p.m. "Box Turtle Art," Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. Ages 4-8. $10 members, $18 non-members. Make a box turtle art project. Stories and snacks.
Saturday, 1-4 p.m. "Jim Shore Collectibles Expert," Valley View Farms, Cockeysville.
Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., "Poinsettia Tour," Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville. Take a free shuttle to Homestead Growers and see where the poinsettias are grown.
Sunday, 10-10:45 a.m., "Nature story time," Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. All ages. No fee.
Monday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. "Native American Art Workshop," Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. 4 to 6 years old. $25 for members, $40 for non-members.
Tuesday - Dec. 31, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. "Evergreens 101," National Arboretum, Washington. Learn firsthan which trees last the longest, smell the best and make decorating easiest. Free. No registration required.
Tuesday - Dec. 3, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. "Full Moon Hikes," National Arboretum, Washington. Seasonal highlights and points of interest on this 4-mile, mildly strenuous hike. Held rain or shine. Ages 18 and older. $18 for members, $22 for non-members. Registration required.
Friday, 1-6 p.m. Book signing with Dr. Joe Wheeler, author of the "Christmas in My Heart" series. Valley View Farms, Cockeysville.
