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NOVEMBER 2025

NOVEMBER 1-30 . 7a-dusk

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STORYWALK: We All Play

Enjoy the joy of reading with all the benefits of being active outside!

Location: Legacy Tree Trail

Sponsor: Carnegie-Stout Public Library

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SUN . NOV 2 . 10a-5p

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LAST DAY OPEN: Gardens Gift Shop (Season 2025)

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

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THU . NOV 13 . 6-8p

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SOLD OUT!

WORKSHOP: Winter Porch Pot

Create Your Own Unique Winter Porch Pot!

Rech Family Gardens will provide everything you need to design a beautiful winter porch pot, including planters, fresh evergreens, decorative branches, pine cones, ribbons, and a variety of accents (red berries, glitter twigs, and gold and silver details). Follow the step-by-step guidance, get inspired by sample designs, and learn tips to keep your creation looking great all season long and into the new year. Perfect for all skill levels — even beginners!

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

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SAT . NOV 15 . 9a-Noon

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CLEAN-UP DAY #2

Free lunch provided.

Location: Gardens + Hafeman Veranda

Sponsor: DABG

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SAT . NOV 15 . 1-3p

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WORKSHOP: DIY Vanilla Extract Lab + Lecture

A comprehensive class on the history and culture of vanilla, followed by a hands-on “Lab Session” making your own vanilla extract! What to expect:

📖. Historical and dramatic tales of vanilla in our global history

✅. Tips on how to grow Vanilla Orchid

🐝. An overview of Pollination, harvesting, and processing vanilla beans

You'll get all the tools needed to make your own vanilla extract in class, including:

. A selection of several spirits to choose from for extract making

one* 8 oz. vanilla extract bottle to take home

. Vanilla beans

. Labels for gift giving or personal use

*You will have the opportunity to make more bottles, if you choose, and can pay à la carte during the class session.

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Planted.

A portion of each sale goes back to the Koi Pond Project!

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THU . NOV 20 . 6-8p

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WORKSHOP: Christmas Tree Night Light

Join us in painting this Light-up Christmas Tree Night Light guided by artist Mercedes!

INCLUDED: Ceramic tree (5" or 11"), colored lights, light bulb with plug-in base, and everything you'll need to paint the tree! Great for ages 6+!

Make sure to pre-register by November 10! Walk-ins or later registrations are accepted while supplies last!

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Captured on Canvas

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DECEMBER 2025

THU . DEC 4 . 6-8p

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WORKSHOP: Winter Porch Pot

Create Your Own Unique Winter Porch Pot!

Rech Family Gardens will provide everything you need to design a beautiful winter porch pot, including planters, fresh evergreens, decorative branches, pine cones, ribbons, and a variety of accents (red berries, glitter twigs, and gold and silver details). Just bring your FESTIVE CHEER!

Follow the step-by-step guidance, get inspired by sample designs, and learn tips to keep your creation looking great all season long and into the new year. Perfect for all skill levels — even beginners!

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

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