Seven educational, hands-on activities showcasing nature, quilting, Wabash County highlights
WABASH, Ind.—Reservations are open for the 2021 Charley Creek Gardens Lunch & Learn Series. On select Wednesdays, guests are invited to bring a lunch and enjoy free, horticulture-themed presentations and workshops in the Charley Creek Gardens Education and Resource Center. The Lunch & Learn Series is a Honeywell Arts & Entertainment offering and is sponsored by the City of Wabash.
2021 Lunch & Learn Series includes:
Bird’s Nest Wreath – Wednesday, March 17 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Welcome spring by creating a wreath for feathered friends to forage, just in time for nest making.
Wabash Co. ACRES Land Trust Natural Preserves – Wednesday, April 21 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Wabash County ACRES Land Trust Executive Director Jason Kissel will review the six ACRES preserves in Wabash County and highlight the spring-blooming wildflowers in time to enjoy a springtime hike.
The Art of Kokedama – Wednesday, May 19 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Create a Japanese string garden to enjoy indoors while brightening your spring.
Quilting & Gardening – Kindred Crafts – Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Learn how colors, textures, and patterns are the building blocks of any design. Heaven on Earth Owner Cheryl Ross will explain how quilting and gardening are close cousins in the design world.
The Beauty of Quilt Gardens – Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Piece together the simple and complex details of the delightful quilt garden design technique.
Barn Quilts – Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Learn of the history of the popular outdoor barn quilt decoration with an opportunity to create your own, miniature barn quilt block.
Holiday Door Décor – Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Combine foraged and repurposed items to create a festive décor piece to display for the holidays.
Reservations are required and can be made online at HoneywellArts.org/lunch-and-learn or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102.
For all media inquiries, contact Morgan Ellis at mellis@HoneywellFoundation.org or by calling 260.274.1429.
About Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment encompasses the full range of arts opportunities and venues of The Honeywell Foundation, a nonprofit public arts charity in Wabash, Indiana. The organization is dedicated to the enhancement of artistic, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for all. Offerings take place online and at six venues: the Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Eagles Theatre, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. James Ford Historic Home, and the 13-24 Drive In. Programs are made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts: a federal agency, and by generous donors. For more information about The Honeywell Foundation, visit HoneywellArts.org