Adult Night Hike: Frightening Flora of Fantasy and Folklore

Program Details

Frightening Flora of Fantasy and Folklore

October 21

7:30-9pm

In honor of spooky season, this month’s night hike will examine the creepy folklore surrounding many of the plants in our garden. As we explore the garden after dark, we will learn the dark history around common saying and rhymes, what plants where once thought to repel witches, and what plants helped you summon the fey. We will see the role that plants have played in the Halloween traditions we know and love. So many of these plants and the folklore that surround them influence how we live our lives today, while the lore and history have faded away.  In this night hike, we will visit plants both familiar and fantastic discover why the mundane plants around you have a much more magical history than you may have realized.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Cancellations must be requested in advance of one week prior to the program start date in order to qualify for a refund. Cancellations requested within 7 days of the class start date will not qualify for a refund. The Arboretum does not offer credit or reschedules for missed classes. If you are unable to cancel within the required refund window, please consider your program fee a donation to the garden. Your registration confirms your understanding of and agreement with this policy.