6 upcoming events with the educational demonstrations tag

Discover the clues that critters leave behind–animal tracks! Join us in Betty’s Cabin to learn about different animal prints, then make and take an animal track of your own.

Looking to find more clues? Stop by the Mindbender Mansion exhibit in our Center Building to put your detective skills to use!

Presented by Patterson Block

Make music and dance to the beat at Betty’s Cabin! Stop by play, sing, and try out a variety of percussion instruments.

Presented by Patterson Block

Join James Edwards, Minnetrista’s Horticulture Manager, to learn more about our spring flowers and the beauty they bring to Minnetrista’s grounds. From native ephemerals to bulbs from around the world. Discover the horticultural gems and jewels of the spring gardens, get a sneak peek of the tulip displays, and hear about the planting of over 10,000 bulbs last fall.

March 22; 10 a.m.–Noon, 1–3 p.m., 4–6 p.m. 
Free community event
Pre-registration recommended

Who’s ready for an adventure? Bring your family and friends for a day full of adventures at Minnetrista! This free community event is open to the whole family. With so much being offered, the day is a choose-your-own-adventure opportunity. The various activities create space for learning, active family participation, and fun! Spend a beautiful spring day at Minnetrista.

Event partner eKeeper Systems

Play is the first way we learn; it continues to be the best way throughout our lives. Join George Buss, Former VP of Visitor Experience at Minnetrista, and Paul Gestwicki from Ball State University as they share about the partnership between their two organizations. They will talk about how their community partnership helps students explore Minnetrista through game design and the projects that have come from it, like the “Canning Heroes” game in the Oakhurst home!

April showers bring May flowers! Use watercolor paints to create your own spring scenes in Betty’s Cabin as we celebrate color returning to our gardens!

Presented by Patterson Block