Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the nation’s
most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, offers a warm and
colorful getaway during the 15th annual Butterflies Are Blooming
– the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the United
States. More than 40 species of butterflies and moths will take
flight in the 15,000 square foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory
between March 1 and April 30, 2010.

Chihuly light sculpture, Meijer Gardens

We went to Meijer Gardens yesterday, and explored both the warm conservatory, full of butterflies, and the brisk outdoor children's garden. In both places, we loved the sunshine!

Come along with us...

atop an orchid

atop a nectar station

the elusive blue morpho - wings closed..

and open.

About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the nation’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences,
FrederikMeijerGardens & SculpturePark serves more than a
half-million visitors annually. The 132-acre grounds feature Michigan's
largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest children’s gardens in
the country; arid and Victorian gardens; a carnivorous plant house;
outdoor gardens; and a 1750-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an
eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The
internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection
including works by Rodin, Oldenburg, Calder, Moore, Bourgeois and
Plensa among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture
exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero and
Chihuly.

For additional information, please visit www.meijergardens.org.

All photos courtesy and copyright Jessie Voigts

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