Fwd: New England Wild Flower Society - BIG BUGS Exhibit

[Jonathan A Rees]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Steven Ziglar" <szi...@newfs.org>
> Date: June 30, 2008 5:03:47 PM EDT
> To: <ent...@entclub.org>
> Cc: "Debra Strick" <dst...@newfs.org>
> Subject: New England Wild Flower Society - BIG BUGS Exhibit
>
> Hi,
>
> We thought your members might be interested in knowing about our
> BIG BUGS Exhibit and We-b-of-Life Extravaganza at New England Wild
> Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA, July 12
> through October 31, 2008. David Rogers’ 13 giant sculptures are
> sited throughout the 45-acre botanical gardens devoted to native
> plants. It is a multi-layered experience – beautiful sculptures,
> gorgeous gardens, conservation of native plants, web-of-life with
> roles of bugs explained, educational opportunities for all ages,
> games, crafts, and much more. Special events surround each of the
> bugs on different weekends.
>
>
>
> The following is information on the show. It is not just for kids,
> although kids have a great time.
>
>
>
> The DINOSAUR-sized BIG BUGS Sculpture Exhibit lands at New England
> Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in
> Framingham. July 12- October 31, 2008 get a bug’s eye view of the
> world when you come nose to knee with an 18-foot, 1200-pound
> praying mantis and 12 other ENORMOUS and beautiful natural
> sculptures by New York artist David Rogers. Join in the fun when
> BIG BUGS brings a swarm of summer and fall events to “one of the
> most beautiful places on the planet.” Enjoy a picnic and swarm
> over to the nursery to buy native plants bugs love, gifts, books,
> and bug-themed toys for sale at the Society’s Museum Shop.
>
>
>
> “Insects play a vital role in a garden, but are unnoticed, so I
> put them on such a large scale that you can’t help but notice
> them,” says David Rogers. Roger’s popular exhibition is a smash
> hit across America, and returns to Garden in the Woods, by popular
> demand, for an exclusive New England showing. BIG BUGS is this
> summer’s centerpiece for a delightful celebration of the Web of
> Life and the world of plant and insect relationships. This is a
> MUST-SEE event! Join the Society for the BIG BUGS Grand Opening
> Day July 12 with live music, costumed characters, a Build-a-Bug
> Park, Bug-Venture activities and more. The exhibit is free for
> members and children under 3, and $8 for adults, $6 for students
> with ID and seniors, and $4 for youths 3-18. Web-of-Life
> Extravaganza events included FREE with admission unless otherwise
> noted.
>
>
>
> BUGMOBILE activity stations feature a different bug each weekend.
> One BUGMOBILE offers a chance for personal encounters with live
> insects, facilitated by Society staff, volunteers, and bug
> enthusiasts—you! The hands-on activities use magnifying glasses,
> bug boxes, and insect nets. Catch and release live bugs and enjoy
> new “bug facts” each weekend. Another BUGMOBILE offers craft
> activities related to the feature Bug of the Weekend. Get your BIG
> BUGS map stamped on two weekends and win a BUGOLOGY pin! Check the
> Society’s website at www.newenglandWILD.org for riddles, an online
> photo gallery, and lots more programs like Insect Safaris, Insect
> Safari. Water Wonders, and more.
>
>
>
> July 12 OPENING DAY* –“Meet the BEETLES” with live
> music by HELP!
>
> July 19-20 Ladybug Weekend – Seeing spots?
>
> July 21 Animal Ambassadors – Live animal show 10 a.m.
> Pay at the door ($5/4)
>
> July 26-27 Dragonfly Weekend – Make dragonfly mobiles
>
> Aug. 2-3 Bee Weekend – Taste wild honey and see a hive
>
> Aug. 8 WILD NIGHTS – Bill Staines in concert, Woodland
> Stage 6 p.m. ($20/17). Includes exhibit; picnics available. Advance
> tickets WICN.org or 508-752-0700
>
> Aug. 9-10 Ant Weekend – Make ant-ennae and fingerprint art
>
> Aug. 11 Animal Ambassadors – Live animal show 10 a.m. Pay
> at the door ($5/4)
>
> Aug. 16-17 Damselfly Weekend – See flying insect jewels
>
> Aug. 21, 22 Butterfly Festival – Peak meadow bloom
>
> Sept. 6-7 Praying Mantis Weekend – See clever camouflage
>
> Sept. 13-14 Daddy Longlegs Weekend – Make a sculpture
>
> Sept. 20-21 Monarch Migration Weekend – Create monarch wings
>
> Sept. 27-28 Grasshopper Weekend – How far can you leap?
>
> Oct. 4-5 Assassin Bug Weekend – Meet the “true bug” of
> the show
>
> Oct. 5 STUDENT ART SHOW – Bring or create your own
> artwork
>
> Oct. 18-19 Spider Weekend – Make your own spider and web for
> low-key Halloween fun
>
> Oct. 25-26 Bye Bye Bugs Weekend - Vote for your favorite bug!
>
>
>
> Big Bugs Opening Day –Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
>
> Big Bugs return to Garden in the Woods. Celebrate the Grand Opening
> of this remarkable sculpture exhibition. Meet a giant ladybug. Ask
> costumed character DOTTI about her beetle friends. See a 17-foot
> dragonfly hover over the Lily Pond. See an amazing display of 13
> natural wood sculptures to celebrate the Web of Life. Join the
> Society for family activities and live insect displays.
>
>
>
> WILD NIGHTS –sponsored by WICN 90.5 FM public radio Friday, August
> 8 at 6 p.m.
>
> Enjoy a spectacular walk through the garden and then hear Bill
> Staines, legendary folk artist, live at the Woodland Stage.
> Picnics are available for purchase. This is the premiere in the
> WILD NIGHTS series-a music collaboration between WICN 90.5 FM
> public radio and the Society. Advance tickets ($20members/$17 non-
> members of either group) at www.wicn.org or 508-752-0700.
>
>
>
> Butterfly Festival –Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 10:00 a.m.
> to 4:00 p.m.
>
> Butterflies lift our spirits with their beauty and graceful flight
> and serve as pollinators for many of our native plant species. The
> Butterfly Festival at BIG BUGS offers something for everyone, from
> Garden butterfly walks to slide programs about butterfly gardening,
> a free-flight exhibit, family activities and crafts, and special
> presentations by the Massachusetts Butterfly Club.
>
>
>
> Become a member of The New England Wild Flower Society for
> unlimited free admission to BIG BUGS. All memberships and
> purchases support the award-winning plant conservation programs of
> the Society. Visit www.newenglandwild.org for a BIG BUGS
> preview. Put your BIG BUGS images at the Community Gallery at
> bigbu...@newenglandwild.org.
>
>
>
>
>
> Steven Ziglar
>
> Corporate and Public Relations Associate
>
> New England Wild Flower Society
>
> Garden in the Woods
> 180 Hemenway Road
> Framingham, MA 01701-2699
> 508.877.7630 x3503
> szi...@newenglandWILD.org
>
>
>
> 13 Giant Bugs Invade One Gorgeous Garden
>
> David Rogers’
>
> BIG BUGS
>
> Exhibit and Web-of-Life Extravaganza
>
> July 12–October 31, 2008
>
>
>