The Mow-Down Garden Hoedown!

Bronx, NY, June 12, 2012― Grasses are everywhere! We eat grasses—our favorite and most basic foods come from grains like corn, oats, rice, wheat, rye, barley and millet, all of which are really grasses. Grasses are used to build baskets, brooms and even homes. Instruments are made from grasses. And of course, grasses are beautiful to behold. We’re celebrating this super plant family with all-American music, art-making, guided tours, games and more. All events are free, and take place both days. Admission to the grounds is free all weekend, thanks to the generous support of Target!

What:                The Mow-Down Garden Hoedown!

Date:                 Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15, 9am–3pm

Time:    

• Family Art Project: Hats, Mats and Baskets                                            10am–1pm                           
• Grass Tunnel-Raising                                                                              11am—2pm

      Live Music:                          

• Saturday: Spirit Family Reunion                                                               Noon & 1:30pm
• Sunday:   Astrograss                                                                               Noon & 1:30pm
• Make a Sod-Kick!                                                                                 Noon–3pm
• Basket-Making Demonstration                                                                Noon–3pm
• Garden Walks: Grasses that Grace the Garden                                        1 & 3pm
• Grassy Games                                                                                        Noon—3pm

 Fees:                 Admission is FREE all weekend, thanks to the generous support of Target!

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