Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, 22314 Northline, Taylor, MI 48180.  The Taylor Conservatory Foundation is hosting "Butterfly Day" at the Conservatory, on Sunday, August 29, from 1-5 p.m.
Come visit the Conservatory to see live butterflies raised from eggs in our own neighborhoods. Take a look at our butterfly garden at the Conservatory and learn how you easy and fun it is to raise butterflies, and how we can help these beautiful flying jewels of the garden. The Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association (SEMBA) and the Taylor Garden Club will be on hand to show you lots of ways to attract butterflies to your yard. There will be many different styles of butterfly 'houses' on hand, so you can see all the creative ways to raise them. So, flutter-by to see some pretty butterflies! Get your face painted by Flutterby Faces. Make some butterfly crafts. There will be prize giveaways, refreshments and more. $2 per person. All proceeds go to garden development and educational programs at the Conservatory. Click here for flier! Contact: Patty Donahue, 888-383-5871,
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. Preserve It Yourself! Canning Classes are FILLED. The Taylor Conservatory Foundation is offering a series of 4 classes to learn how to preserve your delicious bounty! In each class you’ll learn safe, easy ways to preserve food, get free recipes, meet new friends, and take home one jar of homemade goods for your pantry! Preserving your own produce gives you complete control over the quality of ingredients that go into your foods, offers a sense of accomplishment and pride, and is a great way to share your bounty with family and friends, all the while knowing that you...preserved it yourself Classes are held on 4 consecutive Wednesdays, September 1, 8, 15, and 22, at the St. Mary Magdalen Fieldhouse, 24060 Outer Dr., in Melvindale. (3 blks west of Allen Rd.). Class size limited to 15. $15 per class. | 
