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2010 Photo Contest. January-September. Take a fresh look at the beauty around you in our city and participate in our 2nd Annual Photo Contest. We have categories for professional, amateur and youth. The themes this year are: 1. Plants, flowers and gardens; 2. Trees and Landscapes; and 3. Bugs, Birds and Animals. Click here for details. Winners to be announced and prizes award in October 2010. See our 2009 winners. August 29, "Butterfly Day" at the Conservatory, 1-5 p.m. See and learn about live butterflies! 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. Face painting, butterfly crafts, prize giveaways, refreshments and more. $2 per person. All proceeds go to garden development and educational programs at the Conservatory. Click here for a flier to email to your friends! Contact:
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September 1, 8, 15, 22. Preserve It Yourself! Learn safe, easy ways to preserve your delicious bounty, You'll 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! Select the classes that interest you for $15 each, or take advantage of our special 4-class rate of $50. Held at St. Mary Magdalen Fieldhouse, 24060 Outer Dr., in Melvindale. (3 blks west of Allen Rd.). Click here for more info and a mail-in registration form. Contact 888-383-4108 Class size limited to 15.
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