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BETHANY -FENWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Delaware Botanic Gardens Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening to be held on September 19

Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.

Name: Delaware Botanic Gardens Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Date: September 19, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Website:  http://www.delawaregardens.org/

Event Description:

The Delaware Botanic Gardens, its Board of Directors, and the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to the Delaware Botanic Gardens on Thursday September 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Gardens.

After the ribbon-cutting,enjoy refreshments served compliments of Dogfish Head Brewery, music by the Delaware Symphony Orchestra's Brass Trio and the garden will be open for touring until 3:00 pm.

The Delaware Botanic Gardens will be a flagship, inspirational, educational and sustainable garden, created for the benefit and enjoyment of all; and will serve as a tourist and educational destination for our surrounding area.

The Delaware Botanic Gardens, located in Dagsboro, Delaware is a 37-acre coastal garden along Pepper Creek and is opening to the public the week of September 16th, 2019 with a series of special events. World renowned designer Piet Oudolf has created a two acre Meadow Garden at DBG, the centerpiece of the property. The meadow is comprised of over 70,000 plants and grasses. Adjacent to the Meadow Garden is the Woodland Garden where guests can enjoy a peaceful three-quarter mile walk along paths bordering the banks of Pepper Creek. The Folly Garden is a unique coastal garden built on the site of the former 20th century farmhouse that was originally located on the property. The Learning Garden sponsored by Dogfish Head Brewery is already being used to educate both students and the public about aquatic species and the importance of wetlands.

Location: Delaware Botanic Gardens 30220 Piney Neck Road Dagsboro, DE 19939

Date/Time Information: Thursday September 19, 2019

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 1:00 pm. 

Fees/Admission:

Admission prices to the gardens are available for the following:

DBG Members - Free

Adults - $15.00

Seniors (65+) - $12.00

Children (5-17) - $10.00

Children (Under 5) - Free

Current Delaware Botanic Gardens members are admitted free of charge. If you would like to purchase an Individual, Dual, Family or Senior membership, please visit our membership page at www.delawaregardens.org/membership.

Original source can be found here.

Source: Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce

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