Star Lore Historian Mary Stewart Adams will lead us on a journey through a night of romance written in the stars. In Chinese tradition, the 7th Moon inaugurates the most romantic season of the year, which is August 18 in 2020. It is celebrated with the Qixi Festival, when every lover can chance upon their true love.

On this evening, the waxing Crescent Moon sweeps up from the western horizon after sunset toward the thickest region of Milky Way stars, where late-falling Perseids meteors bear wishes through the night, with Saturn and Jupiter look on from the east.

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Transform your garden into a hive of activity.

In this workshop, you’ll learn what flowers to plant to attract native bees, honey bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Our horticulturist Kelley Maricle will provide insight in how to best support our pollinator ecosystems

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Explore the beauty and artistry of stained glass with this virtual workshop that takes you from Ford House to an artisan’s workshop.

First, stained glass artist and preservation specialist Barbara Krueger will uncover the history of stained glass and offer tips on stained glass care. Kreuger will explore Ford House’s stained glass windows, including the coats of arms in the Gallery.

Then, the program will “Zoom” over to the Merry Go Round Stained Glass studio in Clinton Township. You will watch the artists there demonstrate two styles of stained glass creation

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