Friday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. (The first Friday of every month)
Is there a plant in your garden that you just don’t know what it is? Then bring it to Fairchild’s Herbarium and let our Scientists uncover its origin! Bring your plant cutting or sample to Fairchild’s Herbarium and participate in our Plant Identification Workshop. Space is limited to the first twelve people who register online. Please no photographs, real specimens only. The Fairchild Herbarium is located at 11935 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Thursday through Saturday, May 10, 11 and 12,
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fairchild art instructors and students will transform the Garden House into a gallery showcasing more than 150 original oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors and botanical illustrations. Friday, May 11, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. National Public Gardens Day is a national day of celebration that invites communities to explore the beauty of their local green spaces, while raising awareness of the important role public gardens play in promoting conservation, education and environmental preservation. In addition to free admission, visitors will also enjoy a native plant giveaway of plants that were propagated at Fairchild’s nursery–while supplies last. Saturday and Sunday, May 12 and 13, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Shop some of the most beautiful and colorful trees, shrubs and vines in the tropical world. Experts from the Tropical Flowering Tree Society will be on hand to help you select your plants. Sunday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Bring your favorite lady to a brunch at Fairchild, a lovely afternoon tea, or both! The Mother’s Day Brunch is from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Call 305.256.8399 for brunch prices and reservations. View the full menu here. Our Mother's Day Tea begins at 3:00 p.m., For more information or reservations, please call Marnie Valent at 305.663.8059. Elementary School: Tuesday, May 15, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Middle School: Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. High School: Thursday, May 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the success of thousands of students and teachers from schools throughout South Florida as they celebrate their achievements in The Fairchild Challenge. This event is free and open to the public. Saturday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 22, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Learn all you need to know to become a Fairchild Volunteer and make a difference in your community while learning new things, sharing lasting memories and making friends that will last a lifetime during volunteer information days. Please RSVP for one of the days with Sandy Schoenfeldt, 305.667.1651 ext. 3324. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 25, 26 and 27,
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. View beautiful and amazing cacti and succulents on display in the Garden House, then shop hundreds of plants with help from our knowledgeable vendors at this three-day event. Monday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. Are you looking for creative ways to deal with Autism? If so, then come to Fairchild and experience the power of plants. This program is for children dealing with Autism and their families and is offered free of charge. Registration is requested one week in advance of each offering. RSVP to 305.667.1651, ext. 3388. For more information, please call 305.667.1651, ext. 3328 or email pkelly@fairchildgarden.org.
The new class schedule is now available online, so look for classes on cooking, garden crafts, horticulture and much more. Visit our website for a full listing and description of all of Fairchild's amazing classes. Enjoy a variety of art, horticulture and yoga classes offered in conjunction with Miami Dade College at the beautiful Fairchild Farm. The Fairchild Farm provides a tranquil and natural setting to nurture the creative spirit and inspire the artist and horticulturist in all of us. For a complete list of the classes visit our website. To register, call 305.258.0464, ext. 309 or email lwerner@fairchildgarden.org. The Fairchild Farm is located at 14885 SW 248 Street, Redland, FL 33032.
Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Shop a tremendous variety of tropical plants and take home a touch of the tropics for your yard. You can also see the big winners in the juried plant show taking place in the Garden House and talk to experts from the Tropical Fern and Exotic Plant Society. Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Shop an incredible variety of bamboo for your home. Bamboo makes a good windbreak, provides shade, is a fast growing addition to any garden and can be found in all shapes and sizes at this two day sale. Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Shop hundreds of durable, colorful and beautiful bougainvilleas that are extremely well adapted to South Florida. New varieties and selections will be available and experts from the American Bougainvillea Society will be available to guide you in your selections. | 
