Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum 

- FREE PROGRAMS & EVENTS -

903 S. Bailey Avenue * South Haven, Michigan * (269)637-3251

Winter Hours: (January & February) Saturday & Sunday- 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 PM

Summer Hours: Thursday through Monday- 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

"A National movement has been initiated to reconnect children and nature, and it is in our state's interest to join this imitative and reconnect Michigan's children [and adults] with their birthright of clean and healthy outdoor recreation." 

- Governor Jennifer Granholm

Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum commemorates its 70th anniversary and the 150th birthday of America's Father of Modern Horticulture, Liberty Hyde Bailey with FREE programs for children and adults at the museum (unless noted) through-out 2008.

March Events · April Events · June Events · July Events · August Events

MARCH PROGRAMS & EVENTS

MARCH 15th, LECTURE & DISCUSSION: 

"The Coming Agrarian Revival: A Footnote to Liberty Hyde Bailey's The Holy Earth" by Dr. Maynard Kaufman: Evidence that an agrarian revival is coming as an alternative to the urban/industrial way of life.  

 - RELATED LINKS- 

> PDF "The Coming Agrarian Revival" by Dr. Maynard Kaufman   > Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance     > Michigan Land Trustees

APRIL PROGRAMS & EVENTS

APRIL  CELEBRATE THE ENVIRONMENT, MOVIE & DISCUSSION (at Lake Michigan College): 

"The Story of Stuff":  This documentary reveals an American maxim that has devastating consequences for our environment and our state of happiness. 

 - RELATED LINKS- 

> The Story of Stuff (Online Movie)

JUNE PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Saturday, June 28th, 10:00-11:00: WILDFLOWER TRAIL REHAB 

Cure your Nature Deficit Disorder with the magic balm of soil by gardening the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum's Wildflower Trail. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves, knee pads and a spade. All age groups welcome.

Saturday, June 28th, 11:00: MEET THE DIRECTOR  

Meet Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum Director John Stempien for a personal tour of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum and its grounds. All age groups welcome.

 JULY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Friday, July 11th, 10:00-11:00: WILDFLOWER TRAIL REHAB 

Cure your Nature Deficit Disorder with the magic balm of soil by gardening the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum's Wildflower Trail. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves, knee pads and a spade. All age groups welcome.

Saturday, July 12th, 11-4pm: GARDEN WALK

South Haven Garden Club holds their annual Garden Walk. The Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum will host the boutique and refreshments.

- RELATED LINKS- 

South Haven Garden Club

Wednesday, July 16th, 12:10, BROWN BAG BIOLOGY: EXPLORING SEEDS

Bring your brown-bag lunch for a series of popular outdoor programs under our historic walnut tree. 

Exploring Seeds: Get the basics and enjoy the fiber in a 7-grass cookie!

Wednesday, July 23rd, 12:10, BROWN BAG BIOLOGY: EAT A RAINBOW

Bring your brown-bag lunch for a series of popular outdoor programs under our historic walnut tree. Discover the benefits of regional fruits and vegetables across the color spectrum. Bring your appetite.

Friday, July 25th, 10:00-11:00: WILDFLOWER TRAIL REHAB 

(See July 11th)

Saturday, July 26th, 10:00-11:00: WILDFLOWER TRAIL REHAB 

(See July 11th)

Saturday, July 26th, 11:00: MEET THE DIRECTOR

Meet Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum Director John Stempien for a personal tour of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum and its grounds. All age groups welcome.

Wednesday, July 30th, 12:10, BROWN BAG BIOLOGY: Advanced Herbs

Bring your brown-bag lunch for a series of popular outdoor programs under our historic walnut tree. 

A return of one of our most popular brown bags with new herbs to tantalize the taste buds.

 AUGUST PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Friday, August  1st, 10:00-11:00: WILDFLOWER TRAIL REHAB 

Cure your Nature Deficit Disorder with the magic balm of soil by gardening the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum's Wildflower Trail. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves, knee pads and a spade. All age groups welcome.

Saturday, August 2nd, 10:00-11:00: WILDFLOWER TRAIL REHAB 

(See August 1st)

Saturday, August 2nd, 11:00: MEET THE DIRECTOR

Meet Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum Director John Stempien for a personal tour of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum and its grounds. All age groups welcome.

Wednesday, August 6th,  12:10, BROWN BAG BIOLOGY:  ANYTHING BLUE WILL DO 

Bring your brown-bag lunch for a series of popular outdoor programs under our historic walnut tree. 

Kick-off National Blueberry Month before the crowds with a wide array of blueberry recipes. 

Wednesday, August 13th,  12:10, BROWN BAG BIOLOGY: YOU SAY TOMATO

Bring your brown-bag lunch for a series of popular outdoor programs under our historic walnut tree. 

Yes, it is a fruit and sometimes animated in cartoons. Discover what is beyond the red. Did someone say, "gazpacho?"