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AutumnFest 2011 at Boerner Gardens October 9

Celebrate fall with your family at Boerner Botanical Gardens on Sunday October 9 from 11am to 3pm at AutumnFest 2011.  This is a rain or shine event to ring in the change of season. 

Boerner is located at 9400 Boerner Drive in Hales Corners.  Tickes for adults and children over 2 cost $5.   (Adult non-members pay $7.)   Seniors get in for $3.

Kids can listen to Lois Ehlert read from her two new children's books.  There will also be crafts activities for kids.

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Adults can partake of beer from Lakefront Brewery at their beer tasting.

People of all ages will enjoy perusing local vendors and the autumn themed activities located in the gardens.

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Vendors Include:

    Mudd Creek Jams
    Rishi Tea
    Shady Lane Greenhouse
    Bartolotta Catering
    One Cool Cat & Creative Soul
    Bijoux Boutique & Honest Clean Soap

Proceeds from the event support Boerner's Children's Plant Science & Environmental Education Programs.  These programs are dedicated to teaching children the importance of environmental preservation.

For more information, please contact Amy Opad at 414-525-5661 oraopad@fbbg.org.

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