Ready to take a journey around the world?
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is hosting an epic Topiary Collection that will take visitors all across the globe. Twenty-five topiaries made out of living plants are taking over the gardens at the Conservatory over the next few months.
The animal-themed topiaries are filled with plants that mimic fur, skin, scales, and feathers. From sea creatures of the Great Barrier Reef to a majestic bison of the plains, UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites inspired the topiaries and the plants around them.
The entire project was imagined, designed, constructed, and grown by Conservatory Horticulture & Exhibitions staff.
The making of Topiary Takeover
A special preview of the Topiary Takeover will be available to Franklin Park Conservatory Members. The preview event will take place on June 3 and will include a DIY chia pet station, topiary stilt walkers, an ineractive bubble station, refreshements, and even the opportunity to do a little summer shopping.
The preview is free to attend for Franklin Park Conservatory members, but a reservation is required. The event is expected to fill up fast, and members can begin making reservations on Friday, May 20 at 9 a.m.
The Topiary Takeover will open to the public on June 4. The exhibition will remain open through September 11. Admission to the exhibition is included in admission to the Conservatory. For more information, please visit fpconservatory.org.
