Botanic gardens admission free with food donation April 22

Delaware Botanic Gardens will offer free admission on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, for nonmember adults who bring food donations for the Food Bank of Delaware.

Children ages 16 and under always receive free admission.

Ray Sander, DBG president, said, “We thank those in our community who recognize the food needs of our neighbors in a challenging time. Please show your support for our neighbors in need.”

Sheryl Swed, DBG executive director, said, “We are thankful for the past generosity of our guests who donated food for the Food Bank of Delaware.”

The list of needed food items includes: applesauce, cranberry sauce, oatmeal, cold cereals, pudding mix, canned pumpkin, graham cracker pie crust, canned gravy, rice, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing, hearty soups, corn muffin mix, canned sweet potatoes and yams, canned peas and green beans, 100% fruit juice, hot chocolate, coffee and tea, and evaporated milk.

Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG director of horticulture and education programs, said, “I want our friends to know that we currently have a major spring bulb display with 200,000 spring bulbs throughout the gardens. We invite our neighbors to come and enjoy this colorful display.”

The Delaware Botanic Gardens  is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Sunday, at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro.

For more information, go to delawaregardens.org.