CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Noelridge Greenhouse is hosting its annual Mother’s Day Showcase this Sunday, May 12, a free event that began in 1972. Read more from the city of Cedar Rapids about the 2024 showcase: The annual Mother’s Day Showcase is Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Noelridge Greenhouse, […]
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Bunnies, bonnets and more from the Noelr...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Visitors flocked to the Noelridge Greenhouse for a touch of spring during the annual Easter Showcase. Tropical plants, cacti, seedlings and other plants that grow inside were on display March 30 and 31, 2024, intermingled with stuffed bunnies and other Easter décor. House plants, native and perennial plants, birdhouses and pressed […]
Noelridge Greenhouse Easter Showcase set...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A popular event makes a return to the Noelridge Greenhouse with the annual Easter Showcase. The showcase will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Noelridge Greenhouse, 4900 Council St. NE. Admission is free. The first 500 children, ages 12 years […]
Easter Showcase underway at Noelridge Gr...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After returning in 2022 since a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Easter Showcase is underway again. The free event — where visitors can view tropical plants, cacti, seedlings and other plants that grow in the greenhouse — was not held in 2020 or 2021. This year’s Easter Showcase is […]
Easter Showcase offers respite from Iowa...
If the forecast for cold temperatures holds in Eastern Iowa, the perfect place to spend this weekend will be at the Easter Showcase inside the Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Noelridge Greenhouse, 4900 […]
Easter Showcase happening this weekend a...
CEDAR RAPIDS – An annual tradition returns this weekend, with an open house at the Noelridge Greenhouse, known as the Easter Showcase. The event will be Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Noelridge Greenhouse, 4900 Council Street NE. Admission is free. The first 500 children age 12 […]
Milkweed plants at Noelridge Mother’s Da
UPDATE (May 2, 2016): The city sent out a corrected press release to note that visitors don’t need to make a purchase to take home a free milkweed plant and also changes the schedule of events. Original post: Mother’s Day this year falls on Sunday, May 8, the earliest date possible for the celebration, which […]
View nature’s “most exotic” blooms for f
Even if you don’t think you can grow your own, a free show coming up at the Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids offers the chance to view an array of exotic orchid displays. Organizers say more than 800 visitors took in the displays last year, and this year is expected to be the biggest show […]
September events in Eastern Iowa: wild f...
So many wonderful eco-events are happening during September that I wanted to highlight a sampling so you can plan your month. These events are from Backyard Abundance, the Indian Creek Nature Center, Prairiewoods and Noelridge Park. Check out each group’s website for further events and find details of these September activities here:
Make homegrown plans for Mother’s Day we
With Mother’s Day coming up, soon, on Sunday, May 11, make plans to share some quality time with your mom, or start a tradition with your own children. One of those homegrown traditions is the Mother’s Day Showcase at the Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. The open house will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]