Visit Windmill Island Gardens this Monday for our second annual Books and Blooms Series kick-off! The Holland Board of Public Works will host the first Books and Blooms activity of the summer on Monday, June 9. Each Books and Blooms will begin with a Story Time hosted by the Herrick District Library at 10:00 am, followed by a fun, educational, and hands-on activity at 10:30 am. During the Books and Blooms series, children can not only enjoy interactive stories, songs, and activities, but also enjoy our children’s carousel, playground, and see our chickens all on Windmill Island Gardens’ park grounds!
This Monday, June 9, during Books and Blooms, learn how to use your water wisely! Join staff from the Holland Board of Public Works to learn about the best ways to use and conserve water in your garden while still maintaining a healthy crop, while making a fun hands-on craft to take home, too!
The Holland Board of Public Works is a local not-for-profit utility that builds and maintains infrastructure and reliable utility services, and is the main provider of electric and water services to the Holland community. They strive to provide advanced and reliable services to provide essential resources to all Holland residents, being a community-owned utility since 1893. The Holland Board of Public Works staff takes pride in educating the community on various electric and water conservation tips with informational activities and events for all ages of community members.
Families are invited to Windmill Island Gardens every Monday morning for our weekly Books and Blooms series from 10:00 am – 11:30 am through August 11. This weekly Books and Blooms series will begin with an interactive Story Time hosted by the Herrick District Library starting at 10:00 am, followed by a come-and-go style activity led by a local non-profit organization from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. The full schedule of activities can be found below and on the Books and Blooms Facebook event page. Activities are free to attend for all when mentioning the event at the admission booth. A parent or guardian must remain on-site the entire time. Activities take place in the park on the East side of the Posthouse building at Windmill Island Gardens (1 Lincoln Ave, Holland, MI, 49423).
For more details on Books and Blooms and other upcoming events at Windmill Island Gardens, visit www.windmillisland.com. Windmill Island Gardens is open daily from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (last admission sold at 5:00 pm) through October 5.
