NILES — Fernwood Botanical Garden will host an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, with a variety of activities. Enjoy the beauty of spring in the gardens and preserve.

Fernwood Earth Day activities:

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Southwest Michigan Daffodil Show

Presented by the St. Joseph Valley Daffodil Society and the Indiana Daffodil Society. Members of these groups and the American Daffodil Society, as well as private growers, come together to exhibit their private collections of one of the world’s favorite flowers – the daffodil.

Between viewing these collections of award winning flowers, take in a free program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to learn more about daffodils from some of the top experts in the field today. Free with Fernwood admission.

• 1 to 4 p.m., free activities

Visitors can make and take a seed bomb to plant in their garden, learn more about turtles at a Nature Station, and make a recycled craft from 1 to 4 p.m. Free with Fernwood admission.

• 2 to 4 p.m., Kokedama: A Centuries-Old Art

Josephine Fowler of Puddingstone Farms will demonstrate and construct two to three Kokedama, utilizing simple and easy-to-care for plants and herbs. Participants can learn about the technique and history of this centuries-old Japanese art and create their very own table top herb garden Kokedama. Instruction on taking cuttings to start new plants as well as care and maintenance are also provided. All materials and plants are included. $40 (Members $32). Register online or by phone by April 18. 

Fernwood is a place where nature blends with gardens and art to create an experience of wonder for all ages. Fernwood comprises 105 acres on the St. Joseph River near Buchanan, Michigan, at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Café hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call (269) 695-6491 or visit fernwoodbotanical.org for more information and to confirm status of classes.