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Lotus, Lily Pads, and Frogfruit

Date: Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Time: Wed., 8-9am

Venue: DCP Guest Services, Cary

Price: Free

Category: Family

The aquatic plant collection at Downtown Cary Park is both extensive and exciting. Join DCP Horticulturist Patrick McMillan as our stunning lotus flowers reach their peak flowering as we explore the amazing adaptations, human and wildlife connections and structure of the most amazing aquatic display in the Triangle. You will be amazed at the magical nature of these plants and their lore.

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Lotus, Lily Pads, and Frogfruit

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Next Wednesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Wed., 8-9am
Where
DCP Guest Services
Cary, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Lotus, Lily Pads, and Frogfruit runs Wed, Aug 5, 2026, Wed., 8-9am.

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DCP Guest Services is at 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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