Nature's Candy Store
Presented by Memphis Botanic Garden
Wednesday, July 08
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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2026-07-08 16:30:00
2026-07-08 17:30:00
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Nature's Candy Store
Explore candy and history in this interactive session presented by Memphis Botanic Garden. For youth entering grades 6 - 12.
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library - Halle Meeting Room
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
Halle Meeting RoomExplore candy and history in this interactive session presented by Memphis Botanic Garden. For youth entering grades 6 - 12.
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the surprising connections between plants, candy, and early American life. Presented by the Memphis Botanic Garden, this interactive program invites participants to discover how plants have shaped some of our favorite sweet treats. You will learn about the plant origins of candy, make a batch of colonial-style mint candy, and sample sap from the sapodilla tree while learning how it was used to make chewing gum. Open to youth entering grades 6 - 12. We will meet in the Halle Room on Wednesday, July 8 at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required and will open on June 24, 2026.
About Memphis Botanic Garden
The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to being an exemplary center for horticulture and environmental enrichment. Serving over 40,000 school-aged children annually, and hosting over 260,000 visitors each year, Memphis Botanic Garden strives to enhance lives by connecting people with nature, increasing awareness and appreciation of our environment. The 96-acre property includes 30 specialty gardens, a TUFC Level 4 & ArbNet Level 2 Arboretum, a 2.5-acre children’s garden, and an outdoor event amphitheater. Visit them online at https://membg.org/
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Food Allergies: Items used at this event may contain allergens including but not limited to nuts, gluten, and soy. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. If it is a concern, please ask about allergens before attending the event.
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The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.