Podcast 54- Companion to Episode #311- Nature Centered

Teaser: Today’s Behind the Bloom Podcast- is a companion to Episode #311 of Life in Bloom- called “Nature Centered”... we visit Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids Michigan… and talk about their Nature Centered Mission… We make a Flower Cocktail that includes Maple Syrup…We visit with my Friend Lori Lomoro- and Blandford’s Animal Ambassador- Sylvia the Opossum (My Favorite Animal) I make a Butterfly Inspired Arrangement and visit with my Friends Zoe, Doc and Millie- and their Mom Laura- that raise Monarch Butterflies- it’s all about Nature- today on Behind the Bloom with RJ and Me!

Links:
Episode #311 - Nature Centered- J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom
https://watch.ubloom.com/life-in-bloom-season-3/videos/episode-311-nature-centered

Donation to the Blandford Nature Center will help them continue this ongoing conservation - go to their website below to make a tax deductible contribution!

J will discuss this in detail in an upcoming Episode of Life in Bloom when they revisit Blandford Nature Center! THANK YOU for understanding!

Blandford Nature Center Website
https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/

Donate to the Blandford Nature Center
https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=c90dfe20-71c3-4533-8db8-e2afb4c11f9a

Sugar Bush Festival Information
https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/events/sugarbush-festival-2026/

Recipe for Maple on Tap Cocktail In J’s Blog
https://www.ubloom.com/blog/2021/06/10/maple-tap-craft-cocktail-flowercocktailhour

Wondercide - Tick, Flea, Mosquito repellants- Website
https://www.wondercide.com/collections/dogs

Henry Doorley Zoo and Aqaurium- Omaha NE
https://www.omahazoo.com/

Snooty the Manatee -lived to be 69 Years Old
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snooty

Monarch Butterfly Tutorial Video
https://watch.ubloom.com/videos/creating-a-special-event-centerpiece-with-roses-orchids-and-butterflies