Dow Gardens - The Conservatory Pt. 2 - Midland, Michigan by Tom Czerwinski

I ventured back to The Conservatory at Dow Gardens on a cold and sunny winter day. The warm temperatures and humid air inside the building that is necessary to sustain all of the plant life was not very conducive to my camera equipment and lenses. It was at least a 45 minute to one hour wait while my equipment got climatized and my lenses became fog-free.

The Garden's "Butterflies in Bloom" event takes place every year in early March as butterflies are brought to life and free to fly within the climate controlled area. It's a great learning experience for young and old as you get to observe them as they land on you shoulder or hold them gently in your hand. This is such a beautiful and tranquil park and is open year round.

This is the back portion of the Conservatory... to view the front portion, click here: gigapan.org/viewGigapan.php?id=17799