🐝 Did you know? Bumblebees are the VIP pollinators of the dark blue flowers of closed bottle gentian (Gentiana clausa)! These native blooms stay tightly shut, making it a challenge for most insects—but not for the mighty bumblebee! 💪 With their strength and size, they pry open the petals to reach the nectar and pollen inside. As they bumble their way out and into the next flower, they spread pollen like confetti 🎉—helping nature thrive one bloom at a time. Spotted recently at Brookside Garden

When the sun goes down, Garden of Lights transforms Brookside Gardens into a winter wonderland! Experience the magic in the gardens that happens when day turns to night for yourself; tickets are still available now through January 4. https://mocoparks.org/4hDdmik | Brookside Gardens, Montgomery Parks

It's the last weekend to experience Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens! The magical winter lights exhibit transforms the gardens into a winter wonderland until January 4. Pictured: Two visitors practicing Capoeira on the tap lights in the gardens. Tickets are still available at https://gardenoflights.org/ and yes there will be hot chocolate for sale from Catalyst Hot Dogs! | Brookside Gardens, Montgomery Parks