On Sunday, September 19, the Association of Friends of the Giardino Alpinia invites all to a free event at the garden. Between the hours of 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and again between 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM, come and enjoy "Let's Get to Know the Plants of the Giardino Alpinia: Illustrations of the Indigenous and Exotic Flowers," and "Art and Nature: Let's Learn the Technique of Naturalistic Drawing" (bring your own papers and pencils). Following the presentations there will be some small gifts distributed. The program will be run by Professor Angelamaria Vicario, and she will be available for a short question and answer period as well.

Here is an earlier post about the Giardino Botanico Alpinia, which has a link to the gardens Web site. It is easily reached by taking the Stresa - Mottarone cableway to the midstation.