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Free Senior Wednesdays!
Peace Garden Offers Free Entry for Seniors
Every Wednesday from now through April, the International Peace Garden is offering free entry to seniors age 55 and up. Beginning Feb. 11, every other Wednesday afternoon includes an educational presentation, a stroll through the Conservatory, a craft activity, and tea. The recently remodeled Conservatory is home to a large collection of cacti and succulents from all around the world, showcased in a 15,000-square-foot space that was designed to encourage visitor interaction. The soaring space invites visitors to explore the walkways, pause in resting nooks, and learn about the collection through interpretive displays.
“We hope to encourage seniors and people of all ages to get out and enjoy our beautiful Conservatory,” Tim Chapman, Peace Garden CEO, said. “We have a great lineup of presenters offering sessions on local history and the horticulture of our amazing collection. Craft activities and tea provide opportunities for people to get together and socialize in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.”
Schedule for Upcoming Free Senior Wednesdays:
Wednesday, February 11:
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: IPG History Panel Discussion
- 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Cacti and Succulent Collection Stroll
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Valentine Zentangle Heart Art- Debra McCallum
- 3:00 PM: Tea Time at the Garden
Wednesday, February 25:
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: The History of TMSPHA with David Neufeld
- 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Cacti and Succulent Collection Stroll
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Owl in a Tree Craft – Debra McCallum
- 3:00 PM: Tea Time at the Garden
Wednesday, March 11:
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Caring for Succulents with Johannes Olwage and Jonah Neufeld
- 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Cacti and Succulent Collection Stroll
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: – Decoupage Succulent Plant Pot with Debra McCallum
- 3:00 PM: Tea Time at the Garden
Wednesday, March 25:
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: IPG 2026 Theme: All About Pollinators with Debra McCallum
- 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Cacti and Succulent Collection Stroll
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: – Butterfly Craft with Debra McCallum
- 3:00 PM: Tea Time at the Garden
Wednesday, April 8:
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Planting a Pollinator Garden with Meredith Swanson, Sunken Garden Horticulturist
- 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Cacti and Succulent Collection Stroll
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Pollinator Watering Station with Debra McCallum
- 3:00 PM: Tea Time at the Garden
Regional Events
Winter Wild Outdoor Women (WOW): Feb 6-8 at Lake Metigoshe State Park for women learning outdoor skills (skiing, fishing, etc) Wild Outdoor Women (WOW) – Winter | North Dakota Parks and Recreation
Greenway Snow Day: February 7 in Grand Forks for winter fun Greenway Snow Day – Grand Forks Park District
Shiverfest: Feb 21-22 in Devils Lake, ND ShiverFest
Winter Wonderland Horse & Wagon Rides SimplyMeet.me – Enchanted Rose Carriages
Join us on Saturday, February 21st, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM for a magical winter experience at Alternative Garden Centre!
Bring the whole family and enjoy a horse and wagon ride with Lucky & Charm through the scenic grounds
WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN
Nestled in the Turtle Mountains is a garden. A celebration of peace, a living monument to the ideals of friendship and cooperation among nations. Acres of uninterrupted prairie, forests and radiant floral gardens are defined by nature, not borders.
THINGS TO DO
Experience the Peace Garden all year by visiting these featured attractions. As the Summer Season comes to a close, the perennial gardens are in full bloom and the leaves are starting to turn to their gorgeous red, orange and yellow!
The Don Vitko Cacti & Succulents Collection will be open Monday – Friday 10 a.m – 4 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Gift Shop will be open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. from October – April. The Peace Garden Café will be closed the rest of the 2025 season.
Upcoming Events
There is always something happening at the Peace Garden.
Check out our list of upcoming events and plan your travel around one of the fun and educational times at the Peace Garden.
NOTICE TO VISITORS
The Don Vitko Cacti & Succulents Collection within the Conservatory is OPEN to the public.
The Collection is open Monday – Friday from 10 am – 4 p.m and Saturday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Garden is open 8 am to 8 pm daily. Bathrooms at the North Terrace Building (No. 5 on our map) are available during Garden hours. Bathrooms in the Conservatory (No. 7 on our map) are available from Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Gift Shop is open Friday through Sunday 10 am – 4 pm from October through April. The Peace Garden Café will be closed the rest of the 2025 season.
Daily admission is $10 per person. Children 5 and under are free. Annual membership is $50 per household (good for 12 months).
You may purchase your day pass or annual memberships online, pay at the gate, or stop in the admin office.
Join the Worker Bees
Volunteer at the International Peace Garden
We are looking for Worker Bees of all ages and abilities as our volunteer opportunities are wide-ranging and accomodating for all. We ask that kids under the age of 16 be accompanied by a parent or adult. We also have opportunities for group workdays and individual hours of service every day of the week. Worker Bees that contribute 6 or more hours of service are also eligible for additional incentives!
VISIT US
The Peace Gardens is located approximately 20 miles North of Dunseith, ND on the United States side, and approximately 28 kilometers South of Boissevian, MB, Canada.