Conservatory Walk–A Day in the Desert Sat, Feb 20, 2010 Meet in the Marco Polo Stufano Conservatory, 1PM View All EventsGardening Conservatory Collections Walking Series The Conservatory houses one of the most inspired, diverse collections of any comparably-sized greenhouse in the nation. Our enthusiastic staff interpreters lead this exploration of our beautiful, eccentric plants from around the world. From colorful Echeveria to woody Dioscorea, the plants in Wave Hill’s Cactus and Succulent House run the gamut from the beautiful to the downright weird. Join Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day for an insider’s look at our colorful, quirky plants from arid regions of the world. Free with admission to the grounds. This series continues in March with a tour of the South African bulbs in the Palm House. Join us on Saturday February 27 for the Succulent Dish Garden Workshop and start your own collection of indoor succulents.