Lauritzen Gardens will celebrate the grand opening of Sophia’s Play Garden on May 26. The new play area is located just outside of the Visitor and Education Center. The botanical garden broke ground on the project in 2022. The $13 million, donor-funded project offers a variety of interactive, horticulture-related activities and play areas. The attraction is named in honor of the daughter of donors Polina and Bob Schlott. – Isaiah Ang