Hundreds don their best for Hat Day at Franklin Park Conservatory

Hundreds of hats marked one of the biggest fundraisers of the year Friday for the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Hat Day.More than 550 guests gathered under a grand marquee in the gardens, adorned in their favorite hats, to enjoy lunch with friends and raise money for a good cause."The conservatory is really dedicated to connecting people with nature, especially children, and we have a wealth of programs that address those needs," said Bruce Harkey, president and CEO of the Fr