Dance the night away to live swing music at the New England Botanic Garden in Boylston on Tuesday, August 5 from 6:00 - 8:30pm. The Beantown Swing Orchestra will be playing live swing music. There will be a beginner swing dance lesson for the first half hour of the night, then the rest of the […]
Learn the basics of watercolor painting at the New England Botanic Garden from 1-3 PM. Linda Snay, a local teaching artist of many media, will teach the basics of watercolors. Experiment with brushes, discover how the colors mix with different materials, and explore how the paints behave. Don't be fooled by the cold--the Garden has […]
You can create a gorgeous floral bouquet design at the New England Botanic Garden on February 13, 6:00-9:00 PM. Haley Cormer, owner of Bluebird Bouquets, will instruct this class. The bouquets will have an assortment of eucalyptus, sedum, and soft ferns, but the star of the show will be the orchid. Cost is $105 for […]
You can learn everything you need to care for your orchid at the New England Botanic Garden on February 12, 6:00-9:00 PM. Daryl Yerdon, president of the New Hampshire Orchid Society, will guide this class. Learn how to re-pot and care for your orchids so they stay healthier for longer. Cost is $55 for members, […]
Learn the basics of watercolor painting at the New England Botanic Garden from 1-3 PM. Linda Snay, a local teaching artist of many media, will teach the basics of watercolors. Experiment with brushes, discover how the colors mix with different materials, and explore how the paints behave. Don't be fooled by the cold--the Garden has […]
You can enjoy an exclusive photography session at the New England Botanic Garden on February 11, 6:00-8:30 PM. Visit the garden after hours to get up close to the orchids display. Practice your craft without the crowds. Bring your own tripod and camera equipment. This is not an instructional event. Cost is $10 for members […]
Explore the importance of urban forests at this annual symposium on Friday, February 7 from 9:00am-4:30pm. Experts in fields like forestry, biology, technology, and more come together to speak in this exciting and important symposium. Information about urban forests and improving our green spaces will be presented. Cost is $125 for Garden members, $150 for […]
Enjoy some wine and floral design at the New England Botanic Garden on January 30 from 6-8:30 PM. Niki Pinckney owns Pepper & Fern Floral Design and is passionate about the art of floral design. Learn how to make vibrant floral arrangements to brighten your space. Included with the class is a single beverage, alcoholic […]
Learn the mindfulness of Zentangle at the New England Botanic Garden on January 26 from 1-4:30. Instructor Karen Keefe will introduce people to the basic Zentangle principles and methodology. Zentangle is an art inspired by the shapes found in nature, so what better place to learn it than the gardens? Materials are provided. Cost is […]
Learn the basics of watercolor painting at the New England Botanic Garden from 1-3 PM. Linda Snay, a local teaching artist of many media, will teach the basics of watercolors. Experiment with brushes, discover how the colors mix with different materials, and explore how the paints behave. Don't be fooled by the cold--the Garden has […]
Winter won't stop this outdoor walk at the New England Botanic Garden on Wednesday, January 22 from 11:00am-12:00pm. Join instructor Hunter Blanchard, a horticulturist who focuses on North American native plant species, on a seasonal walk through the garden. It will also showcase some of the first plants in the Garden's collection along with new […]
Learn the basics of watercolor painting at the New England Botanic Garden from 1-3 PM. Linda Snay, a local teaching artist of many media, will teach the basics of watercolors. Experiment with brushes, discover how the colors mix with different materials, and explore how the paints behave. Don't be fooled by the cold--the Garden has […]
