On Wednesdays, January 31, February 28, March 20, April 24, and May 29 – Local artist Beth Adoette is coming to Blithewold to share her unique practice of partnering with nature in a monthly workshop series. This workshop offers people the opportunity to unplug and be in the moment while exploring beautiful nature objects. Allow your … Continue reading Nature Mandala Series at Blithewold
Join Blithewold on the last Tuesday of each month from September through May for fun (and educational) hands-on learning! This year we will offer programs in Science, History, and Art. https://www.blithewold.org/event/blithewold-homeschool-day/ The programs are designed for Ages 8 – 13 Class size is limited to 15. Reservations are required. September 26, 2023: Bird Identification October … Continue reading Homeschool Days at Blithewold
On Thursday, September 28, 2023 – Join us and learn to appreciate the medicinal and edible uses of plants, both those grown intentionally and those sprouting up in the wild of their own accord. During this adult-only leisurely walk, medicinal herbalist Alex Klein will share how to focus on identifying wild food and medicine in … Continue reading Wild Medicinals Foraging Workshop at Chestnut Hill Farm
On Saturday, September 9, 2023 – Join us at our Nasami Farm for a workshop to learn about the major aquatic plant families – from species with showy, insect-pollinated flowers, to those whose tiny flowers are pollinated underwater. We will cover how to identify numerous native and invasive species and the general biology of aquatic … Continue reading Aquatic Plant Identification and Biology
On Thursday, May 11, 2023 – Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements using a simple vase and locally sourced flowers, just in time for Mother’s Day and spring! The talented Terry Converse will guide the group using fundamental design principles. Class size is limited to 12 students. 6 – 8 PM $75 Members| $85 … Continue reading Mother’s Day Flower Arranging with Terry Converse
On Thursdays through June 29, 2023 – The Nature Drawing Class is an opportunity to look at Blithewold’s gardens for inspiration to draw. Working from pictures and found natural objects, the class will focus on how to render color, texture, and design in flora and landscape. Each week a different topic will be covered and … Continue reading Nature Drawing at Blithewold with Artist Joanne Murrman
On Tuesday, April 11 or Tuesday, April 18, 2023 – Join us as we create beautiful homes for toads in the garden. Toads are welcome guests that eat loads of insects and slugs that munch on our favorite plants. Using new and repurposed materials, we will provide snazzy new digs for these amazing creatures and … Continue reading Toad Abodes in the Garden
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 – Learn how to care for and arrange supermarket flowers utilizing different types of containers. Patti Prior will share her tips and tricks with fresh flowers and raffle off the arrangements! Free admission and open to the public. 6:30 p.m. Website for more information info@burlingtongardenclub.com Location: Center for Human Services, … Continue reading Fun With Supermarket Flowers with Patti Prior
On Monday, February 13, 2023 – Beat the winter blues with greens and gals! This Galentine’s Day invite a friend or make new ones in this hands-on floral workshop. Galentine’s Day is a “day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends.” Each participant will learn how to create a garden-inspired floral arrangement … Continue reading Galentine’s Day Floral Workshop: At Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
