Mindfulness in the Garden
(Note: dates have changed from the catalog.)
Four Thursdays: May 2, 9, 16, 23; 9:30–11 a.m.
Explore the Garden using mindfulness practices to enrich your experience. Learn secrets for dealing with distractions—both inner and outer. Each week we will focus on a single sense, with solo time to discover the Garden's magic, allowing you to see, touch, smell, and hear the world as if for the first time. Enrich your appreciation through guided relaxation, deep listening, and mindful walking. Quiet your mind, restore emotional balance, and revitalize your body by deepening your connection to nature. Dress for the weather and come prepared for a leisurely stroll.
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DIY Sustainability in the Kitchen
Friday, May 3; 1–2:30 p.m.
You don’t need to go out and buy new products to reduce waste at home — make them yourself from reclaimed materials! Receive hands-on instruction and craft along to make a set of cloth beeswax wraps and reusable napkins from salvaged fabric and natural materials. Learn tips and tricks for how to use and maintain your wraps and napkins along the way. Leave the workshop with a pair of wraps, a set of napkins, and the knowledge to make many more!
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Tree Diseases, Pests, and More
Monday, May 6; 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Puzzled by tree problems? Trouble with tent caterpillars? Stumped by suspicious shrooms? Wondering what's up with oak galls? Join our expert spreakers, Arborist and Horticulturist Dave and Plant Doctor Daria, as they break down the most common tree issues found in our region. A Q and A session will be held at the end of the class.
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