Knitting in Nature
9:30–11:30 a.m. on various dates during September and October (click on the "Alternate Dates" box on the registration page to see all available dates)
Come build community and relax in the Garden with your current knitting project or start knitting with our simple yet impactful project. Learn the basics of knitting, work though tough spots on old projects, and ask knitting questions. Each session is woven with a nature-based theme to inspire and promote well-being, taking full advantage of our botanical surroundings. Patio or window seats, as weather allows. A supply list will follow.
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Well-Being and Wildlife Gardening: Sensory Wonders of Nature
Thursday, September 18; 9:30–11 a.m. OR
Thursday, September 25; 5:30–7 p.m. OR
Thursday, November 6; 9:30–11 a.m.
Learn native gardening concepts to attract nature to your outside space, and enjoy the sensory wonders of creation by mimicking natural patterns. Ideas for wildlife-friendly gardening will be covered and resources for action provided. Actively cultivating a haven through habitat-style gardening can lead to thrilling exploration of nature's expanding cycles in your greenspace.
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Book Club Nature Notes
Thursday, September 18; 5–6 p.m.
Explore literature weaving connections between humans and the natural world, under the guidance of the Therapeutic Horticulture staff. The selections each provide insight, wisdom, and perspective on the sensory wonders of exploring botany, past and present, and navigating cultural and personal change. Book club meeting will take place on Garden grounds.
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Nature Journaling in the Less-Traveled Spaces: Japanese Garden
Thursday, October 23; 9:30–11 a.m.
Explore the Japanese Garden in a new, meditative way and visit Teahouse Island while nature journaling with techniques designed to spark your imagination. Be inspired to sketch and note your findings in less noticeable nooks inspiring introspection. Simple techniques introduced will provide unique ways to see nature and capture your outdoors experiences. Be prepared for a half-mile walk, uneven surfaces, stone stairs with no railing, and no seating on Teahouse Island.
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Therapeutic Benefits of Herbal Tea
Tuesday, November 11; 5–6:30 p.m.
Join our Therapeutic Horticulture team for a primer on all things tea! Learn about the history of tea, the difference between a tea and a tisane, and how teatime can help improve well-being. We will taste test several of our favorite herbal teas, and then you will have the opportunity to try your hand at making your own special tea flavor. Participants will take home a 4 oz. jar of their own custom herbal tea blend.
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