Events & Programs DECEMBER 2020
Welcome to Tower Hill Botanic Garden! Visitors are allowed to enter the Garden only with an online reservation attained before arrival for specific arrival date and time. Per the governor's rule for botanic gardens, masks or face coverings are required for all visitors and class participants over the age of 2 who are able throughout Tower Hill property. Please visit towerhillbg.org for information and to reserve your admission ticket. Peruse the experiences you can enjoy during your garden visits and our outdoor education and online learning opportunities!
Program Registration We have moved to a solely online registration system for the health and safety of our staff and visitors. We will no longer accept class walk-ins or be able to process cash or check for class payments. All class registrations must be made online and in advance. All programs in the winter are held indoors in one of our well-ventilated classrooms (potentially with some outside time) or fully online. Classes are organized to abide by the current state regulations for social distancing and group gathering size. Masks are required for all in person programs. For specific details on a class check the description online. For questions about adult programs please contact our Manager of Adult Education at adulteducation@towerhillbg.org or call 508.869.6111 x101. For questions about youth and family programs please contact our Manager of Youth Education at youtheducation@towerhillbg.org or call 508.869.6111 x132.
ADULT PROGRAMS Online Learning
Wine Tasting (All Levels): Cool Climate Grape Varieties of the East Coast (Online Workshop) J STEPHEN CASSCLES, ESQ
This class will introduce you to locally produced wines that you can pick yourself as we taste wines and go through the basics on how to evaluate, appreciate, and enjoy such wines. The instructor will try to de-mystify this "scary" world of wine and give the student the confidence on how to evaluate and appreciate various kinds of wine styles. WINE NOT INCLUDED.
Wednesday, December 30, 6:30–8pm
$20M; $30NM; $30MEMBER PAIR; $40NONMEMBER PAIR
Botanical Illustration: Pinecones and Needles (Online Workshop) CAROL SCHWARTZ
How do you put on paper the many needles of a sprig of pine? In this 2-hour online workshop, work with the instructor in an online video format as a group and individually to learn how to decipher complicated botanical forms into patterns that repeat, making them easier to draw. Saturday, December 6, 10am–12pm $30M; $40NM | VIRTUAL PROGRAM
The World of Maple Sugaring (Live Webinar) KYLE JACOBY
Every winter the preparations begin for the welcoming of maple sugaring season. Join Adult Education Manager Kyle Jacoby on an exploration of everything sugaring, from the history of syrup making to how it is made today. Who knows, maybe you will be inspired to make your own syrup! Thursday, December 17, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | VIRTUAL PROGRAM
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On Demand Webinars
ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS
After one of our live webinars, the instructor may choose to record it and offer it to view later. You will find an assortment of these “On-Demand” webinars that you can watch at any time in the comfort of your own home. So sit back, relax and enjoy a garden filled learning experience. Available at All Times $10M; $15NM | VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Health & Wellness Yoga in the Garden
MANDI GARRISON
Enjoy, indoors, gentle-to-moderate flow yoga in a class for all levels. Please bring your own mat. Tuesdays, 6–7:15pm Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am PER CLASS: $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS
Pop Up Yoga: Mindful Movement & Meditation in the Conservatories MANDI GARRISON
Sit with the plants and absorb their calming energies while Mandi guides you through meditation, awareness, and gentle movement. Please bring your own mat. Wednesday, December 2 & December 16, 6–7pm PER CLASS: $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS
Pop Up Yoga: Yin Yoga for the Winter Solstice MANDI GARRISON
Begin the first day of winter with some calming yin yoga to welcome the return of light and prepare your body and mind for colder months. Monday, December 21, 9:30–10:45am PER CLASS: $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS
Forest Bathing in the Conservatories
NADINE MAZZOLA
Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and nature in the conservatories. Tuesday, December 8, 8:30–10am PER CLASS: $30M; $40NM I NO WALK-INS
Art, Craft, & Floral Design Botanical Printed Holiday Cards
SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN
Using pine, fern, berries and other natural items students will use inks to print holiday cards, gift tags, place cards, wrapping paper and gift bags to use for holiday gift giving. All materials will be provided. Friday, December 4, 1–3:30pm $40M; $55NM
A Wreath of Christmas Legends
$75M; $90NM
SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN
Granulated sugar snow, gingerbread houses, and sugar cookie snowmen in a covered glass cookie jar. Students will decorate cookies to put in their terrarium scene with icing, sprinkles, and other edible baubles. All materials will be provided. Tuesday, December 8, 1–3pm $40M; $55NM
Boxwood Table Tree
$75M; $90NM
Boho Botanic Ornaments
SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN
Use natural and silk leaves, yarn, and leather cording to craft boho, wooden, circular ornaments. All materials will be provided. Friday, December 18, 1–3:30pm $40M; $55NM
BETSY WILLIAMS
Decorate your entryway with a fresh green wreath filled with fragrance and legends! The stories of our ancient, traditional holiday greens come to life in this lovely 18" wreath. All materials will be provided. Sunday, December 5, 10:30am–1pm
Edible Holiday Terrarium
20” table tree. All materials will be provided. Sunday, December 12, 10:30am–1pm
BETSY WILLIAMS
The stories, legends, fragrances and textures of our ancient and traditional Christmas greens come to life in this lovely
Introduction to Zentangle
KAREN KEEFE
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, many of them inspired by nature. It is a fascinating new art form that is a fun relaxing way to practice mindfulness. This 3 ½ hour class introduces the basic Zentangle principles and methodology. Sunday, December 6, 1:15-4:45pm $45M; $60NM
Garden & Horticulture Seasonal Pruning: Late Fall, Dormant Trees and Shrubs REED PUGH
Create a holiday centerpiece in a vintage vessel such as a teapot, sugar bowl, crock or pitcher using fresh greens, berries, and herbs. All materials will be provided. Saturday, December 5, 2–3:30pm Saturday December 12, 2–3:30pm $40M; $55NM
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Kids' Workshops
Pom Pom Garlands | AGES 6–14
Learn how to make yarn pom poms and string them together for a festive garland. Saturday, December 12, 11am–12:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Snow Globe Workshop | AGES 5–12
Create an upcycled snow globe complete with a wintry scene and a small animal friend. Sunday, December 13, 1:30–3pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Hand Sewn Felt Ornaments | AGES 7–14
Learn simple sewing techniques to create two felt animal ornaments. Saturday, December 19, 10:30am–12pm M: $18 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $24 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Family Fun Yeti Hunt | AGES 3–10
Imagination required! Join us for a guided Yeti hunt at dusk. Friday, December 11, 3:30–4:30pm M: $5 CHILD, $7 ADULT; NM: $10 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Garden Buds | AGES 4–5
Join us for circle time, a story, a take-home craft packet, and a guided garden adventure. Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, 10:30–11:30am M: $6 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $9 CHILD, $15 ADULT
Trailblazers | AGES 8–12
Explore Tower Hill’s gardens and trails and study the wonders of the natural world firsthand. Monday, December 28 through Thursday, December 31, 9am–12pm M: $40 CHILD; NM: $45 CHILD
Snow Day Adventures | ALL AGES
Bundle up, get outside, and join us for guided adventures in the fresh snow. December, Dates TBA M: $5 CHILD, $3 ADULT; NM: $10 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Private Workshops
Perfect for homeschoolers, virtual learning pods, or small school groups, our new private classes are both fun and educational. From Fairy Gardens to Miniature Terrariums, there is something for everyone to enjoy with one of our exciting hands-on workshops. Workshops can be hosted on site or virtually. Visit towerhillbg.org for details. PAGE 4 OF 6
Online Learning
Enhance your virtual lesson plans with these great opportunities! Check out our online resources for worksheets, crafts, virtual lessons, stories, experiments, and more.
Preschool Playdate | AGES 3–5
A virtual half-hour of stories, games, and songs exclusively for members. Wednesdays in December, 10:30–11am
Children’s Birthday Parties
Make your child’s birthday one to remember and host their special day with us! Visit towerhillbg.org for more information on our virtual parties.
GARDEN EXPERIENCES Yeti, Set, Go!
December 1, 2020–January 31, 2021 The Yetis are coming! Join us this December and January for a fun-filled winter scavenger hunt and adventure. Explore our gardens and meet all fifteen of our colorful,
furry, friends. Contrary to popular belief, yetis love to be seen and interact with other bipeds. Recently a group of yetis, who live in the old-growth forests of Wachusett Mountain, decided to take a winter vacation at Tower Hill and make friends. Typically covered with white shaggy fur, these yetis have changed things up, boasting bright colors so they will not be missed. Help our yetis branch out and make new friends. Explore our gardens this winter and see if you can meet all fifteen!
COM I NG S OO N !
January 16–March 31, 2021 This winter come experience an explosion of color at Tower Hill. The global phenomenon known as yarnbombing is taking over our gardens. This collaborative community exhibit features trees, benches, statues, and more, decorated with knitted and crocheted material created by local artists, students, and volunteers. You will not want to
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