JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022 E-BULLETIN

Events & Programs JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022 Welcome to Tower Hill Botanic Garden! Please buy tickets in advance by visiting towerhillbg.org.

Tickets are not sold on site. Tower Hill follows Massachusetts guidance on face coverings. Please check our website before your visit for up-to-date information.

Program Registration

For more information and to register please visit our website. Our new program calendar can be filtered to help you find the classes you are looking for! Advanced registration is required for all classes except “Drop- In” activities.

For up-to-date information regarding COVID regulations please visit towerhillbg.org/planyourvisit/.

For registration questions pertaining to adult programs or youth and family programs, please contact our Registrar at registrar@towerhillbg.org or call 508.869.6111x174.

ADULT PROGRAMS Online Learning

Drawing Basics: Fantastic Flowers in Pen & Ink

Houseplant Care ROBIN SELWITZ Learn all the basics you need to know to help your houseplants thrive in any condition. We will go over the best techniques for water, light, soil, and how to find the right plants for your space.

Wednesday, January 5, 6:30–7:30pm

This 4-week online workshop will teach you the basics of working in pen & ink to create beautiful flower drawings. This course is intended for people who wish to build their drawing skills.

Saturdays, January 8–29, 9:30–11:30am

$10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Digital Photo I STEVE MCGRATH Have your camera ready for this 4-week workshop on the basics of photography. Build skills with your camera features, composition, and photoshop in this immersive course.

Thursdays, January 6–27, 6–8pm $125M; $150NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP

CAROL SCHWARTZ

$125M; $150NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP

Climate Talk: Getting to Know the Soils of MA RALPH BAKER

"Climate Talks" are an opportunity to connect with experts in the field to learn and understand the current effects of climate change and explore ways we can make a difference. This climate talk will explore soil, how they differ and why they are important if we are to recognize their key role in a changing climate.

Wednesday, January 12, 6:30–7:30pm $0M; $0NM | LIVE WEBINAR

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Foundation Gardens & Native Plants: A Winter View KATHY CONNOLLY

Foundation and entryway gardens can make or break the “welcome factor” of a home or community building. Learn how to use winter’s lean lines to assess a foundation area and imagine new designs.

Wednesday, January 19, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Art at Home: Recycled Material Journals SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Enjoy a crafting program from the comfort of your home. Use recyclable material to make a one-of-a-kind journal.

Tuesday, January 25, 6–8pm $30M; $40NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Intro to Pruning REED PUGH Learn about tools and their care, how to properly make cuts, structural, aesthetic and renovative pruning, the importance of timing for specific shrubs and ornamental trees, the theory of pruning, and utilize specific plants to answer the questions: why we prune plants, what tools do we use, how do we actually decide what branches and stems to prune, and when do we prune?

Wednesday, January 26, 6:30–7:30pm

Cannabis Symposium (ONLINE)

With the increased legalization of cannabis throughout the United States this impactful plant is getting a lot of attention. With that attention brings lots of questions and curiosities. Tower Hill Botanic Garden is committed to exploring the horticultural components of the cannabis and hemp plant. This symposium will bring together experts in the fields of horticulture and science to help understand the many questions and topics surrounding the biology, applications, and care of this plant. This virtual symposium is geared toward anyone with an interest in cannabis and hemp.

Visit towerhillbg.org/cannabis-symposium for the most up to date information regarding speakers.

Wednesday, March 16 & Thursday, March 17 6–8:30pm

$55M; $70NM; $25 STUDENT (EARLY BIRD ENDS JANUARY 31) $75M; $90NM; $40 STUDENT (GENERAL REGISTRATION)

$10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Ecology Lecture Series ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS Tower Hill Botanic Garden and Berkshire Botanic Garden have partnered to put together 4 speakers to talk about subjects related to ecology and how our environment interacts with one another. Each webinar will explore a different subject related to ecology.

Wednesdays, February 2–23, 6:30-7:30pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Garden Design Basics CHERYL SALATINO This interactive 4-week workshop gets you focused on the methods and tools required to develop your design approach. Our collaborative sessions will provide the skills you need to take the next step in designing your own personal garden.

Saturdays, February 5–26, 9am–12pm $125M; $150NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP

Seed Starting at Home CHRISTIE HIGGINBOTTOM Learn about how to decide which plants will benefit most from a head start. You will learn the tools and supplies needed, the best sowing and nurturing techniques, and when and how to transition your seedlings into the garden.

Thursday, February 10, 6:30–8pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Art at Home: Potato Stamp Prints SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN Enjoy a crafting program from the comfort of your home.

Create designs and cut stamps from raw potatoes to make one-of-a-kind prints.

Tuesday, February 15, 6–8pm $30M; $40NM | LIVE WEBINAR

On Demand Webinars ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS After one of our live webinars, the instructor may choose to record it and offer it to view later. These “On-Demand” webinars can be watched at any time in the comfort of your own home. You can find these webinars on our website, on the online learning tab under adult education.

Available at all Times $10M; $15NM | ON DEMAND WEBINARS

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Chair Yoga REBECCA REBER Using a chair as a prop, come and have fun while enjoying the benefits of movement in this gentle yoga class.

(4 WEEK SESSION) Tuesdays, January 4–25, 11:30am–12:30pm (4 WEEK SESSION) Tuesdays, February 1–22, 11:30am–12:30pm

$45M; $60NM| NO WALK INS

Urban Tree Symposium (ONLINE) Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s annual Urban Tree Symposium is dedicated to exploring the importance of urban forests and ways we can improve our green spaces. Each year the symposium brings together experts in the fields of forestry, horticulture, biology, technology and more. This virtual symposium is geared toward current and aspiring professionals, but all are welcome.

Visit towerhillbg.org/urban_tree_symposium for the most up-to-date information regarding speakers.

Friday, February 4, 9am–3pm $80M; $95NM; $40 STUDENT (GENERAL REGISTRATION) $65M; $80NM; $25 STUDENT (EARLY BIRD)

Nature Studies Photographing the Orchid Show (Hybrid) PAUL NGUYEN

This two-part program will first meet online to learn about photographing flowers followed by meeting at the garden to photograph the stunning Orchid Show exhibition.

Thursday, February 24, 6:30–8pm Sunday, February 27, 8:30–10am 45M; $60NM

Wellness Yoga in the Garden MANDI GARRISON Enjoy, indoors, gentle-to-moderate flow yoga in a class for all levels.

Tuesdays, 6–7:15pm Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am PER CLASS: $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS

Afternoon Yoga for Stress Relief MANDI GARRISON Add an extra dose of inner calm and stress relief to your yoga routine with this gentle yoga practice.

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Qigong & Tai Chi Movement ROSE LEE Breathe deeply and practice gentle fluid movements, mindfully to reduce stress and improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, range of motion, and stamina.

(4 WEEK SESSION) Wednesdays, January 5–26, 10:15–11:30am (4 WEEK SESSION) Wednesdays, February 2–23, 10:15–11:30am $50M; $65NM | NO WALK INS

Forest Bathing in the Conservatory NADINE MAZZOLA

Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and nature in the Orangerie conservatory.

Sunday, January 23, 8:30–10am Sunday, February 27, 8:30–10am $30M; $40NM I NO WALK-INS

Yoga 101: Foundations of Your Practice EMMA BAROLINI

Join this introduction to Yoga two-part series where you will explore basic postures, alignment, breathing techniques and meditation. Start your New Year off with meaningful intention and a comprehensive, beginner friendly yoga practice.

Saturdays, January 23 & 30, 10:30am–12:30pm $40M; $55NM I NO WALK-INS

Therapeutic Horticulture: Winter White Floral Arrangements DEBORAH KRAUSE Experience the therapeutic benefits of horticulture while creating a winter white floral arrangement with fragrant flowers, silvery foliages, evergreens and branches, rich textures and beautiful shades of white and cream colors.

Sunday, January 30, 10:30am–12:30pm $50M; $65NM

Yoga for Heart Chakras Workshop EMMA BAROLINI Connect with the energy of the heart chakra. Our practice will bring focus and intention for self love and acceptance to give and receive love with a heart opening asana, breath work, and guided meditation.

Sunday, February 20, 10:30am–12:30pm $30M; $40NM

Therapeutic Horticulture: Everlasting Heart Wreaths DEBORAH KRAUSE Experience the therapeutic benefits of horticulture while creating an everlasting heart wreath with fragrant herbs, soft mosses, colorful dried flowers, spices and natural materials.

Sunday, February 27, 1–3pm $50M; $65NM

Art, Craft, & Floral Design

Gardening & Horticulture

Art Basics: Woven Coasters & Pot Mat

Orchid Show Walk & Talk LEA MORGAN Join our Exhibition Manager Lea Morgan as she walks you through the Orchid Show exhibition and gives you behind the scenes information on how it all came together.

Sunday, February 13, 1:30–2:30pm Friday, February 25, 11am–12pm

SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Make a lightweight lap loom and use different colored yarn to weave a four-piece coaster set and a pot mat.

Wednesday, January 12, 12:30am–3pm $40M; $55NM

Art Basics: Collage Journal SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN Make a handmade journal, then using vintage and decorative papers, rubber stamps, and found objects, create collaged journal pages.

Thursday, January 20, 12:30am–3pm $40M; $55NM

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. This 3 ½ hour class introduces the basic Zentangle principles and methodology.

Sunday, January 23, 1:15-4:45pm $45M; $60NM

Art Basics: Heart and Hand Valentines SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Basing our designs on Victorian love tokens, we will use vintage and decorative papers to make hand-cut hearts and heart and hand valentines to frame, wear, and give as cards.

Thursday, February 3, 12:30–3pm $40M; $55NM

Art Basics: Watercolor Painting Butterflies SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Students will use butterfly specimens as inspiration to learn drawing and watercolor painting techniques to create a beautiful butterfly painting. Color theory and brush techniques will be explored.

Thursday, February 10, 12:30–3pm $40M; $55NM

$10M; $20NM

Seasonal Pruning: Late Winter REED PUGH Throughout the year it is important to prune plants, and there are critical windows of time to execute this work. This series of workshops will focus on the essentials of when and how to prune these plants. This session with focus on late winter pruning.

Sunday, February 20, 10:30am–12pm Sunday, February 20, 1–2:30pm $30M; $40NM

Orchids of the Exhibition Walk & Talk VARIOUS INSTRUCTORS

Join one of our Conservatory Horticulturists on an exploration of the Orchids in the exhibition. Learn about the various species and the designs of the show.

Sunday, February 23, 1:30–2:30pm Wednesday, March 2, 10:30–11:30am $10M; $20NM

Basics of Orchid Care and Repotting DARYL YERDON Learn how to care for orchids to get your plant to be happy, healthy, and bloom stunning flowers. Potting instruction will also be given.

Saturday, February 26, 10:30am–12pm $30M; $40NM

Basics of Home Greenhouses MATT MATTUS Learn how to manage a greenhouse at your home for growing flowers and vegetables. This class will include a behind the scenes tour of greenhouses at Tower Hill.

Sunday, February 27, 10:30am–12:30pm $55M; $70NM

INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION FLORIADE / AMSTERDAM

European Cosmopolitan Cities Trip Featuring Floriade Tower Hill Botanic Garden is excited to partner with Collette to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe in the summer of 2022. During your travels you will experience three breath taking cities. Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris are sure to capture your imagination. The most exciting part is during your time in Amsterdam you will attend the famous Floriade Horticulture Expo.

July 9–18, 2022

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AN ORCHID EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 12 – MARCH 20, 2022

This February, come brighten your winter with a visit to Tower Hill’s orchid exhibit, PRISMATIC! Experience a colorful explosion of orchids, art, and light, including a walk through a rainbow.

Check out the calendar for an exciting lineup of themed special events and programing for adults and youth. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to surround yourself with blooming orchids and vibrant art!

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PRISMATIC OPENING WEEKEND Saturday, February 12 & Sunday, February 13 / 10am–4pm Be among the first to experience this bedazzling exhibition with a weekend full of music, drop-in crafts, and activities for all ages to add a splash of color to this winter season.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

▲▼▲ ORCHIDS AFTER DARK Fridays, February 18 – March 11 / 6–8pm Experience the brilliance of the Orchid Exhibition after-hours with special evenings of jazz, drinks, and light bites. Ticket price includes one free beverage and a unique ambience perfect for a Friday night.

M: $20, NM: $28

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Kids Workshops Kokedama for Kids | AGES 7–12 Learn about this Japanese planting style and create your own miniature Kokedama display.

Saturday, January 15, 2–3:30pm M: $35 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Hand-Sewn Mini Mushrooms | AGES 8–12 Learn about fungi and practice hand-sewing techniques to create mini felted mushrooms.

Sunday, January 23, 1:30–3pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Orchids and Watercolor | AGES 7–12 Learn the basics of painting with watercolors using orchids for inspiration.

Saturday, February 12, 2–3:30pm M: $20 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $25 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Botanical Valentines | AGES 5–12 Create a card and unique floral arrangement in a vase for a special someone.

Sunday, February 13, 2–3:30pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Family Fun Garden Buds | AGES 3–5 Join us for circle time, a story, a take-home craft packet, and a guided garden adventure.

Thursdays in February, 10:30am–11:30am M: $7 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $12 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Migrate, Hibernate, Adapt | AGES 5–12 Learn how our local flora and fauna survive the winter as we explore the gardens and trails.

Sunday, January 9, 2–3:30pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $20 ADULT

Drop-In Discovery Backpacks | AGES 3–12 Check out our Discovery Backpacks filled with exciting activities and tools for exploring together.

Sunday through Saturday, 10am–5pm

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Come join us for a colorful week of activities to brighten up your February vacation.

Explore our full spectrum of dazzling drop-in crafts, family workshops, and more!

Drop-in Activities

| ALL AGES Experiment with light and color, study orchids up close, try a craft, and more at our drop-in activity station.

Monday to Sunday, February 21 to 27 10am–5pm

Adventures in Yoga

| AGES 4–8 Get introduced to the basics of yoga together and try nature inspired poses.

Monday, February 21, 1–2pm

Color Science

| AGES 4–8 Get messy conducting your own colorful science experiments.

Friday, February 25, 1–2:30pm M: $18 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $24 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Beaded Suncatchers

| AGES 7–12 Create a whimsical suncatcher using natural materials, beads, crystals, wire, and more.

Saturday, February 26, 1–2:30pm M: $28 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $34 CHILD, $16 ADULT

M: $12 CHILD, $10 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $20 ADULT

Rainbow Mosaic

| AGES 6–12 Create a colorful rainbow mosaic using mini tiles and air-dry clay.

Tuesday, February 22, 1:30–3pm

M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Garden Buds

| AGES 3–5 Join us for circle time, a story, a take-home craft packet, and a guided garden adventure.

Thursday, February 24, 10:30–11:30am

JUST FOR KIDS!

Winter Discoveries | AGES 8–12

Join us for a fun-filled day of exploration, investigation, and creation in nature during this full-day, drop-off program.

Monday to Friday, February 21 to 25 9am–3pm M: $75 CHILD; NM: $80 CHILD

M: $7 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $12 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Pom Pom Jewelry

| AGES 6–12 Create a colorful ring, earrings, necklace, and bracelet using pom-poms, yarn, beads, and more.

Thursday, February 24, 1:30–3pm M: $28 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $34 CHILD, $16 ADULT

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Camellia Display View the diversity of camellia varieties with a display of beautiful blooms.

Saturday, January 29, 11am–5pm Sunday, January 30, 10am–4pm INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

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