Events & Programs FEBRUARY 2021
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. 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
Climate Talk: Conservation insights for N.E. alpine plants facing global environmental change KRISTEN HAYNES, PHD
Tower Hill continues to explore climate impacts through webinars with experts in the field. During this webinar dive into understanding the climate change vulnerability of species, and a research study applying this understanding to how rare alpine rattlesnake-root plants (Nabalus spp., Syn: Prenanthes spp.) endemic to mountains of the Northeast will respond to ongoing environmental change. This research can give us insight into how the world is changing from climate change and ways it could continue to change. Thursday, February 4, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR
Botany for Gardeners
DAPHNE MINNER, PHD
Plants are complex living organisms that have their own unique traits and place in our ecological systems. In this series join Daphne Minner as you explore the science of the plants that you love. These webinars will give you a deeper understanding of how your plants work, what they need to thrive and how you can use them to impact your environment. You can sign up for one or all the webinars in this series. See website for specific webinar details. Wednesday, February 10, 6:30–7:30pm Wednesday, February 24, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM PER WEBINAR | LIVE WEBINAR
Foundation Gardens and Native Plants: A Winter View KATHY CONNOLLY
Foundation and entryway gardens can make or break the “welcome factor” of a home or community building, so let us consider the problems and opportunities posed by this important space. Learn how to use winter’s lean lines to assess a foundation area and imagine new designs. Extensive handout and plant lists included. Wednesday, February 17, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR
Redesigning the Systematic Garden
ERIN DOOLITTLE
Follow a Tower Hill horticulturist through the process of redesigning a half-acre formal garden, from concept to realization. This webinar will include images and descriptions of the process THBG horticulturist Erin went through to redesign the Systematic Garden. Thursday, February 18, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR
Garden Design Basics
CHERYL SALATINO
This interactive four 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. Sundays, February 21–March 14, 6–9pm $150M; $175NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP
The New Heirloom Garden
ELLEN ECKER OGDEN
Enjoy a virtual lecture and Q&A session with author Ellen Ecker Ogden about her new book, The New Heirloom Garden. Join the delicious revolution by learning about heirloom vegetables, forgotten fruits, and fragrant flowers. Discover what to grow for the best tasting vegetables and dig deeper into the diverse world of open pollinated seeds to become a seed saver. Thursday, February 25, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | AUTHOR TALK
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 | ON DEMAND WEBINARS
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 AND Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am PER CLASS: $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS
Forest Bathing in the Conservatory
NADINE MAZZOLA
Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and nature in the conservatories. Thursday, February 11, 8:30–10am $30M; $40NM I NO WALK-INS
Art, Craft, & Floral Design Pom Pom Scarf
SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN
Inspired by Tower Hill's Yarnstorm exhibit adult students will use pom pom makers and yarn to craft a fun pom pom scarf. No pom pom making experience necessary! We'll show you how to make the pom poms and how to connect them together to make your own special scarf. Multicolored or neutral colored your scarf will be a wearable work of art! All materials will be provided. Wednesday, February 3, 1–3:30pm $40M; $55NM
Watercolor Wintergreens
SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN
Learn about color theory, composition and how to paint from observation. Winter greens such as pine, eucalyptus, cedar, and brightly colored citrus fruit will be the inspiration for our compositions. All material is included. Friday, February 12, 1–3:30pm $40M; $55NM
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Advanced Zentangle
KAREN KEEFE
This class will focus on learning complex tangles, blending of patterns, techniques of tangulation and use of various Zentangle tools with different media. This class with work with the new Zentangle gray art paper along with blue ink pen and white Sunday, February 21, 1:15–4:45pm $45M; $60NM
Potpourri for a Joyful Spring
BETSY WILLIAMS
Potpourri, French for rotten pot, is a fragrant, often beautiful, mix of scented plant material with a long and fascinating history! We’ll discuss the history of potpourri and the importance of fragrance through the centuries, then learn the basics of creating a modern potpourri: how to dry herbs and flowers, use essential oils, and select fixatives. All material is provided. Saturday, February 27, 10:30am–12pm $50M; $65NM
Urban Tree Symposium
Join us for our annual Urban Tree Symposium. This year the symposium will be entirely virtual. Experts in the fields of forestry, horticulture, biology, and, technology will present on in-depth topics related to urban forests and plants and how we can improve our green spaces. Detailed information on speakers and CEUs (Continuing Education Units) can be found at towerhillbg.org. Friday, February 26, 8am–5:30pm $80M; $95NM; $40STUDENT
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Garden & Horticulture Seasonal Pruning Workshop: Late Winter
REED PUGH
Throughout the year it is important to prune different plants. This series of workshops will focus on the essentials of when and how to prune those plants. We will use selected shrubs and trees at Tower Hill to discuss and practice our pruning skills. Each workshop will cover making proper cuts, different forms of pruning and most importantly pruning plants at the correct time. This specific workshop focuses on late winter plants that need pruned. Saturday, February 27, 1:30–3pm $30M; $40NM
YOUTH PROGRAMS Kids' Workshops
Hand Stitched Snowscape | AGES 7–16
Learn basic stitches to create an embroidered winter scene. Saturday, February 6, 10:30am–12pm M: $20 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $25 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Dino Terrariums | AGES 6–12
Create your own prehistoric terrarium complete with a succulent and dinosaur friend. Sunday, February 28, 1:30–3pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT
February Vacation Week
Tuesday to Sunday, February 16–21 Spend your February vacation learning, exploring, and creating with us onsite and virtually.
Trailblazers | AGES 8–12
Explore Tower Hill’s gardens and trails and study the wonders of the natural world firsthand. Tuesday to Friday, February 16 to 19, 9am–12pm M: $40 CHILD; NM: $45 CHILD
Nature Weaving | AGES 6–14
Create a nature-inspired mini woven wall hanging using yarn and natural materials. Tuesday, February 16, 1:30–3pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT
At Home in the Rainforest | AGES 7–12
Explore our conservatories and create colorful botanic illustrations in this two-part virtual program. Wednesday and Thursday, February 17 and 18, 2–3pm M: $30 CHILD; NM: $35 CHILD
Woven Magic Wands | AGES 4–8
Use your imagination and create your own magic wand using yarn, ribbon, and natural objects. Friday, February 19, 1:30–3pm M: $12 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $17 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Pom Pom Party | AGES 7–14
Learn how to make the perfect pom poms to create your own unique wall hanging. Saturday, February 20, 1:30–3pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Yarnstorm Adventure Walk | AGES 4–10
Embark on a behind the scenes tour of our Yarnstorm exhibit and help yarnbomb one of our trees. Sunday, February 21, 1–2pm M: $5 CHILD, $7 ADULT; NM: $10 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Online Learning
Enhance your virtual lesson plans with these great opportunities! Visit our website for more information.
Preschool Playdate | AGES 3–5
A virtual half-hour of stories, games, and songs exclusively for members. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, & 24, 10:30–11am
Wonders of Nature | ALL AGES
Explore the natural world together with nature facts, storytime, and outdoor adventures.
January 16–March 31, 2021 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 pieces created by over forty local artists. This outdoor exhibit redefines walking in a winter wonderland.
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