Events & Programs JANUARY 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. 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
The World of Maple Sugaring
KYLE JACOBY
As winter approaches the world of maple sugaring comes alive. During this webinar, Kyle Jacoby will walk you through the history of maple sugaring, how syrup is made today, the differences in syrup types, and tips for starting to make it at home! Tuesday, January 19, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR
Right Plant/Right Place : Understanding the Conditions of Your Property CHERYL SALATINO
Explore the fundamentals of sun and shade patterns, water availability, soil considerations, climate and problem potential, diversity, and site preparation and planting techniques for both new and existing planting beds to better understand how to match the right plant with the right place. Tuesday, January 19, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR
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Climate Talk: Nest Boxes and the Impacts of Conservation Management LUCY ZIPF, PHD
Tower Hill continues to explore climate impacts through webinars with experts in the field. During this webinar dive into the history and impacts of conservation management and artificial nest boxes on breeding success in cavity nesting birds. Using this analysis, we can identify management practices that promote reproduction and survival in vulnerable bird populations that call our local community home. Thursday, January 21, 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
Urban Tree Symposium
Join us for our annual Urban Tree Symposium. This year the symposium will be entirely virtual. Experts in the field of Forestry and Horticulture 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 can be found online. Friday, February 26, 8am–5:30pm $80M; $95NM; $40STUDENT EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL JAN 24: $10 REDUCTION IN FEE
environment. You can sign up for one or all the webinars in this series. See website for specific webinar details. Wednesday, January 27, 6:30–7:30pm Wednesday, February 10, 6:30–7:30pm Wednesday February 24, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM PER WEBINAR | LIVE WEBINAR SERIES
Digital Photo I
STEVE MCGRATH
Have your camera ready for this 5-week workshop on the basics of photography. Build skills with your camera features, composition and photoshop in this immersive course. Learn the basics of your camera settings, composition, garden photography, organizing your images and photoshop. Fridays, January 8–February 5, 6–8pm $150M; $175NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP
Botanical Flower Drawing: techniques and composition CAROL SHWARTZ
Sharpen your skills with colored pencils during this 4-week online workshop; learn about composition, applying and blending colors, and techniques for making your colors bolder and look more natural. Each week focus on a new plant and get personal instruction with the instructor on your assignments. Saturdays, January 9–30 | 9:30–11am (Workshop) 2:30-5pm (15 min scheduled personal instruction)
Lunch and Learn: Backyard Tree ID
RUTH SEWARD
Join Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s Director of Outreach and Community Engagement and Certified Arborist, Ruth Seward as she guides you through the basics of leaf, bark, and fruit identification for 30 trees that grow in our New England spaces. Wednesday, January 13, 12–1pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR
Woodland Weaving
PINAL MANIAR
Learn how to build your own loom using an inexpensive frame and nails, and then set up the warp threads. Using any yarn, you like, you will learn the basic overunder motion of classic weaving, stripes and shapes which are enhanced by adding the objects found in your surroundings. Sunday, January 17, 2–3:30pm $25M; $40NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP
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
$150M; $175NM | ONLINE WORKSHOP
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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: Yin Yoga for the New Year MANDI GARRISON
Welcome in the new year and nourish your body and mind with a relaxing yin yoga session and botanical views. Wednesday, January 13, 9:30–10:45am $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS
Pop Up Yoga: New Moon, New Year Intention Setting with Yoga and Meditation MANDI GARRISON
Mindful intention setting through movement, journaling, and meditative stillness. Intention setting during a new moon is a powerful practice that will support the conditions for our intentions to grow in this new year. Wednesday, January 13, 9:30–10:45am $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS
Pop Up Yoga: Full Moon Yin Yoga
MANDI GARRISON
Bask in the moonlight and calm your nervous system with a nourishing yin practice. Thursday, January 28, 6–7:15pm $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS
Forest Bathing in the Conservatories
$30M; $40NM I NO WALK-INS
Art, Craft, & Floral Design DAHLIA POPOVITS
Learn how to make a gorgeous handwoven infinity scarf using colors and textures of your choosing. All material will be provided, and you will go home with a wearable finished piece at the end of the session. Space is limited to six people for this intimate fun filled workshop. Wednesday, January 27, 10:30am–3:30pm $100M; $125NM
Hand Sewn Balsam Fir Sachet
SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN
Using hand sewing and embroidery techniques students will make a fabric sachet to fill with fresh- scented balsam fir needles. All materials are included. Friday, January 15, 1–3:30pm $40M; $55NM
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As you hibernate indoors this winter consider taking one of our immersive multi-week online workshops. Learn or expand a skill, interact with new friends and start your new year off right. Full descriptions and information are online.
NADINE MAZZOLA
Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and nature in the conservatories. Tuesday, January 7, 8:30–10am
Weave an Infinity Scarf
MULTI-WEEK ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Botanical Flower Drawing: Techniques and Composition (4 Sessions) Saturdays, January 9-30, 9:30–11am (Workshop) 2:30-5pm (15 min scheduled personal instruction)
Digital Photo I (5 Sessions) Fridays, January 8–February 5, 6–8pm
Garden Design Basics (4 Sessions) Sundays, February 21–March 14, 6–9pm
Digital Photo II (5 Sessions) Wednesdays, March 3–21, 6–8pm
Botanical Watercolors: Techniques and Composition (4 Sessions) Saturdays, March 6-27, 9:30–11am (Workshop) 2:30–5pm (15 min scheduled personal instruction)
YOUTH PROGRAMS Kids' Workshops
Winter Greens Watercolor | AGES 7–16
Design a mini bouquet of winter greens and paint a watercolor still life. Saturday, January 16, 10:30am–12pm M: $18 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $23 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, January 24, 1:30–3pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Happy Houseplants | AGES 5–12
Learn the basics of plant care and pot up your own easy to care for houseplant. Saturday, January 30, 1:30–3pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Family Fun Snow Day Adventures | ALL AGES
Bundle up, get outside, and join us for guided adventures in the fresh snow. Weekdays in January, dates TBA M: $5 CHILD, $3 ADULT; NM: $10 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Online Learning
Check out our online resources page for worksheets, crafts, virtual lessons, stories, experiments and more, or join us for a live virtual program.
Preschool Playdate | AGES 3-5
A virtual half hour of stories, songs and games exclusively for members. Wednesdays, 10:30–11am
GARDEN EXPERIENCES Yeti, Set, Go!
Through January 31, 2021 A group of friendly yetis who live in the oldgrowth forests of Wachusett Mountain is taking a winter vacation at Tower Hill. Meet all fifteen of our colorful, furry friends.
Private Workshops
Schedule a private workshop for your homeschool group, virtual learning pod, or small group of friends. Programs can be hosted on site or virtually. Visit our website for details.
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 pieces created by over 40 local artists. This outdoor exhibit redefines walking in a winter wonderland.
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