Grow With Us, May/June 2022

M AY / J U N E 2022

Grow with us EVENT S , C L A S S E S , P RO G R A M S , & M O RE

We are expanding our horizons with a new name. We are thrilled to share that we are now New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill!

We look forward to welcoming you.

SPRING ANEW SPRING IS ALWAYS A FAVORITE SEASON

at the Garden. Our sleepy landscape bursts into life, new plants are blooming daily, and the visitors are as active as the pollinators. This year, spring will be more special than ever. We are thrilled that we have a new name and a major new garden! To better reflect our goal of helping people all over New England make joyful connections with plants – Tower Hill has changed its name to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. To better inspire children and their families to become passionate stewards of the environment, we have opened a major new 1.5-acre children’s garden, The Ramble. Each improvement will allow us to position ourselves more strongly as a regional resource.

Annual Meeting Thursday June 16 4:00pm

Our visitor numbers are steadily recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and we have hundreds of programs and events for youth and adults planned this season. There is so much positive growth at New England Botanic Garden, but one thing keeps me up at night. New England Botanic Garden still has a long way to go to truly represent the community that we serve and meaningfully engage all people with our mission.

Because of this, our board and staff have made inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility the backbone of our strategic plan. We are partnering with more community groups than ever before to develop ways for them to engage with us based on their direction. We are taking our mission off the hill and out into the community to expand on the urban forestry work of the former Worcester Tree Initiative and engage in community greening and education.

Our new name is not about redefining who we are as a horticultural society and a garden, but embracing who we have become and opening up the possibilities to be more. Our members, visitors, and supporters have long cherished us as a beautiful place, a horticultural resource, and a place for recreation and rejuvenation.

Now it is the time for us to expand those opportunities to our whole community.

This garden belongs to our community and our region. We are the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.

Grace C. Elton chief executive officer

CONTENTS 2 Wandering Welcome!

Our new 1.5-acre garden, The Ramble, is now open and invites young and young at heart to learn about plants and nature.

4 Horticulture Outreach Our Horticulture team seeks new opportunities to bring plants and people together.

6 Classes & Programs Join us virtually or at the gardens for a class or program for adults, families, and kids. There is something for everyone!

14 Summer Evenings at New England Botanic Garden Enjoy a host of summer evening programs including the return of our beer garden!

16 UPROOTED Experience our natureinspired exhibition, imagined by landscape architect and artist W. Gary Smith.

new england botanic garden at tower hill

Save the date for the 181st Annual Meeting of the Worcester County Horticultural Society.

The meeting will be offered in person and virtually. Members are welcome to stay after the business meeting has concluded for our Thursday evening beer garden.

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WANDERING WELCOME! We invite you to come wander in our new and whimsical woodland garden, THE RAMBLE. 2

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The Ramble invites the young and the young at heart to learn about plants and nature.

THE RAMBLE, OUR NEW 1.5 ACRE GARDEN, set in the heart

of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, welcomes children, families, and everyone looking for a joyful, educational experience in a naturalistic setting.

Created by internationally renowned landscape architect and artist W. Gary Smith and designed by landscape architectural firm Ryan Associates, The Ramble connects people from all over New England to plants, providing a greater appreciation and understanding of our natural world. The vision: to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, gardeners, and horticulturists through a garden that is truly magical, inviting, and accessible.

Influenced by universal design principles, this 1.5-acre woodland garden is fully accessible. As a unique destination in the region, The Ramble is anticipated to attract families of all ages from throughout New England.

A one-of-a-kind “Stumpery” with tree stumps for climbing, a tunnel made of woven branches, and natural building materials offer hands-on imaginative play. An outcrop amphitheater lets students gather while on STEAM-focused field trips. For picnics and outdoor classes, there is a pavilion and plenty of picnic tables.

Check out all our fun Ramble activities on page 11

Beautifully landscaped with hundreds of perennials, shrubs, and trees and featuring a brook, a pond, and a waterfall, The Ramble invites the young and the young at heart to learn about plants and nature. With accessible paths that all can enjoy, and immersive activities designed to spark the imagination, The Ramble draws families in ways not possible in the past. Come into the Garden and expand your horizons in a joyful way.

Ramble Opening Weekend Saturday, May 14 & Sunday, May 15 10am–4pm Save the date for the official opening of our brand-new garden, the Ramble!

This weekend will feature live music, face painting, fairy and princess characters, drop-in programs, and more.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

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Horticulture Outreach Bringing People & Plants together OUR HORTICULTURE OUTREACH TEAM

continues to seek new opportunities to bring plants and people together, building on the strong foundation of community partnerships built by the Worcester Tree Initiative. Our vision for outreach includes collaborating with the City of Worcester to support the new Green Worcester Plan and offering Tower Hill’s expertise in horticulture and climate resiliency throughout Worcester County.

In summer 2021, we partnered with United Way of Central Massachusetts to expand the plantings in a traffic median on Franklin Street in Worcester with volunteers from UMass Medical IT, Clark University, and the Worcester Teen Leadership Initiative.

Through a partnership with the City of Worcester and Worcester Downtown Business Improvement District, we installed seven large light sculptures on Worcester Common as part of the city’s Festival of Lights display. The colors celebrated the diversity of Worcester’s international community.

We are partnering with various organizations to support resilient green projects in Worcester. Horticulture Outreach Manager, Amy Nyman, worked with College of the Holy Cross students to develop a pilot to increase community awareness for tree planting programs and Clark University student, Alvaro Esperza, translated the tree materials into Spanish.

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In 2021, we collaborated with Main South CDC and the MassDevelopment TDI program to place six large planters in front of Main South businesses, where planting trees is often not feasible. In 2022, we plan to expand on this pilot program and install planters in partnership with business and community organizations throughout the city.

We have big plans for 2022, including expanding our planting design and garden installation services in support of the city’s Green Worcester Plan. For example, we are working on a planting for Friendly House, selecting appropriate trees for the YWCA, and developing a landscape master plan for the India Society of Worcester’s India Center. We also will adopt the Lincoln Street Rotary near Great Brooke Valley as part of the city’s Adopt an Island program.

We are actively seeking new locations, community partners, and volunteers to design and install green spaces throughout Worcester County.

Clark University students helped plant Planters for People on Main Street in Worcester.

A Horticulture Outreach summer intern waters new plants in the Franklin Street median. © CLARK UNIVERSITY

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The Garden Shop

Find a curated selection of gardening and nature-themed tools, books, gifts, and jewelry for adults, and gardening toys, books, & nature-focused crafts for our younger visitors.

Visit New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in glorious springtime and stay for a fresh, locally sourced lunch at Farmer and the Fork Café, offered 7 days a week.

Come back again on a summer Thursday evening for our beer garden!

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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 nebg.org/planyourvisit.

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

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. Classes are held indoors.

Tuesdays, May 3–31, 11:30am–12:30pm (5-week session) Tuesdays, June 7–28, 11:30am–12:30pm (4-week session) $60 M; $75 NM I 5-WEEK SESSION $50 M; $65 NM I 4-WEEK SESSION

ADULT PROGRAMS Online Learning On Demand Webinars

ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS

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 $10 M; $15 NM | ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Wellness Yoga in the Garden

ROSE LEE

Breathe deeply and practice gentle fluid movements mindfully to reduce stress, improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, range of motion, and stamina.

Wednesdays, May 4–25, 10:15–11:30am (4-week session) Wednesdays, June 1–29, 10:15–11:30am (5-week session) $70 M; $85 NM I 5-WEEK SESSION $85 M; $100 NM I 4-WEEK SESSION

Forest Bathing

NADINE MAZZOLA

Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and the beauty of nature.

Friday, May 13, 9:30am–12:30pm Saturday, May 22, 9:30am–12:30pm Sunday, June 12, 1:30–4:30pm $40 M; $55 NM I NO WALK-INS

MANDI GARRISON

Enjoy gentle-to-moderate flow yoga in a class for all levels.

Classes are held outdoors (weather permitting).

Tuesdays, 6–7:15pm Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am Thursdays, 6–7:15am (June–August) PER CLASS: $13 M; $20 NM I NO WALK-INS

Afternoon Yoga for Stress Relief

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Qigong & Tai Chi Movement

Summer Solstice Mini Yoga Retreat

MANDI GARRISON

Welcome the summer solstice with yoga, connection, and practices to align with the season and the healing energy of the sun.

Saturday, June 18, 9:30am–12:30pm $40 M; $55 NM I NO WALK-INS

Springtime Self-Renewal Retreat

JULIE RUMRILL

Add an extra dose of inner calm and stress relief to your yoga routine. Classes are held outdoors (weather permitting).

Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30pm

Focus on self-renewal in the beauty of the gardens during this mini wellness retreat. Spend time intention-setting, learning self-compassion practices and enjoying the garden and leave well-rested and rejuvenated.

Sunday, May 14, 9:30am–12:30pm

PER CLASS: $13 M; $20 NM I NO WALK-INS

$35 M; $50 NM I NO WALK-INS

MANDI GARRISON

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Sogetsu Ikebana Series III: Moribana, Nageire and Freestyle Arrangements KAYE VOSBURGH

Art, Craft & Floral Design Art Basics: Vintage Book Journal Making SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Deconstruct vintage hardcover or paperback books and rebuild to create your own journal.

Friday, May 6, 10:30am–1pm $40 M; $55 NM

Floral Bouquet: Mothers Day Special

HALEY CORMIER

Build a lush and dynamic colorful bouquet in a glass vase, creating the perfect gift for Mom or to take home for you!

Saturday, May 7, 10:30am–1pm $100 M; $115 NM; $125 PAIR

Intro to Chinese Calligraphy: New England Botanic Garden Flora

SAU-MEI LEUNG

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy and brush techniques. Students will learn the basic brush stokes to write Chinese characters inspired by the beautiful flora of New England Botanic Garden.

Sunday, May 22, 1:30–4pm $55 M; $70 NM

Cyanotype Printmaking

MADGE EVERS

Learn how to create your own cyanotype prints with the mixing of the light-sensitive emulsion and applying it to paper. Students will create their own cyanotype prints to bring home.

Sunday, May 15, 10:15am –12:45pm

This three-week Sogetsu Ikebana series is for beginners and continuing students to practice flower arranging. Continuing students will do basic moribana, nageire and freestyle arrangements working from the Sogetsu textbooks.

Thursdays, May 26, June 9, & 16, 9:30am–12pm $110 M; $125 NM

Macrame Plant Hanger

TAYLA DAVID

Learn a few classic macrame knots and techniques and leave with a beautiful plant hanger for your home, or to share as a gift.

Saturday, June 4, 1–3pm $65 M; $80 NM

Nature Sketchbook: Botanical Illustration in the Field

CAROL SCHWARTZ

Grab your sketchbook to embark on a couple of hours of sketching in the garden (June 4) and forest (June 11).

Sketch whatever catches your eye and create a visual diary in your own way, quick sketch, cartoon style, or highly detailed.

Saturday, June 4 & 11, 9:30am–11:30am $80 M; $95 NM

Summer Paint Pouring Parties

SUZANNE FOXWELL

This summer have some fun at one of our paint pouring workshops. Explore the gardens and create your own art piece inspired by the gardens. Come to one or all three!

Sunday, June 5, 9:30am–12:30pm Sunday, July 17, 1–4pm Sunday, August 7, 1–4pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

$50 M; $65 NM | PER WORKSHOP

$50 M; $65 NM

Art Basics: Printed Reusable Shopping Bag and Wall Art SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Inspired by botanical elements, students will learn blockprinting techniques, create simple leaf and flower stamps, and use them to print a reusable shopping bag and a series of printed artworks.

Thursday, May 19, 1–3:30pm $40 M; $55 NM

Watercolor: The Colors of Spring Flowers CAROL SCHWARTZ

Explore techniques using watercolors to paint the shapes and colors of the spring flowers in bloom at the New England Botanic Garden.

Saturday, May 21, 10:30am–12:30pm $40 M; $55 NM

Holland & Belgium River Cruise April 2023 Back by popular demand, we will be headed to Europe for tulip season!

This Collette tour of Holland and Belgium will be a spectacular event of this world-renowned floral display.

Check the website for a full itinerary and pricing. Information sessions will take place this spring and summer. You won’t want to miss this breathtaking trip!

INFO SESSION: Tuesday, May 17, 3–4pm

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Art Basics: Watercolor Monotypes SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Use watercolors to create monotypes inspired by the conservatory plants.

Thursday, June 9, 1:30–4pm $40 M; $55 NM

Botanical Illustration: Drawing Flowers BOBBI ANGELL

Draw summer flowers while examining and dissecting them to create an accurate and aesthetically pleasing illustration that will reveal the beauty and complexity of buds, flowers and fruits.

Sunday, June 12, 10:30am–3pm $75 M; $90 NM

Art Basics: Abstract Acrylic Scrape Painting SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN

Use acrylic paint to learn different paint application and scraping techniques to create an abstract botanical painting.

Thursday, June 23, 1:30–4pm $40 M; $55 NM

Spiral Bouquets

MARY BETH HAYES

Make a spiral bouquet using locally sourced, seasonal flowers. This method is great for a hand-held bouquet as well as to display in a vase.

Saturday, June 25, 10:30am–12pm $100 M; $115 NM; $125 PAIR

New England Garden Tours

Throughout the year experience special tours of local New England Gardens. Programs will include admission to the garden and a special behind-thescenes tour. Discover what makes New England the best place for gardens, landscape design, and history! For tour details visit nebg.org.

Gardening & Horticulture Spring Tree Identification Workshop

ALEX KLEIN

Explore the trees of the New England Botanic Garden and take a close look at emerging buds, leaves and flowers, as well as the succession of awakening that happens from one species to another during the spring.

Saturday, May 21, 10:15am –12:15pm $30 M; $45 NM

Wildflower Field Study

TED ELLIMAN

Explore the gardens and discover the great variety of spring blooming wildflowers in the New England Botanic Garden woods, wetlands, and meadows.

Sunday, May 15, 9:30–11:30am $35 M; $50 NM

Seasonal Pruning Series: Late Spring

REED PUGH

Throughout the year it is important to seasonally prune plants. There are critical windows of time to execute this pruning work. This workshop series will focus on the essentials of when and how to prune plants. There are five sessions during the year. Sign up for one or all five. This session will focus on late spring plants.

Sunday, May 22, 10:30am–12pm Sunday, May 22, 1–2:30pm $35 M; $50 NM

Spring Bulbs Walk and Talk

DAWN DAVIES

Join Formal Gardens Manager Dawn Davies as she guides you around the gardens to find spring bulbs. Learn about the different varieties of bulbs in the garden and how the plantings were designed.

Wednesday, May 18, 2–3pm $10 M; $20 NM

Spring Flowers Walk and Talk

DAWN DAVIES

Join Formal Gardens Manager Dawn Davies as she guides you around the gardens to find spring flowers. Learn about the different varieties of plants that are flowering in the garden and how the plantings were designed.

Wednesday, May 25, 2–3pm $10 M; $20 NM

Easy Rose Care

TERESA MOSHER

Learn rose care from expert Teresa Mosher. Teresa will discuss uncovering winter protected roses, pruning various types of roses, planting, fertilizing, and how to choose hardy varieties.

Saturday, May 14, 10:30am –12pm $35 M; $50 NM

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Creating Your Own Edible Landscape

BEN BARKAN

Learn how to design and create attractive gardens filled with ornamental plants and nutrient-dense edibles!

This workshop will discuss soil health, site preparation, sustainable land-use techniques, and how to maximize garden productivity while harmonizing with the landscape.

Sunday, May 1, 9:30–11:30am $40 M; $55 NM

PLANT SHOWS Join us for these competitive shows, featuring captivating displays of brilliant blooms, fascinating foliage, plant sales, and the chance to learn from expert growers.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION.

Seven States Daffodil Society Show

Nature Studies Botany Basics Series

Thursday, May 5, 1–5pm Friday, May 6, 10am–4pm

DAPHNE MINNER

If you consider yourself a plant enthusiast this is the perfect series for you. These two-hour workshops will immerse you into the inner workings of plants. Knowing how plants work can help us understand the best ways to take care of them.

Saturday, May 7, 1–3pm (Sex, Seduction, & Deception) Saturday, June 11, 1–3pm (Staying Alive)

Massachusetts Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society Show & Sale

PER CLASS: $40M; $55NM

Sunday, May 29 SHOW: 10am–3:30pm SALE: 10am–3:30pm

Smartphone Photography

PAUL NGUYEN

Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone, from using ambient light properly and improving your sense of composition, to doing simple edits in your phone to make your photos “pop.”

Saturday, May 1, 10:30am –1:30pm $60 M; $75 NM

Springtime Flower Photography

Saturday, May 28 SHOW: 12–3:30pm SALE: 10am–3:30pm

New England Rose Society Show & Sale Saturday, June 18 SHOW: 12:30–3:30pm SALE: 10am–3:30pm

PAUL NGUYEN

Capture the magic of the season with your camera.

Discover how to create stunning close-ups and artistic images of spring flowers.

Saturday, May 21, 10:30am –1:30pm $60 M; $75 NM

Macro Photography

STEVE MCGRATH

Macro photography opens the door to a wonderful new world of photo opportunities. With instructor Steve McGrath as your guide, this course will show you ways to use your existing camera gear to make spectacular macro photographs.

Saturday, June 4, 10:30am –1:30pm $60 M; $75 NM

Foraging for Wild Edibles

RUSS COHEN

Join wild edible enthusiast Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I have Known…and Eaten, on a two-hour walk around New England Botanic Garden to learn about the comestible qualities of at least eighteen wild plant species.

Tuesday, June 7, 5:30–7:30pm $35 M; $50 NM

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Kids’ Workshops Cactus Dish Garden

| AGES 6–14

Learn the basics of cacti and succulent care and create your own living dish garden.

Thursday, June 9, 6:30–8pm M: $32 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $40 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Nature Photography 101

| AGES 10–16

Learn photography basics and practice your technique in the gardens. Participants must come with a digital camera or smartphone.

Thursday, June 16, 6–7:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $22 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Kokedama for Kids

| AGES 7–14

Learn about this Japanese planting style and create your own miniature kokedama display.

Sunday, June 19, 1–2:30pm M: $30 CHILD, $0 ADULT NM: $38 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Natural Treasures

| AGES 6–12

Learn how to curate your own natural curiosities collection and make an upcycled vintage nature journal.

Sunday, June 26, 1:30–3pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $32 CHILD, $18 ADULT

| AGES 6–12

Learn the basics of drawing with oil pastels and capture the beautiful blooms of spring. For children with their adults.

Saturday, May 7, 1:30–3pm M: $15 CHILD, $15 ADULT; NM: $22 CHILD, $30 ADULT

Birding for Beginners

| AGES 5–12

Get introduced to birding basics, practice calls, and search for local and migratory species.

Saturday, May 21, 1:30–3pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT

Habitat Hike

| AGES 6–12

Join us to search for local plants and animals and explore the variety of habitats New England Botanic Garden has to offer.

Sunday, May 29, 2–3:30pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT

Unicorn Princess Party

| AGES 3–10

Join our Unicorn Princess friend for stories, crafts, songs, and photographs.

Sunday, June 5, 2–3pm M: $12 CHILD, $8 ADULT; NM: $18 CHILD, $24 ADULT

Butterflies and Blooms

| AGES 6–12

Learn about the lifecycle of local butterflies and practice sketching butterflies and blooms in the garden.

Saturday, June 11, 2–3:30pm

Family Fun

M: $14 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $22 CHILD, $24 ADULT

Garden Buds

Come bug out and learn about insects of all shapes and sizes.

Saturday, June 18, 2–3pm

Insect Safari

| AGES 3–5

Join us for circle time, a story, a take-home craft packet, and a guided garden adventure.

Thursdays, 10:30–11:30am Saturdays, May 7 & June 4, 11am–12pm M: $8 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Little Seedlings

| AGES 1–3

Come explore the wonders of nature and practice sorting, counting, observing, and more.

Mondays, May 2 & June 6, 10:30–11:30am M: $7 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $12 CHILD, $18 ADULT

Tots & Toddlers Yoga

| AGES 1.5–3

Just for littles with their adults! Join us to move, stretch, breathe, and practice yoga together.

Wednesdays, May 4 & 18, 10:15–10:45am Wednesdays, June 1, 15, & 29, 10:15–10:45am M: $8 CHILD, $8 ADULT; NM: $10 CHILD, $20 ADULT

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Mother’s Day Oil Pastels

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| AGES 3–10

M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT

Family Firefly Walk

| AGES 3–14

Explore the gardens and trails by moonlight and search for our favorite nocturnal insect.

Thursday, June 30, 8–9pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT

Discovery Backpacks

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AGES 3–12

Check out our Discovery Backpacks filled with exciting activities and tools for exploring together.

Sunday through Saturday, 10am–5pm

BLE M A R ING !

N E OP KEND E WE 14 & 15

Music Makers

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AGES 3–8

Dance to your own beat and explore percussion using natural musical instruments.

Mondays, 12–2pm

MAY am–4pm 10

Nature Storytime

Nature Play Days in THE RAMBLE Join us for Nature Play Days in THE RAMBLE, our new children’s garden. Drop-in for FREE fun family activities this season. Use your imagination to create magical worlds and explore the great outdoors as we dress up, craft, make music, play, and make new friends.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Nature Play Days Weekly Schedule SUNDAY – SATURDAY / 10am–5pm

Discovery Backpacks

MONDAYS / 12–2pm

Music Makers

TUESDAYS / 11am–12pm

Nature Storytime

WEDNESDAYS / 12–2pm

Imagination Station

SATURDAYS / 12–2pm

Discovery Cart

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AGES 3–8

Join us for an interactive hour of exciting stories about plants, animals, and nature.

Tuesdays, 11am–12pm

Imagination Station

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AGES 3–8

Stop by for imaginative play as we dress up and create magical worlds together.

Wednesdays, 12–2pm

Discovery Cart

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AGES 3–12

Visit our pop-up Discovery Carts and drop by to learn about plants, animals, and more.

Saturdays, 12–2pm

Ramble Opening Weekend Saturday, May 14 & Sunday, May 15, 10am–4pm Come play, invent, and create with us in our space made just for the young and young at heart. This weekend will feature live music, face painting, fairy and princess characters, drop-in programs, and more.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Make your child’s birthday one to remember and host their special day with us! Now booking for summer.

Visit nebg.org for details.

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JUST FOR KIDS! GARDEN SCHOOL

Explore a different seasonally appropriate theme each class through hands-on investigations, imaginative play, and outdoor exploration.

Garden School |

AGES 6–8

Join us for an afternoon of exploration, investigation and play in our outdoor classroom.

Tuesdays, May 3, 17, & 31, June 14 & 28, 12–2pm M: $25 CHILD; NM: $32 CHILD

CHILDREN’S YOGA

Relax, unwind, and connect with nature. Join us for our just for kids yoga and mindfulness classes.

Perfect for yogis of any level and ability.

Adventures in Yoga |

AGES 4–8

Practice nature inspired poses, relax, unwind, and try a mindfulness craft.

Sunday, May 22, 2–3pm Saturday, June 25, 2–3pm M: $15 CHILD; NM: $22 CHILD

Sunset Yoga |

AGES 9–12

Practice nature inspired poses, relax, unwind, and welcome the summer sunset.

Thursday, June 23, 6:30–7:30pm M: $15 CHILD; NM: $22 CHILD

SUMMER DISCOVERIES

Join us for a fun-filled week of exploration, investigation, discovery, and wonder as we explore the hidden science stories all around us.

Nature’s Studio |

AGES 5–10

Explore, play, investigate, and learn about the ways in which nature inspires us as artists.

Monday, August 1 to Friday, August 5, 9am–3pm M: $375 CHILD; NM: $425 CHILD

Mad Scientists |

AGES 7–10

Explore, play, investigate, and learn about the amazing science of plants, animals, and nature.

Monday, August 8 to Friday, August 12, 9am–3pm M: $375 CHILD; NM: $425 CHILD

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Give a Gift of Membership Celebrate your loved ones this Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with a membership to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.

You can gift a membership to the Garden and your recipient will enjoy unlimited general admission to our new family garden, The Ramble, and all our incredible plant collections during all seasons.

Please visit nebg.org/membership or call 508.869.6111 x171 for details.

PLAN YOUR LEGACY

IRA ROLLOVER

A CHARITABLE GIVING OPTION FOR YOU • You must be age 70 ½ or older • Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year • Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill • Transfers must be made directly from your IRA administrator to New England Botanic Garden • May be used to fulfill multi-year campaign pledges

You can impact New England Botanic Garden’s mission and make a tax-free charitable gift by rolling over a portion of your IRA to the Garden.

Contact your IRA administrator and tell them you want to rollover your IRA for charity. To speak with New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill about this giving opportunity or to let us know to expect your rollover gift, please contact Theresa Lee at 508.869.6111 x168 or tlee@nebg.org.

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SUMMER EVENINGS AT NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN

Open 5–9pm on Thursdays in June and July 5–8pm on Thursdays in August (RAIN OR SHINE) Included with the cost of General Admission.

Unplug, recharge, and escape to our garden oasis. Every Thursday, enjoy your summer nights exploring and enjoying the gardens and trails, listening to local musicians, and playing fun lawn games. Enjoy small bites, craft brews, and wine from our outdoor Beer Garden, hike our mile-long loop trail, and watch the sunset over the Wachusett Reservoir. Please note participants in Card to Culture and the Wonderfund get free admission.

Don’t miss our wide variety of scheduled workshops and classes for children and adults!

Visit nebg.org for more details.

BEER GARDEN

Featuring a rotating selection of seasonal and local draft beer plus light bites including soft-baked pretzels.

Every Thursday, June & July, 5–8:30pm August, 5–7:30pm

LIVE MUSIC

Spend an evening listening to live music performed by talented local artists.

Every Thursday, June & July, 6–8pm August, 5:30–7:30pm

FOR ADULTS BOTANICAL MIXOLOGY

Learn how to make unique cocktails with a botanical twist.

Select Thursdays, 6–7pm $55M; $70NM

PLANTS & PINTS

Participants will receive one beer or a glass of wine and enjoy a fun plant-focused activity/craft.

Select Thursdays, 6–7:30pm $50M; $65NM

YOGA IN THE GARDEN

Relax and refresh in this all-levels yoga in the gardens.

Every Thursday, 6–7:15pm $13M; $20NM

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NEW E N G L A N D B OTA NI C GARD EN AT TOW ER HI L L | M AY/JUNE 2022

FOR KIDS CACTUS DISH GARDEN | AGES 6–14

Learn the basics of cacti and succulent care and create your own dish garden with live plants.

Thursday, June 8, 6:30–8pm M: $32 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $40 CHILD, $18 ADULT

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY 101 | AGES 8–14

Learn photography basics and practice your technique in the gardens. Participants must come with a digital camera or smartphone.

Thursday, June 16, 6–7:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $22 CHILD, $18 ADULT

INSECT SAFARI | AGES 3–10

Come bug out and learn about insects of all shapes and sizes.

Thursday, June 23, 6:30–7:30pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT

FAMILY FIREFLY WALK | AGES 3–14

Explore the gardens and trails by moonlight and search for our favorite nocturnal insect.

Thursday, June 30, 8–9pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT

MORE SUMMER FUN MUSIC IN BLOOM Sunday, June 5, 6–8:30pm Sunday, June 12, 6–8:30pm

FREE FIRST THURSDAYS Thursday, June 2, 10am-9pm Thursday, July 7, 10am-9pm Thursday, August 4, 10am-8pm Enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the Garden during the first Thursday of each summer month! Soak up the sun exploring our beautiful trails and gardens during our daytime hours or unwind in the evening with live music and local brews from our outdoor Beer Garden.

Join New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and Juventas New Music Ensemble for two magical evenings of music al fresco. Take a stroll through our gardens at golden hour and discover a series of musical performances along the way. This special event showcases luminous music by emerging composers, performed by some of Boston’s foremost chamber musicians. Visit nebg.org for more details about artists, cost, and ticketing.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY EVENINGS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Wednesday, June 29, 6pm Wednesday, July 20, 6pm Wednesday, August 17, 6pm Get your groove on for our summer concert series!

Enjoy lively music, a picnic, and a pint on the Lawn Garden. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Visit nebg.org for details.

Wednesday, June 15, 6–9pm Wednesday, July 13, 6–9pm Wednesday, August 10, 6–8pm This summer, join us for a series of sensory-friendly evenings. In partnership with HMEA’s Autism Resource Central, we invite individuals and families seeking a low-sensory, less crowded environment for a night of fun, exploration, and relaxation.

Explore the gardens after-hours and enjoy designated quiet spaces, art projects, and hands-on activities for all ages.

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NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC

APRIL 23 T H RO U G H N OV E M B E R 1 This nature inspired exhibition, imagined by author, artist, and landscape architect W. Gary Smith, features stunning sculptures set amongst the landscape of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Made from natural materials collected at the garden, this exhibit celebrates the connections between people and nature, combining art and horticulture to explore ecological design and artistic abstraction.

Join us throughout the exhibition for events, tours, drop-in activities, and more as we explore different ways to connect with the land through art.

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LAND ART BY W

TOW ER H I L L B OTAN I C GA R DE N | S PR I NG 2 0 2 1

C GARDEN PRESENTS UPROOTED WEEKEND June 11 & 12, 10am–4pm

Join us for a weekend-long celebration of UPROOTED: Land Art by W. Gary Smith. See the grounds of New England Botanic Garden be transformed by unique, nature-inspired sculptures and stay to enjoy drop-in programs, art-inspired workshops, and more throughout the weekend.

HANDS ON L AND ART

June 15, 11am–1:30pm | June 25, 1–3:30pm July 13, 11am–1:30pm | July 23, 1–3:30pm August 17, 11am–1:30pm | August 27, 1–3:30pm September 14, 11am–1:30pm | September 24, 1–3:30pm

During these guided drop-in experiences, visitors will help construct one-of-a-kind land art creations using natural materials. Perfect for all ages and skill levels!

GUIDED TOURS: UPROOTED WALKING TOURS: Wednesdays, 11am

May 11 to September 30 | GOLF CART TOURS: Fridays, 11am

Experience UPROOTED in a unique way with a behind-the-scenes guided tour. Learn about the history of land art and the sculpture design process. Tours approximately 45 minutes.

Register by emailing Suzanne Hauerstein shauerstein@nebg.org or call 508.869.6111 x175.

ROOTED: BOTANICAL ILLUSTR ATIONS BY NESBA

June 4 to October 30

In conjunction with UPROOTED, we bring you Rooted: Botanical Illustrations by NESBA. This exhibit will explore the unique structure and form of plant roots through a series of botanical illustrations by local members of the New England Society of Botanical Artists. Come see this beautiful and unique exploration of the side of plants that you don’t normally get to see – their roots!

W. GARY SMITH

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