December 2021 E-bulletin

Events & Programs DECEMBER 2021

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.

Explore the following pages to discover experiences you can enjoy in person or on-line. We offer many opportunities to learn, explore and delight in all Tower Hill has to offer.

Program Registration

To see the full description of education programs and to register please visit our website. We highly encourage registering for programs online in advance to ensure your spot. Classes are organized to abide by all state and federal regulations on masks, distancing, and group size. For up-to-date information regarding regulations please visit our website.

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

Adaptive Tools and Assistive Devices for Gardening DEBORAH KRAUSE

Learn about adaptive tools and assistive devices that you can use while gardening to help with any limitations you have. These adaptations can help with limited mobility, arthritis, vision loss, or low stamina.

Thursday, December 2, 6–7pm $0M; $0NM | SPONSORED BY AARP MASSACHUSETTS

Color In Your Garden: Intro to Color Theory CHERYL SALATINO

Colorful gardens stimulate our imagination. Join us for this webinar as we explore the wheel of color, how we see color, and why creating a desired effect relies on placement, organization, and observation.

Wednesday, December 8, 6:30–7:30pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR

Drawing Basics: Exploring Texture CAROL SCHWARTZ Our drawing basics classes are focused on building botanical illustration skills for all levels of learners.

In this workshop you will learn how to show textural difference between plant parts.

Sunday, December 12, 9:30–11:30am $30M; $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

Night Lights Behind the Scenes MARK RICHARDSON Every March Tower Hill’s Horticulture team meets to begin planning for our annual Night Lights event. From the theme to the layout, it is a long process to create the show you see. Join our Director of Horticulture for a behind the scenes look at how Night Lights was put together this year.

Friday, December 10, 12–12:45pm $0M; $0NM | LIVE WEBINAR

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Health & Wellness

Art, Craft, & Floral Design

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

Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30pm Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am

Herb and Fruit Hand Printed Cards, Gift Tags, and Gift Wrap SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN Get into the holiday spirit and add a personal touch to your decor this year. Learn simple ways to create personal, one-of-a-kind, hand-printed holiday cards, gift tags and gift wrap using fresh fruit and herbs Thursday, December 2, 12:30–2:30pm

PER CLASS: $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS

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.

Tuesdays, 11:30am–12:30pm $70M; $85NM| NO WALK INS

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.

Wednesdays, 10:15–11:30am (3-week session) $50M; $65NM | NO WALK INS

Forest Bathing in the Conservatories NADINE MAZZOLA

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

Sunday, December 5, 8:30–10am

$45M; $60NM

Wreath of Christmas Legends BETSY WILLIAMS Decorate your entryway with a fresh green wreath filled with fragrance and legends! The stories and lectures of our ancient, traditional holiday greens come to life in this lovely 18" wreath.

Saturday, December 4, 10:30am–1pm $85M; $100NM; $115PAIR

Holiday Wreath Making HALEY CORMIER Create a fresh floral wreath to adorn your door, wall or table in Bluebird Bouquet’s signature asymmetrical style. We will use an 18" grapevine wreath to build our creation. Use a variety of fresh foliage, flowers, and decorations to create the perfect holiday wreath for your home.

Sunday, December 5, 9:30–11:30am Sunday, December 5, 12:45–2:45pm

$30M; $40NM I NO WALK-INS

$75M; $90NM; $105PAIR

Winter Solstice Yoga Mini-Retreat

Botanical Ornaments SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN Get into the holiday spirit and add a personal touch to your decor this year. Using natural materials, wood rings, shapes, and faux blooms and flowers you will make several different kinds of ornaments for your home or as a gift.

Thursday, December 9, 12:30–2:30pm

MANDI GARRISON

The holiday season can be heartwarming and stressful at the same time. This mini yoga retreat can help calm your heart and mind as you enter the busy season.

Saturday, December 11, 9:30am–2:30pm $35M; $50NM

$45M; $60NM

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Houseplant Holiday ROBIN SELWITZ Learn about houseplant care and some tips and tricks for what kind make good gifts, how to care for them, and how to make them have a fun festive twist. We will be potting up and decorating a festive plant to take home with seasonal pot, décor, and spirit!

Friday, December 10, 1–2:30pm $35M; $50NM

Weave an Infinity Scarf DAHLIA POPOVITS Make a gorgeous handwoven infinity scarf using colors and textures of your choosing. No previous experience is required. By the end you will go home with a finished piece for yourself or for a holiday gift.

Tuesday, December 14, 10:15am–3pm $150M; $175NM

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

Nature Studies Photographing Night Lights JURGEN LOBERT

Learn about night photography during the popular Night Lights event at Tower Hill. You will start with a one-hour lecture “Introduction to Night Photography,” followed by a two-hour photo shoot at night in the Lite gardens of Tower Hill. Registration for the class includes tickets to Night Lights.

Saturday, December 11, 3:30–6:30pm $95M; $115NM

$80M; $95NM; $40STUDENT (GENERAL ADMISSION) $65M; $80NM; $25STUDENT (EARLY BIRD)

European Cosmopolitan Cities Featuring Floriade

IMAGE © FLORIADE.COM

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 breathtaking 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 CHECK TOWERHILLBG.ORG/TRIP-TO-EUROPE/ FOR PRICING|DEPOSIT DUE BY JANUARY 1ST

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Just for Kids

Winter Discoveries | AGES 8–11 Join us for a fun-filled day of exploration, investigation, and creation in nature.

Monday to Thursday, December 27 to 30, 9am–3pm

Santa Storytime | AGES 3–10 Join Santa for stories and crafts, and share your Christmas wishes.

Sunday, December 12, 1–2pm Sunday, December 19 , 1–2pm M: $14 CHILD, $10 ADULT; NM: $18 CHILD, $22 ADULT

M: $75 CHILD; NM: $80 CHILD

Kids Workshops Holiday Wreaths | AGES 5–12 Create your own festive holiday wreath with greens, ribbon, pinecones, and more.

Sunday, December 12, 10:30am–12pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Evergreen Mini Trees | AGES 6–12 Create and decorate your own miniature tree form.

Sunday, December 19, 1–2:30pm M: $22 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $28 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Snow Globe Workshop | AGES 5–12 Create an upcycled snow globe complete with a wintry scene and a small animal friend.

Tuesday, December 28, 1–2:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Snow Slime | AGES 4–12 Learn about the water cycle and mix up your own messy slime recipes!

Wednesday, December 29, 1–2:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $16 ADULT

Family Fun Hand Sewn Felt Ornaments | AGES 6+ Learn simple sewing techniques to create your own felt ornaments in this adult and child class.

Sunday, December 5, 10:30am–12pm M: $18 CHILD, $18 ADULT; NM: $23 CHILD, $28 ADULT

Ice Princess Party | AGES 3–10 Join your favorite cold-weather princess for stories, crafts, songs, and autographs.

Sunday, December 5, 1–2pm Saturday, December 11, 1–2pm Monday, December 27, 1–2pm M: $12 CHILD, $8 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $20 ADULT

Garden Buds | AGES 3–5 Join us for a winter themed story, guided garden adventure, and take-home activity packet.

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

Drop-In Activities Discovery Backpacks | AGES 3–10 Check out our Discovery Backpacks filled with exciting activities and tools for exploring together.

Sunday through Saturday, 10am–5pm

EVENTS AT TOWER HILL Winter Concerts Enjoy a series of sit-down concerts to spruce up your holiday season. Space is limited, please register in advance at towerhillbg.org.

Ugly Sweater Day Join us in celebrating the season while showing off your favorite ugly sweater! Enjoy holiday food and festivities, cozy crafts and activities, and sweater-filled fun for all.

Saturday, December 18, 10am–3pm

Carlos Odria Trio Performing original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards and Latin American popular music.

Saturday, December 4, 1–2pm

INCLUDED WITH GENERAL ADMISSION

Bow4Bow String Quartet Featuring everything from Bach to Rock and beyond.

Selections will include Mozart, John Williams, Robert Plant, The Beatles, and more.

Saturday, December 11, 1–2pm Brendan Evans, solo guitar Featuring a range of repertoire from the Renaissance to the 20th century.

Sunday, December 19, 1:30–2:30pm

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