NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
Events & Programs
Energy Healing Sound Bath BRANDY LEFSYK
A sound bath reduces stress and anxiety by inducing a state of relaxation. Join us in one of the Garden’s conservatories for a one-hour program that will leave you feeling at peace. Wednesday, November 1, 9–10am Wednesday, November 15, 9–10am $30M; $40NM
Qigong & Tai Chi Movement ROSE HORWITZ
Breathe deeply and practice gentle fluid movements to mindfully reduce stress and improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, range of motion, and stamina. 4 WEEK SESSION (no class november 22)
Wednesdays, November 1–29, 10:15–11:45am $80M; $95NM
Program Registration For the most up-to-date information about our programs, or to register, please visit the calendar section of our website.
Relaxing Yoga Flow EMMA BARTOLINI
Start your Friday morning with a mindful yoga flow. Explore postures to build strength, balance, and stability, and find peace within your morning. Fridays, 9:30–10:30am (through december 22; no class november 24) $13M; $20NM
For questions about our adult programs or youth and family programs, please contact our Registrar at registrar@nebg.org.
Friday Chair Yoga EMMA BARTOLINI
Weekly Wellness Programs
(through december 22; no class november 24)
Yoga in the Garden MANDI GARRISON
Enjoy gentle-to-moderate flow yoga in a class for all levels. Classes are held indoors. Tuesdays, 6–7:15pm
Join us for Friday chair yoga! This fully supported practice is a wonderful way to explore the benefits of yoga in a different way. Fridays, 11am–12pm $13M; $20NM
Weekend Wellness Programs Relaxing Yoga for Gratitude EMMA BARTOLINI
Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am
(through december 21; no class november 23)
Come join us for a relaxing Saturday morning yoga flow to cultivate gratitude and an open heart this November. Saturday, November 4, 9–10am
PER CLASS: $15M; $22NM
$13M; $20NM
Tuesday Chair Yoga REBECCA REBER
Gentle Yoga and Yoga Nidra LINDA SNAY
(through november 14)
Using a chair as a prop, have fun while enjoying the benefits of movement in this gentle yoga class. 3 WEEK SESSION (no class november 21)
Tuesdays, November 7–28, 11:30am–12:30pm $40M; $50NM
Release tension, let go of worries, move gently, and discover the pure joy of a gentle yoga and Yoga Nidra practice. Saturday, November 18, 9–11am Saturday, December 2, 9–11am $30M; $45NM
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Mindfulness Through Theatre MEREDITH CHARLES
Through drama and improvisation techniques, we will practice letting outside influences and worries fall away as we work to connect with ourselves and each other on a deeper level. Saturday, November 18, 9:30–11:30am $60M; $75NM
Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices and sensory awareness, and experience the beauty of nature in the Orangerie conservatory. Sunday, December 3, 8:30–10am $30M; $40NM
Relaxing Yoga for the Light Within EMMA BARTOLINI
Restorative Yoga and Meditation LISA MOORE
Restorative yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. This class will focus on stillness and deep breathing, and it will close with a meditation. Sunday, November 19, 9:30–10:45am Sunday, December 10, 9:30–10:45am $13M; $20NM
Cacao at the Garden RACHEL GOLDBERG
Join us for a program that highlights the ceremonial aspects of cacao. Participate in guided meditation and reflection and learn more about cacao’s spiritual and scientific properties. Sunday, November 19, 10:30am–12:30pm $45M; $60NM
Forest Bathing NADINE MAZZOLA
Forest Bathing NADINE MAZZOLA
Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices and sensory awareness while experiencing the beauty of nature in the gardens. Sunday, November 19, 1–4pm
Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning yoga flow to cultivate the light within this December. Saturday, December 9, 9–10am $13M; $20NM
Winter Solstice Yoga Mini-Retreat MANDI GARRISON Immerse yourself in this mini yoga retreat. The retreat will include time with your yoga practice, a lecture, journaling, meditation, and guided relaxation. Saturday, December 16, 9:30am–12:30pm $40M; $55NM
Improv at the Garden
MEREDITH CHARLES
Learn and practice improvisation activities and techniques that will help to improve expressive language skills as well as promote faster thinking and decrease stress. Saturday, December 16, 10:30am–12:30pm $60M; $75NM
$30M; $40NM
SAVE THE DATE!
Urban Tree Symposium 2024 Friday, February 2, 2024, 9am–4:30pm New England Botanic Garden’s annual Urban Tree Symposium explores the importance of urban forests and ways we can improve our green spaces. This year the symposium will finally be back in-person! Check nebg.org for the most up-to-date information regarding speakers and registration information.
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Create Your Own Artist Flag Book with Tonya Lemos on Sunday, November 5
Visual Arts Beeswax Candles
Advanced Zentangle
LINDA SNAY
Learn simple techniques to make rolled beeswax candles using beeswax sheets and make two different sets of candles decorated for display or beautifully wrapped for gift giving. Friday, November 3, 10:30am–1pm $55M; $70NM
Chinese Brush Painting : Lotus Blossoms SAU-MEI LEUNG
Slow down, relax, create, and meditate while you learn the Chinese brush method of painting lotus flowers and practice compositional development. Saturday, November 4, 9:30am–11:30pm $55M; $70NM
Beginner Photography STEVE MCGRATH
Learn from an expert in this seminar for beginners! This workshop will show you how to use your camera’s special features and cover basic composition and lighting. Saturday, November 4, 1–4pm $60M; $75NM
Painting Tropical Plants
JILL POTTLE
Spend the day in our conservatories and paint tropical plants. Explore the elements of good composition and take on the challenge of painting and layering different shades of green. Sunday, November 5, 10am–4pm $60M; $75NM
$45M; $60NM
Needle Felted Bookmarks
LISA MAGNUSON
Discover the art of needle felting and make a botanical bookmark, including beautiful hand embroidery in your choice of color and style. Sunday, November 5, 9:30am–12pm $70M; $85NM
Hand Embroidery: Winter Birds
LIZ IVES
Learn the basics of hand embroidery, including satin stitch, French knots, chain stitch, leaf stitch, and more, with a focus on seasonal and botanical themes to brighten your home. Sunday, November 5, 10:30am–1:30pm $60M; $75NM
Create Your Own Artist Flag Book
TONYA LEMOS
Make your own flag book, a unique and sculptural book form that is perfect to display your own eco-printed or cyanotype art, or a series of photographs or drawings. Sunday, November 5, 1–4pm $55M; $70NM
Decoupage Delights: Holiday Decor
BINDIYA JAIN
Discover the secrets of decoupage as we transform ordinary wine bottles into stunning pieces of art using delicate flower napkins with holiday themes. Saturday, November 18, 9:30–11pm $55M; $70NM
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KAREN KEEFE
This advanced class will focus on learning complex tangles, blending of patterns, techniques of tangulation, and use of various Zentangle tools with different media. Sunday, November 5, 9:30am–12pm
Sculptural Needle Felting Workshop
Ink and Watercolor Trees
NIKKI HOWLAND
In this two-day workshop, explore form, color, texture, balance, and contrast to create unique sculptures using natural fibers inspired by the gardens and nature. Saturday, November 18 & Sunday, November 19 1–3:30pm each day $85M; $100NM
Experiments with Watercolors
VICTORIA CHAPMAN
Play and experiment with watercolors and see what they do! Explore how watercolors work and feel using a variety of brushes and different quantities of water. Saturday, November 18, 1–3pm $55M; $70NM
Intermediate Photography
Let’s create some tree art! Use pen and ink plus watercolors to create beautifully contrasted tree compositions. Play with colors to create trees in all seasons or trees from a fantasy world. Sunday, December 3, 1–3pm $55M; $70NM
Chinese Brush Holiday Cards and Japanese Origami Box SAU-MEI LEUNG
Explore two iconic Asian art forms this holiday season! Learn Chinese brush painting to make holiday cards and decorations and Japanese origami to make holiday gift boxes and decorations. Saturday, December 9, 9:30–11:30am $55M; $70NM
STEVE MCGRATH
Take your landscape photography skills to the next level. Learn about your shutter and aperture settings, explore using depth of field and filters, and build an understanding of different lenses. Sunday, November 19, 10am–1pm
Watercolor Holiday Cards
$60M; $75NM
$55M; $70NM
Needle Felted Ornaments
VICTORIA CHAPMAN
LISA MAGNUSON
Learn the art of needle felting and make whimsical felt ornaments. All participants will make at least two ornaments and develop the skills to make even more at home. Saturday, December 2, 12–2:30pm $70M; $85NM
Advanced Hand Embroidery: Winter Berries LIZ IVES
Create a leaf and berry themed embroidery that features padded and covered leaves various types of gold threads and realistic shading with silk and wool threads. Sunday, December 3, 10:30am–1:30pm $90M; $105NM
Botanical Cyanotype Holiday Cards
TONYA LEMOS
Create cyanotype holiday cards using specimens from the garden in this playful workshop. Make a set of cards that you can send to your friends and family – or keep them for yourself! Sunday, December 3, 10am–12pm
MIRANDA GREENHALGH
Learn easy watercolor techniques in this festive workshop. Participants will create a unique holiday card set to take home and share. Sunday, December 10, 1–3pm
Floral Design Festive Cornucopia
DEBORAH KRAUSE
Create a cornucopia with a rich variety of colorful and fragrant autumn flowers, berries, wheat, herbs, and ornamental grasses. Saturday, November 4, 1–3pm $85M; $100NM
Miniature Dried Flower Wreath Trio MOLLY WILLIAMS
Create a trio of miniature wreaths using dried flowers. Discuss how to dry your own flowers and how to ensure your dried flower wreaths stay vibrant for years to come. Saturday, November 18, 1–2:30pm $70M; $85NM
$50M; $65NM
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Introduction to Sogestsu Ikebana
KAYE VOSBURGH
This course introduces Japanese flower arranging and gives students experience in making arrangements in low containers (moribana) using a pin holder (kenzan). Thursday, November 16, 9:30am–12pm Thursday, December 14, 9:30am–12pm $35M; $45NM
Thanksgiving Low Table Centerpiece MARY BETH HAYES
Make a beautiful low oval centerpiece for your holiday table using an assortment of long-lasting seasonal flowers and greenery with unique textural elements. Sunday, November 19, 1–2:30pm $110M; $125NM; $140 PAIR
Seasonal Pruning Workshop: Fall
Holiday Wreath Making with Bluebird Bouquets HALEY CORMIER
Use a variety of fresh foliage, flowers, and decorations to create the perfect holiday wreath to adorn your door, wall, or table in Bluebird Bouquets’ signature asymmetrical style. Saturday, December 2 9:30–11:30am or 12:45–2:45pm $100M; $115NM; $125 PAIR
Tea: Create Your Own Blends
DEBORAH KRAUSE
Explore a variety of dried herbs and spices that can be used to make teabags that you will take home. We will also make a special chai tea blend to enjoy! Saturday, December 9, 1–3pm $85M; $100NM
Make a Winter Pot et Fleur Arrangement MARY BETH HAYES
Pot et fleur arrangements combine potted plants with cut flowers. Make your own long-lasting arrangement to grace your home for the winter holidays. Sunday, December 10, 1–2:30pm $110M; $125NM; $140 PAIR
Fragrant Evergreen Arrangement
DEBORAH KRAUSE
Design an arrangement to celebrate winter solstice, Chanukah, Christmas, birthdays, or simply the season of gratitude using a variety of evergreen branches with lovely textures and comforting fragrances. Saturday, December 16, 1–3pm Sunday, December 17, 1–3pm $85M; $100NM PAGE 6 OF 10
Gardening REED PUGH
This workshop will focus on dormant pruning for many deciduous trees and shrubs, as their structure is visible, as well as pruning to prevent winter damage. Sunday, November 19, 10:30am–12pm & 1–2:30pm $35M; $50NM
Indoor Plants for the Holidays
DEBORAH KRAUSE
Indoor plants are a great way to beautify your home for the holiday season! Bring in one or two of your own plants that could use some TLC, and brighten up your plant collection by choosing a new plant to bring home for the holidays. Sunday, November 19, 1–3pm
$85M; $100NM
Online Workshops Vegetable Soups Three Ways
LAURA ZIMAN
Vegetable-based soups are delicious, warm, and filling. In this online workshop you will learn how to make three soups that use different vegetables, herbs, and spices. Sunday, November 5, 11am–12:30pm $20M; $30NM
One Chicken, Three Meals
LAURA ZIMAN
Have you ever wondered how to use a whole chicken in your cooking? Over the course of this 90-minute workshop you will create three different dishes from a single piece of poultry. Sunday, November 12, 4–5:30pm $20M; $30NM
Youth Programs
Family Fun
Kids Workshops
Join us for circle time, a story, a take-home craft packet, and a guided garden adventure. Thursdays, 10:30–11:30am
Mini Macrame Planters
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AGES 1 2 –17
Create a boho wall hanging for your room to display your newest plant collection. Saturday, November 4, 1:30–3pm M: $22 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Felted Gnome Hats
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AGES 8 –12
Design your own felt gnome hat with faux flowers and more. Sunday, November 12, 2–3:30pm
M: $22 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Wrapping Paper Prints
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AGES 5 –10
Learn simple printing techniques to create handmade wrapping paper and gift bags. Sunday, December 3, 1–2:30pm
M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $24 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Woodland Ornaments
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AGES 6 –12
Create three globe ornaments complete with natural materials and a miniature animal. Sunday, December 10, 1:30–3pm
M: $22 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Snow Globe Gardens
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AGES 6 –12
Create a wintry themed terrarium and learn the basics of cacti and succulent care. Wednesday, December 27, 1–2:30pm M: $28 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $36 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Penguin Pals
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AGES 6 –12
Use no-sew techniques to create your own adorable plush penguin companion. Thursday, December 28, 1:30–3pm
M: $22 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Snow Slime
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AGES 5 –10
Learn about the water cycle and mix up your own snow-inspired slime. Friday, December 29, 10:30am–12pm
M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $24 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Garden Buds
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AGES 3 –5
M: $8 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Gnomeventure Walk
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AGES 3 –8
Meet our new resident gnomes, try a gnome-inspired craft, and search for the Golden Gnome. Saturday, November 4, 11am–12pm Sunday, November 19, 2–3pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $18 CHILD, $24 ADULT
Tots & Toddlers Thankfulness Yoga
| AGES 1.5 –3
Celebrate an attitude of gratitude as we explore the world of yoga. Saturday, November 18, 10–10:30am M: $8 CHILD, $8 ADULT; NM: $10 CHILD, $20 ADULT
Family Thankfulness Yoga
| AGES 4 –8
Get the whole family together to celebrate an attitude of gratitude as we explore the world of yoga. Saturday, November 18, 11am–12pm M: $12 CHILD, $12 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $25 ADULT
Little Seedlings
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AGES 1 –3
Come explore the wonderful world of plants and practice sorting, counting, observing, and more. Tuesday, November 28, 10:30–11:30am Tuesday, December 19, 10:30–11:30am M: $6 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $10 CHILD, $19 ADULT
Santa Storytime
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AGES 3 –10
Tell Santa your holiday wishes as we listen in on a story, craft, and sing. Sunday, December 3, 11–12pm Saturday, December 16, 2–3pm
M: $12 CHILD, $8 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $26 ADULT
Ice Princess Party
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AGES 3 –10
Join your favorite cold-weather princess for stories, crafts, songs, and photos. Saturday, December 9, 12–1pm Friday, December 29, 1–2pm M: $12 CHILD, $8 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $26 ADULT
Family Paint Party
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AGES 7 +
Come create together as you each paint a wintry scene guided by step-by-step instruction. Saturday, December 30, 1:30–3pm M: $20 CHILD, $20 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $40 ADULT
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GNOMEVEMBER November 1–30 The gnomes are back and this time they brought a few more friends! Standing over 2-feet-tall and 60-pounds, these concrete gnomes were cast from molds here at the Garden while artists from around New England submitted proposals to creatively transform them into works of art with their own unique backstories. Decorated using a wide variety of artistic media, gnomes celebrate nature, culture, identity, whimsy, and more. #gnomevember2023
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Children's Birthday Parties Make your child’s birthday one to remember by hosting their special day with us! Now booking for winter and spring. Visit nebg.org for details.
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New England Botanic Garden offers a wide range of educational programs to engage children of all ages in hands-on, minds-on outdoor learning. From gardens to trails, there is so much to discover in our outdoor classroom. Book your spring visit today!
NIGHT LIGHTS
Starry Skies
NOVEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 31, 2023 Celebrate the season with a spectacular light display at New England Botanic Garden! Enchanting landscapes, fun experiences, and thousands of lights await. Enjoy s’mores, seasonal drinks, a model train, shopping for holiday gifts, and fun photo opportunities while creating memories for the whole family. Members receive a 25% discount on Night Lights tickets! Additionally, members can also enjoy a 50% discount on Night Lights tickets purchased for evenings of November 27–29. Get them while they last!
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