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SUMMARY:Spring Break Camp: Art in Bloom Nature and Art
DESCRIPTION:“Art takes Nature as its model.” -Aristotle\nAre you looking for a unique and engaging way to keep your child entertained and educated during Spring Break? Look no further! Our new Spring Break Camp\, Art in Bloom\, is an exciting creative collaboration with the Mobile Museum of Art that will inspire your child’s artistic side while exploring the wonders of nature! \nWhen: Monday\, April 21st through Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 9am – 4pm. (Mornings at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, afternoons at Mobile Museum of Art). \n3rd\, 4th and 5th graders are invited to explore the intersection of Nature and Art together. Students will enjoy hands-on Science activities focused on plant life-cycles and pollinators in the mornings here at MBG with Education Director and certified teacher\, Sara Habel. Together with Mrs. Habel\, students will enjoy lunch (bring your own) and a walk to MOMA in the afternoons to enjoy Art activities and discussions about drawing inspiration from the natural environment. \nIt’s sure to be a Spring Break Camp that students remember fondly forever. Spaces are limited- don’t miss out on your child’s chance to join in on this fun and educational opportunity! \nMBG Members receive a $50 discount and many more benefits\, too; join MBG now if you haven’t already! \nArt in Bloom: more info and registration link here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/spring-break-camp-art-in-bloom-nature-and-art/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Camp: Art in Bloom Nature and Art
DESCRIPTION:“Art takes Nature as its model.” -Aristotle\nAre you looking for a unique and engaging way to keep your child entertained and educated during Spring Break? Look no further! Our new Spring Break Camp\, Art in Bloom\, is an exciting creative collaboration with the Mobile Museum of Art that will inspire your child’s artistic side while exploring the wonders of nature! \nWhen: Monday\, April 21st through Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 9am – 4pm. (Mornings at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, afternoons at Mobile Museum of Art). \n3rd\, 4th and 5th graders are invited to explore the intersection of Nature and Art together. Students will enjoy hands-on Science activities focused on plant life-cycles and pollinators in the mornings here at MBG with Education Director and certified teacher\, Sara Habel. Together with Mrs. Habel\, students will enjoy lunch (bring your own) and a walk to MOMA in the afternoons to enjoy Art activities and discussions about drawing inspiration from the natural environment. \nIt’s sure to be a Spring Break Camp that students remember fondly forever. Spaces are limited- don’t miss out on your child’s chance to join in on this fun and educational opportunity! \nMBG Members receive a $50 discount and many more benefits\, too; join MBG now if you haven’t already! \nArt in Bloom: more info and registration link here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/spring-break-camp-art-in-bloom-nature-and-art/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Kids
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CREATED:20250108T184351Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Camp: Art in Bloom Nature and Art
DESCRIPTION:“Art takes Nature as its model.” -Aristotle\nAre you looking for a unique and engaging way to keep your child entertained and educated during Spring Break? Look no further! Our new Spring Break Camp\, Art in Bloom\, is an exciting creative collaboration with the Mobile Museum of Art that will inspire your child’s artistic side while exploring the wonders of nature! \nWhen: Monday\, April 21st through Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 9am – 4pm. (Mornings at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, afternoons at Mobile Museum of Art). \n3rd\, 4th and 5th graders are invited to explore the intersection of Nature and Art together. Students will enjoy hands-on Science activities focused on plant life-cycles and pollinators in the mornings here at MBG with Education Director and certified teacher\, Sara Habel. Together with Mrs. Habel\, students will enjoy lunch (bring your own) and a walk to MOMA in the afternoons to enjoy Art activities and discussions about drawing inspiration from the natural environment. \nIt’s sure to be a Spring Break Camp that students remember fondly forever. Spaces are limited- don’t miss out on your child’s chance to join in on this fun and educational opportunity! \nMBG Members receive a $50 discount and many more benefits\, too; join MBG now if you haven’t already! \nArt in Bloom: more info and registration link here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/spring-break-camp-art-in-bloom-nature-and-art/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T160000
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art: A Drawing Class for Beginners Only
DESCRIPTION:BOTANICAL ART: A DRAWING CLASS FOR BEGINNERS ONLY\nFridays from 10 AM – 1 PM\n\nApril 18th\nApril 25th\nMay 2nd\nMay 9th\nMay 16th\nMay 23rd\n\nInstructor: Derek Norman \nMembers $125 / Not-Yet-Members $150  \n(Discover the benefits of membership and Join Now)!\n \nRegister and Pay Here!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/pen-and-ink-drawing-botanical-art-4-2/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T160000
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CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
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SUMMARY:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Program\nEnroll now; space is limited! \nMobile Botanical Gardens is thrilled to introduce Sprouts\, a unique and engaging preschool gardening program designed specifically for children ages 3-5. This 6 week program is carefully crafted to foster a deep connection between young children and the natural world\, while teaching valuable skills and promoting overall well-being. \nThe Benefits of Kids Gardening \nGardening has long been recognized as a powerful tool for promoting physical\, cognitive\, and emotional development in children. By participating in hands-on gardening activities\, children can: \n– Develop responsibility and patience through caring for plants.\n– Enhance their understanding of the natural world and the interconnections of living things.\n– Improve their physical health through outdoor activity and exploration.\n– Boost their cognitive development through experiential learning and discovery.\n– Cultivate emotional well-being through connection with nature and creative expression. \nClass Structure and Activities\nEach week\, certified teacher Sara Habel will guide children and their accompanying adults through an engaging and interactive exploration of the wonders of gardening. Sessions will include: \n– Hands-on gardening activities\, such as planting seeds\, watering plants\, and time caring for the garden we plant\n– Interactive songs\, stories\, and games to reinforce learning and promote creativity\n– Crafts and art projects designed to extend learning and encourage self-expression\n– Opportunities for children to observe\, explore\, and learn about the different parts of a plant and their functions \nClass Schedule and Topics\nJoin us for an unforgettable journey through the world of gardening! \nOur 6-week preschool gardening program will cover the following topics: \n– March 18th: Introduction to Gardening – Parts of a Plant and Plant Needs/ Planting our Garden\n– March 25th: Roots – What do roots do?\n– April 1st: Stems – What do stems do?\n– April 8th: Leaves – What do leaves do?\n– April 15th: Flowers and Pollinators – Why are flowers important? What do pollinators do?\n– April 29th: Fruits and Seeds – Why are fruits important? What are seeds used for? \nPrepare to have fun and get a little dirty with your child! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to nurture your child’s curiosity\, creativity\, and love for nature. Join us for Sprouts and watch your child thrive in a supportive\, interactive\, and fun environment! \n$85 for MBG Members/ $90 for not-yet members \nRegister and pay here. We look forward to helping your child grow and bloom!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sprouts-preschool-gardening-class/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20250108T211316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T211316Z
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SUMMARY:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Program\nEnroll now; space is limited! \nMobile Botanical Gardens is thrilled to introduce Sprouts\, a unique and engaging preschool gardening program designed specifically for children ages 3-5. This 6 week program is carefully crafted to foster a deep connection between young children and the natural world\, while teaching valuable skills and promoting overall well-being. \nThe Benefits of Kids Gardening \nGardening has long been recognized as a powerful tool for promoting physical\, cognitive\, and emotional development in children. By participating in hands-on gardening activities\, children can: \n– Develop responsibility and patience through caring for plants.\n– Enhance their understanding of the natural world and the interconnections of living things.\n– Improve their physical health through outdoor activity and exploration.\n– Boost their cognitive development through experiential learning and discovery.\n– Cultivate emotional well-being through connection with nature and creative expression. \nClass Structure and Activities\nEach week\, certified teacher Sara Habel will guide children and their accompanying adults through an engaging and interactive exploration of the wonders of gardening. Sessions will include: \n– Hands-on gardening activities\, such as planting seeds\, watering plants\, and time caring for the garden we plant\n– Interactive songs\, stories\, and games to reinforce learning and promote creativity\n– Crafts and art projects designed to extend learning and encourage self-expression\n– Opportunities for children to observe\, explore\, and learn about the different parts of a plant and their functions \nClass Schedule and Topics\nJoin us for an unforgettable journey through the world of gardening! \nOur 6-week preschool gardening program will cover the following topics: \n– March 18th: Introduction to Gardening – Parts of a Plant and Plant Needs/ Planting our Garden\n– March 25th: Roots – What do roots do?\n– April 1st: Stems – What do stems do?\n– April 8th: Leaves – What do leaves do?\n– April 15th: Flowers and Pollinators – Why are flowers important? What do pollinators do?\n– April 29th: Fruits and Seeds – Why are fruits important? What are seeds used for? \nPrepare to have fun and get a little dirty with your child! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to nurture your child’s curiosity\, creativity\, and love for nature. Join us for Sprouts and watch your child thrive in a supportive\, interactive\, and fun environment! \n$85 for MBG Members/ $90 for not-yet members \nRegister and pay here. We look forward to helping your child grow and bloom!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sprouts-preschool-gardening-class/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20250108T211316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T211316Z
UID:10005062-1742292000-1742297400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Program\nEnroll now; space is limited! \nMobile Botanical Gardens is thrilled to introduce Sprouts\, a unique and engaging preschool gardening program designed specifically for children ages 3-5. This 6 week program is carefully crafted to foster a deep connection between young children and the natural world\, while teaching valuable skills and promoting overall well-being. \nThe Benefits of Kids Gardening \nGardening has long been recognized as a powerful tool for promoting physical\, cognitive\, and emotional development in children. By participating in hands-on gardening activities\, children can: \n– Develop responsibility and patience through caring for plants.\n– Enhance their understanding of the natural world and the interconnections of living things.\n– Improve their physical health through outdoor activity and exploration.\n– Boost their cognitive development through experiential learning and discovery.\n– Cultivate emotional well-being through connection with nature and creative expression. \nClass Structure and Activities\nEach week\, certified teacher Sara Habel will guide children and their accompanying adults through an engaging and interactive exploration of the wonders of gardening. Sessions will include: \n– Hands-on gardening activities\, such as planting seeds\, watering plants\, and time caring for the garden we plant\n– Interactive songs\, stories\, and games to reinforce learning and promote creativity\n– Crafts and art projects designed to extend learning and encourage self-expression\n– Opportunities for children to observe\, explore\, and learn about the different parts of a plant and their functions \nClass Schedule and Topics\nJoin us for an unforgettable journey through the world of gardening! \nOur 6-week preschool gardening program will cover the following topics: \n– March 18th: Introduction to Gardening – Parts of a Plant and Plant Needs/ Planting our Garden\n– March 25th: Roots – What do roots do?\n– April 1st: Stems – What do stems do?\n– April 8th: Leaves – What do leaves do?\n– April 15th: Flowers and Pollinators – Why are flowers important? What do pollinators do?\n– April 29th: Fruits and Seeds – Why are fruits important? What are seeds used for? \nPrepare to have fun and get a little dirty with your child! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to nurture your child’s curiosity\, creativity\, and love for nature. Join us for Sprouts and watch your child thrive in a supportive\, interactive\, and fun environment! \n$85 for MBG Members/ $90 for not-yet members \nRegister and pay here. We look forward to helping your child grow and bloom!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sprouts-preschool-gardening-class/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets now!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/spring-plant-sale-preview-party/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003655-1741356000-1741363200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T233000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20250214T210723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T210723Z
UID:10005548-1741341600-1741390200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:1st Friday Presentation: First Peek at Spring Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Want to know What Will Be at the Spring Plant Sale?\nPlan to attend our First Friday presentation by the Plant Sale Team to get first hand knowledge of what they have found for the sale! There will be a few door prizes\, too! \nWHAT: 1st Peek at the 2025 Spring Plant Sale \nWHEN: Friday\, March 7th at 10:00 AM \nWHERE: At Nita’s Market Place \nThere is no cost but please rsvp so we may plan accordingly – Email Sara to RSVP
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/1st-friday-presentation-first-peek-at-spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20250109T205326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172557Z
UID:10005092-1740823200-1740830400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Natural Beekeeping: Principles and Practices
DESCRIPTION:Natural Beekeeping Principles and Practices for the Backyard Apiary \n  \nRegister here \nThe technological advances of the Industrial Revolution have brought beekeeping science into the future. There are all sorts of devices\, methods and treatments that\, while seemingly beneficial to the commercial side of the trade\, can often leave the hobby apiarist wishing for a simpler and more natural experience for themselves and their bees. Many of the current standard beekeeping practices conflict with the bees’ natural rhythms and inclinations in order to forcibly support the production of more and more honey\, but at what cost? The bees have managed themselves quite well out in the wild for the past 150 million years or so\, finely tuned evolutionary beings that they are\, what could we possibly do to top that? \nDon’t get it twisted though; natural beekeeping is NOT negligent beekeeping! You can’t just put bees in a box and expect everything to work perfectly every time. By placing the bees into the box you’ve turned them into livestock and as a responsible shepherd you still must observe and serve your flock. But you don’t have to stack boxes to the sky or pour pesticides into the hives to do it\, you just have to learn the bees and support their nature. \nTopics Covered:\nThis class will uncover the vast differences in industrial and hobby beekeeping and show how the standards for one don’t really apply to the other\, and how they may actually disadvantage the bees. We will discuss the whys and hows of honeybee behaviors\, what the bees want\, and how to use their natural tendencies to support their health and production. Other topics covered to include apiary site selection and set up for healthy and productive colonies\, hiving options\, sourcing livestock\, inspecting your bees and record keeping\, supporting rather than preventing swarming\, natural disease and pest management\, expanding your apiary organically\, and how we learn from our failures. \nWeather permitting\, we will be viewing live bees during this 2+ hour course. \nIf you’re an aspiring\, new or even seasoned beekeeper who’d like to learn about the more natural\, low impact and regenerative side of beekeeping and how to apply it to your own beekeeping journey\, then this is the class for you. \nPresented by Mobile Botanical Garden’s beekeeper\, Veronica Culberson\, and her entomologist professor father\, Dr. Don Culberson. Veronica and Don have been keeping bees without the use of chemical additives and unnatural feedings for 10+ years. What started as an experiment in backyard gardening has developed into a love affair with pollinators and community outreach. As their knowledge and their apiaries have grown and flourished through the seasons\, so has the desire to educate. \n$20 plus admission. Register here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/natural-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003654-1740751200-1740758400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
UID:10005162-1740733200-1740736800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20250214T180259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T180259Z
UID:10005546-1740506400-1740510000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:USA Biology Lecture Series: "All That Slithers and Crawls"
DESCRIPTION:“All that Slithers and Crawls: Disease and Venom Biology in Reptiles and Arachnids”\nWHEN: Tuesday\, February 25th @ 6 PM \nWHERE: Botanical Center (Gift Shop Building) \nMany animals\, such as Gopher Tortoises\, snakes\, tarantulas\, and scorpions\, are often misunderstood or even feared\, yet they play crucial roles in their ecosystems and offer valuable insights into biology. From disease dynamics to venom evolution\, these creatures help scientists uncover fundamental principles of ecology and evolution. My students and I have explored these ideas through our work on disease ecology in Gopher Tortoises\, including research at the Mobile Botanical Gardens\, as well as studies on how venomous species contribute to our understanding of biological processes. By studying these often-overlooked animals\, we gain a deeper appreciation for their ecological importance and help shift public perception\, fostering respect and recognition for their role in the natural world. – Dr. Jason Strickland \n \nUSA Biology Lecture – FREE to Attend!\nPlease register your seat by sending an email to shabel@mbgardens.org
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/usa-biology-lecture-series-all-that-slithers-and-crawls/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
UID:10005161-1740474000-1740477600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20250113T163029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164742Z
UID:10005269-1740472200-1740484800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:MBG Docent Training Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 MBG Docent Training Class! \nGET INVOLVED!  KNOW YOUR GARDENS!\nHave you ever thought you would like to spend more time at your Mobile Botanical Gardens; to know more about the collections and special\, unique garden ‘rooms’?  Do you get a kick out of seeing the excitement of a child  exploring the wonders of nature; learning to grow their own food?  Do you enjoy interacting with really  interested and curious adults and young people.  Are you a retired teacher and miss teaching?  Are you more of an organizer or a ‘techy’?  Please consider becoming an Education Docent at the Botanical Gardens.  Training classes for new docents begin in February. \nNEW MBG Docent TRAINING AND ORIENTATION\n2025 \nFebruary 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; 8:30-12:00am \nClasses and activities will take place at the Mobile Botanical Gardens\, in the Larkins Classroom\, at Magnolia Hill outdoor classroom and throughout the Gardens.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions.  A training manual and reference handouts will be provided.  Participants will become familiar with the various garden collections\, the facilities and regular program offerings through guided walks and activities. \nFollow-up opportunities will include observing field trips and assisting with activities led by experienced docents.  Participation in these opportunities is encouraged for experience and is voluntary on an ’as available’ basis. \nCONTACT:  Sara Habel  shabel@mbgardens.org \nSample Volunteer Opportunities\nTales and Trails – Children’s literacy and garden activity program \nVeggie Kids – Saturday morning kids gardening series (fall and spring series) \nFamily Fun Days – periodic Saturday activity programs for family groups \nPlant Sales – Spring and Fall; prepare and post educational signage.  Assist customers if comfortable. \nNatureBLAST!  – week long summer program for students rising third grade through fifth. \nField Trips (all ages) – Lead or assist with guided nature walks or garden related activities. \nFirst Fridays  and other Guest Seminars and Workshops – assist speaker and staff with setup and cleanup and to welcome and guide guests. \nCataloging and strengthening the gardening reference and lending libraries at MBG. \nLearning to research and prepare public interpretive plant information signs for the grounds and plant sales. \nAssisting to map and compile GPS referenced database of MBG plant collections.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/mbg-docent-training-class/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003653-1740146400-1740153600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
UID:10005160-1740128400-1740132000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
UID:10005159-1739869200-1739872800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20250113T163029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164742Z
UID:10005268-1739867400-1739880000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:MBG Docent Training Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 MBG Docent Training Class! \nGET INVOLVED!  KNOW YOUR GARDENS!\nHave you ever thought you would like to spend more time at your Mobile Botanical Gardens; to know more about the collections and special\, unique garden ‘rooms’?  Do you get a kick out of seeing the excitement of a child  exploring the wonders of nature; learning to grow their own food?  Do you enjoy interacting with really  interested and curious adults and young people.  Are you a retired teacher and miss teaching?  Are you more of an organizer or a ‘techy’?  Please consider becoming an Education Docent at the Botanical Gardens.  Training classes for new docents begin in February. \nNEW MBG Docent TRAINING AND ORIENTATION\n2025 \nFebruary 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; 8:30-12:00am \nClasses and activities will take place at the Mobile Botanical Gardens\, in the Larkins Classroom\, at Magnolia Hill outdoor classroom and throughout the Gardens.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions.  A training manual and reference handouts will be provided.  Participants will become familiar with the various garden collections\, the facilities and regular program offerings through guided walks and activities. \nFollow-up opportunities will include observing field trips and assisting with activities led by experienced docents.  Participation in these opportunities is encouraged for experience and is voluntary on an ’as available’ basis. \nCONTACT:  Sara Habel  shabel@mbgardens.org \nSample Volunteer Opportunities\nTales and Trails – Children’s literacy and garden activity program \nVeggie Kids – Saturday morning kids gardening series (fall and spring series) \nFamily Fun Days – periodic Saturday activity programs for family groups \nPlant Sales – Spring and Fall; prepare and post educational signage.  Assist customers if comfortable. \nNatureBLAST!  – week long summer program for students rising third grade through fifth. \nField Trips (all ages) – Lead or assist with guided nature walks or garden related activities. \nFirst Fridays  and other Guest Seminars and Workshops – assist speaker and staff with setup and cleanup and to welcome and guide guests. \nCataloging and strengthening the gardening reference and lending libraries at MBG. \nLearning to research and prepare public interpretive plant information signs for the grounds and plant sales. \nAssisting to map and compile GPS referenced database of MBG plant collections.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/mbg-docent-training-class/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20241121T162406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T102720Z
UID:10005283-1739613600-1739620800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Onions and a Japanese Knot Bag in 3 Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Onions? Japanese Knot Bag? What? This class is designed as an introduction to natural dying and surface decoration. Artisan and educator extraordinaire\, Jan Johnson\, will lead students in creating a unique and usable piece of art in the form of a handy bag! Class will take place over 3 Saturday sessions: February 1st\, February 8th and February 15th\, 2025\, at 10:00 am. \nREGISTER AND PAY HERE \n*Class is $25 for MBG Members and $35 for not-yet members. \nSession 1\, February 1\, 2025: Using a dye vat of those crunchy onion skins\, we will dye reclaimed bed sheets golden brown. \nSession 2\, February 8\, 2025: Students will cut the pattern for a Japanese Knot Bag. Using fabric paint and an onion as a stamp\, we will create surface decoration. \nSession 3\, February 15\, 2025: The knot bag will already be partially assembled and students will clip the sewn seams\, sew the bag and lining together\, learn to turn the bag\, pin and baste the handles. Jan will then sew the handles to complete the project. \n*Final session may run longer and will include snacks as there will be some waiting as the bags are sewn. \nStudents will receive a handout that will guide them in onion skin dyeing at home. Suggested books will be included\, a copy of the pattern\, link to You tube video showing assembly.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/onions-and-a-japanese-knot-bag-in-3-sessions/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
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SUMMARY:Walk N' Talk: Camellias with Seth Allen
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walking tour as MBG Horticulturalist\, Seth Allen\, shares an introduction to growing camellias\, the Queen of winter flowers! Besides touching on care and culture\, Seth will share details about the camellias that MBG will offer during Spring Plant Sale. If the weather is cooperative\, he will also lead a tour of the K. Sawada Winter Garden here at MBG\, which is one of only six Camellia Gardens of Excellence formally recognized by the International Camellia Society in North America. Don’t miss this event\, which is FREE for MBG members and with the cost of admission for not-yet members. Registration not required but RSVP’s by emailing Sara at: shabel@mbgardens.org or by calling our office (251-342-0555). \nDiscover the benefits of membership and join MBG\nor purchase admission online now.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/first-friday-february-mbg-camellias-with-seth-allen/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T113058
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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