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SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-12-10/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240812T171646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T155716Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:MBG Holiday Market 2024\nDecember 6-7\, 2024\nJoin us in the Botanical Center on Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7th for Holiday Market 2024! \nEnjoy cookies and cocoa as you shop for everyone on your gift list. Choose handmade gifts from local and regional artists and artisans and specially curated fair-trade wonders you won’t find anywhere else. And you will also find holiday greenery\, poinsettias\, blooming camellia plants\, and more! \nProceeds from Holiday Market support preserving the 106 acres of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and our educational programming. \nAs always\, this event is held in conjunction with our friendly non-profit partner organizations. The Mobile County Master Gardeners will be here with their gorgeous greenery and the Gulf Coast Herb Society will have herbal goodies\, ornaments\, coasters\, fire starters and bluebird houses for sale\, too.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/holiday-market-2024/2024-12-07/
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:20241206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
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/2024-12-06/
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:20241206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
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SUMMARY:Holiday Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:MBG Holiday Market 2024\nDecember 6-7\, 2024\nJoin us in the Botanical Center on Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7th for Holiday Market 2024! \nEnjoy cookies and cocoa as you shop for everyone on your gift list. Choose handmade gifts from local and regional artists and artisans and specially curated fair-trade wonders you won’t find anywhere else. And you will also find holiday greenery\, poinsettias\, blooming camellia plants\, and more! \nProceeds from Holiday Market support preserving the 106 acres of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and our educational programming. \nAs always\, this event is held in conjunction with our friendly non-profit partner organizations. The Mobile County Master Gardeners will be here with their gorgeous greenery and the Gulf Coast Herb Society will have herbal goodies\, ornaments\, coasters\, fire starters and bluebird houses for sale\, too.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/holiday-market-2024/2024-12-06/
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:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240421T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T182859Z
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SUMMARY:Writers In Nature with Sue B. Walker
DESCRIPTION:What: A Writing group under direction of Sue B. Walker\nWhen: Wednesday mornings 10am until Noon\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nMembers of the group meet weekly to discuss creative writings.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/writers-in-nature-with-sue-b-walker/2024-12-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20241001T193341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T203341Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Walks: W.O.N.D.E.R. Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Walk\, Observe\, Name\, Discover\, Explore\, Read\nGuided Homeschool Nature Walks for Families\nJoin Mobile Botanical Gardens for engaging\, hour-long guided nature walks\, specifically designed for homeschooling families. Starting\, Wednesday\, November 6th\, explore our Gardens and Forests every other Wednesday morning at 10 am throughout November and December. \nDiscover the Wonders of Nature\nOn our themed walks\, Director of Education Sara Habel will lead you through: \n\nThe Garden Collections of MBG: the Winter Garden\, Azalea Garden\, Pollinator and Rose Gardens\, and more\nBugs\, butterflies\, leaves\, and flowers\nThe Katherine Shropshire Nature Trail’s hidden gems\nThe majestic Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest\n\nEnjoy Quality Time with Your Family\nThese outings are slow\, enjoyable strolls\, fostering fun learning experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to: \n\nConnect with nature and each other\nEnhance your homeschool curriculum\nCreate lasting memories\n\nThese homeschool nature outings are FREE for members or with the cost of admission. Consider joining as a member if you haven’t already; there are LOTS of benefits available for MBG members! Attendance is limited and registration is required. Please email shabel@mbgardens.org and let her know how many of your family will attend and on which dates. \n*Please note: some of our trails are not stroller-friendly. We encourage you to bring wearable baby-carriers instead. \nFeel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family after we conclude our guided walk. We have picnic tables near the Koi Pond\, in the Sybil Burnett Herb Garden and in the Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest. Or you may spread picnic blankets on the ReBloom Garden Lawn or the Children’s Lawn\, or elsewhere throughout the Gardens. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves\, please and thank you!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/homeschool-nature-walks-w-o-n-d-e-r-wednesdays/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-12-03/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240421T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T182859Z
UID:10003047-1732701600-1732708800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Writers In Nature with Sue B. Walker
DESCRIPTION:What: A Writing group under direction of Sue B. Walker\nWhen: Wednesday mornings 10am until Noon\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nMembers of the group meet weekly to discuss creative writings.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/writers-in-nature-with-sue-b-walker/2024-11-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003641-1732284000-1732291200@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/2024-11-22/
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:20241122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240803T144017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T194727Z
UID:10002375-1732266000-1732280400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Botanical Art #3: Learning How to Paint in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Art Class III:\nLearning How to Paint in Watercolor – with Derek Norman\nHow to surprise yourself and amaze your friends!\nA Six-Week Course on the Art of Botanical Painting with Watercolor: Fridays* 10am – 1pm \nFirst class: Nov 8\, 2024 \nSecond class: Nov 15\, 2024 \nThird class: Nov 22\, 2024 \nFourth class: Dec 13\, 2024 \nFifth class: Dec 20\, 2024 \nSixth class: Jan 03\, 2025 \nMembers: $125 (MBG will refund $25 after purchase)\nNonmembers: $150 \nRegister and Pay\nWORKING WITH WATERCOLOR\nThis class is an excellent introduction to the botanical art of painting in\nwatercolor using the Six-Color-Palette.\nHere is an opportunity to develop and further refine your understanding\nof basic color\, color mixing and sound color selection through a step-bystep\napproach. Learn to paint wet-on-wet\, wet-on-dry and how to apply a\n“glaze”\, a “wash” and classic English “dry-brush”. Students will progress\nto working with botanical specimens as they build confidence and proficiency. \nSupplies List (PDF) \nAbout our Instructor –\nDerek was born and educated in England before he moved to the States. His graphic works\, paintings\, drawings and botanical works have been exhibited in Europe and America. He has won Gold and Silver Gilt Medals at the Royal Horticultural Society in London and he is represented in many private and permanent collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation\, Pittsburgh\, the Library of Congress\, the British Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society. \n(Link to Botanical Art #2: The Art of Colored Pencil).
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/watercolor-painting-botanical-art-3/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240421T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T182859Z
UID:10003046-1732096800-1732104000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Writers In Nature with Sue B. Walker
DESCRIPTION:What: A Writing group under direction of Sue B. Walker\nWhen: Wednesday mornings 10am until Noon\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nMembers of the group meet weekly to discuss creative writings.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/writers-in-nature-with-sue-b-walker/2024-11-20/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20241001T193341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T203341Z
UID:10003094-1732096800-1732100400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Walks: W.O.N.D.E.R. Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Walk\, Observe\, Name\, Discover\, Explore\, Read\nGuided Homeschool Nature Walks for Families\nJoin Mobile Botanical Gardens for engaging\, hour-long guided nature walks\, specifically designed for homeschooling families. Starting\, Wednesday\, November 6th\, explore our Gardens and Forests every other Wednesday morning at 10 am throughout November and December. \nDiscover the Wonders of Nature\nOn our themed walks\, Director of Education Sara Habel will lead you through: \n\nThe Garden Collections of MBG: the Winter Garden\, Azalea Garden\, Pollinator and Rose Gardens\, and more\nBugs\, butterflies\, leaves\, and flowers\nThe Katherine Shropshire Nature Trail’s hidden gems\nThe majestic Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest\n\nEnjoy Quality Time with Your Family\nThese outings are slow\, enjoyable strolls\, fostering fun learning experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to: \n\nConnect with nature and each other\nEnhance your homeschool curriculum\nCreate lasting memories\n\nThese homeschool nature outings are FREE for members or with the cost of admission. Consider joining as a member if you haven’t already; there are LOTS of benefits available for MBG members! Attendance is limited and registration is required. Please email shabel@mbgardens.org and let her know how many of your family will attend and on which dates. \n*Please note: some of our trails are not stroller-friendly. We encourage you to bring wearable baby-carriers instead. \nFeel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family after we conclude our guided walk. We have picnic tables near the Koi Pond\, in the Sybil Burnett Herb Garden and in the Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest. Or you may spread picnic blankets on the ReBloom Garden Lawn or the Children’s Lawn\, or elsewhere throughout the Gardens. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves\, please and thank you!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/homeschool-nature-walks-w-o-n-d-e-r-wednesdays/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
UID:10002381-1732031100-1732035600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-11-19/
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:20241115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003640-1731679200-1731686400@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/2024-11-15/
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:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240803T144017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T194727Z
UID:10002374-1731661200-1731675600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Botanical Art #3: Learning How to Paint in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Art Class III:\nLearning How to Paint in Watercolor – with Derek Norman\nHow to surprise yourself and amaze your friends!\nA Six-Week Course on the Art of Botanical Painting with Watercolor: Fridays* 10am – 1pm \nFirst class: Nov 8\, 2024 \nSecond class: Nov 15\, 2024 \nThird class: Nov 22\, 2024 \nFourth class: Dec 13\, 2024 \nFifth class: Dec 20\, 2024 \nSixth class: Jan 03\, 2025 \nMembers: $125 (MBG will refund $25 after purchase)\nNonmembers: $150 \nRegister and Pay\nWORKING WITH WATERCOLOR\nThis class is an excellent introduction to the botanical art of painting in\nwatercolor using the Six-Color-Palette.\nHere is an opportunity to develop and further refine your understanding\nof basic color\, color mixing and sound color selection through a step-bystep\napproach. Learn to paint wet-on-wet\, wet-on-dry and how to apply a\n“glaze”\, a “wash” and classic English “dry-brush”. Students will progress\nto working with botanical specimens as they build confidence and proficiency. \nSupplies List (PDF) \nAbout our Instructor –\nDerek was born and educated in England before he moved to the States. His graphic works\, paintings\, drawings and botanical works have been exhibited in Europe and America. He has won Gold and Silver Gilt Medals at the Royal Horticultural Society in London and he is represented in many private and permanent collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation\, Pittsburgh\, the Library of Congress\, the British Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society. \n(Link to Botanical Art #2: The Art of Colored Pencil).
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/watercolor-painting-botanical-art-3/2024-11-15/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240421T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T182859Z
UID:10003045-1731492000-1731499200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Writers In Nature with Sue B. Walker
DESCRIPTION:What: A Writing group under direction of Sue B. Walker\nWhen: Wednesday mornings 10am until Noon\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nMembers of the group meet weekly to discuss creative writings.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/writers-in-nature-with-sue-b-walker/2024-11-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
UID:10002380-1731426300-1731430800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-11-12/
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:20241108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003639-1731074400-1731081600@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/2024-11-08/
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:20241108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240803T144017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T194727Z
UID:10002373-1731056400-1731070800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Botanical Art #3: Learning How to Paint in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Art Class III:\nLearning How to Paint in Watercolor – with Derek Norman\nHow to surprise yourself and amaze your friends!\nA Six-Week Course on the Art of Botanical Painting with Watercolor: Fridays* 10am – 1pm \nFirst class: Nov 8\, 2024 \nSecond class: Nov 15\, 2024 \nThird class: Nov 22\, 2024 \nFourth class: Dec 13\, 2024 \nFifth class: Dec 20\, 2024 \nSixth class: Jan 03\, 2025 \nMembers: $125 (MBG will refund $25 after purchase)\nNonmembers: $150 \nRegister and Pay\nWORKING WITH WATERCOLOR\nThis class is an excellent introduction to the botanical art of painting in\nwatercolor using the Six-Color-Palette.\nHere is an opportunity to develop and further refine your understanding\nof basic color\, color mixing and sound color selection through a step-bystep\napproach. Learn to paint wet-on-wet\, wet-on-dry and how to apply a\n“glaze”\, a “wash” and classic English “dry-brush”. Students will progress\nto working with botanical specimens as they build confidence and proficiency. \nSupplies List (PDF) \nAbout our Instructor –\nDerek was born and educated in England before he moved to the States. His graphic works\, paintings\, drawings and botanical works have been exhibited in Europe and America. He has won Gold and Silver Gilt Medals at the Royal Horticultural Society in London and he is represented in many private and permanent collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation\, Pittsburgh\, the Library of Congress\, the British Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society. \n(Link to Botanical Art #2: The Art of Colored Pencil).
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/watercolor-painting-botanical-art-3/2024-11-08/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 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:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240421T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T182859Z
UID:10003044-1730887200-1730894400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Writers In Nature with Sue B. Walker
DESCRIPTION:What: A Writing group under direction of Sue B. Walker\nWhen: Wednesday mornings 10am until Noon\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nMembers of the group meet weekly to discuss creative writings.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/writers-in-nature-with-sue-b-walker/2024-11-06/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20241001T193341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T203341Z
UID:10003093-1730887200-1730890800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Walks: W.O.N.D.E.R. Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Walk\, Observe\, Name\, Discover\, Explore\, Read\nGuided Homeschool Nature Walks for Families\nJoin Mobile Botanical Gardens for engaging\, hour-long guided nature walks\, specifically designed for homeschooling families. Starting\, Wednesday\, November 6th\, explore our Gardens and Forests every other Wednesday morning at 10 am throughout November and December. \nDiscover the Wonders of Nature\nOn our themed walks\, Director of Education Sara Habel will lead you through: \n\nThe Garden Collections of MBG: the Winter Garden\, Azalea Garden\, Pollinator and Rose Gardens\, and more\nBugs\, butterflies\, leaves\, and flowers\nThe Katherine Shropshire Nature Trail’s hidden gems\nThe majestic Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest\n\nEnjoy Quality Time with Your Family\nThese outings are slow\, enjoyable strolls\, fostering fun learning experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to: \n\nConnect with nature and each other\nEnhance your homeschool curriculum\nCreate lasting memories\n\nThese homeschool nature outings are FREE for members or with the cost of admission. Consider joining as a member if you haven’t already; there are LOTS of benefits available for MBG members! Attendance is limited and registration is required. Please email shabel@mbgardens.org and let her know how many of your family will attend and on which dates. \n*Please note: some of our trails are not stroller-friendly. We encourage you to bring wearable baby-carriers instead. \nFeel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family after we conclude our guided walk. We have picnic tables near the Koi Pond\, in the Sybil Burnett Herb Garden and in the Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest. Or you may spread picnic blankets on the ReBloom Garden Lawn or the Children’s Lawn\, or elsewhere throughout the Gardens. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves\, please and thank you!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/homeschool-nature-walks-w-o-n-d-e-r-wednesdays/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
UID:10002379-1730821500-1730826000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-11-05/
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:20241103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20230118T214225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T183145Z
UID:10003097-1730642400-1730649600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:K. Sawada Camellia Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \nThe K. Sawada Camellia Club is a non-profit organization that promotes education\, history and community for camellia enthusiasts along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. \nThis Club meets at 2:00 pm at Mobile Botanical Gardens in the Larkins Classroom on the first Sunday of every month between November and April. Camellia Club meetings run until 4:00 pm. \nDates for the 2024/2025 season are as follows: \n\nNovember 3rd\nDecember 1st (tentative)\nJanuary 5th\nFebruary 2nd\nMarch 2nd\nApril 6th\n\nCome and hear a panel of seasoned camellia gurus share their knowledge! The meetings of the K. Sawada Camellia Club are open to all interested in joining. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/k-sawada-camellia-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003121-1730469600-1730476800@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/2024-11-01/
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:20241101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240925T183946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T184146Z
UID:10003091-1730455200-1730460600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Garden Tool Care with James Miles: First Friday November
DESCRIPTION:Garden Tool Care: Taking Care of Our Gardening Toys and Equipment with James Miles\nFirst Friday November\nWhat do you know about garden tool care? Join us on the first Friday in November to learn everything you need to know to keep your gardening toys and equipment in tip top shape. As you know\, careful maintenance and taking good care of your tools will help them to take good care of your garden! \nFrom cleaning to sharpening to sanding and oiling\, James Miles will cover it all. He will also share of his personal favorite tools\, toys and gadgets for gardening and give his honest review of many of these. \nThis event is free for members or with admission. Please register your seat by sending an email to shabel@mbgardens.org. \nPresentation will be followed by lunch ($15) by Georgia Roussos Catering. On the menu: \n\nChicken and Spinach Lasagna\nButtered Green Beans\nMixed Green Salad w/ Ranch or Champagne Vinaigrette \nBread Pudding w/ Praline Sauce\n\nORDER LUNCH HERE \nAbout our speaker:\nJames Miles graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from Alabama A & M University in 1990. He went to work for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in 1991. He served as a Regional Extension Agent (REA) with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in southwest Alabama for 30 years and retired in 2020.  In that position\, he was the Commercial Horticulture REA for 11 counties\, but his office was in the Jon Archer Agricultural Center here in Mobile. He worked in all areas of horticulture on both the home and commercial programming levels.  He was involved with several On-site Result Demonstrations in the area of Fruits & Vegetables\, Turf\, and Christmas Trees.  Importantly\, he conducted several pesticide meetings over the years\, including Worker Protection Standards.  Along with Tony Glover\, he co-founded the Mobile County Master Gardener Program. \nAfter retiring from the ACES\, Mr. Miles was hired in 2020 by NRCS as a Soil Conservation Technician.  In this position\, he provides assistance to the Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in his assigned area.  A major part of his responsibility is to work with landowners to apply and maintain numerous conservation practices. \nHe loves fishing\, traveling\, gardening\, and cooking. And he competes in bass tournaments regularly throughout the southeast U.S.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/garden-tool-care-with-james-miles-first-friday-november/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240421T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T182859Z
UID:10003043-1730282400-1730289600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Writers In Nature with Sue B. Walker
DESCRIPTION:What: A Writing group under direction of Sue B. Walker\nWhen: Wednesday mornings 10am until Noon\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nMembers of the group meet weekly to discuss creative writings.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/writers-in-nature-with-sue-b-walker/2024-10-30/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T173000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240815T160349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T182229Z
UID:10003080-1730217600-1730223000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Afterschool Art Class for Middle Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Afterschool Art Class at MBG!\nUnleash your child’s creativity in our exciting beginner drawing class\, designed for middle schoolers aged 11-13. Throughout six sessions\, students will explore essential drawing techniques using a variety of mediums\, all while discovering the rich biodiversity of MBG. With a blend of hands-on botany and creative practice\, this class is perfect for budding artists who love both nature and creativity. Whether sketching vibrant plants\, common insects\, or even koi fish\, your child will gain a deeper connection to the natural world around them. \nDates: September 24th\, October 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 29th \nTime: 4pm-5:30pm \nLength: 6 weeks \nCost: $70 for MBG members\, $85 not yet members (Members will receive $15 refund after checkout; link to join as a member now). -fee includes all supplies \nSign up today and let your child’s artistic journey begin in the beautiful surroundings of Mobile Botanical Gardens! \nAbout the Instructor: \nMarnée Wiley is an experienced educator with a passion for blending art and science to inspire young learners. With three years of teaching science Alabama public school systems and six years of experience in teaching art and STEAM. Marnée brings a unique\, interdisciplinary approach to her classes. Marnée holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Environmental Science\, which allows her to deeply integrate scientific concepts into creative practices\, making learning both engaging and enriching for her students. \nEducational programming at MBG is generously supported by the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/afterschool-art-class-for-middle-schoolers/2024-10-29/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240711T181237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T195350Z
UID:10003104-1729933200-1729954800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fall Plant Sale 2024- Plant Now for Spring Blooms!\nWith a focus on Spring flowering trees and shrubs\, Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale 2024 promises to be our best plant sale yet! This year’s sale will take place on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, October 24th\, 25th and 26th\, from 9 am until 3 pm each day. \nCome for the best selection yet of both evergreen and deciduous azaleas; Asian magnolias\, including the ever-popular “Girl” series of miniature trees; native trees; roses; edibles; and much\, much more!  And we just know that you are sure to enjoy our all-new Nita’s Marketplace\, named in honor of our dearly departed Nita Crandall. Decorated with all sorts of “Nita things\,” such as beautiful butterfly benches donated by the Spring Hill Garden Club\, you will find that our Marketplace is much improved as Nita’s Marketplace now! \nFrom trees and shrubs to natives\, perennials and annuals\, whatever your garden is missing\, you are sure it to find it here. \nThey say that money can’t buy happiness\, but at Nita’s\, it definitely does! \n*Fall Plant Sale Plants List* (Updated 10/10/2024) \n  \nJapanese Magnolias for your Mobile\, AL Garden \nAzaleas for your Gulf Coast Garden \nHere is a link to wonderful information on native azaleas from Dr. Maarten Van der Giessen. Ask a Master Gardener: Alabama’s Native Azalea Treasure (mobilecountymastergardeners.org) \nCamellias for your Gulf Coast Garden \nHydrangeas for your Gulf Coast Garden \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale-2024/2024-10-26/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240711T181237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T195350Z
UID:10003103-1729846800-1729868400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fall Plant Sale 2024- Plant Now for Spring Blooms!\nWith a focus on Spring flowering trees and shrubs\, Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale 2024 promises to be our best plant sale yet! This year’s sale will take place on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, October 24th\, 25th and 26th\, from 9 am until 3 pm each day. \nCome for the best selection yet of both evergreen and deciduous azaleas; Asian magnolias\, including the ever-popular “Girl” series of miniature trees; native trees; roses; edibles; and much\, much more!  And we just know that you are sure to enjoy our all-new Nita’s Marketplace\, named in honor of our dearly departed Nita Crandall. Decorated with all sorts of “Nita things\,” such as beautiful butterfly benches donated by the Spring Hill Garden Club\, you will find that our Marketplace is much improved as Nita’s Marketplace now! \nFrom trees and shrubs to natives\, perennials and annuals\, whatever your garden is missing\, you are sure it to find it here. \nThey say that money can’t buy happiness\, but at Nita’s\, it definitely does! \n*Fall Plant Sale Plants List* (Updated 10/10/2024) \n  \nJapanese Magnolias for your Mobile\, AL Garden \nAzaleas for your Gulf Coast Garden \nHere is a link to wonderful information on native azaleas from Dr. Maarten Van der Giessen. Ask a Master Gardener: Alabama’s Native Azalea Treasure (mobilecountymastergardeners.org) \nCamellias for your Gulf Coast Garden \nHydrangeas for your Gulf Coast Garden \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale-2024/2024-10-25/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164910
CREATED:20240711T181237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T195350Z
UID:10002354-1729760400-1729782000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fall Plant Sale 2024- Plant Now for Spring Blooms!\nWith a focus on Spring flowering trees and shrubs\, Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale 2024 promises to be our best plant sale yet! This year’s sale will take place on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, October 24th\, 25th and 26th\, from 9 am until 3 pm each day. \nCome for the best selection yet of both evergreen and deciduous azaleas; Asian magnolias\, including the ever-popular “Girl” series of miniature trees; native trees; roses; edibles; and much\, much more!  And we just know that you are sure to enjoy our all-new Nita’s Marketplace\, named in honor of our dearly departed Nita Crandall. Decorated with all sorts of “Nita things\,” such as beautiful butterfly benches donated by the Spring Hill Garden Club\, you will find that our Marketplace is much improved as Nita’s Marketplace now! \nFrom trees and shrubs to natives\, perennials and annuals\, whatever your garden is missing\, you are sure it to find it here. \nThey say that money can’t buy happiness\, but at Nita’s\, it definitely does! \n*Fall Plant Sale Plants List* (Updated 10/10/2024) \n  \nJapanese Magnolias for your Mobile\, AL Garden \nAzaleas for your Gulf Coast Garden \nHere is a link to wonderful information on native azaleas from Dr. Maarten Van der Giessen. Ask a Master Gardener: Alabama’s Native Azalea Treasure (mobilecountymastergardeners.org) \nCamellias for your Gulf Coast Garden \nHydrangeas for your Gulf Coast Garden \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale-2024/2024-10-24/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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