Mobile Botanical Gardens

Yoga with Elise
2023-03-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date
***YOGA CLASSES ARE ON SUMMER BREAK***
What: Yoga classes for beginners and beyond, instructed by Elise Williams

Please note:
Please bring your own mat and any props.
If possible, arrive dressed in your exercise clothes, as there is only one restroom at the building.
A water fountain is available for refilling your water bottle.

It is said, that the practice of Yoga is possibly 40,000 years old…Let that sink in! If you show up in class and practice your asanas, you will start feeling and seeing positive changes in how you feel and think. It shouldn’t take 40,000 years, thank goodness!
There are many branches in Yoga, but Hatha Yoga is a beautiful ancient system that cares for the total health mind and body. The physical benefits of Hatha yoga include muscle balance, skeletal alignment, muscle strength and elasticity. You will notice increased range of motion, improved coordination and function of internal glands and organs. I felt that this is a lovely system to start with, yet can be modified.
Seeing as how old this practice is, we will wade into it slowly at first, then gain momentum as we learn and practice. My favorite piece of advice to this day is “Crawl before you walk and walk before you run!”.

First Friday - Presentation by Candy Dolan about Plant Sale Favorites
2023-03-03 13:00 - 14:00
Candy Dolan is the leader of our MBG Greenhouse Team. She will talk about several of the hard to find and/or unusual plants in this years’ Spring Plant Sale. She will also present some of her favorite plants grown by the MBG Team.

Botanical Art III: Learning How to Paint in Watercolor
2023-03-03 10:00 - 13:00
Botanical Art Class III:
Learning How to Paint in Watercolor – with Derek Norman
How to surprise yourself and amaze your friends!

A Six-Week Course: Fridays* 10am – 1pm from March 3rd – April 14th
*Skip March 17th (Plant Sale week), and Class #3 will be on Thursday, March 23rd
Also Wednesdays* 1pm-4pm from March 8th – April 19th
*Skip March 22nd
Members: $125 / Nonmembers: $150
***THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION***
WORKING WITH WATERCOLOR.
This class is designed as an introduction to the botanical art of painting in
watercolor using the Six-Color-Palette.
Here is an opportunity to develop and further refine your understanding
of basic color, color mixing and sound color selection through a step-bystep
approach. Learn to paint wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and how to apply a
“glaze”, a “wash” and classic English “dry-brush”. Students will progress
to working with botanical specimens as they build confidence and proficiency.

Plant Sale Curbside Pickup Day
2023-03-03 09:30 - 11:30

Welcome J.E. Turner ES Gifted Students
2023-03-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-01 09:00 - 13:00
Students from J.E. Turner Elementary School Gifted program will visit the Gardens for a full day of touring, lunch, and an afternoon garden-themed art activity.

Sashiko Make n' Take Workshop with Jan Johnson
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00
Sashiko is a perfect technique for learning to sew by hand. It’s an ancient Japanese mending technique used to reinforce and mend worn fabric and is currently popular as visible mending for jeans. Techniques like this contribute to sustainable fashion by reclaiming torn, worn clothes. Sashiko is also highly decorative and suitable for embroidery projects like pillows, framed art, napkins, journal covers and others. The pattern is created by making series of running stitches that can be as simple or as complex as desired, making it a lovely way to learn hand sewing.
Instructor, Jan Johnson, MBG Member and Fabric Artist
Saturday mornings in February, 2023:
Sat, Feb 4th – 10am-noon: Mark pattern for Sashiko and begin embroidery
Sat, Feb 11th and 18th – 10am-noon: Embroidery session
Sat. Feb 25th – 10am-1pm: Embroidery session, share production and enjoy charcuterie lunch together!
$30 for series – MBG Member
Register and Pay
Class size – up to 20, Adults and Children ages 10+

Online Spring Plant Sale Catalog opens!
2023-02-24 08:00 - 2023-03-01 17:00
GO TO CATALOG
2-20-23 Plant List EXCEL
2-20-23 Plant List PDF

MBG Docent Training with Dr. Judy Stout
2023-02-23 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-16 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-09 08:30 - 12:00
MBG Docents serve as guides and ambassadors of the Gardens when visiting tour groups schedule visits. Training covers historical information and comprehensive collection information as well as guidance on public garden policies. Sessions are held on Thursday mornings in the Larkins Classroom, 8:30-noon over the course of 3 weeks. Additional information will be provided soon.

MBG Board of Directors - Regular Meeting
2023-02-21 17:00 - 18:30
The Board of Directors meets regularly on a monthly basis, the third Tuesday of each month. The Executive Board meets at 5:00pm and the full Board convenes at 5:15pm.

Botanical Art II: Learning How to Draw in Colored Pencil
2023-02-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-08 13:00 - 16:00
Learning How to Draw with Colored Pencil – with Derek Norman
How to surprise yourself and amaze your friends!

A Six-Week Course (taught in two class options):
Wednesdays 1pm – 4pm from January 11th – February 15th
Fridays 10am – 1pm from January 13 – February 17th

Members: $125 (Must log in as a member to receive discount)
Nonmembers: $150
WORKING WITH COLORED PENCIL.
For those who simply wish to take their drawing skills to a higher level and those who continue to explore the world of botanical drawing and painting – this class is specifically designed for you!
Register and Pay

Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting
2023-02-11 09:00 - 11:00
The group will meet in the Larkins Classroom.

MBG Book Club Lunch Meeting
2023-02-10 11:00 - 13:00
Members meet in the Botanical Center to discuss books recommended and reviewed. Typically 11:00 – 1:00.

K. Sawada Camellia Club Meeting
2023-02-05 14:00 - 16:00
Club meetings are held in the Larkins Classroom. Questions about meeting topic and other details may be directed to Vaughan Drinkard, President: vdrinkard@yahoo.com.
