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SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-03-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T150000
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SUMMARY:Kathryn Aalto\, New York Times bestselling author\, presents at MBG
DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Aalto\, landscape designer\, historian\, and writer\, will be at MBG to present on her books as well as conduct a nature journal writing workshop on day 2 before she wraps up her time in Mobile. Kathryn Aalto’s visit to Mobile is sponsored by The Lilian Woolford Charitable Trust. \nThursday\, March 21st – book presentations \nFriday\, March 22nd – writing workshop
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/kathryn-aalto-new-york-times-bestselling-author-presents-at-mbg/2024-03-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-03-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20210625T153020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T225850Z
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SUMMARY:Plantasia Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Get the best plants for your Gulf Coast garden at the largest plant sale in the South East! \nPlant List will be uploaded 2 weeks prior to sale (February 29th) \nMarch 15th and 16th\, Friday and Saturday\n9am – 3pm \nTicketed Preview Party\, Thursday\, March 14th\nBuy Preview Party Tickets \nMobile Botanical Gardens\n5151 Museum Drive\nMobile\, AL 36608
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/plantasia-spring-plant-sale/2024-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20210625T153020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T225850Z
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SUMMARY:Plantasia Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Get the best plants for your Gulf Coast garden at the largest plant sale in the South East! \nPlant List will be uploaded 2 weeks prior to sale (February 29th) \nMarch 15th and 16th\, Friday and Saturday\n9am – 3pm \nTicketed Preview Party\, Thursday\, March 14th\nBuy Preview Party Tickets \nMobile Botanical Gardens\n5151 Museum Drive\nMobile\, AL 36608
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/plantasia-spring-plant-sale/2024-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-03-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20210625T153816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T225348Z
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SUMMARY:Preview Party - Plantasia Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come to our Plantasia Spring Plant Sale for gorgeous plants and a great time! Preview Party is on Thursday\, March 14th\, 4-7pm. \n\nTitle sponsor: Southern Cancer Center\nGreat food by Georgia Roussos Catering\nLive music by Keith ‘The Mailman’ Burns\nThe best selection of plants are available at our ticketed preview party and sale.\nLimited number of reserve tables available: includes 4 chairs\, choice of wine and table floral arrangement. Email acashin@mbgardens.org to reserve.\n\nBuy Your Ticket to Preview Party \nMenu:\nBOILED PEELED SHRIMP with tails on & Cocktail sauce\nHAM & CHEESE SLIDERS\nBLUEBERRY GOAT CHEESE TARTS\nANTI PASTO SKEWERS\nSTRAWBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES\nPLANTASIA COOKIES\nBEER\, WINE\, SODAS\, BOTTLED WATER \nPLANT LIST EXCEL will be provided two weeks prior to sale – February 29th.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/preview-party-plantasia-spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-03-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230915T144907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T195126Z
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SUMMARY:“Following in the Footsteps of the Great Women Artists” - Derek Norman
DESCRIPTION:What: A 7-week course instructed by Derek Norman\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nWhen: Fridays\, 10am-1pm as follows:\n#1 – January 12\, 2024\n#2 – January 19\, 2024\n#3 – January 26\, 2024\n#4 – February 9\, 2024\n#5 – February 16\, 2024\n#6 – February 23\, 2024\n#7 – March 8\, 2024\nCost: $125/ Members; $150 Nonmembers\nREGISTER \nA class that reviews the enormous contribution women artists have made across the centuries to the canon of art history in general and to botanical art in particular. From the Renaissance through the present day\, art history is indebted to the talents of women whose names have been lost to history by way of a male narrative that has been somewhat dismissive of their contribution.\nWe will review and study the work\, style and technique of a number of famous women artists. We will celebrate their originality\, their spirit and how they advanced the traditions of painting and drawing while others looked the other way.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/following-in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-women-artists-derek-norman/2024-03-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-03-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
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SUMMARY:Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Literacy program of reading books and sharing activities. Designed for preschoolers. Every Thursday morning at 10:30am the group will read a book at various locations in the Gardens. On rainy days the group will meet in the Larkins Classroom. FREE to MBG members\, cost of admission for nonmembers\, and registration is required. All children must be accompanied by parent or assigned adult guardian. \nRegistration Form (opens in separate window) \nEmail Aeriell for more information or call the office at 251.342.0555.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2024-03-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002980-1709629200-1709632800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-03-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20240119T212413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T184109Z
UID:10003013-1709382600-1709391600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Alfred Piff Memorial Solar Walk Debut
DESCRIPTION:What: Official opening of the Alfred Piff Memorial Solar / Planetary Walk\nWhen: Saturday\, March 2nd\, 12:30pm until 3pm \nThis new walking trail meanders along an .8 mile route within the design collections of MBG. Portions of the trail also take in the Katherine Shropshire Nature Trails to the west of our buildings. \nWho was Alfred Piff? Longtime member and supporter of MBG\, Alfred Piff loved education. His family has continued his legacy by funding this unique feature for everyone to enjoy and learn from when they visit MBG. March 2nd would have been Alfred’s 100th birthday\, so come out and enjoy a birthday cupcake\, walk the new trail\, and learn about the solar system neighborhood we all live in!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/alfred-piff-memorial-solar-walk-debut/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20240119T212140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T203749Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday - A Sneak Peek at Spring Plant Sale 2024
DESCRIPTION:What: Plant Sale Committee Tell-All\nWhen: Friday\, March 1st at 10:00am on the plaza under the white tent\nCost: FREE to MBG members\, regular admission for nonmembers \nJoin us for a Q&A with members of the Plant Selection Committee for the upcoming Spring sale. These are the folks who have scoured the availability lists\, visited the local growers\, attended the regional Gulf Coast Horticultural Show — and ultimately decided on what we will have at our sale. They will share some examples of what they have been able to find\, and be ready to answer questions about which plants perform best in our part of the gulf coast.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/first-friday-sneak-peek-of-spring-plant-sale-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002979-1709283600-1709287200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-03-01/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002318-1709202600-1709206200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Literacy program of reading books and sharing activities. Designed for preschoolers. Every Thursday morning at 10:30am the group will read a book at various locations in the Gardens. On rainy days the group will meet in the Larkins Classroom. FREE to MBG members\, cost of admission for nonmembers\, and registration is required. All children must be accompanied by parent or assigned adult guardian. \nRegistration Form (opens in separate window) \nEmail Aeriell for more information or call the office at 251.342.0555.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2024-02-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002978-1709024400-1709028000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-02-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230915T144907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T195126Z
UID:10002340-1708682400-1708693200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:“Following in the Footsteps of the Great Women Artists” - Derek Norman
DESCRIPTION:What: A 7-week course instructed by Derek Norman\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nWhen: Fridays\, 10am-1pm as follows:\n#1 – January 12\, 2024\n#2 – January 19\, 2024\n#3 – January 26\, 2024\n#4 – February 9\, 2024\n#5 – February 16\, 2024\n#6 – February 23\, 2024\n#7 – March 8\, 2024\nCost: $125/ Members; $150 Nonmembers\nREGISTER \nA class that reviews the enormous contribution women artists have made across the centuries to the canon of art history in general and to botanical art in particular. From the Renaissance through the present day\, art history is indebted to the talents of women whose names have been lost to history by way of a male narrative that has been somewhat dismissive of their contribution.\nWe will review and study the work\, style and technique of a number of famous women artists. We will celebrate their originality\, their spirit and how they advanced the traditions of painting and drawing while others looked the other way.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/following-in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-women-artists-derek-norman/2024-02-23/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002977-1708678800-1708682400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-02-23/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
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SUMMARY:Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Literacy program of reading books and sharing activities. Designed for preschoolers. Every Thursday morning at 10:30am the group will read a book at various locations in the Gardens. On rainy days the group will meet in the Larkins Classroom. FREE to MBG members\, cost of admission for nonmembers\, and registration is required. All children must be accompanied by parent or assigned adult guardian. \nRegistration Form (opens in separate window) \nEmail Aeriell for more information or call the office at 251.342.0555.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2024-02-22/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002976-1708419600-1708423200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-02-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20231207T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T185127Z
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SUMMARY:Couture Garden Design – May Your Landscape Fit Your Lifestyle Like A Glove
DESCRIPTION:Mary Palmer Dargan\, Landscape Architect\nCouture Garden Design – May Your Landscape Fit Your Lifestyle Like A Glove\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024\n9:00am – 2:00pm\nShape your landscape to fit your lifestyle like a tailor creates a custom design for your wardrobe. The day includes seminar\, lunch\, and a fun after-lunch interactive adventure in design!\nRegister for this single event
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/28968/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230915T144907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T195126Z
UID:10002339-1708077600-1708088400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:“Following in the Footsteps of the Great Women Artists” - Derek Norman
DESCRIPTION:What: A 7-week course instructed by Derek Norman\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nWhen: Fridays\, 10am-1pm as follows:\n#1 – January 12\, 2024\n#2 – January 19\, 2024\n#3 – January 26\, 2024\n#4 – February 9\, 2024\n#5 – February 16\, 2024\n#6 – February 23\, 2024\n#7 – March 8\, 2024\nCost: $125/ Members; $150 Nonmembers\nREGISTER \nA class that reviews the enormous contribution women artists have made across the centuries to the canon of art history in general and to botanical art in particular. From the Renaissance through the present day\, art history is indebted to the talents of women whose names have been lost to history by way of a male narrative that has been somewhat dismissive of their contribution.\nWe will review and study the work\, style and technique of a number of famous women artists. We will celebrate their originality\, their spirit and how they advanced the traditions of painting and drawing while others looked the other way.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/following-in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-women-artists-derek-norman/2024-02-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002975-1708074000-1708077600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-02-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002974-1707814800-1707818400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-02-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230915T144907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T195126Z
UID:10002338-1707472800-1707483600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:“Following in the Footsteps of the Great Women Artists” - Derek Norman
DESCRIPTION:What: A 7-week course instructed by Derek Norman\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nWhen: Fridays\, 10am-1pm as follows:\n#1 – January 12\, 2024\n#2 – January 19\, 2024\n#3 – January 26\, 2024\n#4 – February 9\, 2024\n#5 – February 16\, 2024\n#6 – February 23\, 2024\n#7 – March 8\, 2024\nCost: $125/ Members; $150 Nonmembers\nREGISTER \nA class that reviews the enormous contribution women artists have made across the centuries to the canon of art history in general and to botanical art in particular. From the Renaissance through the present day\, art history is indebted to the talents of women whose names have been lost to history by way of a male narrative that has been somewhat dismissive of their contribution.\nWe will review and study the work\, style and technique of a number of famous women artists. We will celebrate their originality\, their spirit and how they advanced the traditions of painting and drawing while others looked the other way.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/following-in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-women-artists-derek-norman/2024-02-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002973-1707469200-1707472800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-02-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002316-1707388200-1707391800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Literacy program of reading books and sharing activities. Designed for preschoolers. Every Thursday morning at 10:30am the group will read a book at various locations in the Gardens. On rainy days the group will meet in the Larkins Classroom. FREE to MBG members\, cost of admission for nonmembers\, and registration is required. All children must be accompanied by parent or assigned adult guardian. \nRegistration Form (opens in separate window) \nEmail Aeriell for more information or call the office at 251.342.0555.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2024-02-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002972-1707210000-1707213600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
DESCRIPTION:What: Spring Session IV\nWhen: Tuesday and Friday mornings\, 9am-10am\nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor: Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)\nMore information and registration \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines\, since their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design who 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.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/tai-chi-at-mbg/2024-02-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131318
CREATED:20240119T204712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T204712Z
UID:10003011-1706868000-1706873400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:First Friday with Jon Carfagno
DESCRIPTION:February 2nd at 10:30am\npresented by\nJon Carfagno\, Executive Director for the Mobile Museum of Art  \nJon Carfagno will present in our Larkins Classroom\, and focus his presentation on What’s New at MMoA. There will also be a film about the 60th Anniversary Show at the Museum. come join us for an informative morning with our neighbor! \nFree to MBG Members\, but registration is required. Call the office at 251.342.0555 or Click here to register.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/first-friday-with-jon-carfagno/
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