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SUMMARY:First Friday - Writers In Nature Presentation
DESCRIPTION:What: A presentation of original poems written by WIN students\nWhen: Friday\, January 5th\, 2024 at 10:30am\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom\nCost: FREE to MBG Members / regular admission for nonmembers \nSue Brannan Walker\, former Alabama Poet Laureate\, instructs the Writers In Nature students in classes taught at MBG every week. This presentation will share several of the original works created by students.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/first-friday-writers-in-nature-presentation/
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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/2024-01-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
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/2024-01-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
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/2024-01-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
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/2023-12-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002960-1703581200-1703584800@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/2023-12-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002959-1703235600-1703239200@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/2023-12-22/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231227
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
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SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Gardens will be closed to visits by the public from Friday\, December 22nd through Tuesday\, December 26th. MBG Members may visit anytime using their access code. Have a wonderful Holiday\, one and all!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/closed-for-the-christmas-holidays-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002958-1702976400-1702980000@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/2023-12-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230915T143646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T143646Z
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SUMMARY:In Praise of Trees - An “Impressionistic/Expressive” track Art Class
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, beginning October 20th\n10am – 1pm\nInstructor: Derek Norman \nMembers $125\nNon-members $150 (additional fee collected at first class session)\nRegister \nA 6-week class focusing on drawing and painting the trees of MBG. Intermediate – Advanced students. \nClass Dates:\n#1 – October 20th\n#2 – November 3rd\n#3 – November 10th\n#4 – November 17th\n#5 – December 8th\n#6 – December 15th \nIt is that time of the year when\, sadly\, trees take an enormous hit from on-coming storms\, hurricanes and such that it seems an appropriate time to lavish appreciation for their beauty\, their strength and vigor. So this is a class of thanks\, appreciation and praise. We will be following the Mobile Botanical Garden’s new “Impressionistic/Expressionistic” track of working in the mediums of oil paint and gouache.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/in-praise-of-trees-an-impressionistic-expressive-track-art-class/2023-12-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002957-1702630800-1702634400@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/2023-12-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
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/2023-12-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002956-1702371600-1702375200@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/2023-12-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230915T143646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T143646Z
UID:10002333-1702029600-1702040400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:In Praise of Trees - An “Impressionistic/Expressive” track Art Class
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, beginning October 20th\n10am – 1pm\nInstructor: Derek Norman \nMembers $125\nNon-members $150 (additional fee collected at first class session)\nRegister \nA 6-week class focusing on drawing and painting the trees of MBG. Intermediate – Advanced students. \nClass Dates:\n#1 – October 20th\n#2 – November 3rd\n#3 – November 10th\n#4 – November 17th\n#5 – December 8th\n#6 – December 15th \nIt is that time of the year when\, sadly\, trees take an enormous hit from on-coming storms\, hurricanes and such that it seems an appropriate time to lavish appreciation for their beauty\, their strength and vigor. So this is a class of thanks\, appreciation and praise. We will be following the Mobile Botanical Garden’s new “Impressionistic/Expressionistic” track of working in the mediums of oil paint and gouache.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/in-praise-of-trees-an-impressionistic-expressive-track-art-class/2023-12-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002955-1702026000-1702029600@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/2023-12-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002309-1701945000-1701948600@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/2023-12-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002954-1701766800-1701770400@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/2023-12-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20210625T150327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T204328Z
UID:10002527-1701507600-1701522000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:A Holiday Market in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Shop the Artful Garden Giftshop for great holiday gifts. On December 1st and 2nd\, come to Holiday Market and support our partner non-profit organizations – the Mobile County Master Gardeners\, and the Gulf Coast Herb Society! \nPre-Order of MG Holiday Greenery via this link. \nMOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS \nNew this year – we are having a Gingerbread competition and display! The gingerbread creations will be on display in the Botanical Center throughout the month of December. Learn more about the gingerbread competition. \nIf you like to buy local products with a tale to tell\, then Mobile Botanical Garden’s Holiday Market has some wonderful selections from local and regional artists for you to choose from this year! Melissa Roombos\, our Gift Shop manager\, has curated a wonderful array of goods ranging from art to jewelry\, glass art\, garden enhancements\, and more. You can also look forward to finding local honey from our beehives\, poinsettias\, and blooming camellias at Holiday Market. \nProceeds support preserving the 106 acres of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and supporting our educational programming. \nMOBILE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS \nOfferings from the Mobile County Master Gardeners includes their fresh greenery\, trivets\, coasters\, and more. You can pre-order your greenery or purchase day-of at Holiday Market. \nProceeds from their sales support their educational programs and a scholarship at Auburn University for a local student studying horticulture. \nGULF COAST HERB SOCIETY \nThe Gulf Coast Herb Society makes potpourri and herb ornaments\, and they will also be selling an assortment of herb plants presented in baskets or burlap wraps with handles – ready for gift giving! \nProceeds support their educational programming and maintaining the Herb Garden at the Mobile Botanical Gardens.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/a-holiday-market-in-the-gardens/2023-12-02/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Holiday-gingerbread.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20210625T150327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T204328Z
UID:10002526-1701421200-1701435600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:A Holiday Market in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Shop the Artful Garden Giftshop for great holiday gifts. On December 1st and 2nd\, come to Holiday Market and support our partner non-profit organizations – the Mobile County Master Gardeners\, and the Gulf Coast Herb Society! \nPre-Order of MG Holiday Greenery via this link. \nMOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS \nNew this year – we are having a Gingerbread competition and display! The gingerbread creations will be on display in the Botanical Center throughout the month of December. Learn more about the gingerbread competition. \nIf you like to buy local products with a tale to tell\, then Mobile Botanical Garden’s Holiday Market has some wonderful selections from local and regional artists for you to choose from this year! Melissa Roombos\, our Gift Shop manager\, has curated a wonderful array of goods ranging from art to jewelry\, glass art\, garden enhancements\, and more. You can also look forward to finding local honey from our beehives\, poinsettias\, and blooming camellias at Holiday Market. \nProceeds support preserving the 106 acres of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and supporting our educational programming. \nMOBILE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS \nOfferings from the Mobile County Master Gardeners includes their fresh greenery\, trivets\, coasters\, and more. You can pre-order your greenery or purchase day-of at Holiday Market. \nProceeds from their sales support their educational programs and a scholarship at Auburn University for a local student studying horticulture. \nGULF COAST HERB SOCIETY \nThe Gulf Coast Herb Society makes potpourri and herb ornaments\, and they will also be selling an assortment of herb plants presented in baskets or burlap wraps with handles – ready for gift giving! \nProceeds support their educational programming and maintaining the Herb Garden at the Mobile Botanical Gardens.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/a-holiday-market-in-the-gardens/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Holiday-gingerbread.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002953-1701421200-1701424800@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/2023-12-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002308-1701340200-1701343800@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/2023-11-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002952-1701162000-1701165600@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/2023-11-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002951-1700816400-1700820000@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/2023-11-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T235900
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20221114T215717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T201726Z
UID:10002895-1700654400-1700870340@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The Gardens will be closed to visits by the public\, but MBG members may visit anytime using their access code. Happy Holidays to everyone!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/closed-for-the-thanksgiving-holidays/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002950-1700557200-1700560800@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/2023-11-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20221216T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T144859Z
UID:10002926-1700301600-1700309700@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Veggie Kids - Fall Edition
DESCRIPTION:Children may ask\, “Where does our food come from? How can I grow some of my own food? \nThe Mobile Botanical Gardens is happy to announce a multi-week program to answer those questions with a series of Saturday morning workshops for children\, ages 8-12.  Participants will explore what foods come from plants\, what plants need to grow\, and the work of farmers to bring good fruits and vegetables to our dining tables. From Dirt Day and Grocery Store Botany to harvest\, young gardeners will plant and maintain their own raised bed ‘farms’ at MBG’s Magnolia Hill. Veggie Kids is sponsored\, in part\, by the Lily Woolford Charitable Trust. \nInstructor: Dr. Judy P. Stout \nParticipation Fee: $50  per child members; $65  per child non-members (additional fee to be collected at first date). \nSchedule: \nSaturday\, Sept. 16th\, 2023. 10:00 – 12:15. What do plants need? How does a farmer meet those needs? Beds preparation.  Plant seedlings – collards\, cabbage. \nSaturday\, Sept. 23rd\, 2023. 10:00 – 12:15. Germination requirements. Plant lettuces\, radishes\, turnip greens\, spinach seeds. \nSaturday\, Oct. 7th\, 2023. 10:00 – 12:15. Plant spinach\, kale seeds.  Thin seedlings as needed. Install organic rabbit deterrents. \nSaturday\, Oct. 21st\, 2023. 10:00 – 12:15. Thin seedlings as needed. Weed\, fertilize\, mulch. Apply organic insect controls. \nSaturday\, Nov. 4th\, 2023. 10:00 – 12:15. ‘Grocery Store Botany”.  Harvest.  Propagate herbs from herb garden. \nSaturday\, Nov. 18th\, 2023. 10:00 – 12:15. Thanksgiving harvest. Family Day. \nAdditional harvest days will be announced to participants as food matures. \nFor additional information and to register\, please email Judy Stout .
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/veggie-kids-spring-edition/2023-11-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230915T143646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T143646Z
UID:10002332-1700215200-1700226000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:In Praise of Trees - An “Impressionistic/Expressive” track Art Class
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, beginning October 20th\n10am – 1pm\nInstructor: Derek Norman \nMembers $125\nNon-members $150 (additional fee collected at first class session)\nRegister \nA 6-week class focusing on drawing and painting the trees of MBG. Intermediate – Advanced students. \nClass Dates:\n#1 – October 20th\n#2 – November 3rd\n#3 – November 10th\n#4 – November 17th\n#5 – December 8th\n#6 – December 15th \nIt is that time of the year when\, sadly\, trees take an enormous hit from on-coming storms\, hurricanes and such that it seems an appropriate time to lavish appreciation for their beauty\, their strength and vigor. So this is a class of thanks\, appreciation and praise. We will be following the Mobile Botanical Garden’s new “Impressionistic/Expressionistic” track of working in the mediums of oil paint and gouache.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/in-praise-of-trees-an-impressionistic-expressive-track-art-class/2023-11-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002949-1700211600-1700215200@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/2023-11-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002307-1700130600-1700134200@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/2023-11-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T035959
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002948-1699952400-1699956000@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/2023-11-14/
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