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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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CREATED: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/2023-11-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
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/2023-11-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
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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/2023-11-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
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/2023-11-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
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/2023-11-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002947-1699606800-1699610400@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/2023-11-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
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/2023-11-09/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230509T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160302Z
UID:10002946-1699347600-1699351200@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/2023-11-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20221216T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T144859Z
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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/2023-11-04/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20231023T165838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T204546Z
UID:10002342-1699007400-1699012800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:First Friday with Cullan Duke
DESCRIPTION:Cullan Duke\, JD\, CTFA\, TEP with Regions Private Wealth Management presenter: \nMany of you may already be receiving end of year appeals for donations from your favorite charities.  For our November 3 First Friday Talk we are pleased to have Cullan Duke\, a trust advisor with Regions Private Wealth Management\, scheduled to join us for a discussion of basic charitable gifting techniques that you should consider when doing your own charitable planning.  Please join us for an informal discussion of relevant strategies to help you give as efficiently and effectively as possible.  Topics that will be discussed include qualified charitable distributions from individual retirement accounts\, gifts of appreciated assets\, the use of donor advised funds\, testamentary gifts\, and charitable planning using trusts. \nFriday\, November 3rd\, 2023\n10:30AM\nCost: FREE to MBG Members / regular admission for nonmembers\nRegister via email
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/first-friday-with-cullan-duke/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230915T143646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T143646Z
UID:10002330-1699005600-1699016400@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/2023-11-03/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002305-1698921000-1698924600@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/2023-11-02/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20210625T143523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T013052Z
UID:10002525-1698483600-1698505200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Get the best plants for your Gulf Coast garden!\nSee the full plant list and more information here.\nThursday\, October 26th\, 9am – 3pm\nFriday\, October 27th\, 9am – 3pm\nSaturday\, October 28th\, 9am – 3pm
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale/2023-10-28/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20210625T143523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T013052Z
UID:10002524-1698397200-1698418800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Get the best plants for your Gulf Coast garden!\nSee the full plant list and more information here.\nThursday\, October 26th\, 9am – 3pm\nFriday\, October 27th\, 9am – 3pm\nSaturday\, October 28th\, 9am – 3pm
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20210625T143523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T013052Z
UID:10002523-1698310800-1698332400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Get the best plants for your Gulf Coast garden!\nSee the full plant list and more information here.\nThursday\, October 26th\, 9am – 3pm\nFriday\, October 27th\, 9am – 3pm\nSaturday\, October 28th\, 9am – 3pm
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale/2023-10-26/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FPS23small-at-MP-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20221216T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T144859Z
UID:10002924-1697882400-1697890500@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/2023-10-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230915T143646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T143646Z
UID:10002329-1697796000-1697806800@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/2023-10-20/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002304-1697711400-1697715000@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/2023-10-19/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20221117T144610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T234117Z
UID:10002273-1697155200-1697327999@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:MBG Welcomes the American Society of Botanical Artists 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ASBA national conference is coming to Mobile\, Alabama the 3rd weekend in October. Mobile Botanical Gardens will host a number of classes on Friday and Saturday\, as well as tours during the conference.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/mbg-welcomes-the-american-society-of-botanical-artists-2023-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002303-1697106600-1697110200@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/2023-10-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20221216T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T144859Z
UID:10002923-1696672800-1696680900@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/2023-10-07/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230714T183339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T183556Z
UID:10002326-1696588200-1696591800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:First Friday with Troy Weber\, ISA Certified Arborist
DESCRIPTION:Troy Weber\, ISA Certified Arborist RM-7314A\, will give a presentation on what he does and how. A portion of Troy’s presentation will be on the ground but get ready to look up…way up! \nFREE to MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. Reservations required\, email Aeriell or call the office 251.342.0555.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/first-friday-with-troy-weber-isa-certified-arborist/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002302-1696501800-1696505400@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/2023-10-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002301-1695897000-1695900600@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/2023-09-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230613T153250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T195332Z
UID:10003007-1695463200-1695488400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Southeast District Meeting of the Herb Society of America
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Herb Society of America are meeting in Mobile\, Alabama September 22nd and 23rd\, 2024. Mobile Botanical Gardens\, home to the Sybil Burnette Herb Garden\, will host the group on Saturday\, September 23rd with special presentations.\nFor more information\, visit the website for the HSA.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/southeast-district-meeting-of-the-herb-society-of-america/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20221216T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T144859Z
UID:10002922-1695463200-1695471300@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/2023-09-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002300-1695292200-1695295800@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/2023-09-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20221216T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T144859Z
UID:10002921-1694858400-1694866500@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/2023-09-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T164120
CREATED:20230714T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183049Z
UID:10002299-1694687400-1694691000@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/2023-09-14/
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