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SUMMARY:Holiday Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:MBG Holiday Market 2025\nDecember 5th – 6th\, 9 am – 3 PM\nMore Info to Come Soon!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/holiday-market-2025/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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SUMMARY:Fall Floral Class with Susan from LUSH Florist
DESCRIPTION:Fall Bouquet Class\nSaturday\, November 22\n10:00 AM – 12:00PM\n$85 for Not-Yet Members\n$80 for Members (difference refunded after purchase)\nCome join the fun and let the experts from LUSH teach you the basics of floral arranging! This is an informal floral design class where you will learn some simple design concepts and create a bouquet of your own. You will leave with a beautiful fall-inspired arrangement perfect for your Thanksgiving tablescapes! All supplies are included. \nRegister here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-floral-class-ft-lush-susan/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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SUMMARY:Candle Making Class
DESCRIPTION:Candle Making Class\nTaught by Seanna Mongon – Humble Hope Candle Co.\nSaturday\, November 8th \, 4 – 6 PM\n$50 for Not-Yet Members\n$45 for Members (difference refunded after purchase)\nRegister Here \nBring a friend and come and create your own glowing masterpiece!  \nJoin us for a hands-on\, sensory candle making experience! You will craft your own signature candle using a coconut wax blend and customizing the fragrance with premium fragrance oils. Embellish your candle with creative touches like shimmering mica powder\, dried herbs and flowers and handmade wax embellishments. \nAfter creating and naming your one-of-a-kind candle you will have a chance to submit your signature name to Seanna. Each season she chooses a custom scent and name from the submissions to include in the Humble Hope candle line! \nWhat is included: \n\nlearn the basics of candle making\nhow to safely melt\, scent and pour your candle\nphthalate\, sulfate and prop 65 safe premium fragrances\ncreate and decorate with mica powder and wax melt embellishments (flowers\, shapes\, textures)\na personalized candle to take home\n\nA portion of class fees go to support Love All Food Pantry in Mobile\, AL.\nAbout Your Instructor \nSeanna Mongan is the founder and visionary behind Humble Hope Candle Co. and Humble Hope Cozy Cottage\, located at Central Midtown at 1260 Dauphin St. With a deep-rooted passion for community and justice\, Seanna was inspired to create a space where creativity and compassion could work hand in hand. Drawing on years of community outreach and her belief in second chances\, she launched the Cottage to highlight local artisans\, support sustainable practices\, and create job opportunities for those in need. \nHer mission is simple but powerful: build bridges through small acts of hope. Whether through a candle\, a conversation\, or a connection\, Seanna’s heart for others is the soul of the Cottage — and the reason it feels like a hug the moment you walk in. \nRegister Here
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/candle-making-class/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T140000
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SUMMARY:Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Design Class
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Fine Silver Jewelry Design\nSaturday\, November 8\n9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n$295 for Not-Yet Members\n$285 for Members (difference refunded after purchase)\nClass is limited to 6 students so be sure to sign up today! \nThis 5-hour class will introduce you to the interesting life of design through the application of fine silver metal clay. \nIn this class you will briefly learn the history of PMC\, and the unique characteristics of the process and materials that make it both challenging and rewarding.  We will sculpt\, sand and dry the fine silver pieces to prepare for firing. During this class\, you will be able to design at least one pendant and one or two pair of earrings.  The price of the class includes all materials including the fine silver clay\, the consumables needed to design the pieces\, the firing and tumbling of your work. \nThe instructor\, Kathryn Whetstone\, is a Level 3 Certified PMC Instructor who was trained under well-known jeweler and PMC designer\, Teva Chaffin of Nashville\, Tn. Kathryn began her training at William Holland School of Lapidiary Arts in Georgia in 2006 and then continued studying under Teva in Nashville for at least 5 more years..  Kathryn has taught metal clay classes in the Auburn-Opelika area for the last 10 years and has studied more recently under the tutelage of Laurie LaMarca\, a celebrated Metal Clay artist from Louisiana. \nPlease Note: Students are responsible for bringing their own lunch and snacks. \nRegister Here
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/precious-metal-clay-jewelry-design-class/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T233000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20251024T154806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T160406Z
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SUMMARY:1st Friday Presentation: "The Secret (and Essential) Lives of Moths"
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: First Friday Presentation – The Secret (and Essential) lives of Moths\nWHEN: Friday\, Nov. 7th @ 10 AM\nWHERE: Larkins Classroom\nIn this talk\, artist Rachel Wright will discuss the magnificent moth and how it has gotten all the bad publicity. Join us to discover how moths are an essential part of the ecosystem\, hear fascinating stories about moths and their biology\, and see some downright beautiful moths. \nThere is no cost to attend the presentation but please RSVP by emailing Jessica here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/1st-friday-presentation-the-secret-and-essential-lives-of-moths/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20251024T160750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T160750Z
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SUMMARY:1st Saturday for Families
DESCRIPTION:First Saturday for Families • November 1\, 10am-12pm\nBring the whole family to the Gardens from 10am-12pm. There will be a LEGO building station in the gift shop\, a nature-based fall craft and a new scavenger hunt to take with you while you wander through the Gardens. \nFree with general admission and for members.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/1st-saturday-for-families/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
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SUMMARY:Macrame with Deidre Sanders
DESCRIPTION:Macrame Plant Hanger WorkShop\nSaturday\, November 1\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n$40 for Not-Yet Members\n$35 for Members (difference refunded after purchase)\nJoin Deirdre Sanders of Small Craft Studio for a fun and creative Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop! Learn the art of knotting as Deirdre guides you step by step through making your own macrame plant hanger. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refresh your skills\, you’ll find this hands-on workshop to be a relaxed\, inspiring environment. All materials are provided\, and you’ll leave with a finished piece ready for your beautiful hanging plants. \nPlease note: Pots are not included. \nRegister Here \nMeet Your Instructor: \n \nDeirdre Sanders is an artist living in Mobile\, AL. Originally from New York\, Deirdre lived in Baltimore and Marietta\, Ohio\, before moving to the Gulf Coast. An educator for many years\, Deirdre left academia in the early 2010s to pursue her interest in sewing and art. In addition to making custom clothing for clients in the Mobile area\, Deirdre offers workshops in sewing\, art\, and polymer clay through her business\, Small Craft Studio. \nWebsite: www.smallcraft.studio \nFacebook: Small Craft Studio \nInstagram: smallcraft.studio
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/macrame-with-deidre-sanders/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20241230T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T162338Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Tales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns!\nTales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens thanks to the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust. \nJoin us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting. \nTales and Trails in the Gardens Fall 2025 dates: \nSeptember 25 – Trees ‘If I Were a Tree’ by Dar Hosta \nOctober 2 – Full Moon – ‘Hello\, Harvest Moon’ by Ralph Fletcher \nOctober 9 – Apples – ‘The Apple Pie Tree’ by Zoe Hall \nOctober 16 – Seeds – ‘Planting the Wild Garden’ by Kathryn Galbraith \nOctober 23 – Pumpkins – ‘Pumpkin Jack’ by Will Hubbell \nOctober 30 – Halloween – ‘The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything’ by Linda Williams \nTales and Trails in the Gardens is FREE for MBG members (Membership Benefits) (Join MBG Now) or with regular admission. But registration is required; register for Tales and Trails here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/preschool-storytime-tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Tales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns!\nTales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens thanks to the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust. \nJoin us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting. \nTales and Trails in the Gardens Fall 2025 dates: \nSeptember 25 – Trees ‘If I Were a Tree’ by Dar Hosta \nOctober 2 – Full Moon – ‘Hello\, Harvest Moon’ by Ralph Fletcher \nOctober 9 – Apples – ‘The Apple Pie Tree’ by Zoe Hall \nOctober 16 – Seeds – ‘Planting the Wild Garden’ by Kathryn Galbraith \nOctober 23 – Pumpkins – ‘Pumpkin Jack’ by Will Hubbell \nOctober 30 – Halloween – ‘The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything’ by Linda Williams \nTales and Trails in the Gardens is FREE for MBG members (Membership Benefits) (Join MBG Now) or with regular admission. But registration is required; register for Tales and Trails here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/preschool-storytime-tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20251015T164652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T164652Z
UID:10005628-1761067800-1761075000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Email Jessica to RSVP Here
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20250929T160315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T160315Z
UID:10005615-1760781600-1760792400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Fling!
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Fall Fling\nWHEN: Saturday\, October 18th\, 10 am – 1 pm\nJoin us for our fall open house! Enjoy hands-on activities\, yard games and browse the newest seasonal art in our gift shop. Fall snacks will be available for purchase. The Environmental Studies Center will be presenting nocturnal animals at 11:00. \nFree with general admission and for members.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-fling-at-mbg/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fall-Fling.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003687-1760709600-1760716800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20241230T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T162338Z
UID:10005320-1760610600-1760614200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Tales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns!\nTales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens thanks to the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust. \nJoin us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting. \nTales and Trails in the Gardens Fall 2025 dates: \nSeptember 25 – Trees ‘If I Were a Tree’ by Dar Hosta \nOctober 2 – Full Moon – ‘Hello\, Harvest Moon’ by Ralph Fletcher \nOctober 9 – Apples – ‘The Apple Pie Tree’ by Zoe Hall \nOctober 16 – Seeds – ‘Planting the Wild Garden’ by Kathryn Galbraith \nOctober 23 – Pumpkins – ‘Pumpkin Jack’ by Will Hubbell \nOctober 30 – Halloween – ‘The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything’ by Linda Williams \nTales and Trails in the Gardens is FREE for MBG members (Membership Benefits) (Join MBG Now) or with regular admission. But registration is required; register for Tales and Trails here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/preschool-storytime-tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20250929T162915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T162604Z
UID:10005621-1760173200-1760198400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale 2025
DESCRIPTION:This may be the BEST Fall Plant Sale at MBG yet! \nWith hand selected plants chosen specifically for our Gulf Coast region\, you can’t go wrong! AND We are happy to introduce NEW hours on Thursday\, October 9th – come early and shop late with us from 1 PM – 7 PM. \nThe sale will continue on Friday and Saturday\, Oct. 10 & 11\, from 9 AM – 4 PM. \nClick Here for More Information & For the List of Plants Available at the Sale
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale-2025/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Promo3-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003686-1760104800-1760112000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20250929T162915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T162604Z
UID:10005620-1760086800-1760112000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale 2025
DESCRIPTION:This may be the BEST Fall Plant Sale at MBG yet! \nWith hand selected plants chosen specifically for our Gulf Coast region\, you can’t go wrong! AND We are happy to introduce NEW hours on Thursday\, October 9th – come early and shop late with us from 1 PM – 7 PM. \nThe sale will continue on Friday and Saturday\, Oct. 10 & 11\, from 9 AM – 4 PM. \nClick Here for More Information & For the List of Plants Available at the Sale
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale-2025/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Promo3-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20251002T162507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T202205Z
UID:10005622-1760014800-1760036400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale 2025 Kick-Off!
DESCRIPTION:  \nNEW! We are open late to kick-off the Fall Plant Sale! \nThe Fall Plant Sale opens at 1 PM on Thursday\, Oct. 9th at Nita’s MarketPlace at MBG. Starting at 4 PM\, Come grab a bite to eat from the Soul Heaven food truck\, enjoy live music by Keith ‘The Mailman’ Burns and grab a drink from the beer and wine bar staffed by Bottles Up while you shop for plants! \nOpen Bar wristbands ($15) can be picked up at the MBG tent next to the bar.  \nClick Here for More Information & For the List of Plants Available at the Sale \nCheck out the incredible menu that will be available at the Soul Heaven Food Truck: \n \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale-2025-kick-off/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20241230T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T162338Z
UID:10005319-1760005800-1760009400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Tales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns!\nTales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens thanks to the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust. \nJoin us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting. \nTales and Trails in the Gardens Fall 2025 dates: \nSeptember 25 – Trees ‘If I Were a Tree’ by Dar Hosta \nOctober 2 – Full Moon – ‘Hello\, Harvest Moon’ by Ralph Fletcher \nOctober 9 – Apples – ‘The Apple Pie Tree’ by Zoe Hall \nOctober 16 – Seeds – ‘Planting the Wild Garden’ by Kathryn Galbraith \nOctober 23 – Pumpkins – ‘Pumpkin Jack’ by Will Hubbell \nOctober 30 – Halloween – ‘The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything’ by Linda Williams \nTales and Trails in the Gardens is FREE for MBG members (Membership Benefits) (Join MBG Now) or with regular admission. But registration is required; register for Tales and Trails here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/preschool-storytime-tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20250929T155924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T160457Z
UID:10005614-1759572000-1759579200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:1st Saturday for Families
DESCRIPTION:First Saturday for Families • October 4\, 10am-12pm\nIntroducing a new monthly event for families! On the first Saturday of every month\, bring the whole family to the Gardens for fun activities from 10am-12pm. In October there will be a LEGO building station in the gift shop and a scavenger hunt to take with you while you wander through the Gardens. Representatives from the USA Biology Department will be offering guided nature walks using to iNaturalist to identify plants and animals. \nFree with general admission and for members. \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/first-saturdays-for-families/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/First-Saturdays.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003685-1759500000-1759507200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T233000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20250929T152833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T152833Z
UID:10005599-1759485600-1759534200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:1st Friday Presentation: Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: First Friday Presentation – Fall Plant Sale!\nWHEN: Friday\, Oct. 3rd @ 10 AM\nWHERE: Nita’s Market Place at MBG\nJoin us for an exciting talk about the upcoming fall plant sale and fall planting! \nBe the first to preview some of the plants available at the sale\, get expert advice on plant selections for your yard\, what to plant and when to plant\, and any other questions you may have! \nThere is no cost to attend the presentation but please RSVP by emailing Jessica here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/1st-friday-presentation-fall-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FPS-Fall-Plant-Sale-Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003684-1758895200-1758902400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003683-1758290400-1758297600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T120706
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003682-1757685600-1757692800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR