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SUMMARY:Natural Beekeeping: Principles and Practices
DESCRIPTION:Natural Beekeeping Principles and Practices for the Backyard Apiary \n  \nRegister here \nThe technological advances of the Industrial Revolution have brought beekeeping science into the future. There are all sorts of devices\, methods and treatments that\, while seemingly beneficial to the commercial side of the trade\, can often leave the hobby apiarist wishing for a simpler and more natural experience for themselves and their bees. Many of the current standard beekeeping practices conflict with the bees’ natural rhythms and inclinations in order to forcibly support the production of more and more honey\, but at what cost? The bees have managed themselves quite well out in the wild for the past 150 million years or so\, finely tuned evolutionary beings that they are\, what could we possibly do to top that? \nDon’t get it twisted though; natural beekeeping is NOT negligent beekeeping! You can’t just put bees in a box and expect everything to work perfectly every time. By placing the bees into the box you’ve turned them into livestock and as a responsible shepherd you still must observe and serve your flock. But you don’t have to stack boxes to the sky or pour pesticides into the hives to do it\, you just have to learn the bees and support their nature. \nTopics Covered:\nThis class will uncover the vast differences in industrial and hobby beekeeping and show how the standards for one don’t really apply to the other\, and how they may actually disadvantage the bees. We will discuss the whys and hows of honeybee behaviors\, what the bees want\, and how to use their natural tendencies to support their health and production. Other topics covered to include apiary site selection and set up for healthy and productive colonies\, hiving options\, sourcing livestock\, inspecting your bees and record keeping\, supporting rather than preventing swarming\, natural disease and pest management\, expanding your apiary organically\, and how we learn from our failures. \nWeather permitting\, we will be viewing live bees during this 2+ hour course. \nIf you’re an aspiring\, new or even seasoned beekeeper who’d like to learn about the more natural\, low impact and regenerative side of beekeeping and how to apply it to your own beekeeping journey\, then this is the class for you. \nPresented by Mobile Botanical Garden’s beekeeper\, Veronica Culberson\, and her entomologist professor father\, Dr. Don Culberson. Veronica and Don have been keeping bees without the use of chemical additives and unnatural feedings for 10+ years. What started as an experiment in backyard gardening has developed into a love affair with pollinators and community outreach. As their knowledge and their apiaries have grown and flourished through the seasons\, so has the desire to educate. \n$20 plus admission. Register here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/natural-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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SUMMARY:1st Friday Presentation: First Peek at Spring Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Want to know What Will Be at the Spring Plant Sale?\nPlan to attend our First Friday presentation by the Plant Sale Team to get first hand knowledge of what they have found for the sale! There will be a few door prizes\, too! \nWHAT: 1st Peek at the 2025 Spring Plant Sale \nWHEN: Friday\, March 7th at 10:00 AM \nWHERE: At Nita’s Market Place \nThere is no cost but please rsvp so we may plan accordingly – Email Sara to RSVP
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/1st-friday-presentation-first-peek-at-spring-plant-sale/
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/2025-03-07/
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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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets now!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/spring-plant-sale-preview-party/
LOCATION:MBG MarketPlace\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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SUMMARY:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Program\nEnroll now; space is limited! \nMobile Botanical Gardens is thrilled to introduce Sprouts\, a unique and engaging preschool gardening program designed specifically for children ages 3-5. This 6 week program is carefully crafted to foster a deep connection between young children and the natural world\, while teaching valuable skills and promoting overall well-being. \nThe Benefits of Kids Gardening \nGardening has long been recognized as a powerful tool for promoting physical\, cognitive\, and emotional development in children. By participating in hands-on gardening activities\, children can: \n– Develop responsibility and patience through caring for plants.\n– Enhance their understanding of the natural world and the interconnections of living things.\n– Improve their physical health through outdoor activity and exploration.\n– Boost their cognitive development through experiential learning and discovery.\n– Cultivate emotional well-being through connection with nature and creative expression. \nClass Structure and Activities\nEach week\, certified teacher Sara Habel will guide children and their accompanying adults through an engaging and interactive exploration of the wonders of gardening. Sessions will include: \n– Hands-on gardening activities\, such as planting seeds\, watering plants\, and time caring for the garden we plant\n– Interactive songs\, stories\, and games to reinforce learning and promote creativity\n– Crafts and art projects designed to extend learning and encourage self-expression\n– Opportunities for children to observe\, explore\, and learn about the different parts of a plant and their functions \nClass Schedule and Topics\nJoin us for an unforgettable journey through the world of gardening! \nOur 6-week preschool gardening program will cover the following topics: \n– March 18th: Introduction to Gardening – Parts of a Plant and Plant Needs/ Planting our Garden\n– March 25th: Roots – What do roots do?\n– April 1st: Stems – What do stems do?\n– April 8th: Leaves – What do leaves do?\n– April 15th: Flowers and Pollinators – Why are flowers important? What do pollinators do?\n– April 29th: Fruits and Seeds – Why are fruits important? What are seeds used for? \nPrepare to have fun and get a little dirty with your child! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to nurture your child’s curiosity\, creativity\, and love for nature. Join us for Sprouts and watch your child thrive in a supportive\, interactive\, and fun environment! \n$85 for MBG Members/ $90 for not-yet members \nRegister and pay here. We look forward to helping your child grow and bloom!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sprouts-preschool-gardening-class/2025-03-18/
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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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/2025-03-21/
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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SUMMARY:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:Sprouts Preschool Gardening Program\nEnroll now; space is limited! \nMobile Botanical Gardens is thrilled to introduce Sprouts\, a unique and engaging preschool gardening program designed specifically for children ages 3-5. This 6 week program is carefully crafted to foster a deep connection between young children and the natural world\, while teaching valuable skills and promoting overall well-being. \nThe Benefits of Kids Gardening \nGardening has long been recognized as a powerful tool for promoting physical\, cognitive\, and emotional development in children. By participating in hands-on gardening activities\, children can: \n– Develop responsibility and patience through caring for plants.\n– Enhance their understanding of the natural world and the interconnections of living things.\n– Improve their physical health through outdoor activity and exploration.\n– Boost their cognitive development through experiential learning and discovery.\n– Cultivate emotional well-being through connection with nature and creative expression. \nClass Structure and Activities\nEach week\, certified teacher Sara Habel will guide children and their accompanying adults through an engaging and interactive exploration of the wonders of gardening. Sessions will include: \n– Hands-on gardening activities\, such as planting seeds\, watering plants\, and time caring for the garden we plant\n– Interactive songs\, stories\, and games to reinforce learning and promote creativity\n– Crafts and art projects designed to extend learning and encourage self-expression\n– Opportunities for children to observe\, explore\, and learn about the different parts of a plant and their functions \nClass Schedule and Topics\nJoin us for an unforgettable journey through the world of gardening! \nOur 6-week preschool gardening program will cover the following topics: \n– March 18th: Introduction to Gardening – Parts of a Plant and Plant Needs/ Planting our Garden\n– March 25th: Roots – What do roots do?\n– April 1st: Stems – What do stems do?\n– April 8th: Leaves – What do leaves do?\n– April 15th: Flowers and Pollinators – Why are flowers important? What do pollinators do?\n– April 29th: Fruits and Seeds – Why are fruits important? What are seeds used for? \nPrepare to have fun and get a little dirty with your child! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to nurture your child’s curiosity\, creativity\, and love for nature. Join us for Sprouts and watch your child thrive in a supportive\, interactive\, and fun environment! \n$85 for MBG Members/ $90 for not-yet members \nRegister and pay here. We look forward to helping your child grow and bloom!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sprouts-preschool-gardening-class/2025-03-25/
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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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/2025-03-28/
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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