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SUMMARY:Beekeeping: History and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Bees and Keepers: History and Culture of Beekeeping and the Human/Honeybee Relationship\nHumans have been beekeeping for the bees’ delicious honey for thousands of years. But our relationship goes so much deeper and further back than that. From 8\,000 year old cave paintings and ancient stories\, religious texts and cultural traditions to today’s industrial farming practices\, honeybees have remained a constant source of food and reverence for us throughout our history together. \nIn this class/presentation we will discover how our relationship with these tiny helpers has evolved over the eons from pilfering to farming\, how ingrained they are in many aspects of human life and how we can move forward together for our common good. We will also discuss how beekeeping practices have developed and vary across the globe and how vastly different honey from different sources can be and have a honey tasting! \nPlease join us for this interesting and informative event. Free for MBG members or with the cost of admission. Registration required; email shabel@mbgardens.org to register your seat.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beekeeping-history-and-culture/
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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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/2025-01-10/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250103T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T185157Z
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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/2025-01-03/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T140000
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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/2024-12-27/
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: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/2024-12-20/
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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DTSTAMP:20241001T203341Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Walks: W.O.N.D.E.R. Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Walk\, Observe\, Name\, Discover\, Explore\, Read\nGuided Homeschool Nature Walks for Families\nJoin Mobile Botanical Gardens for engaging\, hour-long guided nature walks\, specifically designed for homeschooling families. Starting\, Wednesday\, November 6th\, explore our Gardens and Forests every other Wednesday morning at 10 am throughout November and December. \nDiscover the Wonders of Nature\nOn our themed walks\, Director of Education Sara Habel will lead you through: \n\nThe Garden Collections of MBG: the Winter Garden\, Azalea Garden\, Pollinator and Rose Gardens\, and more\nBugs\, butterflies\, leaves\, and flowers\nThe Katherine Shropshire Nature Trail’s hidden gems\nThe majestic Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest\n\nEnjoy Quality Time with Your Family\nThese outings are slow\, enjoyable strolls\, fostering fun learning experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to: \n\nConnect with nature and each other\nEnhance your homeschool curriculum\nCreate lasting memories\n\nThese homeschool nature outings are FREE for members or with the cost of admission. Consider joining as a member if you haven’t already; there are LOTS of benefits available for MBG members! Attendance is limited and registration is required. Please email shabel@mbgardens.org and let her know how many of your family will attend and on which dates. \n*Please note: some of our trails are not stroller-friendly. We encourage you to bring wearable baby-carriers instead. \nFeel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family after we conclude our guided walk. We have picnic tables near the Koi Pond\, in the Sybil Burnett Herb Garden and in the Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest. Or you may spread picnic blankets on the ReBloom Garden Lawn or the Children’s Lawn\, or elsewhere throughout the Gardens. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves\, please and thank you!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/homeschool-nature-walks-w-o-n-d-e-r-wednesdays/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20241104T183431Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Ornaments Make and Take
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Ornaments Make and Take!\nPlease join us on Saturday morning\, December 14th\, 10am until noon\, for a holiday ornaments make and take. Cookies and refreshments will also be served. \nWe will create several nature-inspired ornaments for your tree or to give as gifts. Planned ornaments include cornstarch dough with pressed flowers\, pinecone ornaments\, woven yarn trees and a button reindeer. \nThis family fun event is FREE for MBG members or with the cost of admission\, but registration is required. Email shabel@mbgardens.org to reserve your seat. All ages are welcome and all supplies are provided! \nBenefits of MBG membership and membership levels info \nJoin Now! \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/holiday-ornaments-make-and-take/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T185157Z
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/2024-12-13/
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:20241210T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T170000
DTSTAMP:20240926T180133Z
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20241205T155716Z
CREATED:20240812T171646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T155716Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:MBG Holiday Market 2024\nDecember 6-7\, 2024\nJoin us in the Botanical Center on Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7th for Holiday Market 2024! \nEnjoy cookies and cocoa as you shop for everyone on your gift list. Choose handmade gifts from local and regional artists and artisans and specially curated fair-trade wonders you won’t find anywhere else. And you will also find holiday greenery\, poinsettias\, blooming camellia plants\, and more! \nProceeds from Holiday Market support preserving the 106 acres of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and our educational programming. \nAs always\, this event is held in conjunction with our friendly non-profit partner organizations. The Mobile County Master Gardeners will be here with their gorgeous greenery and the Gulf Coast Herb Society will have herbal goodies\, ornaments\, coasters\, fire starters and bluebird houses for sale\, too.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/holiday-market-2024/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T185157Z
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/2024-12-06/
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:20241206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20241205T155716Z
CREATED:20240812T171646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T155716Z
UID:10003072-1733475600-1733497200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:MBG Holiday Market 2024\nDecember 6-7\, 2024\nJoin us in the Botanical Center on Friday\, December 6th and Saturday\, December 7th for Holiday Market 2024! \nEnjoy cookies and cocoa as you shop for everyone on your gift list. Choose handmade gifts from local and regional artists and artisans and specially curated fair-trade wonders you won’t find anywhere else. And you will also find holiday greenery\, poinsettias\, blooming camellia plants\, and more! \nProceeds from Holiday Market support preserving the 106 acres of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and our educational programming. \nAs always\, this event is held in conjunction with our friendly non-profit partner organizations. The Mobile County Master Gardeners will be here with their gorgeous greenery and the Gulf Coast Herb Society will have herbal goodies\, ornaments\, coasters\, fire starters and bluebird houses for sale\, too.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/holiday-market-2024/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 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:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T110000
DTSTAMP:20241001T203341Z
CREATED:20241001T193341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T203341Z
UID:10003095-1733306400-1733310000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Walks: W.O.N.D.E.R. Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Walk\, Observe\, Name\, Discover\, Explore\, Read\nGuided Homeschool Nature Walks for Families\nJoin Mobile Botanical Gardens for engaging\, hour-long guided nature walks\, specifically designed for homeschooling families. Starting\, Wednesday\, November 6th\, explore our Gardens and Forests every other Wednesday morning at 10 am throughout November and December. \nDiscover the Wonders of Nature\nOn our themed walks\, Director of Education Sara Habel will lead you through: \n\nThe Garden Collections of MBG: the Winter Garden\, Azalea Garden\, Pollinator and Rose Gardens\, and more\nBugs\, butterflies\, leaves\, and flowers\nThe Katherine Shropshire Nature Trail’s hidden gems\nThe majestic Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest\n\nEnjoy Quality Time with Your Family\nThese outings are slow\, enjoyable strolls\, fostering fun learning experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to: \n\nConnect with nature and each other\nEnhance your homeschool curriculum\nCreate lasting memories\n\nThese homeschool nature outings are FREE for members or with the cost of admission. Consider joining as a member if you haven’t already; there are LOTS of benefits available for MBG members! Attendance is limited and registration is required. Please email shabel@mbgardens.org and let her know how many of your family will attend and on which dates. \n*Please note: some of our trails are not stroller-friendly. We encourage you to bring wearable baby-carriers instead. \nFeel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family after we conclude our guided walk. We have picnic tables near the Koi Pond\, in the Sybil Burnett Herb Garden and in the Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest. Or you may spread picnic blankets on the ReBloom Garden Lawn or the Children’s Lawn\, or elsewhere throughout the Gardens. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves\, please and thank you!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/homeschool-nature-walks-w-o-n-d-e-r-wednesdays/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T170000
DTSTAMP:20240926T180133Z
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
UID:10002382-1733240700-1733245200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 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:20241122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T185157Z
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003641-1732284000-1732291200@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/2024-11-22/
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:20241120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T110000
DTSTAMP:20241001T203341Z
CREATED:20241001T193341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T203341Z
UID:10003094-1732096800-1732100400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Walks: W.O.N.D.E.R. Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Walk\, Observe\, Name\, Discover\, Explore\, Read\nGuided Homeschool Nature Walks for Families\nJoin Mobile Botanical Gardens for engaging\, hour-long guided nature walks\, specifically designed for homeschooling families. Starting\, Wednesday\, November 6th\, explore our Gardens and Forests every other Wednesday morning at 10 am throughout November and December. \nDiscover the Wonders of Nature\nOn our themed walks\, Director of Education Sara Habel will lead you through: \n\nThe Garden Collections of MBG: the Winter Garden\, Azalea Garden\, Pollinator and Rose Gardens\, and more\nBugs\, butterflies\, leaves\, and flowers\nThe Katherine Shropshire Nature Trail’s hidden gems\nThe majestic Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest\n\nEnjoy Quality Time with Your Family\nThese outings are slow\, enjoyable strolls\, fostering fun learning experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to: \n\nConnect with nature and each other\nEnhance your homeschool curriculum\nCreate lasting memories\n\nThese homeschool nature outings are FREE for members or with the cost of admission. Consider joining as a member if you haven’t already; there are LOTS of benefits available for MBG members! Attendance is limited and registration is required. Please email shabel@mbgardens.org and let her know how many of your family will attend and on which dates. \n*Please note: some of our trails are not stroller-friendly. We encourage you to bring wearable baby-carriers instead. \nFeel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family after we conclude our guided walk. We have picnic tables near the Koi Pond\, in the Sybil Burnett Herb Garden and in the Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest. Or you may spread picnic blankets on the ReBloom Garden Lawn or the Children’s Lawn\, or elsewhere throughout the Gardens. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves\, please and thank you!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/homeschool-nature-walks-w-o-n-d-e-r-wednesdays/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T170000
DTSTAMP:20240926T180133Z
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
UID:10002381-1732031100-1732035600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 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:20241115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T185157Z
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003640-1731679200-1731686400@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/2024-11-15/
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:20241112T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T170000
DTSTAMP:20240926T180133Z
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
UID:10002380-1731426300-1731430800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 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:20241108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T185157Z
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003639-1731074400-1731081600@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/2024-11-08/
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:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T110000
DTSTAMP:20241001T203341Z
CREATED:20241001T193341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T203341Z
UID:10003093-1730887200-1730890800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Walks: W.O.N.D.E.R. Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Walk\, Observe\, Name\, Discover\, Explore\, Read\nGuided Homeschool Nature Walks for Families\nJoin Mobile Botanical Gardens for engaging\, hour-long guided nature walks\, specifically designed for homeschooling families. Starting\, Wednesday\, November 6th\, explore our Gardens and Forests every other Wednesday morning at 10 am throughout November and December. \nDiscover the Wonders of Nature\nOn our themed walks\, Director of Education Sara Habel will lead you through: \n\nThe Garden Collections of MBG: the Winter Garden\, Azalea Garden\, Pollinator and Rose Gardens\, and more\nBugs\, butterflies\, leaves\, and flowers\nThe Katherine Shropshire Nature Trail’s hidden gems\nThe majestic Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest\n\nEnjoy Quality Time with Your Family\nThese outings are slow\, enjoyable strolls\, fostering fun learning experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to: \n\nConnect with nature and each other\nEnhance your homeschool curriculum\nCreate lasting memories\n\nThese homeschool nature outings are FREE for members or with the cost of admission. Consider joining as a member if you haven’t already; there are LOTS of benefits available for MBG members! Attendance is limited and registration is required. Please email shabel@mbgardens.org and let her know how many of your family will attend and on which dates. \n*Please note: some of our trails are not stroller-friendly. We encourage you to bring wearable baby-carriers instead. \nFeel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family after we conclude our guided walk. We have picnic tables near the Koi Pond\, in the Sybil Burnett Herb Garden and in the Longleaf Pine Treasure Forest. Or you may spread picnic blankets on the ReBloom Garden Lawn or the Children’s Lawn\, or elsewhere throughout the Gardens. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves\, please and thank you!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/homeschool-nature-walks-w-o-n-d-e-r-wednesdays/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T170000
DTSTAMP:20240926T180133Z
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
UID:10002379-1730821500-1730826000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hand Sewing Class: Christmas Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Hand Sewing: Christmas Ornaments\nJoin Sara Habel\, Director of Education at Mobile Botanical Gardens\, for a delightful beginner hand sewing class tailored for children ages 8-11. Tuesday afternoons\, young crafters will discover the joy of hand stitching while creating an assortment of charming felt holiday ornaments. \nIn this interactive and engaging class\, students will learn fundamental hand sewing skills\, including: \n– Threading needles and managing thread\n– Basic stitches: straight stitch\, blanket stitch\, and running stitch\n– Essential techniques: knotting\, tension\, and seam finishing\n– Material exploration: working with felt\, fabrics\, and embroidery floss \nAs students master these essential skills\, they’ll apply them to craft adorable Christmas ornaments\, fostering creativity and confidence. This class encourages: \n– Fine motor skill development through hand-eye coordination\n– Patience and attention to detail\n– Imagination and self-expression\n– Appreciation for traditional craftsmanship \nSara Habel’s expert guidance ensures a supportive and encouraging environment\, perfect for young learners. \n*Class Details:* \n– Ages: 8-11\n– Day: Tuesday afternoons\, November 5\, 12\, 19 and December 3rd and 10th\, 2024 – – – Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm\n– Instructor: Sara Habel\, Director of Education\n– Location: Mobile Botanical Gardens\n– Materials: Provided (felt\, threads\, needles\, etc.)\n– Cost: $15 members\, $20 not-yet members (members will receive $5 refund after purchase). Join as a member now \n*Take-Home Treasures:* \n– Handcrafted felt holiday ornaments\n– New skills and techniques\n– Lasting memories of creative exploration \nRegister your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled hand sewist!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beginner-hand-sewing-class-christmas-ornaments/2024-11-05/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 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:20241101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T185157Z
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003121-1730469600-1730476800@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/2024-11-01/
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:20241101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T113000
DTSTAMP:20240925T184146Z
CREATED:20240925T183946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T184146Z
UID:10003091-1730455200-1730460600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Garden Tool Care with James Miles: First Friday November
DESCRIPTION:Garden Tool Care: Taking Care of Our Gardening Toys and Equipment with James Miles\nFirst Friday November\nWhat do you know about garden tool care? Join us on the first Friday in November to learn everything you need to know to keep your gardening toys and equipment in tip top shape. As you know\, careful maintenance and taking good care of your tools will help them to take good care of your garden! \nFrom cleaning to sharpening to sanding and oiling\, James Miles will cover it all. He will also share of his personal favorite tools\, toys and gadgets for gardening and give his honest review of many of these. \nThis event is free for members or with admission. Please register your seat by sending an email to shabel@mbgardens.org. \nPresentation will be followed by lunch ($15) by Georgia Roussos Catering. On the menu: \n\nChicken and Spinach Lasagna\nButtered Green Beans\nMixed Green Salad w/ Ranch or Champagne Vinaigrette \nBread Pudding w/ Praline Sauce\n\nORDER LUNCH HERE \nAbout our speaker:\nJames Miles graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from Alabama A & M University in 1990. He went to work for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in 1991. He served as a Regional Extension Agent (REA) with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in southwest Alabama for 30 years and retired in 2020.  In that position\, he was the Commercial Horticulture REA for 11 counties\, but his office was in the Jon Archer Agricultural Center here in Mobile. He worked in all areas of horticulture on both the home and commercial programming levels.  He was involved with several On-site Result Demonstrations in the area of Fruits & Vegetables\, Turf\, and Christmas Trees.  Importantly\, he conducted several pesticide meetings over the years\, including Worker Protection Standards.  Along with Tony Glover\, he co-founded the Mobile County Master Gardener Program. \nAfter retiring from the ACES\, Mr. Miles was hired in 2020 by NRCS as a Soil Conservation Technician.  In this position\, he provides assistance to the Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in his assigned area.  A major part of his responsibility is to work with landowners to apply and maintain numerous conservation practices. \nHe loves fishing\, traveling\, gardening\, and cooking. And he competes in bass tournaments regularly throughout the southeast U.S.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/garden-tool-care-with-james-miles-first-friday-november/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 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:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T231500
DTSTAMP:20241001T155150Z
CREATED:20240930T164436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T155150Z
UID:10003092-1729332000-1729379700@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:MBG Longleaf Forest Tour: Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Explore the MBG Longleaf Treasure Forest: Fall Tour\nJoin us for a captivating\, guided tour of the MBG Longleaf Treasure Forest\, where our recent controlled burn has sparked a stunning re-greening of wildflowers and grasses. The wildflowers will be varied\, colorful\, and prolific through the month of October–our favorite time of year for a guided tour of our woodland for members and guests. \nWitness the Resilience of Nature\nJust two months after our successful August 16\, 2024 controlled burn\, the Mobile Botanical Gardens Longleaf Forest’s understory has burst back to life with vibrant\, colorful wildflowers. Our expert guides will lead you through this breathtaking landscape\, sharing insights into: \n– The natural history and cultural significance of the Longleaf ecosystem\n– Restoration successes and challenges\n– Unique characteristics of the forest’s diversity \nTour Details\n– Date: Saturday\, October 19\n– Time: 10 AM\n– Meeting Point: Longleaf Forest Trailhead (main parking area)\n– Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes\n– Distance: About 1/2 mile walking tour\n– Guides: Patrick McGough\, John Olive\, and Andrew Saunders (MBG Longleaf Management Committee members) \nJoin Us! \nAdmission is free\, and registration is not required but requested. Please notify Education Director Sara Habel of your attendance\, including the number in your party. If you have special needs\, let Sara know\, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. shabel@mbgardens.org \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the Longleaf Treasure Forest’s beauty and significance!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/mbg-longleaf-forest-tour-2024/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 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:20241015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T103000
DTSTAMP:20240925T153508Z
CREATED:20240730T192550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T153508Z
UID:10002364-1728982800-1728988200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling for Homeschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling Class for Homeschoolers!\n“In the practice of nature journaling\, you use words\, pictures\, and numbers to collect and record your observations\, questions\, connections\, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin. These skills can be learned by anyone\, and you can develop them with deliberate practice.”\n-John Muir Law \nUnlock the wonders of the natural world with our Nature Journaling class\, specifically designed for homeschooled children aged 8-13. Over six engaging sessions\, young explorers will embark on a creative journey to record and interpret the beauty of nature. \nThrough a variety of outdoor settings at the beautiful Mobile Botanical Gardens\, students will develop their observation skills\, foster a deeper connection with the environment\, and cultivate their artistic expression. \nWith guidance from an experienced teacher\, MBG Director of Education Sara Habel\, students will learn various journaling techniques\, including sketching\, writing\, and collecting natural materials. Meanwhile\, they will also discover how to slow down\, observe\, and appreciate the intricate details of the natural world. \nWhile combining art\, science\, and nature\, this class encourages children to think creatively\, develop their critical thinking skills\, and build confidence in their abilities. Mobile Botanical Gardens’ diverse landscapes and ecosystems provide the perfect backdrop for this immersive experience. \nSo have your child join us on this exciting adventure\, where curiosity meets creativity\, and nature becomes the ultimate teacher. Let’s cultivate a new generation of nature lovers\, observers\, and stewards of the environment. Register your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled nature journalist! \nFREE for members or with admission; registration required\nMrs. Habel will lead this class designed for homeschoolers aged 9-13 on Tuesday mornings between 9-10:30 am. Class is free for MBG members or with admission for not-yet members. But space is limited to 12 students and registration is required. See registration form at the bottom of this page. When you register\, Mrs. Habel will soon email you with her suggestions for your child’s journal and drawing tools for this class. \nFirst class: September 3\, 2024 \nSecond class: September 10\, 2024 \nThird class: September 17\, 2024 \nFourth class: September 24\, 2024 \nFifth class: October 8\, 2024 \nSixth class: October 15\, 2024 \nJoin Now- become an MBG member today
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/nature-journaling-for-homeschoolers/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art,Kids
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T103000
DTSTAMP:20240925T153508Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T153508Z
UID:10002363-1728378000-1728383400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling for Homeschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling Class for Homeschoolers!\n“In the practice of nature journaling\, you use words\, pictures\, and numbers to collect and record your observations\, questions\, connections\, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin. These skills can be learned by anyone\, and you can develop them with deliberate practice.”\n-John Muir Law \nUnlock the wonders of the natural world with our Nature Journaling class\, specifically designed for homeschooled children aged 8-13. Over six engaging sessions\, young explorers will embark on a creative journey to record and interpret the beauty of nature. \nThrough a variety of outdoor settings at the beautiful Mobile Botanical Gardens\, students will develop their observation skills\, foster a deeper connection with the environment\, and cultivate their artistic expression. \nWith guidance from an experienced teacher\, MBG Director of Education Sara Habel\, students will learn various journaling techniques\, including sketching\, writing\, and collecting natural materials. Meanwhile\, they will also discover how to slow down\, observe\, and appreciate the intricate details of the natural world. \nWhile combining art\, science\, and nature\, this class encourages children to think creatively\, develop their critical thinking skills\, and build confidence in their abilities. Mobile Botanical Gardens’ diverse landscapes and ecosystems provide the perfect backdrop for this immersive experience. \nSo have your child join us on this exciting adventure\, where curiosity meets creativity\, and nature becomes the ultimate teacher. Let’s cultivate a new generation of nature lovers\, observers\, and stewards of the environment. Register your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled nature journalist! \nFREE for members or with admission; registration required\nMrs. Habel will lead this class designed for homeschoolers aged 9-13 on Tuesday mornings between 9-10:30 am. Class is free for MBG members or with admission for not-yet members. But space is limited to 12 students and registration is required. See registration form at the bottom of this page. When you register\, Mrs. Habel will soon email you with her suggestions for your child’s journal and drawing tools for this class. \nFirst class: September 3\, 2024 \nSecond class: September 10\, 2024 \nThird class: September 17\, 2024 \nFourth class: September 24\, 2024 \nFifth class: October 8\, 2024 \nSixth class: October 15\, 2024 \nJoin Now- become an MBG member today
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/nature-journaling-for-homeschoolers/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T113000
DTSTAMP:20240909T181552Z
CREATED:20240909T181552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T181552Z
UID:10003090-1728036000-1728041400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale Preview: First Friday October
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Fall Plant Sale!\nJoin us here at MBG on Friday\, October 4th for a lively discussion and details about what will be available at this year’s Fall Plant Sale. This presentation is a great time to ask our resident experts\, Seth Allen and John Olive\, your questions about plant selections\, your site\, or anything else. \nAccording to John\, expected topics for this talk include: \n\nWhat criteria does the MBG Plant Committee use when choosing plants for the fall plant sale?\nBoth native and non-native plants can be good choices!\nPlant now for blooms later! (A discussion on the perennials that we expect to have available during Fall Plant Sale).\n \nFall is the time for planting most fruits\, trees\, and shrubs.\n \nJohn and Seth will share the roster of heritage or heirloom roses that we expect to have available.\n \nThey will discuss both evergreen and deciduous azaleas.\n \nAnd we will have a few door-prize give aways.\n\nAbout our speakers:\nSeth Allen is the Director or Horticulture at MBG. He is a camellia aficionado and will talk about camellias for the Gulf Coast. And when the plant sale arrives\, he can help you find the right camellia for your particular spot.  Seth grew up on The Gulf Coast\, studied horticulture at Auburn\, and did an internship at Bellingrath Gardens. So he is knowledgeable on what plants do well and those that might not do so well in our climate. \nJohn Olive is a longtime volunteer with MBG in the greenhouse and in the Longleaf Forest. He has a background in plant pathology and has seen a whole lot of plant problems in the 35 years he has been in Mobile. So\, like Seth\, John has a good idea of what plants will do well for us here along the Gulf Coast. \nThis event is free for members or with admission\, but registration is required. Please email shabel@mbgardens.org to register. \nJoin us for lunch after the presentation! Catered by Georgia Roussos\, menu includes a Caeser chicken wrap\, pasta salad\, sweet or unsweet tea\, and a cookie. Order your lunch now! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/fall-plant-sale-preview-first-friday-october/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T110000
DTSTAMP:20240809T140432Z
CREATED:20240805T023322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T140432Z
UID:10003070-1727514000-1727521200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Workshop Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Mobile Botanical Event\nFamily Pollinator Workshop\nYou may remember that we had a fun family pollinator workshop scheduled earlier this year that we postponed due to weather. We rescheduled this event for Saturday morning\, September 28. Our friendly beekeeper\, Veronica Culberson\, of Honey of the Hill Apiaries\, will be on Magnolia Hill to present an engaging\, informative\, and interactive talk for all ages about pollinators. And we will play The Pollination Game and make seed bombs and more. It’s sure to be a great time for all ages! \nThis event includes free admission to the Gardens for everyone! Please use QR code above to register to attend. \nThanks to our partners for this event: The National Resources Conservation Service\, United States Department of Agriculture\, UrbanAgricultureinAlabama.org and the Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council. \n \n 
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/pollinator-workshop-family-fun/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T103000
DTSTAMP:20240925T153508Z
CREATED:20240730T192550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T153508Z
UID:10002362-1727168400-1727173800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling for Homeschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling Class for Homeschoolers!\n“In the practice of nature journaling\, you use words\, pictures\, and numbers to collect and record your observations\, questions\, connections\, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin. These skills can be learned by anyone\, and you can develop them with deliberate practice.”\n-John Muir Law \nUnlock the wonders of the natural world with our Nature Journaling class\, specifically designed for homeschooled children aged 8-13. Over six engaging sessions\, young explorers will embark on a creative journey to record and interpret the beauty of nature. \nThrough a variety of outdoor settings at the beautiful Mobile Botanical Gardens\, students will develop their observation skills\, foster a deeper connection with the environment\, and cultivate their artistic expression. \nWith guidance from an experienced teacher\, MBG Director of Education Sara Habel\, students will learn various journaling techniques\, including sketching\, writing\, and collecting natural materials. Meanwhile\, they will also discover how to slow down\, observe\, and appreciate the intricate details of the natural world. \nWhile combining art\, science\, and nature\, this class encourages children to think creatively\, develop their critical thinking skills\, and build confidence in their abilities. Mobile Botanical Gardens’ diverse landscapes and ecosystems provide the perfect backdrop for this immersive experience. \nSo have your child join us on this exciting adventure\, where curiosity meets creativity\, and nature becomes the ultimate teacher. Let’s cultivate a new generation of nature lovers\, observers\, and stewards of the environment. Register your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled nature journalist! \nFREE for members or with admission; registration required\nMrs. Habel will lead this class designed for homeschoolers aged 9-13 on Tuesday mornings between 9-10:30 am. Class is free for MBG members or with admission for not-yet members. But space is limited to 12 students and registration is required. See registration form at the bottom of this page. When you register\, Mrs. Habel will soon email you with her suggestions for your child’s journal and drawing tools for this class. \nFirst class: September 3\, 2024 \nSecond class: September 10\, 2024 \nThird class: September 17\, 2024 \nFourth class: September 24\, 2024 \nFifth class: October 8\, 2024 \nSixth class: October 15\, 2024 \nJoin Now- become an MBG member today
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/nature-journaling-for-homeschoolers/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art,Kids
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