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SUMMARY:MBG Docent Training Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 MBG Docent Training Class! \nGET INVOLVED!  KNOW YOUR GARDENS!\nHave you ever thought you would like to spend more time at your Mobile Botanical Gardens; to know more about the collections and special\, unique garden ‘rooms’?  Do you get a kick out of seeing the excitement of a child  exploring the wonders of nature; learning to grow their own food?  Do you enjoy interacting with really  interested and curious adults and young people.  Are you a retired teacher and miss teaching?  Are you more of an organizer or a ‘techy’?  Please consider becoming an Education Docent at the Botanical Gardens.  Training classes for new docents begin in February. \nNEW MBG Docent TRAINING AND ORIENTATION\n2025 \nFebruary 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; 8:30-12:00am \nClasses and activities will take place at the Mobile Botanical Gardens\, in the Larkins Classroom\, at Magnolia Hill outdoor classroom and throughout the Gardens.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions.  A training manual and reference handouts will be provided.  Participants will become familiar with the various garden collections\, the facilities and regular program offerings through guided walks and activities. \nFollow-up opportunities will include observing field trips and assisting with activities led by experienced docents.  Participation in these opportunities is encouraged for experience and is voluntary on an ’as available’ basis. \nCONTACT:  Sara Habel  shabel@mbgardens.org \nSample Volunteer Opportunities\nTales and Trails – Children’s literacy and garden activity program \nVeggie Kids – Saturday morning kids gardening series (fall and spring series) \nFamily Fun Days – periodic Saturday activity programs for family groups \nPlant Sales – Spring and Fall; prepare and post educational signage.  Assist customers if comfortable. \nNatureBLAST!  – week long summer program for students rising third grade through fifth. \nField Trips (all ages) – Lead or assist with guided nature walks or garden related activities. \nFirst Fridays  and other Guest Seminars and Workshops – assist speaker and staff with setup and cleanup and to welcome and guide guests. \nCataloging and strengthening the gardening reference and lending libraries at MBG. \nLearning to research and prepare public interpretive plant information signs for the grounds and plant sales. \nAssisting to map and compile GPS referenced database of MBG plant collections.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/mbg-docent-training-class/2025-02-04/
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:Onions and a Japanese Knot Bag in 3 Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Onions? Japanese Knot Bag? What? This class is designed as an introduction to natural dying and surface decoration. Artisan and educator extraordinaire\, Jan Johnson\, will lead students in creating a unique and usable piece of art in the form of a handy bag! Class will take place over 3 Saturday sessions: February 1st\, February 8th and February 15th\, 2025\, at 10:00 am. \nREGISTER AND PAY HERE \n*Class is $25 for MBG Members and $35 for not-yet members. \nSession 1\, February 1\, 2025: Using a dye vat of those crunchy onion skins\, we will dye reclaimed bed sheets golden brown. \nSession 2\, February 8\, 2025: Students will cut the pattern for a Japanese Knot Bag. Using fabric paint and an onion as a stamp\, we will create surface decoration. \nSession 3\, February 15\, 2025: The knot bag will already be partially assembled and students will clip the sewn seams\, sew the bag and lining together\, learn to turn the bag\, pin and baste the handles. Jan will then sew the handles to complete the project. \n*Final session may run longer and will include snacks as there will be some waiting as the bags are sewn. \nStudents will receive a handout that will guide them in onion skin dyeing at home. Suggested books will be included\, a copy of the pattern\, link to You tube video showing assembly.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/onions-and-a-japanese-knot-bag-in-3-sessions/2025-02-01/
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:20250131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T160000
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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/2025-01-31/
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:20250124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T160000
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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/2025-01-24/
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:20250117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T160000
DTSTAMP: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/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T160000
DTSTAMP: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/2025-01-10/
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
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/2025-01-03/
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T160000
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/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T160000
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/2024-12-20/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T110000
DTSTAMP:20241001T203341Z
CREATED:20241001T193341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T203341Z
UID:10003096-1734516000-1734519600@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/2024-12-18/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20241104T183431Z
CREATED:20241104T183431Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T170000
DTSTAMP:20240926T180133Z
CREATED:20240926T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180133Z
UID:10002383-1733845500-1733850000@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/2024-12-10/
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:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20241205T155716Z
CREATED:20240812T171646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T155716Z
UID:10004229-1733562000-1733576400@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-2024/2024-12-07/
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:20241206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T185157Z
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003642-1733493600-1733500800@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/2024-12-06/
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
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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/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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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
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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
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