Events & Programs JUNE 2021
Visitors are welcome! Please buy tickets in advance by visiting at www.towerhillbg.org. Tickets are not sold on site. Tower Hill follows Massachusetts guidance on face coverings. Please check our website before your visit for up-to-date information. Explore the following pages to discover experiences you can enjoy in person or on-line. We offer many opportunities to learn, explore and delight in all Tower Hill has to offer.
Program Registration To see the full description of education programs and to register please visit our website. We highly encourage registering for programs online in advance to ensure your spot. Classes are organized to abide by all state and federal regulations on masks, distancing and group size. For up to date information regarding regulations please visit our website. For registration questions pertaining to adult programs or youth and family programs, please contact our Registrar at registrar@towerhillbg.org or call 508.869.6111x174.
ADULT PROGRAMS Online Learning
Drawing Flower Patterns: Beginning Composition Technique CAROL SCHWARTZ
Sharpen your skills with composition during this 4-week online workshop; Learn about ways to compose a picture, recognize patterns in plant growth that will make it easier to draw a flower, and sharpen your observational drawing skills. Saturdays, June 5–26, 9:30–11am (Includes 15 min scheduled personal instruction in the afternoon) $150M; $175NM | MULTI WEEK ONLINE WORKSHOP
Low Maintenance Gardening
ANGELA DELLER
Explore low maintenance techniques that you can use in the planning, designing and maintaining of your garden spaces so that you have enthusiasm all season long. Friday, June 18, 12–1pm $10M; $15NM | LIVE WEBINAR
On Demand Webinars
ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS
After one of our live webinars, the instructor may choose to record it and offer it to view later. These “On-Demand” webinars can be watched at any time in the comfort of your own home. Available at All Times $10M; $15NM | ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Wellness
Art, Craft, & Floral Design
Yoga in the Garden
VARIOUS INSTRUCTORS
Enjoy gentle-to-moderate flow yoga in a class for all levels. Please bring your own mat. Tuesdays, 6–7:15pm Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am Thursdays, 6–7:15pm PER CLASS: $10M; $17NM I NO WALK-INS
Chair Yoga
REBECCA REBER
Using a chair as a prop, come and have fun while enjoying the benefits of movement. Registration is for all 4 weeks. Tuesdays, June 8–29, 11am–12pm $45M; $60NM I NO WALK-INS
Forest Bathing
NADINE MAZZOLA
Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and nature in the gardens and forests of Tower Hill. Sunday, June 6, 9:30am–12pm Friday, June 18, 9:30am–12pm $36M; $50NM I NO WALK-INS
Qigong & Tai Chi Movement
ROSE LEE
Breathe deeply and practice gentle fluid movements mindfully to reduce stress and improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, range of motion and stamina. Registration is for all 4 weeks. Wednesdays, June 2–23, 10:30–11:30am $65M; $80NM I NO WALK-INS
Therapeutic Horticulture Thursdays
DEBORAH KRAUSE
Take deep breaths, slow down and leave your “to do” list behind during Therapeutic Horticulture Thursdays. This month’s theme will be floral arrangements. Learn about the therapeutic value of horticulture to decrease stress, focus attention, and foster hope, by working with colorful flowers, foliage with amazing textures and fragrant herbs that provide rich input for our senses. Take home an arrangement each week. Thursdays, June 3 & 10, 6–7:30pm (2 Week Session) Thursdays, June 17 & 24, 6–7:30pm (2 Week Session) $75M: $90NM I NO WALK-INS
Design a Mini Hideaway & Exhibit Tour SUZANNE HAUERSTEIN
Tour the Wild Hideaways exhibit to learn about how it came to be and become inspired. Design and construct a miniature illuminated house using chipboard, twigs, bark, pinecones, glue and other natural materials. Friday, June 4, 1–3:30pm $40M; $55NM
Polish Breadbasket Weaving
KIMBERLY HARDING
Learn the art of basket weaving with one of our Wild Hideaways Artists. In this workshop students will weave a small reed basket in a traditional Polish tatza basket pattern. Friday, June 18, 10:30am–3pm $75M; $90NM
The Flower Basics: Arranging from the Garden and Store BETSY WILLIAMS
In this immersive workshop learn how to select and care for flowers used in arrangements and design techniques for using those flowers. Participants will take home two arrangements. Saturday, June 19, 10:30am–2:30pm $100M: $125NM
Introduction to Zentangle
KAREN KEEFE
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, many of them inspired by nature. This hands-on 3 ½ hour class introduces the basic Zentangle principles and methodology. Sunday, June 20, 1:15-4:45pm $45M; $60NM
Gardening and Horticulture
Nature Studies
Basics of Organic Gardening (Hybrid)
Skill Development: Wild Plant Identification
CATHY HARRAGIAN
Have you been attempting to garden and just don’t know how to get started? Do you want to garden organically but not sure how to? This 3 week class will teach you components of organic gardening that you can use at home. Tuesday, June 8, 6–7:30pm Sunday, June 13, 9:30am–12pm (in-person) Sunday, June 20, 9:30am–12pm (in-person) $75M; $90NM
Bees Walk and Talk
HUNTER BLANCHARD
Join Horticulturist Hunter on a walk and talk to view our beehives and learn about how we manage our bees to help with plant pollination. Wednesday, June 23, 10:30am–11:30am $10M; $20NM
Soil Management: Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Plants REED PUGH Soil is the foundation for your plants. Learn about the important factors to consider in managing the health of your soil: pH, organic matter, macro/micro nutrients, cation exchange and lead. Saturday, June 12, 10:30am–12pm $30M; $40NM
Caring for Rhododendrons and Azaleas
JOE BRUSO
Learn how to select, site, plant and care for rhododendrons and azaleas so that they perform well, are a pleasure to view and add 3 season interest to your landscape. Participants will take home a plant. Saturday, June 20, 10:30AM-12pm $40M; $55NM
LESLIE DUTHIE
Learn how to identify a plant and use your new skills to ID wildflowers on a walk through the gardens. Friday, June 4, 9:30–11:30am $30M; $40NM
Guided Bird Walk
KYLE JACOBY
Calling all birders! Join THBG staff member Kyle on a guided bird walk around the gardens. This casual stroll will stop at popular birding spots on sight to see what we can find. Friday, June 11, 2–3pm $10M; $20NM
Guided Butterfly Walk
MARTH GACH
Join Martha Gach from Mass Audubon to learn about a butterfly’s life cycle and how you can attract them to your own gardens. Walk the gardens with us to search for and identify some local species. Saturday, June 12, 2–3:30pm $15M; $25NM
Advanced Landscape Photography
STEVE MCGRATH
Take your landscape photography to the next level by learning the various camera settings, utilizing your Shutter and Aperture settings and Hyper Focal Distance and Photo Stacking for the best exposure. Saturday, June 26, 10:30am–1:30pm $45M; $60NM
YOUTH PROGRAMS Kids' Workshops Cactus Dish Garden | AGES 6–14
Learn about your favorite cacti species and create your own dish garden with live plants. Saturday, June 12, 1:30–3pm M: $40 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $45 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Nature Photography | AGES 10–16
Learn photography basics and practice your technique in the gardens. Participants must come with a digital camera or smartphone. Sunday, June 20, 1:30–3pm M: $20 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $25 CHILD, $16 ADULT
DIY Nature Journal | AGES 7–14
Create your own upcycled nature journal and learn to make scientific observations. Sunday, June 27, 10:30am–12pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $30 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Family Fun Garden Buds | AGES 4–5
Join us for circle time, a story, a take-home craft packet, and a guided garden adventure. Thursdays in June, 10:30–11:30am M: $7 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $12 CHILD, $16 ADULT
Homeschool Hike | AGES 6–12
Explore the trails with us and learn about a different theme each week. Fridays in June, 3:30–5pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Adventures in Hiking | AGES 8–14
Learn hiking basics, prepare for a day on the trails, and take home the essentials for your next journey. Sunday, June 6, 1:30–3pm M: $15 CHILD, $5 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Sunset Family Walk | ALL AGES
Explore our mile-long loop trail and enjoy the summer sunset on this guided nature walk. Thursday, June 10, 7–8pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Family Butterfly Walk | AGES 3-12
Explore the gardens and learn about the many species of butterflies that call Tower Hill home. Sunday, June 13, 10:30am–12pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Sensational Sensory Bins | AGES 1–4
Create your own gardening inspired sensory bin for hours of imaginative play at home. Tuesday, June 15, 10:30–11:30am M: $45 FAMILY UNIT; NM: $60 FAMILY UNIT
Insect Safari | AGES 3–12
Come bug out and learn about insects of all shapes and sizes. Thursday, June 17, 6–7pm Saturday, June 19, 1–2pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Firefly Walk | AGES 3–14
Explore the gardens and trails by moonlight and search for our favorite nocturnal insect. Thursday, June 24, 8–9pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Summer Family Hike | AGES 4–12
Welcome summer and join us for a guided hike of Tower Hill’s mile long loop trail. Saturday, June 26, 1:30–3pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Just for Kids Trailblazers | AGES 8–12
Explore a different topic with us each week with games, investigations, trail explorations and more during this drop-off program. Tuesdays or Thursdays, June 29 to August 19, 9am–12pm M: $40 CHILD; NM: $45 CHILD SIGN UP FOR ALL 8 CLASSES FOR A DISCOUNT!
music in Bloom SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 6–8:30pm and
FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 6–8:30pm Join Tower Hill Botanic Garden and Juventas New Music Ensemble for two magical evenings of music al fresco. Take a stroll through our gardens at golden hour and discover a series of musical performances along the way. This special event showcases luminous music by emerging composers, performed by some of Boston’s foremost chamber musicians. See our website for more details about artists, cost, and ticketing.
JUNE 1 – S EP TEM B ER 3 0 , 2 0 21 Join us this summer for Wild Hideaways: Designed for Adventure, a temporary outdoor art exhibit that will showcase artistic, interactive, outdoor structures, that bring joy, inspire imaginative play, and spark a curiosity for the natural world and its connections to the built environment.
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Evenings at tower hill
Open 5–9pm on Thursdays in June and July / 5–8pm on Thursdays in August
Explore the gardens while enjoying live music, playing fun lawn games, and hiking our woodland trails. Enjoy food and drinks at our café, watch the sunset over the Wachusett Reservoir, and choose from a wide variety of scheduled programs for both children and adults. See towerhillbg.org for details.
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