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Events & Programs
Program Registration For more information and to register please visit our website. Our new program calendar can be filtered to help you find the classes you are looking for! Advanced registration is required for all classes except “Drop- In” activities. For up-to-date information regarding COVID regulations please visit nebg.org/planyourvisit. For registration questions pertaining to adult programs or youth and family programs, please contact our Registrar at registrar@nebg.org or call 508.869.6111x174.
Adult Programs Online Learning
Wellness
On-Demand Webinars ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS After 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. You can find these webinars on our website, on the online learning tab under adult education. Available at all times
Yoga in the Garden ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS Enjoy gentle-to-moderate flow yoga in a class for all levels. Classes are held outdoors (weather permitting). Tuesdays, 6–7:15pm Thursdays, 10:30–11:45am Thursdays, 6–7:15pm (july & august)
$10M; $15NM | ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
PER CLASS: $13M; $20NM | NO WALK-INS
Butterfly Institute ASSORTED INSTRUCTORS This immersive introductory course will guide you through the basics of butterflies, their habitats and how to connect with this diverse animal. This course is five weeks long and consists of three online lecture style sessions and two in-person field sessions. Instructors are experts from the Massachusetts Butterfly Club and will be guiding you through your experience. You won’t want to miss this special opportunity! Wednesday, July 13, 20, & 27, 6:30–8:30pm (online) Sunday, July 24 & 31, 9–11am (in person)
Afternoon Yoga for Stress Relief MANDI GARRISON Add an extra dose of inner calm and stress relief to your yoga routine. Classes are held outdoors (weather permitting). Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30pm
$150M; $175NM | HYBRID WORKSHOP
PER CLASS: $13M; $20NM | NO WALK-INS
Chair Yoga REBECCA REBER Using a chair as a prop, come and have fun while enjoying the benefits of movement in this gentle yoga class. Classes are held indoors. 3 WEEK SESSION
Tuesdays, July 12–26, 11:30am–12:30pm $40M; $50NM | NO WALK INS 4 WEEK SESSION
Tuesdays, August 2–23, 11:30am–12:30pm $50M; $65NM | NO WALK INS
Qigong & Tai Chi Movement ROSE HORWITZ Breathe deeply and practice gentle fluid movements, mindfully to reduce stress and improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, range of motion, and stamina. (4 WEEK SESSION)
Wednesdays, July 6–27, 10:15–11:30am
$70M; $85NM | 4 WEEK SESSION | NO WALK INS (5 WEEK SESSION)
Wednesdays, August 3–31, 10:15–11:30am
$85M; $100NM | 5 WEEK SESSION | NO WALK INS
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Forest Bathing NADINE MAZZOLA Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and experience the beauty of nature in the gardens of New England Botanic Garden. Sunday, July 10, 1:30–4:30pm Sunday, August 14, 1:30–4:30pm $40M; $55NM | NO WALK-INS
Therapeutic Horticulture: Dried Flower and Herb Grapevine Wreath DEBORAH KRAUSE
Experience the therapeutic benefits of horticulture while creating everlasting wreaths with fragrant herbs, soft mosses, colorful dried flowers, and spices. Saturday, July 23, 10:30am–12:30pm $50M; $65NM
Therapeutic Horticulture: Ocean Seashell Wreath DEBORAH KRAUSE
Experience the therapeutic benefits of horticulture while creating everlasting wreaths with fragrant herbs, soft mosses, colorful dried flowers, and spices. Saturday, August 6, 10:30am–12:30pm $50M; $65NM
Plant Shows Join us for these competitive shows, featuring captivating displays of brilliant blooms, fascinating foliage, plant sales, and the chance to learn from expert growers. INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION.
New England Daylily Society Show & Sale Saturday, July 16, 11am–3:30pm
New England Lily Society Show Saturday, July 30, 12:30–3:30pm Sunday, July 31, 10am–3:30pm
New England Dahlia Society Show & Sale Saturday, September 17, 1–5pm Sunday, September 18, 10am–3pm
Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society and the New England Chapter of the Gesneriad Society Show & Sale Saturday, September 24, 10am–5pm Sunday, September 25, 10am–4pm
Therapeutic Horticulture: Fragrant and Culinary Herbs DEBORAH KRAUSE
Experience the therapeutic benefits of horticulture while creating everlasting wreaths with fragrant herbs, soft mosses, colorful dried flowers, and spices. Saturday, August 20, 10:30am–12:30pm $50M; $65NM
Art, Craft, & Floral Design Succulent Planter MARY BETH HAYES Enjoy the floral design fun of succulents making a planter of four to five plants plus a decorative top dressing. Saturday, July 9, 10:30am–12pm $80M; $95NM; $105 PAIR
Summer Paint Pouring Parties SUZANNE FOXWELL This summer have some fun at one of our paint pouring workshops. Explore the gardens and create your own art piece inspired by the gardens. Come to one or both! Sunday, July 17, 1–4pm Sunday, August 7, 1–4pm $50M; $65NM | PER WORKSHOP
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Gardening & Horticulture Seasonal Pruning Series: Summer REED PUGH Throughout the year it is important to prune plants, and there are critical windows of time to execute this work. This series of workshops will focus on the essentials of when and how to prune these plants. This session will focus on summer plants. Sunday, July 10, 10:30am–12pm Sunday, July 10, 1–2:30pm $35M; $50NM
Vegetable Garden Walk and Talk DAWN DAVIES Join Horticulture Manager Dawn Davies as she guides you around the vegetable garden. Learn about the different varieties of vegetables and herbs and the design planning that went into making them a part of the garden. Wednesday, July 27, 2–3pm $10M; $20NM
Nature Studies Introduction to Mushrooming RACHEL GOCLAWSKI Mushrooming can be a fun and safe hobby if you know the guidelines. Learn safety guidelines, ID techniques, and beginner mushrooms to forage, followed by a mushrooming hike on the grounds and forest of New England Botanic Garden. Sunday, July 10, 9:30am–12:30pm $55M; $70NM
Medicinal (and Edible) Plant Walk ALEX KLEIN Walk around New England Botanic Garden to discover the bounty of medicinal plants, both those grown in the garden and those sprouting up of their own accord as weeds or forest understory. Saturday, July 23, 10:30am–12:30pm Advanced Zentangle KAREN KEEFE Focus on learning complex tangles, blending of patterns, techniques of tangulation and use of various Zentangle tools with different media. Come experiment with more of this mindfulness creativity for a Zentastic time! Sunday, July 24, 1:15-4:45pm $45M; $60NM | NO WALK-INS
Vertical Screen Floral Design MARY BETH HAYES Learn how to create a vertical floral screen using seasonal flowers, grasses, and foliage. Saturday, August 13, 1–3pm $100M; $115NM; $125 PAIR
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$30M; $40NM
Intermediate Landscape Photography STEVE MCGRATH In this Intermediate/Advanced Landscape Photography Class, learn the various camera settings you can use when taking Landscape Photography. Sunday, July 24, 10:30am–1:30pm $60M; $75NM
Mushrooming Beyond the Basics RACHEL GOCLAWSKI Go a little further and learn about some medicinal mushrooms, and more about mushroom features and methods of identification. Sunday, August 14, 9:30am–12:30pm $55M; $70NM
Garden Portrait Photography STEVE MCGRATH Take your Garden Photography from good to great by capturing Tower Hill Botanical Gardens at its most beautiful. Join Steve McGrath as he reveals his tips and techniques for taking quality close up as well as Landscape Photography in the gardens. Saturday, August 27, 10:30am–1:30pm $60M; $75NM
Tours & Trips Holland & Belgium River Cruise April 2023 Back by popular demand, we will be headed to Europe for tulip season! This Collette tour of Holland and Belgium will be a spectacular display of this worldrenowned floral display. Check the website for a full itinerary and pricing. You won’t want to miss this breathtaking trip. Tour of Berkshire Botanic Garden & Rockland Farm Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of historic Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge, MA and nearby Rockland Farm. Friday, August 5, 10am–3pm $60M; $75NM | LUNCH & TRANSPORTATION NOT INCLUDED
Youth Programs Kids Workshops Happy Houseplants | AGES 5 –10 Learn the basics of plant care and pot up your own easy to care for houseplant. Sunday, July 17, 1:30–3pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $32 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Pet Rocks | AGES 4 –8 Learn about the rock cycle and make your own pet rock – no walks required. Thursday, July 21, 6:30–7:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $22 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Plant Slime | AGES 5 –10 Mix up your own slime recipe and learn how some plants use sticky and slimy techniques to survive. Saturday, July 23, 1:30–3pm M: $16 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $24 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Birds & Bees Treasure Box | AGES 7 –14 Exercise your creativity and create a miniature bird and bee 3D shadow box collage. Thursday, July 28, 6:30–8pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $32 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Save the date for GNOMEVEMBER NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30
Drawn to Nature | AGES 8 –14 Capture the wonders of nature through a bug’s or bird’s eye view landscape drawings. Sunday, August 21, 1:30–3pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $23 CHILD, $18 ADULT
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Family Fun Family Firefly Walk | AGES 3 –14 Explore the gardens and trails by moonlight and search for our favorite nocturnal insect. Thursdays, July 7 & 14, 8–9pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT
Garden Buds | AGES 3 –5 Join us for circle time, a story, a take-home craft packet, and a guided garden adventure. Thursdays, 10:30–11:30am Saturdays, July 9 & August 6, 11am–12pm M: $8 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Little Seedlings | AGES 1 –3 Come explore the wonderful world of plants and practice sorting, counting, observing, and more. Mondays, July 18 & August 15, 10:30–11:30am M: $7 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $12 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Tots & Toddlers Yoga | AGES 1.5 –3 Just for littles with their adults! Join us to move, stretch, breathe, and practice yoga together. Saturday, July 23, 10:30–11am Saturday, August 13, 10:30–11am M: $8 CHILD, $8 ADULT; NM: $10 CHILD, $20 ADULT
Land Art Explorers | AGES 7 –12 Explore our Uprooted exhibit and create your own trailside work of art using materials from nature. Sunday, July 24, 2–3pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT
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Sunset Family Yoga | AGES 4 –8 Practice nature inspired poses, relax, unwind, and welcome the summer sunset. Thursday, August 11, 6:30–7:30pm M: $12 CHILD, $10 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $26 ADULT
Ponding | AGES 6 –12 Explore our wildlife pond and learn about life in this aquatic habitat. Sunday, August 14, 1:30–3pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT
Orienteering Adventures | AGES 6 –12 Learn about orienteering, practice navigational skills, and embark on series of trail adventures. Thursday, August 18, 6–7pm M: $10 CHILD, $7 ADULT; NM: $18 CHILD, $24 ADULT
Honeybee Hike | AGES 4 –10 Celebrate National Honeybee Day, meet our newest residents, and learn about life as a honeybee. Saturday, August 20, 11am–12:30pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT
Insect Safari | AGES 3 –10 Come bug out at and learn about insects of all shapes and sizes. Thursday, August 25, 6–7pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT
Just for Kids!
Nature Play Days
Children's Yoga
Relax, unwind, and connect with nature. Join us for our just for kids’ yoga and mindfulness classes. Perfect for yogis of any level and ability.
Adventures in Yoga
| AGES 4 –8
Practice nature inspired poses, relax, unwind, and try a mindfulness craft. Sunday, July 31, 2–3pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT NM: $22 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Summer Discoveries Join us for a full-day drop-off program just for kids. Unleash your sense of adventure, explore the amazing science of plants, and uncover hidden science stories.
Nature’s Studio
| AGES 5 –10
Explore, play, investigate, and learn about the ways in which nature inspires us as artists. Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5, 9am–3pm
Join us for Nature Play Days in the Ramble, our new children’s garden. Drop-in for free fun family activities this season. Use your imagination to create magical worlds and explore the great outdoors as we dress up, craft, make music, play, and make new friends. Please note these activities are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION
Discovery Backpacks
| AGES 3–12
Check out our Discovery Backpacks filled with exciting activities and tools for exploring together. Sunday through Saturday, 10am–5pm
Music Makers
| AGES 2–8
Dance to your own beat and explore percussion using simple musical instruments. Mondays, 12–2pm
Nature Storytime
| AGES 2–8
M: $375 CHILD; NM: $425 CHILD
Join us for an interactive hour of exciting stories about plants, animals, and nature. Tuesdays, 11am–12pm
Mad Scientists
Imagination Station
| AGES 7–10
| GES 3–8
Explore, play, investigate, and learn about the amazing science of plants, animals, and nature. Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12, 9am–3pm
Stop by for imaginative play as we dress up and create magical worlds together. Wednesdays, 12–2pm
M: $375 CHILD; NM: $425 CHILD
Discovery Cart
| AGES 3–12
Visit our pop-up Discovery Carts and drop by to learn about plants, animals, and more. Fridays, 12–2pm
Nature Play Days Weekly Schedule SUNDAY – SATURDAY / 10am–5pm
Discovery Backpacks
CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTIES
MONDAYS / 12–2pm
Music Makers
TUESDAYS / 11am–12pm
Nature Storytime
Make your child’s birthday one to remember and host their special day with us! Now booking for summer.
WEDNESDAYS / 12–2pm
Imagination Station
FRIDAYS / 12–2pm
Discovery Cart
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THURSDAY SUMMER EVENINGS Open 5–9pm on Thursdays in June and July; 5–8pm on Thursdays in August (RAIN OR SHINE) Included with the cost of General Admission.
Enjoy every Thursday evening during the summer exploring and enjoying the gardens and trails, listening to local musicians, and playing fun lawn games. Enjoy small bites, craft brews, and wine from our outdoor Beer Garden, hike our mile-long loop trail, and watch the sunset over the Wachusett Reservoir. Please note participants in Card to Culture and the Wonderfund get free admission. Don’t miss our wide variety of scheduled classes for children and adults! Visit nebg.org for more details.
BEER GARDEN
Featuring a rotating selection of seasonal and local draft beer plus light bites including soft-baked pretzels. Every Thursday June & July, 5–8:30pm August, 5–7:30pm
LIVE MUSIC
Spend an evening listening to live music performed by talented local artists. Every Thursday June & July, 6–8pm August, 5:30–7:30pm
FOR ADULTS BOTANICAL MIXOLOGY
Learn how to make unique cocktails with a botanical twist. Select Thursdays, 6–7pm $55M; $70NM
PLANTS & PINTS
Participants will receive one beer or a glass of wine and enjoy a fun plant-focused activity/craft. Select Thursdays, 6–7:30pm $50M; $65NM
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YOGA IN THE GARDEN
Relax and refresh in this all-levels yoga in the gardens. Every Thursday, 6–7:15pm $13M; $20NM
FOR KIDS FAMILY FIREFLY WALK
AGES 3–14 Explore the gardens and trails by moonlight and search for our favorite nocturnal insect. Thursdays, July 7 & 14, 8–9pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT
PET ROCKS
AGES 4–8 Learn about the rock cycle and make your own pet rock – no walks required. Thursday, July 21, 6:30–7:30pm M: $15 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $22 CHILD, $18 ADULT
BIRDS & BEES TREASURE BOX
AGES 7–14 Exercise your creativity and create a miniature bird and bee 3D shadow box collage. Thursday, July 28, 6:30–8pm M: $25 CHILD, $0 ADULT; NM: $32 CHILD, $18 ADULT
SUNSET FAMILY YOGA
AGES 4–8 Practice nature inspired poses, relax, unwind, and welcome the summer sunset. Thursday, August 11, 6:30–7:30pm M: $12 CHILD, $10 ADULT; NM: $20 CHILD, $26 ADULT
ORIENTEERING ADVENTURES
AGES 6–12 Learn about orienteering, practice navigational skills, and embark on series of trail adventures. Thursday, August 18, 6–7pm M: $10 CHILD, $7 ADULT; NM: $18 CHILD, $24 ADULT
INSECT SAFARI
AGES 3–10 Come bug out at and learn about insects of all shapes and sizes. Thursday, August 25, 6–7pm M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $16 CHILD, $24 ADULT
MORE SUMMER EVENTS! SENSORY-FRIENDLY EVENINGS Wednesday, July 13, 6–9pm Wednesday, August 10, 6–8pm
JoinFIRST us for aTHURSDAYS series of sensory-friendly evenings. FREE
In partnership Thursday, July 7, with 10amHMEA’s –9pm Autism Resource Central,August we invite Thursday, 4, individuals 10am–8pm and families seeking a low-sensory, less crowded environment for a Enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the Garden during of fun, exploration, and relaxation. Explore the night first Thursday of each summer month! Soak up after-hours and trails enjoyand designated the the sungardens exploring our beautiful gardens quietour spaces, art hours projects, and hands-on during daytime or unwind in the activities for allwith ages. moreand information, please evening liveFor music local brews from visit ournebg.org/sensory-friendly-evenings. outdoor Beer Garden.
LGBTQ+ PRIDE CELEBRATION Thursday, September 8, 4–7:30pm Save the date for our annual Pride Celebration! We are committed to being an inclusive Garden. Join us as we celebrate the week of Pride Worcester and our LGBTQ+ community through a fun evening of live music, local vendors, resources provided by local community organizations, and more. Visit nebg.org for details.
OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Wednesday, July 20, 6pm Wednesday, August 17, 6pm Get your groove on for our summer concert series! Enjoy lively music, a picnic, and a pint on the Lawn Garden. Food and drinks available for purchase. Visit nebg.org for details.
LAND ART BY W. GARY SMITH
O N D I S P L AY T H RO U G H N OV E M B E R 1 This nature inspired exhibition, imagined by author, artist, and landscape architect W. Gary Smith, features stunning sculptures set amongst the landscape of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Made from natural materials collected at the garden, this exhibit celebrates the connections between people and nature, combining art and horticulture to explore ecological design and artistic abstraction.
HANDS ON L AND ART
July 13, 11am–1:30pm | July 23, 1–3:30pm August 17, 11am–1:30pm | August 27, 1–3:30pm September 14, 11am–1:30pm | September 24, 1–3:30pm During these guided drop-in experiences, visitors will help construct one-of-a-kind land art creations using natural materials. Perfect for all ages and skill levels!
GUIDED TOURS: UPROOTED Through September 30 WALKING TOURS: Wednesdays, 11am GOLF CART TOURS: Fridays, 11am
Experience UPROOTED in a unique way with a behind-the-scenes guided tour. Learn about the history of land art and the sculpture design process. Weekly walking tours will be offered on Wednesdays and golf cart tours will take place each Friday through September. The tours will begin at 11am and last approximately 45 minutes. Register by emailing Suzanne Hauerstein shauerstein@nebg.org or call 508.869.6111 x175.
ROOTED: BOTANICAL ILLUSTR ATIONS BY NESBA Through October 30
In conjunction with UPROOTED, we bring you Rooted: Botanical Illustrations by NESBA. This exhibit will explore the unique structure and form of plant roots through a series of botanical illustrations by local members of the New England Society of Botanical Artists. Come see this beautiful and unique exploration of the side of plants that you don’t normally get to see – their roots!
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Enchanted Forest NATURE INSPIRED FAIRY HOUSES BY SALLY J. SMITH
SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 30 Featuring twenty artistically detailed fairy houses, made of natural materials will transform Pliny’s Allee and the Ramble into a magical fairy land.
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