Event Calendar

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Shakespeare Garden Midsummer’s Night Sipping Stroll

  Tuesday, August 2, 2016 | 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Spend the early evening in the Shakespeare Garden and toast to his brilliance with botanical beverages inspired by Shakespeare’s plants. Learn More › about Shakespeare Garden Midsummer’s Night Sipping Stroll

Thursday, August 4, 2016

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Nature Crafting for 7- to 11-Year-Olds

  Thursdays | 4–5:30 p.m.
  August 4, 11, 18, 25 | Preregistration Required

  Join other young nature crafters in the Discovery Garden for an art program using plants! Learn More › about Nature Crafting for 7- to 11-Year-Olds

Saturday, August 6, 2016

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Herbal Spirits Tour: Gin

  Saturday, August 6, 2016 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m., 1:15–2:30 p.m., or 3:30–4:45 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn the fascinating history of gin while touring the Herb Garden, then sip a refreshing gin cocktail. Learn More › about Herbal Spirits Tour: Gin

• Tours Don't Miss

  Special Tour: Summer Sensations

  Saturday, August 6, 2016 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

  The Garden is bursting with summer color and exuberant growth! Join this tour and enjoy the vibrant Monocot Border, Lily Pool Terrace, and Shakespeare Garden. Learn More › about Special Tour: Summer Sensations

Saturday, August 13, 2016

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Garden Apothecary: Moisturizing Waters

  Saturday, August 13, 2016 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn to make flower- and herb-infused moisturizing rinses for after-beach skin and hair care. Learn More › about Garden Apothecary: Moisturizing Waters

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Herbal Spirits Tour: Absinthe

  Saturday, August 13, 2016 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m., 1:15–2:30 p.m., or 3:30–4:45 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Discover the colorful history of this maligned spirit, then sample a local distiller’s absinthe served in the classic fashion. Learn More › about Herbal Spirits Tour: Absinthe

Thursday, August 18, 2016

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Jewelry from the Underground

  Thursday, August 18, 2016 | 6 p.m.–9 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Transform a humble potato into beads and craft a conversation piece to take home. Learn More › about Jewelry from the Underground

Saturday, August 27, 2016

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Collage: Image and Object

  Saturday, August 27, 2016 | 12 p.m.–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn a variety of collage techniques, compositions, and concepts, and how to repurpose and recycle images and objects into artworks. Learn More › about Collage: Image and Object

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Nature Crafting for 7- to 11-Year-Olds

  Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Join other young nature crafters in the Discovery Garden for an art program using plants! Learn More › about Nature Crafting for 7- to 11-Year-Olds

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