Daily Archives: August 17, 2016


Thursday, September 1, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Ariella Chezar: The Flower Workshop

Join nationally recognized floral artist Ariella Chezar for an inspiring and informative Berkshire Botanical Garden program on flower arranging. The program will take place at Zonneveld Farm in Columbia County, NY, where Ariella will lead a tour of her cut-flower farm. She will demonstrate how to condition and arrange freshly cut flowers in the wild and unstructured style for which she is know. Using information from her latest book, The Flower Workshop, Ariella will lead participants through the basics of flower arranging. Following the walk, talk, and flower-arranging demonstration, she will sell and sign her inspiring new book.

Ariella Chezar is best known for a free flowing, wild style and has championed this growing trend in flower arranging. In 2014 she started Zonneveld Farm where she cultivates much of what she uses for her arrangements and workshops. Ariella’s flowers are sustainably grown, and she is committed to using organic techniques on her farm.

BBG members $25, nonmembers $30. Participants will meet at Zonneveld Farm (directions sent upon registration). Register online at https://berkshirebotanical.org/event/ariella-chezar-the-flower-workshop/?instance_id=3842


Saturday, August 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Boston Area Beekeepers Association Open Hives

Drop in at the Boston Nature Center in Mattapan Saturday morning August 27 (from 10 – noon) and learn all about honey bees from the Boston area beekeepers. The Massachusetts Audubon Society, Boston Nature Center, and the Boston Area Beekeepers Association will host an apiary on the sanctuary, and the beekeepers will “bee” more than happy to help you explore all aspects of bee life. Learn how they make honey, how they survive the winter, and much more! Free. Registration is required. Register online at www.massaudubon.org or call 617-983-8500 to register by phone.