Daily Archives: June 17, 2025

Tuesday, June 24 & Thursday, June 26, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Learning from the Masters: Redoute

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Pierre-Joseph Redouté was one of the most talented botanical artists ever known. His mastery of both flowers and foliage was extraordinary. Using his paintings as inspiration, you will study his compositions and color choices to explore the potential of watercolor washes, glazes, and dry brush, learning about these essential traditional botanical art techniques in a step-by-step approach. Suitable for beginners. This Massachusetts Horticultural Society two session class taught by Sarah Roche takes place at the Gardens at Elm Bank on June 24 & 26 from 10 – 1, and is $140 for Mass Hort members, $175 for nonmembers. Register at www.masshort,.org

Saturday, July 12 – City Splash

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The Charles River Conservancy will once again host City Splash on July 12 at the Charles River. Spend the day on the Esplanade for the party of the summer. This year’s event is bigger and better, featuring more fun land activities and great local vendors, on top of the chance to swim in the Charles—one of the cleanest urban rivers in the country.

Swimming registration is open with limited spots available, so be sure to subscribe to our e-newsletter linktr.ee/charlesrivercrc and follow on Instagram @charlesriverconservancy for updates.