Herbalist Steph Zabel demonstrates practical ways to gather and use medicinal herbs in this Wellesley College Botanic Garden course for adults and teens age 16 and up in the WCBG’s Edible Ecosystem Teaching Garden. Seven Wednesdays, June 7 – 28 and July 12 – 26, from 2 – 4. Friends price $225, nonmembers $275. Registration online at http://wellesley.edu/wcbg/learn.
Have you never held a paintbrush, have no idea where to start, or feel confused about art supplies and different media? The Wellesley College Botanic Gardens and Lynda Davis Jeha will help you experiment with b asic painting techniques using various media, including watercolor, acrylic and oil pastels. Demonstrations followed by exercises will reinforce concepts. There are no rights or wrongs, just the joy of trying something new in a supportive environment. Bring a note pad; all other materials are included. The class will be held on four Saturdays, October 29 – November 19, from 1:30 – 4:30. Friends of Wellesley Botanic Gardens $135, non-members $170. Call 781-283-3094 to register. Image from www.wickedlocal.com.
Once a month, the Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens host a free program for families to discover, through art, culture and science, just how fantastic plants can be. Drop in any time between 1 – 4. Most of us know why a flower smells good, but why do the leaves of certain plants have strong smells? Search for these scented plants and see what you think they smell like, on Sunday, April 28. Explore the science of scent, and plant some herbs to take home. For more information call 781-283-3094.
