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Sketching Landscapes in the Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesHave you ever wanted to loosely capture what you see in a sketch while out on a hike or sitting in your own backyard?
In this class, the North Carolina Botanical Garden will become our classroom as we experience the healing benefits of sketching while out in nature. You can lower your stress levels and promote mental calmness as we sketch the landscape before us.
This class is about loosely capturing the essence of the natural world, so don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of drawing experience as we won’t be focusing on all the little details. We will begin class with a mini sketching lesson touching on how to approach sketching the different elements of the natural world around us. This class is for all skill levels.
Drop-In Discoveries: Celebrate Bees!
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCelebrate National Pollinator Week with us by buzzing on by our Drop-in Discovery Station! Meet native bee researchers from NC State, peek into a real bumblebee colony, explore how bees help make new plants, and use bee and flower stamps to create art to take home. Researchers will catch and release some wild bees...
Saving Our Savannas Closing Lecture: What Does the Future Hold for Longleaf Pine – The Opportunities and Resources for Longleaf Pine Stewardship
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJulie Moore has a passion for longleaf pine that spans nearly 50 years of professional and personal experience. She knows that longleaf pine is more than a tree, it is a legacy that we must protect and restore for the future. In this talk, she will share her insights on the history, challenges, and opportunities of longleaf pine conservation.
Exhibit Reception: Flower Kaleidoscope Photography
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesMeet the artist and enjoy light refreshments at a reception celebrating Minnie Gallman's Flower Kaleidoscope Photography exhibit in the DeBerry Gallery! This photography exhibit displays the beauty of flowers...
Hybrid Special Presentation: Paul Green’s Legacy
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States'Paul Green: North Carolina Writers on the Legacy of the State's Most Celebrated Playwright' is an anthology edited by Georgann Eubanks and Margaret Bauer examining the prolific playwright and activist's life and selected works. Learn about Green's efforts to uplift unheard North Carolinian voices and hear from Georgann and a featured essayist, Jill McCorkle, as they discuss the playwright's work in both historical and current contexts. Join us after the program for a book-signing and light reception.
NatureFest – for families!
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin us for a family-friendly celebration of our native plants and animals! From carnivorous plants to live animal encounters, native bees to potting a seed, birdwatching to nature crafts and games, explore the wonders of nature through a variety of engaging outdoor activity stations. Locopops available for purchase. This event is designed for families with children up to age 10. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Heart of Wonder: An Art and Yoga Retreat
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesEmbody the meaning of WONDER in your mind, body, and heart at our semi-annual art and yoga retreat. The lush summer background invites you to marvel at nature in new ways. Through the integration of playful and contemplative practices of gentle yoga, meditation, and creative art journaling, you will have the opportunity to awaken to the awe of each moment.