Outdoor Gardens,
Lobby + Gift Shop
April - September
10 am – 6 pm daily
October - March
10 am – 4 pm daily
Bolz Conservatory
Closed March 11 - June 14 for Planned Maintenance
Schumacher Library
Permanently Closed
Join us for a special virtual lecture by an inspiring professional working hard to bring more attention to butterfly conservation. Learn about how they combined long biking journeys with their passion for butterflies. Simon Saville has had a life-long passion for butterflies, having been raised in the rural south of England. He is an active volunteer and trustee of Butterfly Conservation, the only UK charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and the habitats they depend on. He now lives in London and encourages people to explore, enjoy and improve the green spaces near where they live and work. There’s nature under our noses, even in a metropolis like London! Simon’s virtual lecture will recount his 2021 adventure, when he combined another passion - cycling - with butterflies and embarked on a “Bike for Butterflies” journey along the whole length of Britain. Starting at Land’s End in the south, he rode 1,200 miles finishing at John o’Groats at the tip of Scotland 30 days later. Every day, he visited a different wildlife site to promote the cause. Doing so, he raised over £30,000 for Butterfly Conservation.
Free
Youth and their families are invited to explore the wonders of the Bolz Conservatory at the Discovery Cart on the education patio from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on the first or second Wednesday of the month in January and February. Join us at the Discovery Cart in March, April, and May as we explore the outdoor gardens. January: Rainforest Mindfulness February: Prehistoric Plants March: Plants Inspired by the Stars April: Signs of Spring May: Birds of the Outdoor Gardens
Chair yoga allows you to be guided through stretches and traditional yoga poses while seated and standing, using a chair as a home base. The chair serves as support to your foundation and allows these positions to be more accessible. Guidance through breath exercises and meditation will be a main component of this class to enhance your overall body awareness.
Whether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this 5-week series that will prepare your body for gardening season and make you feel your best! This no-impact practice will help your flexibility, range of motion, and improve posture by gently strengthening and stretching all your muscles and joints. This series is suitable for all levels.