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Sun, Jun 2, 2024 9:00 am
Watercolor Spring Themes: Flowers, Birds and Insects
Enjoy a fun day painting spring themes with watercolors. Join us to practice both Eastern and Western watercolor techniques, such as, wet-in-wet, glaze, and dry brush, on a variety of Asian rice papers and to learn the calligraphy for each of the subjects: peony, iris, orchids, morning glories, plum blossoms, egrets with bamboo, small birds, frogs and dragonflies. A supply kit ($30) is available for purchase from your instructor, or you can bring your own supplies (email [email protected] for list).
Adults
At Olbrich
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 6:00 pm
Tai Chi Meditation in the Garden (8-week series)
The ancient exercise and movement art of Tai Chi has a world wide contemporary following due to its benefits to physical and emotional well-being. Research verifies it is one of the best exercises for physical balance and fall prevention, and the gentleness and pleasure of the experience encourages continued standing and/or seated practice.
Adults
At Olbrich
Tue, Jun 4, 2024
All Day
Summer Pollinator Plant Sale
ONLINE ONLY! Wisconsin is home to over 400 species of wild bees, and more than 120 species of butterflies. As the moon rises, over 1,500 species of moths awaken, ensuring round the clock pollination and these are just the more well-known pollinators! These tiny superheroes pollinate over one-third of our food, making their health and survival a critical component of earth’s ecosystem. Every little bit helps – don’t have space to dig in the dirt – create a pollinator focused container for your patio! Olbrich’s Pollinator Plant Sales offer a variety of perennials with plentiful amounts of nectar and pollen, making them very appealing to pollinator insects! Plant pickup is June 26.
Adults
Virtual
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 9:00 am
Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing at Olbrich
In Japanese Shinrin-Yoku loosely means, “forest bathing,” or immersing oneself in the atmosphere of nature. An introductory 30-minute talk provides insight to Shinrin-Yoku, followed by a gentle, slow-moving, and silent walk through the gardens. Your guide will provide the prompts that make this a deeply sensorial experience. Take-home prompts and a light refreshment will be provided. Please dress for the weather.
Adults
At Olbrich
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 6:00 pm
"My Garden, My Daylight": Nature Poems by Jorie Graham (2-part class)
Jorie Graham is one of the most important poetic voices of the last fifty years, often noted for her long-line style, abundant presence of thought, and persistent reference to the natural world. In this class, we’ll take a look at differing perspectives on the ‘nature of nature’ in Graham’s poetry, and engage in a short session of freewriting to finish the class. This class is a 2-week series on Tuesdays June 4 and 11.
Adults
At Olbrich
Wed, Jun 5, 2024
All Day
Summer Pollinator Plant Sale
ONLINE ONLY! Wisconsin is home to over 400 species of wild bees, and more than 120 species of butterflies. As the moon rises, over 1,500 species of moths awaken, ensuring round the clock pollination and these are just the more well-known pollinators! These tiny superheroes pollinate over one-third of our food, making their health and survival a critical component of earth’s ecosystem. Every little bit helps – don’t have space to dig in the dirt – create a pollinator focused container for your patio! Olbrich’s Pollinator Plant Sales offer a variety of perennials with plentiful amounts of nectar and pollen, making them very appealing to pollinator insects! Plant pickup is June 26.
Adults
Virtual
Wed, Jun 5, 2024 6:00 pm
The Moonlight Garden: Creating a Space for Dusk and Beyond
Appreciate your garden from a whole new light — at night! Horticulturist and author of “White Gardens: Creating Magnificent Moonlit Spaces,” Nina Koziol will share how to fill your garden with fragrant white flowers, variegated foliage, native plants and other elements that you’ll enjoy at dusk and beyond. Then take a stroll through Olbrich's own Moonlit Meadow to see these concepts come to life.
Adults
At Olbrich
Thu, Jun 6, 2024
All Day
Summer Pollinator Plant Sale
ONLINE ONLY! Wisconsin is home to over 400 species of wild bees, and more than 120 species of butterflies. As the moon rises, over 1,500 species of moths awaken, ensuring round the clock pollination and these are just the more well-known pollinators! These tiny superheroes pollinate over one-third of our food, making their health and survival a critical component of earth’s ecosystem. Every little bit helps – don’t have space to dig in the dirt – create a pollinator focused container for your patio! Olbrich’s Pollinator Plant Sales offer a variety of perennials with plentiful amounts of nectar and pollen, making them very appealing to pollinator insects! Plant pickup is June 26.
Adults
Virtual
Thu, Jun 6, 2024 9:00 am
Gentle Garden Yoga (6-week series)
Feel the earth as you rest in savasana surrounded by the nourishment and beauty of nature. In this series your instructor will kindly guide you through gentle, opening postures using the breath and a focused mind. This practice is accessible to all-levels and modifications will be provided. Class will be inside if the weather is poor. Bring your own mat and water bottle. **No class on July 4!**
Adults
At Olbrich
Thu, Jun 6, 2024 1:00 pm
Growing Edible Containers (virtual)
Want to grow your own food but feel limited in space? Join us to learn what containers to choose, how to ensure good soil, and how to maximize your space so you can celebrate abundant harvests in the city! Learn what crops to start now, how to succession sow seeds and keep your container garden healthy through the hot, dry summer days.
Adults
Virtual