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Thu, Mar 28, 2024 5:30 pm

Virtual Lecture Series: Daring & Delicious: Tropical Edibles for the Temperate Garden with Marianne Willburn

Ginger, Hibiscus, Taro, Turmeric…Whether you harvest the stem, leaf, root, or flower, adding tropical edibles to the garden allows the temperate gardener-cook to work with the freshest flavors possible in an adventurous kitchen. Join gardening columnist Marianne Willburn to learn which tropical and subtropical plants make the most of a temperate climate, and how they can revolutionize your garden and your table. Willburn is the author of Tropical Plants and How to Love Them (Cool Springs Press, 2021) and Big Dreams, Small Garden (Skyhorse Publishing, 2017). As a regular contributor to Better Homes and Gardens, The American Gardener, GardenRant, and other digital and print magazines, she has been a newspaper columnist for over a decade and is the recipient of several Gold and Silver Media Awards from Garden Communicators International (formerly GWA).

Mon, Apr 1, 2024 6:00 pm

(Virtual) Tai Chi Meditation at Home (6-Week Series)

“Move like a great river; be still like a mountain” instructs the age-old description of the meditative exercise and movement art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. This class offers standing movements and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. All physical abilities welcome, including those in need of chair-based practice.

Tue, Apr 2, 2024 1:00 pm

Celebrate Spring with Fused Glass Art

Create unique glass art and bring the garden inside to enjoy year round. Using a 8x8” piece of white glass as a base, learn how to create a flower or garden image by placing small glass embellishments. You will have a big selection of materials to use in creating your design so it reflects your individual style. Your final design will be fired in a kiln and available for pick up at Olbrich. Class fee includes base shapes, embellishments, and kiln firing. Larger precuts will be available for purchase. Please bring glasses and wear long pants and close-toed shoes.

Wed, Apr 3, 2024 10:00 am

Discovery Day

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

Wed, Apr 3, 2024 12:00 pm

Mixed Media Bouquet with Alcohol Ink

Explore several options to compose your own 9x12” bouquet with printed collage paper, alcohol ink, and acrylic paint. Your final piece will be matted to 11x14”, ready for framing. All supplies are provided.

Thu, Apr 4, 2024 7:00 pm

Gardening for Hummingbirds

Learn how to create a sanctuary for hummingbirds in your own backyard. Through the use of perennial and annual plants, wildflowers, shrubs, trees and hummingbird feeders, you too can discover the magic and excitement of hummingbirds! Our lecture will cover identification of the Ruby-throated hummingbird, ideal habitat, migration, nesting, feeding, importance of water features, and how the elements of the best hummingbird feeders and plants can bring you up close to these special birds.

Sat, Apr 6, 2024 10:30 am

Watercolor: A Fresh Start

This is an introductory two-day watercolor workshop designed for absolute beginners and for those who have some experience painting with watercolor but seek a refresher to start painting again. Learn or re-learn basics of watercolor including experimental wet-into-wet techniques that give you enough understanding of the medium to enjoy painting watercolors on your own. This workshop does not require drawing skills.

Sat, Apr 6, 2024 1:00 pm

Napkin Blockprinting with a Press

Interested in exploring the linocut process and learning to print with a printing press? This class will cover the linocut process from start to finish: planning, carving, and printing your block on a small printing press. Students will be provided all materials including linoleum, linoleum cutters, cotton napkins, and ink, and will leave the class with a set of 6 napkins.

Sun, Apr 7, 2024 2:00 pm

Behind the Scenes Production Walk

Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce and grow all of the new plants throughout Olbrich? Join plant production extraordinaire and horticulturist Amanda Dix as she shares the ins and outs of plant production at Olbrich gives you an inside look at our greenhouses during a peak production time.

Mon, Apr 8, 2024 6:00 pm

(Virtual) Tai Chi Meditation at Home (6-Week Series)

“Move like a great river; be still like a mountain” instructs the age-old description of the meditative exercise and movement art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. This class offers standing movements and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. All physical abilities welcome, including those in need of chair-based practice.