Fall Programs at Adkins Arboretum

Adkins Arboretum is offering a full slate of programs for fall, including ecology, art and writing programs. Offerings include:

Weds.  Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–noon

Free with admission

Each month this writing group will follow a different winding path through the Arboretum to quietly observe nature in detail. This will provide inspiration for expressing ideas that begin as seeds in our minds and then blossom into discovery as we write. No previous writing experience necessary. Registration required.

 

Migration Bird Walk

Sat.  Sept. 10, 7:30–9 a.m.

Free with admission

Join avid birders Karen Harris and Danny Poet, each with more than 25 years of birding experience and members of Talbot County and Caroline County bird clubs, on a guided walk of the Arboretum. Scout out the fall warblers; Chestnut-sided, Tennessee and Blue Wing on their way to South and Central America.Registration required.

 

Yoga and Sculpture Walk
Tues. Sept. 13, 10 a.m.–noon
No charge; free-will donation encouraged
Join Centreville’s Every Body Yoga instructor Phyllis Johnston and artists Howard and Mary McCoy for a yoga meditation tour of Second Sitings, the McCoys’ outdoor sculpture exhibit. Johnston will lead participants in a walking meditation, pausing at each of the site-specific sculptures to learn about the sculptures and enjoy a gentle yoga pose. Registration required.

Eating Seasonally
Wed. Sept. 14, 1–2:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 members, $20 general public
Learning to eat in rhythm with the seasons will attune you to your body’s special needs. Join writer and educator Elizabeth Beggins to explore where to shop, what to buy, the distinctions between confusing terms like natural and organic, and ideas for simple ways to preserve summer’s harvests. With over a decade of experience as a market gardener on the Eastern Shore, Beggins also manages The You Food Project, a grassroots initiative designed to connect youth to food and the environment through school gardens. Registration required.

Chanticleer Garden bus trip

Thurs. Sept. 22, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Fee: $95 members, $120 general public

Truly one of the world’s most creative gardens, Chanticleer is located outside Philadelphia in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Originally the estate was known for its majestic trees and verdant lawns. Today the trees and lawns remain, but the focus is on plant combinations, containers, textures and colors, often relying on foliage more than flowers to highlight the uniqueness and personal nature of the garden. A vegetable garden complements a cut-flower garden, while a woodland garden full of rarities leads to a water garden surrounded by exuberant perennials. Fee includes bus transportation, admission, garden guided tour, and a buffet lunch at Terrain Garden Center and Cafe. Registration required.

 

Exploring Nature and Five Movements of Life through Writing, Reflection, and Community Mon., Sept. 26, 1–3:30 p.m.

Fee: $25 members, $30 general public

Many cultures look to nature as teacher, and we too might use nature’s lessons to encourage our own growth and connectedness to life around us. By exploring five elements honored in traditional Chinese wisdom, we can be part of the graceful flow of seasons. Celebrate late summer as a time to reflect on the joys of summer’s passing and renew our appreciation for the abundance of earth and its fullness. Instructor Katherine Johnson is a life coach and teacher of creative practices as SoulCollage®, writing, meditation and personal growth. Registration required.

 

Gardening in the Woods Series
Thursdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, 1–3 p.m.
Fee: $15 members each program or $35 for all three, $20 general public each program or $45 for all three
Join ecologist Dr. Sylvan Kaufman for this three-part series on woodland gardens. Learning about the ecology of forests provides deeper understanding of gardens that mimic the structure and function of the forest. This series is also suitable for homeowners on wooded lots who want to learn more about their forest. Programs include Forest Ecology for Gardeners, Describe Your Forest, and Woodland Native Plants. Registration required.

Registration is required for all programs. Register at www.adkinsarboretum.org or call410.634.2847, ext. 0.

Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County. Open year round, the Arboretum offers educational programs for all ages about nature and gardening. Through its Campaign to Build a Green Legacy, the Arboretum will build a new LEED-certified Arboretum Center and entranceway to broaden educational offerings and research initiatives promoting best practices in conservation and land stewardship. For additional information about Arboretum programs, visitwww.adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847, ext. 0.