Adkins Arboretum is offering a full slate of programs for fall, including ecology, art and writing programs. Offerings include: Nature as Muse
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 Eating Seasonally 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 |
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. |
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