In this two-part class, botanist Ted Elliman will focus on the wildflowers that grace Berkshire County’s spring woods. The evening program on Thursday, May 2, at 5 p.m. on Zoom, will present an overview of native wildflowers found in several kinds of forest communities in the Berkshires, with a focus on their identification features and […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
Taught on Thursdays, April 18 to May 23, by Chuck Schnell and Walter Cudnohufsky, participants in this class will focus on the free-hand drawing techniques that precede the more precise and highly technical world of hard-line drafting of construction documents. Students will learn and put into practice Conceptual and Schematic style graphics which may appear […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
In this class led by Tom Ingersoll and Melissa LeVangie-Ingersoll, participants will revisit trees through the seasons (this class will look at the Spring season), and witness their unique characteristics with and without leaves. Identify species of trees as their leaves begin to sprout, ID a tree by its bark, and understand which trees flower […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Delight in a spring-inspired tea while making lip balms, skin salves, and roll-on perfume/bug repellent energized by the Flower Moon. In this beginner-friendly class led by Nicole Irene, participants will learn techniques to extract the healing properties of herbs and infuse them into nourishing oils. This workshop will empower participants to harness the healing potential […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Health and Wellness
In this two-part class, botanist Ted Elliman will focus on the wildflowers that grace Berkshire County’s spring woods. The evening program on Thursday, May 2, at 5 p.m. on Zoom, will present an overview of native wildflowers found in several kinds of forest communities in the Berkshires, with a focus on their identification features and […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
Start spring early with a dive into the fungal kingdom. Instructor Willie Crosby will teach participants how to inoculate logs, wood chips and stumps for mushroom cultivation in your backyard. Learn the basic information everyone should know about fungi and get hands-on experience doing these easy-to-replicate growing methods. By the end of class, you will […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Sunday, May 5, marks the start of Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 90th outdoor season and the annual Roy Boutard Day, a community celebration steeped in history and tradition that honors one of BBG’s most influential past directors. Admission to the Garden is free all day. Visitors can stroll the 24-acre grounds, enjoy the spring blooming bulbs […]
Study a selection of fabulous BBG trees with Pat Hogan. On day one, kitted out with sketchbooks and cameras, and with the guidance of an arborist, participants will traverse the Garden learning to identify trees by habitat, shape, bark, leaves, etc. Back in the studio, the sketches and notes will inspire radiant paintings celebrating trees!
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Taught on Thursdays, April 18 to May 23, by Chuck Schnell and Walter Cudnohufsky, participants in this class will focus on the free-hand drawing techniques that precede the more precise and highly technical world of hard-line drafting of construction documents. Students will learn and put into practice Conceptual and Schematic style graphics which may appear […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
The Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 47th Annual Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale will be held on May 10 and 11. Curated by BBG’s horticulture staff, this year’s Plant Sale features hundreds of perennials, annuals, and vegetables, with a focus on diversity and nature-based landscaping, a trend toward gardens that are exuberant and alive, out of the uniform and […]
Family Friendly, Outdoor Event