Program Calendar

Program Calendar

Step into a season of creativity, craftsmanship and garden-driven discovery. From watercolor workshops to expert-led horticulture intensives, immersive botanical field trips, artisan crafts, wellness traditions, and design-forward garden education, this Winter/Spring lineup invites you to grow your skills, spark your imagination and connect more deeply with the natural world.

If you are an EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare Card Holder interested in purchasing a 50% discounted ticket for one of these programs, please contact our Director of Education, Jennifer Patton at jpatton@berkshirebotanical.org. 

 

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Gluten Free Yule Log Holiday Baking

For centuries people burned fires on the darkest night of the year to celebrate Yule—a festival of light, warmth, and renewal. Join Tracy Hayhurst as she facilitates baking a festive Yule Log (or Buche de Noel) that is Gluten Free with Mascarpone Cream…

The Quieting: Winter Solstice Meditation

Winter beckons a quieting and time to turn inwards towards warmth and slowness. Join meditation facilitator, Sandrine Harris, for our annual community gathering to bring in the light of the solstice on Sat. Dec. 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. Please bring a candle…

Beginner Watercolor

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This four-week class, Wed. Jan. 6 to 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., taught by beloved watercolor teacher Pat Hogan, will focus on the building blocks of watercolor: shape, color, value, and edges, also called the four pillars of watercolor. Our practice…

The Science of Plant Propagation

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Learn about the art and science of plant propagation on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Broken Arrow Nurseries grafting guru, Adam Wheeler. Focus on the basic botany needed to understand and successfully propagate plants.…

Garden Design Perspective Drawing

Participants will learn to sketch freehand quick one-point and two-point perspectives during this advanced class on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (snow date Jan. 30) Participants will also learn how to draw accurately proportioned…

Introduction to Natives and Invasive Plants

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Join Duncan Himmelman and Jen Werner for an introduction to native and invasive plants and the relationship between both plant species on Tuesdays, Feb. 2 through March 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on ZOOM. Transform your garden with…

Business of Gardening

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The question that is often stressful for the garden designer/gardener is "How much should I charge?" In this two-day class, offered on Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., taught by Tom Smith of Springfield Technical Community…

Tree Care for Gardeners

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Whether you are an amateur or professional horticulturist, you are a steward of the landscape, and you spend more time than most among the flowers, shrubs and trees. This course, offered on Fridays, Feb. 12 through March 5, from 1 to 5 p.m., and taught by…

Watercolor Technique

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In this 6 week intermediate watercolor session on Wed. Feb. 24 to March 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will focus on refining watercolor skills through practice and experimentation. Pat Hogan will begin each class with a visual “prompt” and…

Container Garden Design

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This four-week course, held on Thursdays, March 4 through March 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and taught by Jenna O’Brien, will teach the skills required for beautiful and successful container gardens. Get to know the plants that thrive in containers and how…

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