June 28 (class repeated August 23), Saturdays, 1–4 pm
THE 6TH SENSE: Awaken Your Intuitive Mind
The 6th Sense allows us to perceive energies not accessible to our five physical senses. We all have this ability, but few places teach its development, and modern culture discourages it. Yet this sense has many practical uses in farming, healing, communication, relationships, earth awareness, and spiritual development. We will explore a dozen ways to use this intuitive mode of perception. Workshop leader: David Yarrow. $35 members, $45 non-members. To register, call the Arboretum.
June 28, Saturday, 9 am–12 noon (Rain Date: June 29, Sunday, 9 am–12 noon)
ALL ABOUT ROSES
This comprehensive three-hour course is packed with information, techniques, and tips that are designed to help insure successful rose culture in our cold, North Country gardens. The setting for this educational experience is sure to please the senses as well. Participants will be surrounded by the sights and scents of over 200 roses within the two-acre perennial gardens. Rose varieties observed and discussed will range from the latest modern cold-hardy hybrids and English roses to the ancient and historic old garden roses and notable species varieties. A guided and narrated tour of the perennial gardens is included with the program. Complimentary beverage and light snack will be provided. The Gardens have been featured in Woman’s Day and American Rose magazines. Register by calling the Arboretum (518-875-6935) by June14.Members,
$50; non-members,$60. Location: Rosman Gardens,1136 Enid Road, Summit, NY 12175. For additional course information and easy directions, phone 518-287-1701 or e-mail rosmans@*midtel.net
July 6, Sunday, 9am–12 noon
PRUNING: THE BASICS. . . AND BEYOND
Join Landis’ Director of Horticulture and Operations Fred Breglia as he delves into the when, why, and how to prune trees and shrubs. Work and learn with an ISA Certified Arborist. If possible, participants should bring their own pruning tools and gloves since there will be a hands-on component to the program. Some of the Arboretum’s pruning equipment will be available for use during the program. The Acorn Gift Shop at Landis has quality pruning tools for sale. Register by June 25. $35 members, $50 non-members. All levels welcomed.
July 12, Saturday, 1–4pm
REDISCOVER SACRED SPACE: Living waters—living landscapes
Water is essential to life. Every body is a water body. Thus, every creature has an inner sense to find water. The Earth is nested in a matrix of magnetic flux, weaving together the land’s special spaces and energy places. Finding these unique resources in the land allows us to be more conscious and connected and make wiser use of our homes, farms, and the community of life. Find sacred space in your land—and in your heart. Workshop leader: David Yarrow. $35 members, $45 non-members.To register, call the Arboretum.
July 12, 19, 26 and August 2 2008; 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Saturdays
Second Section (if required) same dates; 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
BOTANICAL DRAWING
Professional botanical illustrator Tressa Vellozzi will teach participants the basics of botanical drawing using pencil, pen, ink, and watercolors. Tressa enjoys sharing her techniques of observation and fondness for plants with artists of varying skill levels. Individual attention will be given to all students. Class size is limited. Complimentary tea, coffee & snacks provided. Register by calling the Arboretum 518 875 6935 by July 1. $45 members, $60/non-members. Tressa Vellozzi.
Location: Keyserkill Studio, 331 Keyserkill Road, Middleburgh, NY 12122; for directions and additional information phone: 518 827 5719 or check www.keyserkill.com; click on "Art Workshops."
E-mail: botany@keyserkill.com.
July 15 (class repeated September 16),Tuesday, 6–8 pm
CONFRONTING OUR CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGE: Soil Fertility, Carbon Pollution & Renewable Energy
Micro-organisms, the least of all life, created Earth’s atmosphere and gave us our climate. Reversing climate change means putting carbon back in the soil. Renewable energy produced from plant biomass yields a charcoal by-product that can sequester carbon in soil to hold water and minerals, and provide habitat for microbes. Gardeners, farmers, landscapers, and foresters can all help reverse global warming and create a foundation for sustainable society and food supply. Instructor: David Yarrow. $35 members, $45 non-members. To register, call the Arboretum.
July 15 (class repeated September 16),Tuesdays, 6–8 pm
CONFRONTING OUR CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGE: Soil Fertility, Carbon Pollution & Renewable Energy.
Micro-organisms, the least of all life, created Earth’s atmosphere and gave us our climate. Reversing climate change means putting carbon back in the soil. Renewable energy produced from plant biomass yields a charcoal by-product that can sequester carbon in soil to hold water and minerals, and provide habitat for microbes. Gardeners, farmers, landscapers, and foresters can all help reverse global warming and create a foundation for sustainable society and food supply. Instructor: David Yarrow. $35 members, $45 non-members. To register, call the Arboretum.
July 18, Friday, 7–8:30 pm
KNOW YOUR TREES
We’ll help you to be able to answer the question—“What’s that tree?” You’ll learn how to use a tree key, the tool botanists use to identify trees, while also investigating how trees fit into the ecosystem and are used by us. Leader: George Steele, Science Educator. Suggested donation, $5. Participants will meet in lower parking lot.
August 2, Saturday, 1-4 pm
ABOUT HERBARIUM SPECIMENS
The procedures for the proper preparation of herbarium specimens are very specific. Learn the basics. Participants may volunteer to prepare specimens of the Landis oaks and other unique plants and/or become a knowledgeable hobbyist. Supplies will be provided and participants may take their work home or contribute needed specimens to the arboretum's Baim Herbarium collection.
Participants will meet in the Herbarium/Library. $15 members $25 non-members To register call the arboretum.
Leader: Sonja Javarone, retired biologist with many of her herbarium specimens in the University of Wisconsin Collection.
August 23, Saturdays, 1–4 pm
THE 6TH SENSE: Awaken Your Intuitive Mind
The 6th Sense allows us to perceive energies not accessible to our five physical senses. We all have this ability, but few places teach its development, and modern culture discourages it. Yet this sense has many practical uses in farming, healing, communication, relationships, earth awareness, and spiritual development. We will explore a dozen ways to use this intuitive mode of perception. Workshop leader: David Yarrow. $35 members, $45 non-members. To register, call the Arboretum.
September 16, Tuesday, 6–8 pm
CONFRONTING OUR CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGE: Soil Fertility, Carbon Pollution & Renewable Energy
Micro-organisms, the least of all life, created Earth’s atmosphere and gave us our climate. Reversing climate change means putting carbon back in the soil. Renewable energy produced from plant biomass yields a charcoal by-product that can sequester carbon in soil to hold water and minerals, and provide habitat for microbes. Gardeners, farmers, landscapers, and foresters can all help reverse global warming and create a foundation for sustainable society and food supply. Instructor: David Yarrow. $35 members, $45 non-members. To register, call the Arboretum.
October 5, Sunday, 2–3:30 pm
NATURE FOR SCOUT AND YOUTH GROUPS
Children participating in scout and youth organizations have nature and ecology badge opportunities.This walk will help them meet requirements that have them exploring and learning about the natural environment. Children need not attend with their troop. It is recommended that groups call ahead so that we can plan for larger numbers. Leader: George Steele, Science Educator. Suggested donation, $5
