Upcoming programs at Berkshire Botanical Garden
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Thursdays, April 18 to May 23, 6 to 8 p.m., “Landscape Graphics and Communication.” Taught 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 free-hand and loose but do not lack some precision and being at proper scale. This class will teach an Illustrative and informative approach to landscape plan rendering, and help students learn to convey with both graphics and carefully crafted words the design intent. Cost $250 members, $275 nonmembers; Friday, April 19, 6 to 8 p.m., “Spring Plant Based Cooking.” This class, led by Rachel Portnoy will focus on demystifying plant-based ingredients and recipes, resulting in incredible flavor combinations to taste and explore. Participants will explore vegan, vegetarian and veggie-forward appetizers, main dishes and desserts to satisfy all tastebuds. Cost $75 members, $100 nonmembers; Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. to noon, “Gardening for Hummingbirds.” Ruby-throated hummingbirds are amazing creatures and always a wonder to see. Make your yard a haven for these tiny flying jewels with a great selection of native plants that provide food sources and nesting sites all season long. This class is taught by Duncan Himmelman. Cost is $25 members, $40 nonmembers; Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Cyanotype Tote Bags.” Magical and simple cyanotypes are a camera-less technique that results in graphic blue and white prints. This alternative photographic process uses a light-sensitive solution on paper, sunlight and pressed plants to make beautiful botanical images. For this class, taught by Madge Evers, participants are encouraged to bring objects or pressed plants with interesting silhouettes from home to use in their compositions and print on tote bags. Cost $60 members, $80 nonmembers; April 20, 1 to 3 p.m., “Native Groundcovers,” 1 to 3 p.m. Discover a selection of tough, versatile native plants to use as groundcovers in a variety of growing conditions with Duncan Himmelman. Cost $25 members, $40 nonmembers. To register or for more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
Garden club program
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Garden Club will be presenting a program on “Beekeeping 101,” by guest speaker Lee Duquette on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall, 625 Main St. Lee is a local beekeeper who has been keeping bees since 2009. For more information, call Lil at 413-566-1137. Guest fee $5.
Monson Garden Club Scholarships
MONSON – The Monson Garden Club has announced that two $500 scholarships are available to high school seniors who reside in Monson and plan to continue school at a 2-or 4-year college to study in any branch of the life, natural, or environmental sciences. Applications with instructions may be obtained through their school guidance office and are due by April 23.
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