Upcoming programs at Berkshire Botanical Garden
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Friday, Sept. 20, 6 to 8 p.m., ‘The Art of Saving Birds.” Join Jennifer Tafe, director of Mass Audubon’s Museum of American Bird Art (MABA), for a conversation and images from the Museum’s collection. Learn about the history of Mass Audubon’s mission to prevent bird extinction during the 19th century and see how they continue to inspire their art collection. In this lecture, Jennifer will share some of the museum’s fascinating artworks and discuss how artists have engaged with birds over time and how we can harness the power of art to inspire action. Cost is $25 members, $40 nonmembers; Saturday, Sept. 21, noon to 2 p.m., “Fall Forrest Bathing.” Forest bathing, or Shinrin Yoku, is centered around opening oneself to the healing power of the natural world. Studies have shown that forest bathing helps lower stress and anxiety, strengthen immune function, improve cardiovascular and metabolic health, and boost overall well-being. This two-hour guided session, led by Zach Rissman, allows participants to slow down and experience deep rest, relaxation, presence, and healing. Come join us to connect more deeply with yourself, other like-minded people and the natural world. 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.
West Springfield Garden Club plant swap
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The West Springfield Garden Club will hold their plant swap on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mittineague Park-across from Santa’s House. This bring a plant, take a plant event, done on the honor system, will also include a few give aways. Bring disease free perennials, house plants, and small shrubs. Please bring your plants potted and labeled. RSVP by emailing sdamours68@gmail.com with info on the plants you might be brining or if you have questions.
Hampden Garden Club program
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Garden Club presents a program on “Growing Your Own Mushrooms,” on Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. at Academy Hall, 616 Main St. Guest Speaker Dillion Moriarty will be covering multiple ways to grow gourment mushrooms in your home and will have a few volunteers make their own kits that night to take home. For more information call Lil at 413-566-1137. Guest fee $5.
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