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Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, October 1
Seasonal Discoveries – Chatfield Farms
Stroll through the Gardens at any time of the year with this tour that highlights the seasonal beauty of our ever-changing landscapes. During
Evening Yoga
Thursday, October 2
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Drawing in Pencil 1 - ONLINE
Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for life-like drawings in
Friday, October 3
Repeating Patterns With Adobe Illustrator
Join Michigan-based botanical artist Cara Cummings to learn surface pattern techniques using Adobe Illustrator. Your designs can be used to create
Food for Thought: The History of Pigments - ONLINE
Jenny Rowe, creative director of Stoneground Paint Co., discusses the remarkable plants, animals and minerals that have been used to make pigments
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Saturday, October 4
Skulls and Spooky Succulents
Winter Landscapes - ONLINE
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
There are many plants
Winter Landscapes
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
There are many plants that offer interest year-round – including in winter. There are more plants besides
Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Sunday, October 5
Botanical Illustration for Beginners - ONLINE
Your botanical illustration journey begins here! This class is a window into the methods and materials used in botanical illustration. Students
Tropical Trails
Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. Immerse yourself in the multisensory experience
Monday, October 6
Botany for the Botanical Illustrator - ONLINE
What is the difference between a carpel and a pistil? Your botanical art improves when you understand the science of your subjects. Learn plant
Tuesday, October 7
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Seasonal Discoveries
No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the
Guided Meditations: A Monthly Series
Wednesday, October 8
Chi Kung For High-Level Wellness
