August 2019
Site Hard Hat Tours
Join us for a tour of the construction of the Graeser Family Education Center and get an update on the project. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress accordingly for the weather. It is windier on the site than at street level. In case of downpour, tours will be rescheduled. You will receive an email reminder the day before your tour. Available dates: 2018 Th, Nov. 8 > 4-5pm F, Nov. 16 > 8:30-9:30am T, Nov. 27 > 4-5pm, FULL M,…
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Site Hard Hat Tours
Join us for a tour of the construction of the Graeser Family Education Center and get an update on the project. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress accordingly for the weather. It is windier on the site than at street level. In case of downpour, tours will be rescheduled. You will receive an email reminder the day before your tour. Available dates: 2018 Th, Nov. 8 > 4-5pm F, Nov. 16 > 8:30-9:30am T, Nov. 27 > 4-5pm, FULL M,…
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Newfields: A Place for Nature and the Arts
Motor Coach Day-Trip to Indianapolis Friday, September 6 8:30 am to 7:45 pm $155 per person, $140 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout) Newfields is the 152-acre cultural campus that includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Garden, Lilly House and the Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. We will spend a full day (11 am to 5 pm) exploring the art galleries and the outdoor grounds, gardens and historic buildings. Among the art exhibitions to see include the LED…
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Smartphon-ography
Sunday, September 8 2 - 3:30 pm Graeser Family Education Center, WBG $15, $10 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout)) In this lecture style class, students will explore the camera features of smartphones, whether Android or iPhone. Taking control of your camera will allow more creativity and anticipated outcome of the images. We will address subjects of controlling shutter speed, white balance, and ISO so the photographer can move beyond always shooting from their phone in “auto” mode. Instructor:…
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Smartphone Photo-in-the-Garden
Sunday, September 8 5 - 7 pm The Avish Estate $25, $20 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout) For those wishing to try some of their newly learned techniques in the afternoon Smartphon-ograpy lecture, the kitchen gardens and landscapes of The Avish estate will be open for a hands-on workshop with Patrick Pfister. This will allow the exploration of a beautiful property that is robust with many types of plants, rolling landscape, and wildlife while gaining confidence with making spectacular photos…
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Plein Air Painting at the Avish
Saturday, September 21 9 am - 12 pm The Avish Estate $25, $20 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout) Work en plein air at The Avish estate! Choose a scene to paint outdoors across its privately owned 23 acres of rolling lawns, woodlands and formal gardens. Enjoy the vistas and fresh air as you observe the landscape and practice your plein air painting in the changing light and temperatures of a late summer’s day. Free parking, refrigerator/microwave and restrooms…
Find out more »Site Hard Hat Tours
Join us for a tour of the construction of the Graeser Family Education Center and get an update on the project. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress accordingly for the weather. It is windier on the site than at street level. In case of downpour, tours will be rescheduled. You will receive an email reminder the day before your tour. Available dates: 2018 Th, Nov. 8 > 4-5pm F, Nov. 16 > 8:30-9:30am T, Nov. 27 > 4-5pm, FULL M,…
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Flowers in the Air: Monarchs in Mexico
Wednesday, September 25 2 - 3:30 pm Graeser Family Education Center, WBG $25, $20 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout) Join us for a first-hand account by a regional pollinator and plant expert of her two recent travels to the butterfly reserves of central Mexico’s Sierra Madres. This presentation showcases her photography and videos of the natural migration and overwintering phenomena of our imperiled monarch. She will share insight on the recent trends on the healthy, safety and most recent…
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The Three R’s of Container Gardening
Thursday, Sept. 26. (rain date Oct. 3) 6 - 7:30 pm The Plant Kingdom 4101 Westport Rd, 40207 (Parking lot and street parking) $30, $25 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout) Revive, revamp and reinvigorate your summer container gardens for a spectacular display through the fall and winter holidays. The Plant Kingdom team will demonstrate how to combine perennial flowers, shrubs, seasonally appropriate annuals, and cut greens for easy and beautiful container gardens even in the winter. This workshop is held outdoors…
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Gardens, Flora, and Flights of Fancy
Friday, September 27 7:30 - 9 pm Graeser Family Education Center, WBG $40, $30 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout)) In this lecture-style presentation, look at the visuals and compositions of gardens, nature, and other delights. Gain insight into the perspective of the photographer through the camera lens and get a peek at portraits and travel. Instructor: John Nation After registering, you will receive a reminder email with further information TWO DAYS prior to the event. Register Here Refund Policy…
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