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Bug Zoo!
The 14th annual Bug Zoo starts with a buzz with the enormously popular Bug Zoo Festival on Saturday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Zoo enjoys a 2 week run, from April 21- May 3. Closed on Sundays. This year's theme is the Web of Life. You'll see old favorites like tarantulas, chameleons, geckos and snakes and more! Get up close and personal with some of Bug Zoo's famous creatures, make critter crafts, do a bug scavenger hunt, play buggy games and more! Bring the kids and…
Find out more »Resilient Landscapes #4: DIY Steps for Irrigation Efficiency
The Cities of Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue, the Sawtooth Botanical Garden and Wood River Land Trust are hosting a 6-part Resilient Landscapes for Resilient Communities series in January-June, 2018. Professionals will share their expertise on how to create beautiful landscapes using cultivated and native plants while promoting water conservation in the landscape. These Water-Wise sessions qualify for the Hailey Water Smarty rebate program. The fourth class in the six part series is DIY Steps for Irrigation Efficiency which will be held Thursday, April…
Find out more »Astronomy in the Garden – Shoot the night sky with cameras or cell phones
Dr. Tim Frazier, our favorite astronomy buff and president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will offer 4 nights of lectures and night sky viewing in 2018. Participants will start inside at 7:00 pm with a featured lecture (see schedule below). Then, weather permitting, we'll move outside at 8:00 pm to observe “Oh Wow!” deep sky objects and other celestial wonders. Kristin Fletcher, SBG Education Director, will share lore about constellations visible with the naked eye. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars or spotting…
Find out more »Resilient Landscapes #5: Nativars in the Home Landscape
The Cities of Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue, the Sawtooth Botanical Garden and Wood River Land Trust are hosting a 6-part Resilient Landscapes for Resilient Communities series in January-June, 2018. Professionals will share their expertise on how to create beautiful landscapes using cultivated and native plants while promoting water conservation in the landscape. These Water-Wise sessions qualify for the Hailey Water Smarty rebate program. The fifth class in this exciting 6 part series, Nativars in the Home Landscape, will be held Friday, June…
Find out more »Resilient Landscapes #6: Field Tour of a Nativar Garden
The Cities of Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue, the Sawtooth Botanical Garden and Wood River Land Trust are hosting a 6-part Resilient Landscapes for Resilient Communities series in January-June, 2018. Professionals will share their expertise on how to create beautiful landscapes using cultivated and native plants while promoting water conservation in the landscape. These Water-Wise sessions qualify for the Hailey Water Smarty rebate program. The sixth and final class of the series is a Field Tour of a Nativar Garden held on Saturday, June 9…
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Painting the Landscape in Watercolor with Stan Miller
This is an exceptional opportunity to learn the fundamentals of realism, impressionism and abstraction from a master watercolorist in a small class setting. Learn how to explore landscape painting by choosing a paintable subject that matches ones skill level, technique, color, creating mood, understanding composition & design. Day/Time: Wednesday-Friday; July 25-27, 2018; 9 am-4 pm Location: Sawtooth Botanical Garden, 11 Gimlet Road, 4 miles south of Ketchum, Idaho Cost: $400 SBG members/$450 nonmembers. Act now, class fills quickly! Call 208-726-9358 to…
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Astronomy in the Garden – Family Night at Croy Canyon
Dr. Tim Frazier, our favorite astronomy buff and president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will offer 4 nights of lectures and night sky viewing in 2018. Participants will start inside at 7:00 pm with a featured lecture (see schedule below). Then, weather permitting, we'll move outside at 8:00 pm to observe “Oh Wow!” deep sky objects and other celestial wonders. Kristin Fletcher, SBG Education Director, will share lore about constellations visible with the naked eye. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars or spotting…
Find out more »Discovery Club – a weekly drop-in class for 2-8 YO
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect for youth 2 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Leaves in Autumn, Observing Our World, Roots and more!
Find out more »Watercolor Weekend
Laura Vogel of the New York Botanical Garden returns to teach this intimate, 2-day watercolor workshop. On Day One participants will focus on techniques and then on Day Two apply those techniques using leaf images. Suitable for both beginners and those who wish to refine their skills. The class will be held Saturday & Sunday, August 25-26 from 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM each day. Cost: $195 SBG members/$225 nonmembers. Preregistration required; payment reserves your spot. Class fills quickly. Instructor: Nationally recognized artist and…
Find out more »From Graphite to Color
Lotus in graphite (L) and graphite with color (R) by Laura Vogel Laura Vogel of the New York Botanical Garden returns to teach an intimate, 3-day watercolor workshop. Day One: explore the tools of graphite and classical light on form. Day Two: color theory and applied techniques. Day Three: refine techniques with additional reference material or one's own subjects. Suitable for both beginners and those who wish to refine their skills. The workshop will be held Tuesday-Thursday, August 28-30 from 10…
Find out more »Astronomy in the Garden – The horse, the maiden and the queen
Dr. Tim Frazier, our favorite astronomy buff and president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will offer 4 nights of lectures and night sky viewing in 2018. Participants will start inside at 7:00 pm with a featured lecture (see schedule below). Then, weather permitting, we'll move outside at 8:00 pm to observe “Oh Wow!” deep sky objects and other celestial wonders. Kristin Fletcher, SBG Education Director, will share lore about constellations visible with the naked eye. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars or spotting…
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