Events

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

Explore the world of gourmet mushrooms! Learn cultivation from expert Felipe Martin & enjoy a delicious tasting menu by Chef Cat.

Join us for an unforgettable workshop that explores the fascinating world of gourmet mushrooms — from how they're grown to how they become the centerpiece of incredible dishes. Whether you're a gardener, foodie, or simply curious about fungi, you'll leave with a whole new appreciation for these remarkable organisms.

Felipe Martin, founder of ALL CAPS, a Sussex County mycelium project, will introduce you to the amazing world of mushroom cultivation and the growing role fungi play in creating healthier, more sustainable communities. Drawing on his experience in regenerative agriculture and mushroom production, Felipe will share how these incredible organisms are changing the way we think about food, farming, and the future.

During the workshop you'll discover:

How gourmet mushrooms areThe fascinating life cycle and propagation of mushroomsThe nutritional benefits and unique characteristics of gourmet varietiesThe surprising ways fungi contribute to our environment

Then it's time to enjoy the flavors!

Chef Cat, a French-trained chef known for her creative, ingredient-driven cuisine inspired by Southeast Asia and Japan, will prepare a delicious tasting menu that showcases the versatility of gourmet mushrooms in two comforting and vibrant dishes.

Tom Kha Lion's Mane Mushroom Soup

A fragrant Thai coconut soup infused with lemongrass, ginger, lime, and aromatic herbs. Tender Lion's Mane mushrooms lend a rich, seafood-like texture while soaking up the bright, creamy broth.

Larb Gai with Chestnut Mushrooms

A fresh and lively Thai-inspired salad featuring finely chopped chestnut mushrooms tossed with lime juice, fresh herbs, scallions, toasted rice, and just the right amount of chili.

All participants receive 20% off any plants purchased at the Garden Center on the day of the workshop

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Learn to craft winter remedies from everyday pantry items with herbalist Rachelan Griffin while exploring historic "Invalid Cooking."

Homegrown Health - Herbal Remedies for Winter Wellness Discover how the herbs and everyday kitchen ingredients already in your pantry can help keep your family healthy throughout the holiday season.

Join herbalist Rachelan Griffin for an engaging workshop where you'll learn simple, time-tested ways to create natural remedies using common herbs and foods you can find in your own kitchen or local grocery store. Whether you're looking to soothe a scratchy throat, calm an upset stomach, ease a restless night, or support your family's wellness during cold and flu season, you'll leave with practical knowledge you can use right away.

During this informative class, you'll discover how to prepare easy herbal remedies, including:

Warming herbal teasSoothing syrupsMedicinal lozengesTips for preserving herbs you grow or purchase

You'll also explore a fascinating — and often forgotten — chapter of American medical history known as Invalid Cooking, a form of therapeutic food preparation championed by pioneers such as Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton. Learn how nourishing foods and simple herbal preparations have long worked hand in hand to promote healing and recovery.

If time allows, participants will prepare a simple dried-herb tea blend to take home and enjoy.

Herbs featured during the workshop may include cinnamon, thyme, sage, chamomile, ginger, catnip, mint, rosewater, elderberry, lemon, honey, oranges, and more.

Please let the instructor know about any allergies before class so appropriate substitutions can be made.

All participants receive 20% off any plants purchased at the Garden Center on the day of the workshop

Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

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No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

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Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

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Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

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