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SUMMARY:Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Park Conservancy announces a 3-class Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners (18 and up) on Sunday\, September 28; Saturday\, November 8; and Friday\, March 13\, 2026. All classes will take place in the Cottage conference room\, located in the small green building that houses the Conservancy’s offices. Sign up for one or more of these classes\, which will provide instruction in the fascinating art of capturing botanical specimens in watercolor. \nAll classes will be taught by botanical artist Betsy Rogers-Knox. Betsy taught a rose painting class here in June\, which was very popular\, and we are bringing her back for more. For further information on Betsy\, who is an award-winning botanical artist and experienced instructor\, please visit www.rogersknoxart.com. \nSunday\, September 28\, 2025\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor\nThis will be a step-by-step watercolor class which will teach participants how to use layered washes of color to capture the beautiful shades of fall leaves. A simple template will be provided for those who prefer not to draw their own subjects. This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels welcome and personal instruction will be provided. A materials list will be provided for those who register for the class. Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nOther Classes in the Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners Series\nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint a Poinsettia Bouquet \nPaint this lovely subject in time to make your own holiday cards or gifts. A step-by-step watercolor class will teach participants how to use layered washes of color to capture the beauty of red poinsettias\, holly leaves\, and holly berries.  A simple template will be provided.  This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personal instruction will be provided.  A materials list will be provided for those who register for the class.  Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nFriday\, March 13\, 2026\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint Beautiful Spring Tulips  \nIn March\, the Elizabeth Park Conservancy previews spring with a greenhouse bulb show.  Walk through the show and see tulips that will inspire your painting.  The class will present step-by-step watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of spring tulips. A simple template will be provided.  This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personal instruction will be provided.  A materials list will be provided to those who register for the class. Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nEach Class is $65 per person. Click here to purchase tickets: BotanicalArtClasses.eventbrite.com \nDiscount for Multiple Classes:\nRegister for two or all three classes and receive a discounted rate of $60 per person. Please contact Kelly Nolen at knolen@elizabethparkct.org or 860-231-9443 ext. 106 to check availability and complete payment. Note: This discount is not available through Eventbrite and must be arranged directly.
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/paint-fall-leaves-in-watercolor/
LOCATION:The Cottage\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs
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SUMMARY:Paint a Poinsettia Bouquet
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Park Conservancy announces a 3-class Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners (18 and up) on Sunday\, September 28; Saturday\, November 8; and Friday\, March 13\, 2026. All classes will take place in the Cottage conference room\, located in the small green building that houses the Conservancy’s offices. Sign up for one or more of these classes\, which will provide instruction in the fascinating art of capturing botanical specimens in watercolor. \nAll classes will be taught by botanical artist Betsy Rogers-Knox. Betsy taught a rose painting class here in June\, which was very popular\, and we are bringing her back for more. For further information on Betsy\, who is an award-winning botanical artist and experienced instructor\, please visit www.rogersknoxart.com. \nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint a Poinsettia Bouquet \nPaint this lovely subject in time to make your own holiday cards or gifts. A step-by-step watercolor class will teach participants how to use layered washes of color to capture the beauty of red poinsettias\, holly leaves\, and holly berries.  A simple template will be provided.  This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personal instruction will be provided.  A materials list will be provided for those who register for the class.  Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nOther Classes in the Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners Series\nSunday\, September 28\, 2025\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor\nThis will be a step-by-step watercolor class which will teach participants how to use layered washes of color to capture the beautiful shades of fall leaves. A simple template will be provided for those who prefer not to draw their own subjects. This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels welcome and personal instruction will be provided. A materials list will be provided for those who register for the class. Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nFriday\, March 13\, 2026\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint Beautiful Spring Tulips  \nIn March\, the Elizabeth Park Conservancy previews spring with a greenhouse bulb show.  Walk through the show and see tulips that will inspire your painting.  The class will present step-by-step watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of spring tulips. A simple template will be provided.  This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personal instruction will be provided.  A materials list will be provided to those who register for the class. Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nEach Class is $65 per person. Click here to purchase tickets: BotanicalArtClasses.eventbrite.com \nDiscount for Multiple Classes:\nRegister for two or all three classes and receive a discounted rate of $60 per person. Please contact Kelly Nolen at knolen@elizabethparkct.org or 860-231-9443 ext. 106 to check availability and complete payment. Note: This discount is not available through Eventbrite and must be arranged directly.
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/paint-a-poinsettia-bouquet/
LOCATION:The Cottage\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs
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SUMMARY:Paint Beautiful Spring Tulips
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Park Conservancy announces a 3-class Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners (18 and up) on Sunday\, September 28; Saturday\, November 8; and Friday\, March 13\, 2026. All classes will take place in the Cottage conference room\, located in the small green building that houses the Conservancy’s offices. Sign up for one or more of these classes\, which will provide instruction in the fascinating art of capturing botanical specimens in watercolor. \nAll classes will be taught by botanical artist Betsy Rogers-Knox. Betsy taught a rose painting class here in June\, which was very popular\, and we are bringing her back for more. For further information on Betsy\, who is an award-winning botanical artist and experienced instructor\, please visit www.rogersknoxart.com. \nFriday\, March 13\, 2026\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint Beautiful Spring Tulips  \nIn March\, the Elizabeth Park Conservancy previews spring with a greenhouse bulb show. Walk through the show and see tulips that will inspire your painting.  The class will present step-by-step watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of spring tulips. A simple template will be provided.  This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personal instruction will be provided. A materials list will be provided to those who register for the class. Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nOther Classes in the Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners Series\nSunday\, September 28\, 2025\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor\nThis will be a step-by-step watercolor class which will teach participants how to use layered washes of color to capture the beautiful shades of fall leaves. A simple template will be provided for those who prefer not to draw their own subjects. This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels welcome and personal instruction will be provided. A materials list will be provided for those who register for the class. Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025\, 10 am – 1 pm: Paint a Poinsettia Bouquet \nPaint this lovely subject in time to make your own holiday cards or gifts. A step-by-step watercolor class will teach participants how to use layered washes of color to capture the beauty of red poinsettias\, holly leaves\, and holly berries.  A simple template will be provided.  This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personal instruction will be provided.  A materials list will be provided for those who register for the class.  Class is limited to 10 attendees. \nEach Class is $65 per person. Click here to purchase tickets: BotanicalArtClasses.eventbrite.com \nDiscount for Multiple Classes:\nRegister for two or all three classes and receive a discounted rate of $60 per person. Please contact Kelly Nolen at knolen@elizabethparkct.org or 860-231-9443 ext. 106 to check availability and complete payment. Note: This discount is not available through Eventbrite and must be arranged directly. \n 
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/paint-beautiful-spring-tulips/
LOCATION:The Cottage\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Greenhouse Show
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the Conservancy’s annual Spring Greenhouse Show\, where a stunning array of colorful blooms and other botanical offerings will be on display. \nFeatured Plants Include: Muscari • Tulips • Daffodils • Fritillaria • Snowdrops Amaryllis • Scented & Zonal Geraniums • Coleus • Culinary Herbs Canna • Ferns • Papyrus • Hanging Baskets • Perennials • Tropical Flowering Plants • Succulents \nThe show is FREE and open to the public from Friday\, March 13 through Friday\, March 20\, 10 AM to 4 PM\, and culminates in our annual Bulb & Plant Sale on Saturday\, March 21. The show and sale will take place in the historic Sweetland-Patricelli Greenhouse Complex in Elizabeth Park.
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/2026-spring-greenhouse-show/
LOCATION:Sweetland-Patricelli Greenhouse Complex\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs
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SUMMARY:Paint Beautiful Spring Tulips – Encore Session
DESCRIPTION:The Elizabeth Park Conservancy will be offering an encore session of Paint Beautiful Spring Tulips on Sunday\, March 15\, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Like the first class\, this session is part of the Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners (18 and up) series. The class will take place in the Cottage conference room\, located in the small green building that houses the Conservancy’s offices. \nThe class will be taught by botanical artist Betsy Rogers-Knox\, who has taught several classes here throughout the year\, including the Introduction to Botanical Art for Adult Learners series. For more information on Betsy\, an award-winning botanical artist and experienced instructor\, please visit www.rogersknoxart.com. \nIn March\, the Elizabeth Park Conservancy previews spring with a greenhouse bulb show. Walk through the show and see tulips that will inspire your painting. The class will present step-by-step watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of spring tulips\, and a simple template will be provided. This is an adult education class (18 and up). All skill levels are welcome\, and personalized instruction will be provided. A materials list will be provided to those who register. Class size is limited to 10 attendees. \nThe cost is $65 per person. Visit TulipArtEncore.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets.
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/paint-beautiful-spring-tulips-encore-session/
LOCATION:The Cottage\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
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SUMMARY:Bulb & Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a one-day plant sale on Saturday\, March 21\, following the 2026 Spring Greenhouse Show. \nVisitors are asked to bring their own trays\, boxes\, or carts to carry away their plant purchases. \nThe sale will take place in the historic Sweetland-Patricelli Greenhouse Complex in Elizabeth Park. \nSales by Cash\, Card or Check
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/bulb-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Sweetland-Patricelli Greenhouse Complex\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000
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SUMMARY:Perennial Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:The tour will be led by Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer and Head Grower Ash Pierce. Tour is FREE and begins at the flagpole in front of the green Cottage. \nNo registration is required. \nFor more information about the history of the Perennial Garden\, the recent renovations\, and renaming\, visit: elizabethparkct.org/garden/perennial-garden
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/perennial-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Sue B. Hart Perennial Garden
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs,Park Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T110000
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SUMMARY:Perennial Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:The tour will be led by Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer and Head Grower Ash Pierce. Tour is FREE and begins at the flagpole in front of the green Cottage. \nNo registration is required. \nFor more information about the history of the Perennial Garden\, the recent renovations\, and renaming\, visit: elizabethparkct.org/garden/perennial-garden
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/perennial-garden-tour-2/
LOCATION:Sue B. Hart Perennial Garden
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs,Park Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T140000
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CREATED:20260714T163522Z
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SUMMARY:Putnam Greenhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:In addition to the historic Sweetland-Patricelli Greenhouse Complex\, Elizabeth Park is also home to the smaller Putnam Greenhouse\, which dates back about 100 years. The Putnam is used to display a variety of plants\, including several succulents and tropical selections.\n\nOpen House is a FREE event. No registration required.
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/putnam-greenhouse-open-house-2/
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T161102Z
CREATED:20260728T161102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T161102Z
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SUMMARY:Perennial Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:The tour will be led by Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer and Head Grower Ash Pierce. Tour is FREE and begins at the flagpole in front of the green Cottage. \nNo registration is required. \nFor more information about the history of the Perennial Garden\, the recent renovations\, and renaming\, visit: elizabethparkct.org/garden/perennial-garden
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/perennial-garden-tour-3/
LOCATION:Sue B. Hart Perennial Garden
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs,Park Tours
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SUMMARY:CT Unit of the Herb Society of America Annual Symposium: "In Full Bloom: Celebrating Herbs and Roses in the Garden"
DESCRIPTION:The CT Unit of the Herb Society of America is delighted to welcome Janice Cox as the featured speaker for their 2026 Herb Symposium. A nationally recognized author and educator\, Janice brings decades of expertise and infectious enthusiasm for herbs\, roses\, and the art of natural beauty. Her engaging presentations have inspired gardeners across the country to discover the beauty\, fragrance\, and everyday uses of plants — and this year’s symposium will be no exception. Copies of Janice Cox’s book Natural Beauty From The Garden: More Than 200 Do-It-Yourself Beauty Recipes & Garden Ideas can be pre-ordered at the time of registration. \n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. Doors open \nHerbal marketplace boutique shopping \n10:00 a.m. Welcome \n10:15 a.m. Keynote speaker Janice Cox on ‘Beautiful Roses’ \n11:00 a.m. Break \n11:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Janice Cox on ‘Natural Beauty From The Garden’ \n12:30 p.m. Lunch \nHerbal marketplace boutique shopping \n1:15 p.m. Raffle winners and silent auction \n1:45 p.m. Elizabeth Park Herb Garden Tour \n\n\n  \nTickets can be purchased at hsa-ct.org/annual-symposium. Individuals and groups wishing to reserve a table of 10 are welcome to do so with advance payment by contacting the CT Unit of the Herb Society of America at info@hsa-ct.org.
URL:https://elizabethparkct.org/event/ct-unit-of-the-herb-society-of-america-annual-symposium-in-full-bloom-celebrating-herbs-and-roses-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Pond House\, 1555 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
CATEGORIES:Garden Programs
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