The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is offering a number of special events and activities this summer. Just a few include:
· Intermediate Flower Arranging, held over five Wednesday nights, August 6 to September 3, 6-9 p.m.: students can learn more advanced arrangement styles and complicated design mechanics with a wide variety of fresh flowers. This class allows you to be more expressive in developing designs: Master techniques for parallel designs, vase arrangements, and working without floral foam, among other topics. Fee and registration is required; call 718-623-7220.
· Feasting for Free in Brooklyn, August 23, 2-5 p.m. No need to travel far or seek out so-called “exotic” cultures; there’s a long and rich tradition of gathering wild plants for food right here in Brooklyn. Students will learn the history of wild food gathering in the eastern U.S. and how to find edible wild plants in Prospect Park. From fresh dandelion greens to savory wild garlic to juicy blackberries, there’s plenty to eat right within arm’s reach. Fee and registration are required; call 718-623-7220.
For more, call 718-623-7200 or visit www.bbg.org.
