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| Spring
2008 |
Breakfast
with the Butterflies
* ENROLL NOW *
Special Opportunity to see "Butterflies in the Garden"
with an Expert! Join local butterfly wrangler Dale Clark and
garden educator Gail Manning in the beautiful tropical conservatory
of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. They will identify the butterflies
and their discuss butterfly -plant interaction. Following the
tour will be a question-and-answer session over a continental
breakfast. |
| Course
# |
S08BG04A |
| Date |
3/1/2008
- 3/1/2008 |
| Time
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Sa
from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 1 session(s) |
| Fee |
$40.00 |
| Instructors |
Gail
Manning is the entomologist and Education Horticulturist
at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and has lead research efforts
to track and tag monarchs for 14 years.
Dale
Clark is the editor of the international Newsletter
for the Lepidopterists' Society, president and founder of
the Dallas Lepidopterists' Society, and owner/operator of
Butterflies, Unlimited in Dallas. Dale imports and displays
the butterflies of the Butterflies in the Garden and other
exhibits nationwide.
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Breakfast
with the Butterflies: Photography
* ENROLL NOW *
Special Opportunity to see "Butterflies in the Garden"
with an Expert! Join local photographer Tom Savage and educator
Gail Manning in the beautiful tropical conservatory of the Fort
Worth Botanic Garden. Tom will teach a 1-hour session on butterfly
photography (with continental breakfast supplied) , then the
group will try out his tips in the conservatory. Bring your
own camera and materials. |
| Course
# |
S08BG04B |
| Date |
3/29/2008
- 3/29/2008 |
| Time
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Sa
from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 1 session(s) |
| Fee |
$40.00 |
| Instructors |
Gail
Manning is the entomologist and Education Horticulturist
at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, ad has lead research efforts
to track and tag monarchs for 14 years.
Tom
Savage has won 57 medals in international photography
competition, fourteen of which were Best of Show. He was listed
in the Photographic Society of America’s Who’s
Who as No. 1 in the world in Digital Nature. Last year, his
image “Looking For Salmon” was published in Nature’s
Best magazine as one of the Most Honored and is presently
being displayed in the Smithsonian’s Museum of Nature
History in Washington D.C.
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Yoga
Flow in the Japanese Garden
* ENROLL NOW *
Enjoy the oldest recorded form of exercise in the world in the
oldest botanic garden in Texas..our very own Fort Worth Botanic
Garden! Drink in the beauty of the Japanese Gardens while enjoying
the soothing gift of yoga. Learn to decrease stress while increasing
mobility; calm the mind while energizing the body. We will practice
a flowing style of yoga incorporating breath work and relaxation
techniques. Class appropriate and challenging for all levels.
Please wear stretchy, comfortable, layered clothing. Also bring
your own mat, blocks, strap, towel and water. |
| Course
# |
S08BG97 |
| Date |
3/27/2008
- 5/29/2008 |
| Time
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Th
from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 10 session(s) |
| Fee |
$80.00 |
| Instructor |
Amy Beuschel Di Lillo had the great pleasure
of learning yoga 10 years ago while living in Asia. She has
since received her 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification
through the Yoga Alliance. She loves the fusion of ancient yogic
wisdom and modern fitness health principles. She has a BS in
Communications and Journalism and is a member of the American
Society of Training and Development. |
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T'ai
Chi in the Japanese Garden
* ENROLL NOW *
Learn to reduce stress and increase your energy while surrounded
by the serene beauty of the Botanic Garden's Japanese Garden.
Students will experience basic T'ai Chi exercises, Xiang Gong
Qi Gong, Five Element Qi Gong and other aspects of this ancient
Chinese art. Wear loose comfortable clothing and supportive
shoes with flat soles. |
| Course
# |
S08BG16A |
| Date |
3/29/2008
- 5/17/2008 |
| Time
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Sa
from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 8 session(s) |
| Fee |
$65.00 |
| Instructor |
Doug
Dow has been a student of t'ai chi for more than ten
years under Dennis Beck and has also studied under Master Ho. |
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# |
S08BG16B |
| Date |
4/2/2008
- 5/21/2008 |
| Time
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W from
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 8 session(s) |
| Fee |
$65.00 |
| Instructor |
Justin
Harris has studied Chinese martial arts for more than
a decade. He attended Western Carolina University where he studied
anthropology. |
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# |
S08BG16C |
| Date |
3/31/2008
- 5/19/2008 |
| Time
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W from
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 8 session(s) |
| Fee |
$65.00 |
| Instructor |
Justin
Harris has studied Chinese martial arts for more than
a decade. He attended Western Carolina University where he studied
anthropology. |
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Quit
Smoking in the Japanese Garden
* ENROLL NOW *
One of the best places to quit smoking is the Japanese Garden.
The best time to quit, when you think about it, is now. This
smoker-friendly class is designed for those who don't want to
quit but know they should. Using unique methods that are part
of learning the ancient art of T'ai Chi, the smoker will learn
to finally overcome his or her dependence on tobacco. Motivational
strategies, relaxation exercises, and group discussion will
be part of the process of pre-quitting, quitting, and post-quitting.
Techniques such as Punching Up the Yuck Factor, Lite Discipline,
and Investing in Loss are intended to move the student into
the nonsmoking section of life permanently. |
| Course
# |
S08BG37 |
| Date |
4/20/2008
– 5/11/2008 |
| Time
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Su
from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - 4 session(s) |
| Fee |
$65.00 |
| Instructor |
Dennis
Beck teaches courses in T'ai Chi and how to stop smoking.
He studied the Chinese form of exercise and self-defense under
Master Ho Chin-Han. |
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Splendor
in the Grass
* ENROLL NOW *
Learn the basics of lawn care and what to do this spring to
prepare your turf for summer. Topics include turf selection,
pre- and post-emergent weed control, fertilization, watering
and mowing. With a healthy, attractive lawn, you'll truly experience
splendor in the grass! |
| Course
# |
S08BG20 |
| Date |
2/23/2008
- 2/23/2008 |
| Time
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Sa
from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 1 session(s) |
| Fee |
$40.00 |
| Instructor |
Steve
Huddleston, a lifelong gardener, has been the senior
horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for over twelve
years. He makes a weekly report on the Neil Sperry Lawn and
Garden Show and produces a monthly program entitled "Your
Garden" for Community Cable Television channel 7 in Fort
Worth. |
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Front
Porch Citrus
* ENROLL NOW *
Plant your own citrus grove right here in North Texas! Homegrown
fresh key lime pie, orange marmalade and ice cold lemonade are
just a growing season away. This course will teach you how to
grow potted citrus on the front porch or the back patio. If
you have some sun and just a little bit of room, you can grow
these attractive and useful plants. All tools and materials
provided. This class will take place at the instructor's home
in Fort Worth. Details provided in your course confirmation. |
| Course
# |
S08BG34 |
| Date |
5/17/2008
- 5/17/2008 |
| Time
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Sa
from 9:00 AM to 12 N - session(s) |
| Fee |
$45.00 |
| Instructor |
Rob
Bauereisen holds an MS from Tarleton State University
and is the Grounds Supervisor at the Botanic Garden. He has
20 years experience in retail nursery management, residential
landscaping and grounds maintenance. |
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Champagne
and Roses
* ENROLL NOW *
Enjoy an evening of fine sparkling wines in the beauty of the
Rose Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. This class combines
a tour of the Rose Garden with learning about and sampling a
variety of champagnes and sparkling wines. Don't miss what has
become an annual event! Course not eligible for discounts. |
| Course
# |
S08BG41 |
| Date |
4/29/2008
- 4/29/2008 |
| Time
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Tu
from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - 1 session(s) |
| Fee |
$50.00 |
| Instructors |
Dennis
Jones is the Rose Gardener at the Fort Worth Botanic
Garden with over 20 years experience in residential and commercial
landscaping. His earth-friendly approach to gardening includes
all facets of Integrated Pest Management, emphasizing sustainable
organics.
Ray
Raney, certified sommelier, Vice President and senior
wine consultant for King's Liquors, is a graduate of the German
Wine Academy and Napa Valley Wine School and has traveled
extensively through the wine regions of Europe and the United
States.
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Bonsai
Basics
* ENROLL NOW *
Learn the secrets of the Bonsai masters. These three sessions
cover the history and art of bonsai, Japanese-style miniature
trees. Topics include styling and potting bonsai, study of growth
habits of native trees, matching containers with trees, working
with pines, wiring, repotting, tray landscapes--dish gardens
to Sakei. You'll be potting and taking home various styles of
bonsai trees and containers. ($60 material fee included in tuition). |
| Course
# |
S08BG44 |
| Date |
2/12/2008
- 2/26/2008 |
| Time
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Tu
from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - 3 session(s) |
| Fee |
$135.00 |
| Instructor |
Estella
Flather has been involved in the art of Bonsai, growing
miniature Japanese style trees, for 30 years. She has taught
classes at Tarrant County College and the Fort Worth Botanic
Garden, ans has lectured at local and state Bonsai conventions
and was a founder of the Fort Worth Bonsai Society. |
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Growing
Orchids Made Easy
* ENROLL NOW *
Explore the mystery around the orchid plant family and orchid
growing. Discover where and how orchids grow in nature and how
to grow orchids on a window sill, outdoors for the summer or
in a greenhouse. Visit a large orchid collection for an applied
learning experience about orchid growing, potting, dividing,
propagating, and maintaining orchids for many years. |
| Course
# |
S08BG60 |
| Date |
4/17/2008
- 5/8/2008 |
| Time
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Th
from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - 4 session(s) |
| Fee |
$65.00 |
| Instructor |
Dotty
Woodson, Horticulture County Extension Agent, has grown
orchids since 1973. Woodson has written, lectured, and appeared
television to take the mystery out of growing orchids. |
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Attracting
Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Garden
* ENROLL NOW *
Hummingbirds enter the Fort Worth area around the 4th of July
looking for habitat where they can spend the rest of the summer.
Learn which plants to include in your landscape in order to
attract these jewels of the aviary world. Also discover the
50 common butterflies of Tarrant County and learn how to entice
them into your yard through nectar-rich plant materials, water,
and feeding stations. Part of class time will be spent walking
through the Garden, so dress comfortably and wear good walking
shoes. |
| Course
# |
S08BG67 |
| Date |
4/12/2008
- 4/12/2008 |
| Time
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Sa
from 9:00 AM to 12 N - 1 session(s) |
| Fee |
$45.00 |
| Instructor |
Steve
Huddleston, a lifelong gardener, has been the senior
horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for over twelve
years. He makes a weekly report on the Neil Sperry Lawn and
Garden Show and produces a monthly program entitled "Your
Garden" for Community Cable Television channel 7 in Fort
Worth. |
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Perennials
on Parade
* ENROLL NOW *
Discover proven perennials for north central Texas and how to
grow them successfully. Class time will be spent viewing perennial
beds throughout the Botanic Garden, so wear comfortable shoes.
You will receive a list of the 50 best-performing perennials
found growing in the Trial Garden. |
| Course
# |
S08BG69 |
| Date |
4/26/2008
- 4/26/2008 |
| Time
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Sa
from 9:00 AM to 12 N - 1 session(s) |
| Fee |
$45.00 |
| Instructor |
Steve
Huddleston, a lifelong gardener, has been the senior
horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for over twelve
years. He makes a weekly report on the Neil Sperry Lawn and
Garden Show and produces a monthly program entitled "Your
Garden" for Community Cable Television channel 7 in Fort
Worth. |
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Making
a Birdbath for Mother's Day
* ENROLL NOW *
Dads, bring your kid(s) and make a cement birdbath to give Mom
on Mother's Day. You and your child need to bring a trowel and
your own items for decoration (brokes pieces of crockery, china,
tiles, decorative glass, seashells, etc.). This class meets
outside and participants should dress accordingly. This project
is guaranteed to cement relationships with those you love! Tuition
covers one family (one adult/children) and includes $15 supply
fee to make one birdbath. |
| Course
# |
S08BG75 |
| Date |
5/3/2008
- 5/3/2008 |
| Time
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Sa
from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - 1 session(s) |
| Fee |
$55.00 |
| Instructor |
Steve
Huddleston, a lifelong gardener, has been the senior
horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for over twelve
years. He makes a weekly report on the Neil Sperry Lawn and
Garden Show and produces a monthly program entitled "Your
Garden" for Community Cable Television channel 7 in Fort
Worth. |
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