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Create your own herbarium part 2
An archival skill developed by ancient Egyptians is still used today to preserve the earth’s botanical world. Creating herbariums is a traditional practice of preserving the world’s pressed plants. In this workshop New York Botanical Garden educator and herbalist Arvolyn Hill shows how to press flowers for museum quality specimens or create for art. During this two-part workshop, Arvolyn will teach proper ways to press plants and the art of plant preservation.
Create your own herbarium part 1
An archival skill developed by ancient Egyptians is still used today to preserve the earth’s botanical world. Creating herbariums is a traditional practice of preserving the world’s pressed plants. In this workshop New York Botanical Garden educator and herbalist Arvolyn Hill shows how to press flowers for museum quality specimens or create for art. During this two-part workshop, Arvolyn will teach proper ways to press plants and the art of plant preservation.
Greenest Mocktail in Brooklyn
Preregistration Required
Toast to BBG’s Greenest Block participants with fresh mocktails that incorporate herbs you can easily grow on your stoop, balcony, or windowsill. Learn how to craft mocktails using fresh herbs, seasonal fruits, and leafy greens. The instructor will cover flavor pairing and balancing sweetness, acidity, and freshness, using herbs for aromatic depth, incorporating greens such as cucumber and spinach, and creating natural syrups and house-made infusions. Presentation and garnishing techniques will make drinks as beautiful as they are delicious.
Greenest Mocktail in Brooklyn
Preregistration Required
Toast to BBG’s Greenest Block participants with fresh mocktails that incorporate herbs you can easily grow on your stoop, balcony, or windowsill. Learn how to craft mocktails using fresh herbs, seasonal fruits, and leafy greens. The instructor will cover flavor pairing and balancing sweetness, acidity, and freshness, using herbs for aromatic depth, incorporating greens such as cucumber and spinach, and creating natural syrups and house-made infusions. Presentation and garnishing techniques will make drinks as beautiful as they are delicious.
Pressing Plants for Preservation Part 1
Herbariums are a library of pressed plants and have been used as a way to document plants on earth dating back to the 16th century. Learn this scientific practice that is still used today as a way to preserve plants for science and art. Learn proper techniques to press your own plants to begin an herbarium and take your first mounted specimen home.