Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p. m. Instructor: Robert Bowden Fall and winter are the finest seasons to grow vegetables in Central Florida. In this informative presentation by the Gardens’ Director (and avid vegetable grower), learn how to grow armloads of vegetables for your family without poisons and pesky weeds. Learn more about which varieties grow best here, proper garden spacing, and when to harvest. If you enjoy eating market fresh vegetables, imagine how incredible freshly picked vegetables...

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Friday, November 18th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Explore the ways people have navigated in the past and how we navigate today. Find the Sams House treasure using only a compass and a map! Recommended for children ages 6-12. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up. Registration opens on November 1st.

Free for members, included in general admission Archivist Anthony Reed and Chief Ranger Brianne Cassetta will present an overview of the various programs offered at Olmsted NHS, dive into the vast archival resources available to researchers and examine the relevance of the Olmsteds to 21st century audiences, particularly in context of celebrating the bicentennial of Frederick Law Olmsted's birth. RSVP

November 19 9am-1pm $70 for members / $80 for nonmembers In this basic introduction to Blacksmithing, participants will work alongside an experienced blacksmith to learn some history and basics of the craft.  At the end of each session, everyone takes home their very own simple project along with the experience of working in an 1800s period blacksmith shop! *Participants must be 14 years of age or older. All participants under 16 must have a chaperone (chaperone does not need to...

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Saturday, November 19, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Pinky Ormand Join Pinky Ormand, horticulturist at Leu Gardens, and learn all about Aroids, these amazing yet common plants. In this hands-on workshop, everyone will receive an Aroid in a pot and learn how to make a moss pole. Wear appropriate shoes for walking in the gardens and bring your pruners. Pinky Ormand is a horticulturist at Harry P. Leu Gardens and maintains the Idea Garden, White Garden, Butterfly Garden and...

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WHEN Saturday, November 19, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST WHERE Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach FL 32136 DIRECTIONS Gamble Jam Pavilion. FEES Program is free with paid park entry: $5 per vehicle (two to eight people). $4 single-occupant vehicle. $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass. Participation Requirements DESCRIPTION The tidal salt marsh of our park is home to the...

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WHEN Saturday, November 19, 2022 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST WHERE Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 7200 Battlefield Parkway Bushnell FL 33513 FEES Park entry fee is $3 per vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass. Activity fee is $5 per person. DESCRIPTION Dade's experienced volunteers will teach traditional longleaf pine needle basketry. Group size is limited to 12. Pre-registration is required. Email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or call the park at 352-793-4781 to register. Please include your phone number and number...

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: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Join snowbird Edith Kohlbach as she discusses trails in Europe and explores the differences and similarities between European trails and Volusia County trails. This presentation is part of the free Lemonade Lectures series.

Saturday, November 19, 2022 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Christopher Stalder Learn about the fascinating lives of honeybee colonies and their inhabitants. Find out about the equipment and site(s) needed to get started with your own adventure with these stinging insects that produce delicious honey & useful beeswax! Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class. Christopher Stalder is a graduate of the University of Florida and has worked with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. He...

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Now - January 8, 2023 Garden House Welcome Center Botanicals, History and the Florida Landscape in Pastel - located in the gallery of Garden House. Presented by Pastel Society of Central Florida

$25 members, $35 non-members Join Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie to make your own "Gratitude Guest Book" for your Thanksgiving gathering. All materials are provided. Create from a beautiful collection of ribbons and fall papers you will love. This class is perfect for all skill levels.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through beautiful displays of poinsettias, begonias, evergreens, and other seasonal greenery. Ring in the season with daily holiday carillon concerts at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Fun for the Whole Family Go gnome for the holidays with a delightful outdoor gnome hunt in the gardens and terraces of El Retiro. Step Back in Time at El Retiro Reminiscent of the holiday traditions enjoyed by the Buck family in the 1930s, enjoy holiday finery in the dining...

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