Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. Students will then learn some basic watercolor techniques to give their drawings […]

xperience Level: Beginner  Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Heidi Leuszler, owner and head chef of Berries and Flour, will focus on native plants that are harvestable at the time of class. Those could […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Heidi Leuszler, owner and head chef of Berries and Flour, will focus on native plants that are harvestable at the time of class. Those could […]

Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+)  Learn how a few common garden plants can be used to make simple and effective first aid preparations at Herbal First Aid: Liniments, Washes & Poultices on Wednesday, June 17 from 5-8 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Experienced Herbalist Liz Faermark of Talk Wild Herbs will teach students the […]

Experience Level: Intermediate (students should have taken Basics of Plant-Based Eating)  Expand your knowledge of eating plant-based at Practice of Plant-Based Eating on Thursday, June 25 from 5-7 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Karla Freeze will dive deeper into the practice of plant-based eating, helping students live a healthier lifestyle. Learn some tips and tricks on how […]

Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 15+)  Create a bright, expressive bird illustration full of personally at Quirky Bird Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, June 27 from 1-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students through this workshop focusing on expressive color and loose, playful textures. Students will explore layering vibrant watercolor washes, adding energetic line […]

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday, June 28 from 12-5 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  For a very long time, print-makers have transferred images from specially prepared plates to plants, fabric, wood and metal. In this workshop, instructor Billie Theide will help students learn to design, carve, prepare […]

Experience Level: Beginner Experience Allerton after dark at a Full Moon Hike on Monday, June 29 or Wednesday, July 29 from 8-10 p.m. Allerton Natural Areas Managers will lead this memorable walk through the woods to listen for owls, coyotes, and other nocturnal wildlife under the light of a full moon. The June 29 hike will […]