April May Guide 2021 | Page 115

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS
Join us on Earth Day for a special virtual presentation Gardening with Native Plants by Meredith Churchman , Grove Natural Resource Manager , as she discusses the benefits of native vegetation and explains how to select the right plants for different environmental conditions and turn landscaping into a haven for pollinators and other wildlife .
Location : Zoom
ID #
DAY / TIME
DATE
307099-A
Sa • 5-6 pm
4 / 22
AGES
FEE
16 +
$ 5
VICTORIAN MOURNING CUSTOMS
We can thank the Victorians for the ' cult of mourning ' which generated a fantastic assortment of keepsakes , mementos , and paperwork . Join us on the 155th anniversary of Robert Kennicott ’ s mysterious death at the young age of 30 with Genealogist , Author , and Librarian , Debra Dudek , as she gives us a glimpse into the customs and rituals of death in Victorian America .
Location : Zoom
ID #
DAY / TIME
DATE
307099-B
Th • 5-6 pm
5 / 13
AGES
FEE
16 +
$ 5
HAND SEWING BEE SERIES
Hand sewing is an art form that allows you to quickly make repairs and do small projects ; it can also satisfy your creative side . Learn about hand-sewed stitches , how to sew them , and which technique works best for each take home project listed below . All supplies included .
Location : The Grove
ID #
DAY / TIME
DATES
APRIL SHOWERS
307108-B
Su • 4-5:30 pm
4 / 11
MAY FLOWER
307108-C
Su • 4-5:30 pm
5 / 16
AGES
FEE ( R / NR )
10 +
$ 15 /$ 17
MOTHER ' S DAY TEA
Guests will enjoy a three-course tea luncheon in the formal garden of the Historic 1856 Kennicott House . Learn proper tea etiquette and hear the Legend of the Fan . Service staff will be dressed in period attire . Hats will be provided or wear your own ! Weather permitting . All reservations must be received by May 3 .
Location : Kennicott House
ID #
DAY / TIME
DATE
307003-A
Su • 11:30 am-1 pm 5 / 9
AGES
FEE ( R / NR )
13 +
$ 30 /$ 35
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