color photographs of floral arrangements. Join BBG for some food and drink, followed by a tour in Spanish using BBG’ s audio guide app on Sunday, September 7, from 5 to 8 p. m. Luana Dias David will begin a salsa dance lesson and party inside the Education Center after the tour. Admission is free, registration is encouraged. BBG will host a travel day of discovery and inspiration on Thursday, September 18, from 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., stopping at Native Plant Trust ' s Garden in the Woods in Framingham, a living museum of native plants in a stunning woodland setting; a scenic detour to the Montague Bookmill; and the vibrant selections at Andrew ' s Greenhouse, a local favorite for plant lovers. Warren Leach, landscape horticulturist and author of Plants for the Winter Garden, will speak on Saturday, September 20, from 10 a. m. to noon.( See Shout Out on page 6.) Take time to explore the“ inner harvest” during autumn— a natural moment for both letting go and gathering on Saturday, September 20, from 5 to 6 p. m. Join mindfulness facilitator
Sandrine Harris for a gently guided experience that includes outdoor walking, quiet sitting and meditative reflection, inviting everyone to connect deeply with the rhythms of the season and the transitions within participants’ own life. The eagerly anticipated Harvest Festival is on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., including continuous family entertainment; a botanical bakery serving sweets, treats, chili, and bisque; as well as a beer garden, food trucks, games, 80-plus craft vendors, an obstacle course, a plant sale, live music, and more. The " Accessorize " sale will include a large collection of clothing, belts, scarves, jewelry, and shoes. BBG’ s Harvest Festival has earned a reputation for being a quintessential Berkshire family event celebrating the autumn harvest. Join Carole Murko of Love. Eat. Heal for a Soul-Nourishing Fall KitchenQi Workshop on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a. m. to noon. In this calming and supportive workshop, Murko will guide you through gentle Qigong practices that open the lungs, deepen your breath and support emotional release. You’ ll also join her in the kitchen to prepare a seasonal, healing menu designed to strengthen Lung Qi and offer warmth from the inside out. Take a step into the heart of cultural ecology with BBG’ s annual Rooted in Place Ecological Symposium, an immersive daylong gathering located at Berkshire Botanical Garden. Set for Sunday, November 9, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m.( lunch included), this dynamic symposium invites nature lovers, gardeners, farmers, educators, and environmental stewards to explore the intersection of culture and biodiversity— and how stories, seeds and land connect us all. Join Dare Bottleshop & Provisions and fellow wine lovers for an intimate evening at BBG’ s Center House celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day— historically celebrated on the third Thursday of November— with a deep dive into one of France’ s most charming and expressive wine regions. A cheese and charcuterie board will be provided to complement the tasting, and special event sale pricing will be available on all featured wines, courtesy of
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