Greenwich Botanical Center

Offered in partnership with Greenwich Tree Conservancy
Let the quiet beauty of winter inspire your brush. Join artist Hazel Jarvis&nbsp;for an afternoon of watercolor painting that celebrates the sculptural grace of trees in the winter stillness. Guided by Hazel’s expert instruction, you’ll learn to capture the subtle interplay of light, shadow, and delicate colors that defines the season’s landscape.
This workshop invites both beginners and experienced artists to slow down, observe nature’s elegant forms, and translate the poetry of bare branches and muted skies into luminous watercolor. All supplies provided including brushes, paint and palettes.$40 GBC member/$50 non-member
2-4 PM | Saturday, January 10th | Gallery - Main Building | Greenwich Botanical Center

Local Event: Trees in Winter Landscape: Watercolor Class with Artist Hazel Jarvis

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Trees in Winter Landscape: Watercolor Class...

Offered in partnership with Greenwich Tree Conservancy
Let the quiet beauty of winter inspire your brush. Join artist Hazel...

Trees in Winter Landscape: Watercolor Class with Artist Hazel Jarvis

Are you ready for a New Year reset?&nbsp; Have you ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something, whether through fatigue, bloating, or simply feeling stuck on your health journey? If you've tried diets or cleanses without lasting change, this workshop is for you.
Join Sara Englis, founder of Empowered Healthy Living, former Greenwich resident, and a translator of cutting-edge science into down-to-earth insights for an engaging, interactive session that explores the gut-brain connection as the root of lasting wellness.
Through hands-on activities and practical teaching, you’ll:
<ul><li>Discover three key steps to cultivating your gut microbiome like a thriving garden</li><li>Understand how gut bacteria influence your mood, energy, and overall health</li><li>Explore surprising links between soil health and human health</li><li>Assess your current health habits and reconnect with nature’s role in healing</li><li>Leave with immediate, science-backed actions to support your gut-brain connection</li></ul>
This event is ideal for anyone seeking a more natural, sustainable approach to health, grounded in the latest research and inspired by the rhythms of nature.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 6:00PM | GBC Gallery$15 GBC members/$25 non-members


Are you ready for a New Year reset?  Have you ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something, whether through...

Thursday, January 22 | 6PM | GBC Gallery $25/GBC Member | $35/Non-Member
Start the new year by nurturing your well-being naturally. Join Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, a licensed naturopathic doctor, for an engaging evening exploring the foundations of herbalism and plant-based wellness.
Discover how everyday herbs and kitchen botanicals can support balance, vitality, and resilience throughout the seasons. Learn practical ways to begin your own “kitchen herbalism”&nbsp;practice, understanding safety, sourcing, and how to create gentle, effective remedies for the whole family.&nbsp; From stress and sleep to energy, blood sugar, and heart health, Dr. Chimileski will share trusted herbal allies for common concerns, along with guidance for women’s health, perimenopause, and menopause.
Whether you’re new to natural remedies or expanding your wellness toolkit, this lecture offers inspiration and actionable steps toward building a better, plant-powered medicine cabinet.
Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, ND, MS, RH(AHG) is a Connecticut-licensed naturopathic doctor, acupuncture specialist, and registered herbalist with over a decade of clinical experience. She weaves together evidence-based naturopathic medicine, plant and mushroom wisdom, and heart-centered healing to help people reconnect with their innate resilience. She founded Hawthorn Holistic Health in 2017, a family-medicine natural health clinic serving patients of all ages. A former botanical medicine professor for seven years, she now teaches through conferences, community events, and small-group programs. She is known for her grounded teaching style, deep connection to the earth, and ability to make herbal traditions accessible and inspiring. At the Greenwich Botanical Center, Dr. Lindsay shares her passion for local plants, seasonal wellness, and nature-based practices that support whole-body vitality.

Local Event: New Year, Natural Wellness: Building a Better Medicine Cabinet 

New Year, Natural Wellness: Building a Better...

Thursday, January 22 | 6PM | GBC Gallery $25/GBC Member | $35/Non-Member
Start the new year by nurturing your well-being...

New Year, Natural Wellness: Building a Better Medicine Cabinet 

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 3:45-5:15pm | Greenwich Botanical Center - 130 Bible Street Cos Cob, CT $30/GBC or GHS Member Family | $40/Non Member Family
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter adventure in the forest! Children will explore the quiet beauty of the winter woods, learning to spot signs of how animals adapt and survive in the colder months. Along the way, we'll gently gather natural materials—like acorns, feathers, seed pods, and leaves—that will become the building blocks of our own nature mandalas.
Back in the classroom, children will use their gathered treasures to create beautiful, temporary art. Families are welcome to take photos of these unique creations before we return all foraged items to the forest for the animals that need them.
Please dress in warm layers and be prepared for time outdoors in cold weather. This is a wonderful way for children to connect with nature, practice mindfulness, and celebrate the magic of the season!
Please note, this is not a drop-in program. Recommended for children 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited capacity.

Local Event: Family Floral Fun Series with GHS: Winter Forest Hike & Sustainable Art Experience

Family Floral Fun Series with GHS: Winter...

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 3:45-5:15pm | Greenwich Botanical Center - 130 Bible Street Cos Cob, CT $30/GBC or GHS Member Family...

Family Floral Fun Series with GHS: Winter Forest Hike & Sustainable Art Experience

Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 6-8PM | GBC Gallery $175/GBC Member | $200/Non Member
Join us at the Greenwich Botanical Center for an immersive lecture and hands-on workshop celebrating the beauty and versatility of tulips. Learn how these iconic blooms are grown locally—even in winter—right here in Greenwich. Discover the surprising impact of buying hyper-local flowers, and gain expert tips on keeping your tulips fresh for as long as possible.
Floppy stems? Top-heavy blooms? Rosanne of Rocky Ridge Farm will guide you through choosing the perfect vessel for different tulip types, with live demos to show you how it's done. Then, roll up your sleeves and create your own stunning tulip arrangement with Djana from Toolbox Florals, using a provided vessel, pin frog, garden greens, and other seasonal stems.
Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a floral design lover, or just tulip-curious, this event will leave you inspired by what's possible with one of the most beloved flowers.

Local Event: Tulip Tales: Growing, Styling & Designing with Rocky Ridge Farm & Toolbox Florals

Tulip Tales: Growing, Styling & Designing with...

Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 6-8PM | GBC Gallery $175/GBC Member | $200/Non Member
Join us at the Greenwich Botanical Center...

Tulip Tales: Growing, Styling & Designing with Rocky Ridge Farm & Toolbox Florals

Saturday, February 7 | 10:30AM | GBC Gallery $30/GBC Member | $40/Non-Member
Discover how innovative design can meet ecological purpose in this inspiring talk by Sheri Forster, The Scottish Gardener and New York Botanical Garden lecturer and custom garden designer who recently completed a GreenRoof installation right here in Greenwich. Learn how thoughtful landscape design can transform a property into a thriving habitat for pollinators while enhancing its resilience. The lecture will explore the full design process from concept and plant selection to installation and maintenance—offering practical insights for homeowners, gardeners, and professionals interested in exploring sustainable landscaping.
A Connecticut native, Sheri Forster, Principal of The Scottish Gardener, specializes in custom garden design of residential properties in Westchester &amp; Fairfield Counties since 2007.&nbsp; Her client’s gardens have been featured in garden tours and appeared in National and local publications. &nbsp;A speaker for the Connecticut Horticultural Society’s lecture series and The Connecticut Master Gardener’s Association annual meeting. She received her certificate in Garden Design from New York Botanical Garden in 2008.&nbsp; An instructor for NYBG since 2013, courses include&nbsp;The Fundamentals of Garden Design, Introduction to Landscape Design,Perennial Combinations&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;How to Design with Bulbs.&nbsp; Classes also offered at New Canaan Nature Center, Wakeman Farm &amp; Lachat Farm.

Local Event: GreenRoof: A Sustainable Landscape Option - With Sheri Forster

GreenRoof: A Sustainable Landscape Option -...

Saturday, February 7 | 10:30AM | GBC Gallery $30/GBC Member | $40/Non-Member
Discover how innovative design can meet ecological...

GreenRoof: A Sustainable Landscape Option - With Sheri Forster

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 1-3PM | GBC Gallery | Ages 18+ $100/Member | $110/Non Member
Join Indigo expert, Laura Berkowitz Gilbert, to discover the deep-rooted history and hands-on magic of&nbsp;indigo&nbsp;in this&nbsp;two-hour immersive workshop&nbsp;designed for plant lovers, fiber enthusiasts, and anyone curious about natural dye traditions. Led by artist Laura Berkowitz Gilbert of Tocco Studio, this workshop blends botanical insight with centuries-old craft.
We'll begin with a journey through&nbsp;the global story of indigo, tracing its cultivation across continents and cultures. Laura will share stories from her time in Tokushima, Japan—home to a rich indigo heritage—where she met with seventh-generation indigo farmers, dyers, and designers. The workshop will explore of how indigo continues to thrive as both a cultural and botanical legacy.
Next, we’ll dive into the&nbsp;science of dyeing with plant-based indigo: what makes it different from other natural dyes, how the vat is prepared and maintained, and the fascinating chemistry behind the transformation from green to blue as your textile oxidizes.
In the second half of the workshop, you’ll get hands-on with&nbsp;shibori, the traditional Japanese resist-dye technique. Laura will demonstrate a variety of fold, bind, and clamp methods before guiding you through dipping your own organic cotton bandana into a living organic indigo vat. You’ll build rich, layered color and reveal stunning patterns—each piece a one-of-a-kind result of your creative process.
You’ll leave with: ✔ A beautifully dyed 100% organic cotton bandana ✔ Knowledge of indigo history, chemistry, and shibori techniques ✔ Handouts with step-by-step instructions, care tips, and resources for continuing your natural dye journey at home
All materials and tools are included in the workshop fee. No prior experience necessary—just a love for plants, color, and creativity.
Tocco Studio creates naturally dyed fiber art and home goods that bring the quiet beauty of the natural world into your home — artfully, sustainably, and with intention. Laura Berkowitz Gilbert is the artist behind Tocco Studio. Her work begins in the dye pot — using materials like organic indigo, cochineal, and even avocado pits to coax rich, complex color from nature. These pigments are layered onto fiber speaking not only to aesthetics, but to process, place, and care.

Local Event: Playing with the Blues: Indigo Dye & Shibori Workshop

Playing with the Blues: Indigo Dye & Shibori...

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 1-3PM | GBC Gallery | Ages 18+ $100/Member | $110/Non Member
Join Indigo expert, Laura Berkowitz...

Playing with the Blues: Indigo Dye & Shibori Workshop

Sunday, March 1st | 3 PM | GBC Gallery$5 GBC members &amp;&nbsp;children/$10 non-members Join us for a Screening of the educational version of award-winning documentary Fantastic Fungi (run time: 52 minutes) Fantastic Fungi&nbsp;is a visually stunning documentary directed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Louie+Schwartzberg&amp;rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS991US991&amp;oq=about+fantastic+fungi+documentary&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORigATIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRifBTIHCAQQIRifBTIHCAUQIRifBTIHCAYQIRifBTIHCAcQIRifBTIHCAgQIRifBdIBCDcwNzNqMGo3qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;mstk=AUtExfCYETn9vx-XhaJPGjjRM5ljKwoQKZKW0GRsZd1sejaYthXpPHU1YHuSSS3tR7H9xry-2FrIQ6Joz4aKnwdY8KslbsVQiKJruFAVkrCSL8CY5os8XPEXUywm8R3ZRNzsKD0&amp;csui=3&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiN6_3wg_WPAxXwEFkFHdghMgMQgK4QegQIARAB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louie Schwartzberg</a>&nbsp;that explores the magical world of fungi, with narration by Brie Larson. The film uses time-lapse cinematography to reveal the intricate underground world of mycelium and aims to shift viewers' perspectives on the power and intelligence of fungi.&nbsp;
The film showcases the crucial, often overlooked role of fungal networks in sustaining life on Earth, highlighting their potential for medicinal, mental, and environmental benefits, including healing trauma, fighting cancer, and regenerating ecosystems. It features&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Paul+Stamets&amp;rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS991US991&amp;oq=about+fantastic+fungi+documentary&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORigATIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRifBTIHCAQQIRifBTIHCAUQIRifBTIHCAYQIRifBTIHCAcQIRifBTIHCAgQIRifBdIBCDcwNzNqMGo3qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;mstk=AUtExfCYETn9vx-XhaJPGjjRM5ljKwoQKZKW0GRsZd1sejaYthXpPHU1YHuSSS3tR7H9xry-2FrIQ6Joz4aKnwdY8KslbsVQiKJruFAVkrCSL8CY5os8XPEXUywm8R3ZRNzsKD0&amp;csui=3&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiN6_3wg_WPAxXwEFkFHdghMgMQgK4QegQIARAE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Stamets</a>, a leading mycologist, who discusses the history and future possibilities of fungi. This film is not rated - The version used for this screening is the educational version considered suitable for students in grades K-12.

Local Event: Screening of Fantastic Fungi Film

Screening of Fantastic Fungi Film

Sunday, March 1st | 3 PM | GBC Gallery$5 GBC members & children/$10 non-members  Join us for a Screening of the educational...

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