Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities, the workshops in the Nurture with Nature series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles.

Our last workshop in the series welcomes the pending arrival of Autumn. Flowering plants are beginning to go to seed while shrubs are beginning to bear fruit that will help to sustain bird populations throughout winter. Together, we’ll create our own bird feeder garlands utilizing found seed heads, fruits, leaves, and other natural materials to display in your own garden for your feathered friends. We’ll also learn about some of our native birds, the plants they prefer, and how their roles in the ecosystem are defined by the life, death, and resurrection of the natural world around them.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR!

Workshops are led by Kate Irvine, a licensed Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner and mixed media artist. Participants are welcome to attend one, some, or all four workshops in this series.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The event will take place in our native plant garden and green burial area, Nature’s Sanctuary, at Laurel Hill West. Wayfinding signs will be placed to guide you from the Funeral Home parking lot to Nature’s Sanctuary.
• For best GPS driving and public transit directions to the main entrance of Laurel Hill West, please use the address 321 Belmont Avenue, which will guide you to the Funeral Home. For more information on directions to Laurel Hill West, please click here.
• From the main entrance, follow the signs to the Funeral Home. Free and accessible parking is available in the Funeral Home parking lot. Restrooms are also available at the Funeral Home.
• This event will take place outdoors. Plan to wear appropriate shoes and clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Consider bringing protective clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, and water.
• The walk from the parking lot at the Funeral Home to Nature’s Sanctuary is about 10 minutes. There will be limited accessible parking spaces at Nature’s Sanctuary.
• Registration will open at Nature’s Sanctuary at 2:30pm. Please arrive by 2:45 if you can.
• If you purchased an ACCESS Cardholder Ticket, please bring your ACCESS Card and ID to check in.

tickets

• $25/General Admission (Ages 13 and up)
• $23/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID
• $20/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill
• $12.50/Youth (Ages 6-12)*
• $2/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) **
• Free/Ages 5 and under*

* Please note – youth and children must be accompanied by an adult.

** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in.

Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged!