Events and Meetings

Tue Sep 07 2010, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Shodo means “the way of writing” in Japanese. The class does not aim at acquisition of characters, so you need not worry about having learned the Japanese language. You can enjoy the art of writing Japanese calligraphy and experiencing Japanese culture with certified instructor Chikako Kamimura. All supplies provided. Beginners welcome. $36 for series, due on first night of class/individual sessions available as space allows.
To register, contact Akemi Sommer, asommer@memphis.edu.

Tue Sep 07 2010, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

1st Tuesday of every month. Not getting the most out of your digital camera? Come find out why.
Free. Members Only. Questions to 850-0572.

Thu Sep 09 2010, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Create your own art piece in 2½ hours. Bring yourself and some friends and join local artist Joy Phillips Routt for this evening of art and fun. All supplies are provided to complete a masterpiece. Joy says, “Even if you haven’t painted before, it doesn’t matter, it will be an easy step by step process….then you get to take it home. Most importantly, it is tons of fun!” Other members of the Mudcity Artworks group will be there to assist. Bring your own beverage and snacks. MBG members $50 Non-members $60 Call 636-4128 to register by September 3.

Fri Sep 10 2010, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Opening Night Matsuri Friday, September 10th 6-8 p.m. Kick off our Japanese Festival with a celebration of culture, including Taiko Drummers, Candyman from Epcot, Japanese Garden tour, wine, sake, and fresh sushi by Sekisui. MBG members $25/non-members $35. Reservations required, call 636-4131.

Sat Sep 11 2010, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Healthy Harvest-Canning & cooking with your summer harvest Learn all you ever wanted to know to have a successful Family Garden! Adults will have Garden Talk and Q&A with a gardening expert, while children participate in hands on learning and activities with a Garden PAL (Play and Learn instructor).
Pick and choose which programs are right for you or attend the whole series and learn it all! Additional dates: September 11MBG members-Adults: $4, Children: $2 Non-members: Adults: $8, Children: $4
Call 636-4126 for reservations.

Sun Sep 12 2010, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn about some of your grandparent's favorite childhood pastimes as you play checkers, marbles, hopscotch, jacks and other fun games. Free with garden admission.

Mon Sep 13 2010, 10:00 am

Every Monday, meet on the Little Garden Patio and use our dishes, spoons, seeds, twigs, and flower petal decorations to “bake” your own cake creations. Drop-in activity; free with garden admission. Call 636-4126 for information. Sponsored by Republic Services.

Thu Sep 16 2010, 09:00 am

Ikebana is continuous and life-long practices of the fine art of Japanese flower arranging. This year we are using 4 members of Ikebana International, Memphis Bamboo Chapter #44 to teach the classes. Instructors represent 4 different schools, have taken lessons for more than 25 years, and continue to study the art themselves. Interested people should feel free to take any lesson, at any time, and begin this rewarding practice. No experience necessary. Advanced classes also available (by invitation only).
9:30 & 10:30 classes are the same, please choose one. Fee is $15 per class. Students need to provide a container and kenzan, flowers are provided. Pre-registration required by Tuesday prior; contact Patti Lechman at 512-9916.

Fri Sep 17 2010, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

TEEA Conference: The Magic of EE!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 5 PM - 10 PM from Sept. 17, 2010 until Sept. 19, 2010
Magic of EE!
Be prepared to be amazed at this conference with a variety of workshops and field trips that showcase all of the astonishing benefits of Environmental Education! These programs will showcase hands on activities that any teacher, nature center guide or parent can take home and pull out of their “magical” EE hat!
Abracadabra…
Friends from all over the state will magically appear at St.Columba in Memphis! Join us Friday night in the main lodge for hors d’oeuvres and to see some EE tricks from across the state at hands on Share-Fair mixer.
Alacazam…
Conjure up some great ideas at a variety of hands-on workshops. Presenters will have amazing ideas for you to take back to the students in your classroom, park or nature center.
Visit some local attractions that are using the newest EE tricks to wow their audiences.
Enjoy a magical evening of fun in My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden. You’ll be inspired as you stroll through the exhibits and try your hand at some of the magic that nature provides!
Presto- Chango!
Leave with a new bag of tricks (and cool goodies from the silent and live auction!) that will amaze your students, friends, and colleagues!
Admission: Download form on the eeintennessee.org website at "conferences" in the TEEA drop-down tab. Event Phone: 901-636-4110

Mon Sep 20 2010, 10:00 am

Every Monday, meet on the Little Garden Patio and use our dishes, spoons, seeds, twigs, and flower petal decorations to “bake” your own cake creations. Drop-in activity; free with garden admission. Call 636-4126 for information. Sponsored by Republic Services.

Sat Sep 25 2010, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Back by popular demand, Paul Little will demonstrate and assist participants in making their own hyper-tufa container. All supplies will be provided and sedum plants will be available for purchase (to be planted after the pot has cured). Wear your work clothes and meet at the pine grove. Class will be held indoors in case of rain. Class size limited, please register early. Prepayment due by Sept. 22. MBG members $12/non-members $15. Call 636-4128 to register.

Mon Sep 27 2010, 10:00 am

Every Monday, meet on the Little Garden Patio and use our dishes, spoons, seeds, twigs, and flower petal decorations to “bake” your own cake creations. Drop-in activity; free with garden admission. Call 636-4126 for information. Sponsored by Republic Services.

Tue Sep 28 2010

Long an advocate for renewing garden spaces with layered yard waste and newspaper, Pat is no less passionate about this method today than she was thirty years ago. She is the author of "How to Create Wonderful Gardens", "Lasagna Gardening: A method for improving the soil with; No Digging, No Tilling, No Weeding, No Kidding!", "Lasagna Gardening for Small Spaces", & "Lasagna Gardening with Herbs". Pat has also re-published an old novel originally by Frances Duncan in 1913, "My Garden Doctor" and has a CD, talking book, "My Grandmother's Aprons." This year a French gardener wrote his own version of her popular book. MBG members $7 Non-members $12 For information, call 636-4128.
Pre-registration not necessary.

Tue Sep 28 2010, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Top Picks Members $25 Non-members $35 Advance reservations required, call 636-4131.
Must be 21 to attend.

Thu Oct 07 2010, 09:00 am

Ikebana is continuous and life-long practices of the fine art of Japanese flower arranging. This year we are using 4 members of Ikebana International, Memphis Bamboo Chapter #44 to teach the classes. Instructors represent 4 different schools, have taken lessons for more than 25 years, and continue to study the art themselves. Interested people should feel free to take any lesson, at any time, and begin this rewarding practice. No experience necessary. Advanced classes also available (by invitation only).
9:30 & 10:30 classes are the same, please choose one. Fee is $15 per class. Students need to provide a container and kenzan, flowers are provided. Pre-registration required by Tuesday prior; contact Patti Lechman at 512-9916.

Fri Oct 08 2010, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, October 8, 2010
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 9, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Sunday, October 10, 2010 - Optional Tours

see attachment

2010 MID-SOUTH NATIVE PLANT CONFERENCE

Natives & beyond: sustainable plants, gardens & communities

Thu Oct 21 2010, 09:00 am

Ikebana is continuous and life-long practices of the fine art of Japanese flower arranging. This year we are using 4 members of Ikebana International, Memphis Bamboo Chapter #44 to teach the classes. Instructors represent 4 different schools, have taken lessons for more than 25 years, and continue to study the art themselves. Interested people should feel free to take any lesson, at any time, and begin this rewarding practice. No experience necessary. Advanced classes also available (by invitation only).
9:30 & 10:30 classes are the same, please choose one. Fee is $15 per class. Students need to provide a container and kenzan, flowers are provided. Pre-registration required by Tuesday prior; contact Patti Lechman at 512-9916.

Thu Nov 04 2010, 08:00 am

Ikebana is continuous and life-long practices of the fine art of Japanese flower arranging. This year we are using 4 members of Ikebana International, Memphis Bamboo Chapter #44 to teach the classes. Instructors represent 4 different schools, have taken lessons for more than 25 years, and continue to study the art themselves. Interested people should feel free to take any lesson, at any time, and begin this rewarding practice. No experience necessary. Advanced classes also available (by invitation only).
9:30 & 10:30 classes are the same, please choose one. Fee is $15 per class. Students need to provide a container and kenzan, flowers are provided. Pre-registration required by Tuesday prior; contact Patti Lechman at 512-9916.

Thu Nov 18 2010, 09:00 am

Ikebana is continuous and life-long practices of the fine art of Japanese flower arranging. This year we are using 4 members of Ikebana International, Memphis Bamboo Chapter #44 to teach the classes. Instructors represent 4 different schools, have taken lessons for more than 25 years, and continue to study the art themselves. Interested people should feel free to take any lesson, at any time, and begin this rewarding practice. No experience necessary. Advanced classes also available (by invitation only).
9:30 & 10:30 classes are the same, please choose one. Fee is $15 per class. Students need to provide a container and kenzan, flowers are provided. Pre-registration required by Tuesday prior; contact Patti Lechman at 512-9916.

Thu Dec 02 2010, 09:00 am

Ikebana is continuous and life-long practices of the fine art of Japanese flower arranging. This year we are using 4 members of Ikebana International, Memphis Bamboo Chapter #44 to teach the classes. Instructors represent 4 different schools, have taken lessons for more than 25 years, and continue to study the art themselves. Interested people should feel free to take any lesson, at any time, and begin this rewarding practice. No experience necessary. Advanced classes also available (by invitation only).
9:30 & 10:30 classes are the same, please choose one. Fee is $15 per class. Students need to provide a container and kenzan, flowers are provided. Pre-registration required by Tuesday prior; contact Patti Lechman at 512-9916.

Thu Dec 16 2010, 09:00 am

Ikebana is continuous and life-long practices of the fine art of Japanese flower arranging. This year we are using 4 members of Ikebana International, Memphis Bamboo Chapter #44 to teach the classes. Instructors represent 4 different schools, have taken lessons for more than 25 years, and continue to study the art themselves. Interested people should feel free to take any lesson, at any time, and begin this rewarding practice. No experience necessary. Advanced classes also available (by invitation only).
9:30 & 10:30 classes are the same, please choose one. Fee is $15 per class. Students need to provide a container and kenzan, flowers are provided. Pre-registration required by Tuesday prior; contact Patti Lechman at 512-9916.