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Calling all garden lovers, budding botanists & creative souls to explore the gardens and create your own Herbarium album!About this Event
Join us for a morning in the beautiful Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens as we explore the grounds and learn about the centuries old practice of creating an Herbarium album. What is an Herbarium you ask? Great question! An herbarium is a collection of preserved plants that records the diversity of plant life in a particular area and is primarily used for study. During the Victorian Era, creating an herbarium album evolved and became a popular pastime and craft for women, artists, poets and travelers. The Torrington Historical Society is fortunate to have two herbarium albums in their collection made by Torrington residents Julia Brooker and Effie Didsbury in the late 1800’s. Participants will have an opportunity to view these books which will become the inspiration for creating their own record of the plants and flowers found on the grounds of the Hotchkiss Fyler House. Participants will spend some time on the grounds collecting materials, learn how to preserve them and create their own unique herbarium album using pre-prepared materials.
Whether garden lover, budding botanist, environmentalist or creative soul this program is for you! Grab a friend, your family or come solo – all that’s needed is your curiosity and we’ll have the rest. All ages welcome, but best suited for adults, teens and students entering 4th grade or above. Anyone younger than 12 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Please dress for the weather, as we will be out in the gardens rain or shine to collect materials but will only remain outdoors for the duration of the program if weather permits. The program is free, but please register using Eventbrite or by emailing indicating your name and the number of people attending. Space is limited, so please register early. See you soon!
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Torrington Historical Society, Torrington, United States
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