Classes & Events
NGBH events include regular work sessions at the garden site and occasional lectures and other special events. Check our listing below for upcoming events and highlights. Join our mailing list for event announcements.
Garden Volunteer Days
Friday, September 5, 8:30-11:30 am, bi-weekly on Friday mornings
NGBH Gardens at Bagaduce Music, 49 South
Join us to build and maintain the native gardens alongside experienced mentors. There are multiple projects to choose from, and volunteers and visitors are welcome!
FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE
Saturday, September 6, 9 am-noon
NGBH Gardens, 49 South St, Blue Hill
Our semi-annual native plant sale with regional nurseries on site. Click here for more info.
Plant-based Inks Workshop
Saturday, September 13, 1:00-3:00 pm
NGBH Gardens, 49 South St, Blue Hill
Learn some of the basic processes for making natural inks and the many colors that can be produced with plants found locally. Click here to learn more and pre-register.
Garden Volunteer Days
Friday, September 19, 8:30-11:30 am
NGBH Gardens at Bagaduce Music, 49 South St, Blue Hill
Join us to build and maintain the native gardens alongside experienced mentors. There are multiple projects to choose from, and volunteers and visitors are welcome!
"Native Fruits & Nuts" presentation by NGBH Executive Director Cathy Rees
MOFGA Common Ground Fair
Friday, September 19, 10 am & Sunday, September 21, 4:15 pm
Unity, ME
Learn about plants that produce edible fruits and nuts that are native to Maine. Link to MOFGA.
Planting for Fall Color
Thursday, October 2, 4:30-6:30 pm
NGBH Gardens, 49 South St, Blue Hill
Workshop led by NGBH Executive Director Cathy Rees.
Guided garden tour followed by an indoor slideshow. Click here to learn more and pre-register.
Planting Design Course
4 Classes: October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, 9 am-1 pm
NGBH Gardens, 49 South St, Blue Hill
Cost: $240. Click here to learn more and register.