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.
Friday, July 24
Volunteer Work Session
NGBH Campus, 49 South St
9 am-12 pm
Work alongside NGBH staff and community volunteers to help build & maintain NGBH demonstration gardens. Visit our volunteer page for more information.
OPEN GARDEN DAY: NGBH's Summer Festival
Saturday, July 25, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
free & open to the public thanks to our event sponsors
Mini-workshops, tours, keynote talk, "Ask-A-Horticulturist," refreshments and more! Click here for more info & event schedule.
August Events
NGBH Campus, 49 South St, Blue Hill
learn from expert instructors; sliding scale fee
Monday, August 10, 5:00-6:30 pm
Friends of the Garden Tour
Sign-Up Info TBA
Special tour of the gardens for inaugural Friends. More info coming soon. Photograph by Nikolai Fox.
Wednesday, August 12, 3-5 pm
Native Plants for the Nervous System
Register here; sliding scale fee
Many Maine native plants can help us relax, reduce muscle tension, soothe headaches, and more. Come learn from Herbalist Torsten M. Peterson about the calming, uplifting, and restorative benefits of these beloved plants as well as practical ways to incorporate them in our daily lives. This class is perfect for anyone looking to expand their emotional wellness toolkit and deepen their connection with the natural world. Expect to leave with a deepened appreciation for the support all around you, and inspired to design your own relaxing native garden.