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An electric, typewriter, a rotary telephone, a microfiche viewer, a heavy filing cabinet… To some adults, these are technologies they used and trigger special nostalgia. To kids, these are puzzling devices for adults to explain or to have fun trying to figure out. During the holidays, we invite adults and kids alike to enjoy a guided Group Experience...

“& now I have a choice / repair a world or build / a new one inside my body” — Cameron Awkward-Rich “I think of writing to you / in this way—welcoming / the adventure of it” — Meg Day Objective:  What is poetry? How does it relate to the world around us and how do we experience it in our own private world? How do we get out...

Note, the first lecture of this series is IN PERSON. The second and third are ONLINE, respectively. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics. Three extraordinary speakers explore how immersive, responsive garden design can change how people interact with nature and foster a sense of individual responsibility to protect our shared natural...

From Paella to Galinhada to Nasi Lemak, rice is an ingredient that shows up globally in the classic dishes of cuisines around the world. While often innocuous, it’s easy to forget that every type of rice represents a migration journey, and when combined with local flavors, the final dish is a mash-up of terroir and story. In Harlem, a neighborhood...

Complete Course Title: A Ruthless Criticism of Everything Existing: an Introduction to Marx In the mid-nineteenth century, a young Karl Marx wrote, in the form of a published open letter to Arnold Ruge: “But if the designing of the future and the proclamation of ready-made solutions for all time is not our affair, then we realize all the more clearly...

Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises.  This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home or who are considering a Certificate.

Whether you are a budding arborist or weekend woodcutter, knowing how to use your chainsaw safely and maintain it properly are keys to success. This lecture-demonstration course by an ISA-certified arborist teaches you the basics of chainsaw use and care, sharpening, and bar tensioning. Please bring lunch.

A tireless advocate for the use of native plants, horticulturist Uli Lorimer shares the ins and outs of how to select, grow, and propagate a wide variety of plants native to New England, 235 of which can be found in his recently published Northeast Native Plant Primer. He will detail the specific benefits individual species bring to our gardens, including...

This One Day Dive childbirth preparation course is ideal for parents who prefer to digest the material more fully, engage in rich discussions, and have an opportunity to practice pain-relief techniques, rather than just learn about them. Our childbirth preparation classes are well rounded and accessible and in this group format you'll have...

ALL in person instructors are fully vaccinated and COVID safety measures will be implemented. All participants must show proof of vaccination (via Excelsior app or photo of Vaccination card, must be two weeks since second dose). This fast and furious childbirth preparation class is an interactive, intimate in-person group class in Park Slope, Brooklyn....

Chanticleer Garden, a gracefully designed series of thoughtfully planted rooms, is also known for the whimsical artwork crafted by its staff in the off-season. Their original metal sculptures, ceramic containers, wooden furniture, carved stone elements, and creative plant supports are an integral part of the visitor experience. Horticulturist Dan...

Leading in a Data-Driven World: Developing Quantitative Intuition™ Imagine for a moment the luxury of saying, “When I get all the information, I will make that decision.” Unfortunately, that is not the reality of the world we operate in today. Information is imperfect. Change happens at a head-spinning pace. To address this, executives need...