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May 2020
Virtual Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each…
Find out more »June 2020
Van Vleck 2020 Online Bulb Sale
Plant It Forward! Order bulbs now for pick-up this fall. Enjoy their beauty next spring. The detailed purchase LINK with all the images and information is now open. The proceeds from this fundraiser go towards maintaining Van Vleck Gardens for the public to enjoy year round. We have had a great response so far so we are extending the sale until midnight on June 17th/while supplies last. PLEASE NOTE: #35 Tulipa linifolia pictured below is currently out of stock. We have found…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Join us for our Virtual Monday Morning Yoga class - same time, same teacher! Registration is required for this class. Please sign up 2 days prior to the class. Drop-ins are will not be accepted. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Garden Discoveries Class: Germination Station
Our virtual Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire young children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration (done in your own backyard), and hands-on activities. Each class will begin with a Zoom Circle Time and story, as well as a guided activity and Q&A period. At the conclusion of our virtual class (approximately 20-25 minutes), students are encouraged to go outside with a…
Find out more »Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Join us for our Virtual Monday Morning Yoga class - same time, same teacher! Registration is required for this class. Please sign up 2 days prior to the class. Drop-ins are will not be accepted. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Join us for our Virtual Monday Morning Yoga class - same time, same teacher! Registration is required for this class. Please sign up 2 days prior to the class. Drop-ins are will not be accepted. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Garden Discoveries Class: Ladybug Life is FULL
Our virtual Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire young children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration (done in your own backyard), and hands-on activities. Each class will begin with a Zoom Circle Time and story, as well as a guided activity and Q&A period. At the conclusion of our virtual class (approximately 20-25 minutes), students are encouraged to go outside with a…
Find out more »Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Join us for our Virtual Monday Morning Yoga class - same time, same teacher! Registration is required for this class. Please sign up 2 days prior to the class. Drop-ins are will not be accepted. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Garden Tales Kids Gardening Class
This virtual class is designed to introduce children to the joy of gardening through seed planting, journaling, garden maintenance and outdoor exploration. Each class centers around a garden-themed book and participants will work on a planting project and other activities related to the story. The class will include a story, discussion and instruction regarding the planting project. We will also spend time journaling in garden journals. Total Zoom class time: 25 - 30 minutes. Activity kits, which will include all…
Find out more »Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Join us for our Virtual Monday Morning Yoga class - same time, same teacher! Registration is required for this class. Please sign up 2 days prior to the class. Drop-ins are will not be accepted. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Butterflies
Outdoor Adventures is back! Join us in the gardens as you explore and learn with our fun self-guided activity kits. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. We will have informational displays related to the topic of the day and a Van Vleck educator will be on hand to answer your questions. Outdoor Adventures Activity Kits will be available outside the Raymond Family Education Center between 11 am and 1 pm on the day…
Find out more »July 2020
Garden Discoveries Pre-K Class: Honeybees
Our virtual Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire young children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration (done in your own backyard), and hands-on activities. Each class will begin with a Zoom Circle Time and story, as well as a guided activity and Q&A period. At the conclusion of our virtual class (approximately 20-25 minutes), students are encouraged to go outside with a…
Find out more »Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will…
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Seeds & Germination
Join us in the gardens as you explore and learn with our fun self-guided activity kits. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. We will have informational displays related to the topic of the day and a Van Vleck educator will be on hand to answer your questions. Outdoor Adventures Activity Kits will be available outside the Raymond Family Education Center between 11 am and 1 pm on the day of the program. Kits…
Find out more »Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. Taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us, we flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Registration required. To register: Click Here
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