16+ Events

The Key to See: Intro to Tree ID

The Key to See: Intro to Tree ID

Ages 16+

Saturday, April 4, 2026  |  10:00 AM- 12:30 PM

 

Cost: $65 per participant

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About this Workshop

Learning the necessary skills to identify trees in the landscape can deepen your understanding and appreciation of the natural world. This class will include a lecture component tackling the key identification features of coniferous trees, followed by an outdoor walk where students can test their knowledge in the field using different methods to identify some major trees in the arboretum’s landscape. This is an introductory class. Participants should dress appropriately for the outdoor component. This event is rain or shine.

 

About the Instructor

Jenna Zier is the Formal Garden Curator at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. She holds an MPS from the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University and is an ISA Certified Arborist.

 

1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/
2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.
3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator, K.T. Williamso,n via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov

 

The Way of Watercolor: Flowers & Trees

The Way of Watercolor: Flowers & Trees

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cost: $240 for the series

 

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Teresa Cromwell has been a practicing watercolor artist since 2006. She has exhibited and won awards in various shows across Long Island. She is a Signature member of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Northeast, and Rhode Island Watercolor Societies.

Students will learn basic skills in watercolor. This will include learning techniques to create washes, mix colors, and handle various tools to create different effects. These techniques will be applied to creating trees, leaves, flowers, and foliage. Supplies are not included in the cost of the workshop, please see the supply list for details. All skill levels are welcome!

 

Supply List

The following supplies are recommended. If you have supplies that you are currently comfortable working with, you may bring those. The instructor will introduce and review supplies on day one. Recommended Stores include Michael’s, Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, and Jerry’s Artarama. 

Basic Supplies: 

  • High Quality Watercolor Paper *Important* 
    • Recommended Brand: Arches Cold Pressed 140 lb. 
    • 30”x22” can be cut into smaller pieces 
    • Also sold in pre-cut ‘blocks’ 
  • Watercolor Brushes
    • Recommended Brands: Princeton, Silver Brush: Black Velvet or synthetic brands ○ Round brushes (sizes 6, 8, 10)
    • 1” or 2” Flat wash brush
  • Watercolor Paint
    • Recommended Brands: Winsor Newton, Holbein, and Daniel Smith
    • Indanthrene Blue
    • Permanent Alizarin Crimson
    • Permanent Rose
    • New Gamboge
    • Raw Sienna

Additional Supplies: 

  • Spray Bottle 
  • Small Flat Toothbrush 
  • Paint Palette 
  • Painting Board 
  • Masking Tape 

For questions regarding the supply list, contact the instructor, Teresa Cromwell via e-mail: teresajcromwell@yahoo.com.

 

About the Instructor

Teresa Cromwell has been a practicing watercolor artist since 2006. She has exhibited and won awards in various shows across Long Island. She is a Signature member of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Northeast, and Rhode Island Watercolor Societies.

 

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Perfectly Preserved: Herbal Vinegar Infusions

Perfectly Preserved: Herbal Vinegar Infusions

Saturday, August 23, 2025   |   9:30 – 11:00 AM

Ages 16+

Cost: $45 pp

 

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Herbal-infused vinegars are one of the easiest ways to put up the bounty of the season for later use. Learn the basics, different uses, and then customize your own flavors from herbs grown here at our own CSA Farm. For use in cooking, salad dressings, drinks, cleaning supplies and pickling recipes.

We will be working with both apple cider vinegar & white wine vinegar and have access to a variety of fresh herbs from the Farm including: basil, oregano, parsley, dill, sage, thyme, chives, garlic, horseradish, and hot pepper varieties.

 

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