Revel in a day of forest fun when Adkins Arboretum celebrates its inaugural Forest Fair (with a Medieval Flair), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Adventurers of all ages are invited to embark on a forest quest, visit Robin Hood’s hideout and join in medieval games. Entertainment includes falconry and […]
Continue ReadingThe pure beauty and precision of Lee Boulay D’Zmura’s botanical drawings and watercolors are astonishing. But in her exhibit Wabi Sabi, on view at the Adkins Arboretum Visitor’s Center through July 28, 2018 this Saint Michaels artist departed from the botanical art tradition of illustrating perfect plant specimens in order to explore the ongoing changes […]
Continue ReadingThe ten artists in Adkins Arboretum’s Outdoor Sculpture Invitational—Artists in Dialogue with Landscape share a passion for working in nature. Throughout May, they could be found in the Arboretum’s forest and meadows collecting branches, moss, grasses, pinecones and other natural materials and using them to create sculptures. On view through September 30, 2018 this is […]
Continue ReadingOnce again, the weather has forced Shore Shakespeake to issue a cancellation notice. Today’s (June 3rd) matinee of As You Like It at Adkins Arboretum will be canceled due to rain. However. They will be having an open rehearsal for anyone who would like to attend, at Adkins on Wednesday, June 6th 2018 at 6:30pm. […]
Continue ReadingCome out of your shell and shimmy! Join a fun afternoon of movement and learning for all skill levels when Adkins Arboretum offers Introduction to Hoop Dancing on Sun., June 10. Professional performance artist Melissa Newman, who performs as Mina Bear, wowed attendees last fall at the Arboretum’s Magic in the Meadow gala when she […]
Continue ReadingHailed as “a passionate and well-researched rallying cry” and as “a palatable and beautifully produced message that…gardeners need to hear,” the best-selling book The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife is an eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species. Join the author, Nancy Lawson, Friday, June 1, 2018 at Adkins Arboretum […]
Continue ReadingShore Shakespeare Company Is proud to announce its Spring 2018 Tour Production of As You Like It by William Shakespeare. The production features original music and lyrics by local artist Gregory Minahan, and is directed by Christian Rogers, assisted by Lindsey Hammer. Performances will be held outside during the month of June 2018, at four […]
Continue ReadingHear ye, hear ye! All are invited to revel in a day of forest fun when Adkins Arboretum celebrates its inaugural Forest Fair (with a Medieval Flair), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Adventurers of all ages can embark on a forest quest, visit Robin Hood’s hideout and join in […]
Continue ReadingHelp the Park Stay Clean and Green, Then Help Yourself to Fun and Adventure Earth Day is a time when the world comes together to better our environment, just as the Maryland Department of Natural Resources works to enhance, protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and great outdoors. Citizens can pitch in this year by […]
Continue ReadingNot a single bird stays still in Susan Hostetler’s paintings, drawings and sculptures on view at the Adkins Arboretum’s Visitor’s Center through June 1. Titled Shifting Shorelines, her show is full of motion with an undercurrent of concern about climate change. There will be a reception to meet the artist on Saturday, April 14, 2018 […]
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