Living History: Family Art, Health & History in the Ten Broeck Gardens

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Albany County Historical Assc | Ten Broeck Mansion

Get creative & get healthy!  Free summer family programs about art, health, and history with hands-on activities in four acres of gardens.

Albany County Historical Association

Join us for the Ten Broeck Mansion&#x27;s free summer family programs. Enjoy our four acres of gardens and grounds with free hands-on activities, all supplies included. Programs held outdoors. May 21: Let&#x27;s Plant the seeds of creativity. Join us to learn how to make an upside-down planter with your own mosaic decorations. Free seed give-away with planting kits. Upcoming Programs: Programs include art, garden, healthy living, and reading programs. All are free and open to families. June 18: Celebrate Juneteenth Weekend with us! Free kids&#x27; programs, exploration of African plants in our gardens, and tours of the Ten Broeck Mansion are free for everyone all weekend. Plants of Africa - art project: papyrus leaf printingJuly 2 - plants of Asia - art project: tea box treasure chest &amp; tea tastingJuly 16 - plants of South America - art project: 3 sisters rock painting &amp; heirloom seedsJuly 30 - plants of &quot;Down Under&quot;/Oceania - art project: Wardian case (fairy garden) &amp; pineapple ornamentAugust 13 - plants of North America - art project: sunflower surpriseSeptember 10: Jamming in Arbor Hill. Discover the wonders of the tastes and textures of plants in the Ten Broeck Gardens. Enjoy healthy eating recipes and a tour of plants that are fuzzy, wuzzy, sweet and neat, sticky (and sometimes icky)! Learn about the history of Arbor Hill and our own grape arbor, and learn how grape jam is made.Accessibility: the Ten Broeck Garden grounds are generally level, but be aware of uneven areas and a small slope towards the MansionParking: free parking in our lot off Livingston Avenue. On foot: We are easily accessible on foot - sidewalks lead up to the Ten Broeck Mansion. Please note there is a gradual rise uphill.Bus: CDTA bus line 804. More information here: https://tenbroeckmansion.org/planning-your-visit/Participants are asked to follow safety practices. Children and adults working on closely together on projects are encouraged to mask. Please dress comfortably and wear shoes/sneakers for walking in a garden. Bring your own water bottle. Programs made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts.

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