Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the picturesque setting of Planting Fields as you are enchanted by Vivladi's 'The Four Seasons', performed by Grammy-nominated Articistic Director, Maestro Enrico Fagone, Violinist Lorenzo Mazzamuto, and the talented members of Chamber Players International!
Join us as we release our Monarch Butterflies to continue their journey south! Participants ages 4 - 10 will make a butterfly-themed craft, view and assist in a butterfly release, adventure throughout the park, learn more about the lifecycle of butterflies, and go home with a special surprise!
Join us for Planting Fields Foundation's 10th Annual Golf Classic!
Join us at Coe Hall for an enlightening evening with Dr. Michael A. Dirr, a world-renowned horticulturist, lecturer, and author from the University of Georgia. With numerous publications to his credit, including the widely acclaimed book Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, Dr. Dirr is a leading authority on woody plants.
Join us for an all-day conference with renowned horticulturists Dr. Michael A. Dirr, Lynden Miller, Landscape Designer and Author, and Vincent Simeone, Director of Planting Fields Arboretum, as we explore the latest developments and introductions of woody plants, designing with shrubs, alternatives to common evergreens, as well as time-honored shrubs for landscape use. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided, and a silent auction will take place. A Wine and Cheese Walking Tour will take place at 4:45pm.
Join us for Community Day at Planting Fields and contribute to the preservation of this beloved site while enjoying a day of community spirit and environmental stewardship.
Based on her just-published memoir, "DWELL TIME: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair," Rosa Lowinger will explain how repairing key elements of architecture, including mosaics, murals, and decorative cast stone, terracotta and ironwork, serves as a metaphor for personal healing after loss, particularly of one’s home.
Join Planting Fields Foundation as we celebrate the completion of phase one and two of the Main Entrance Drive Restoration with a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 25!
Take to the course at Planting Fields and delight in the fall-foliage, historic landmarks, and the electricity of the crowd! This is the perfect event for runners, walkers, families, and friends.
Join us Planting Fields Foundation for a vibrant family-friendly celebration of music, art and community at ARToberfest!
Trick or treat inside Coe Hall on October 26 & 27!
This family event is the perfect blend of science, spookiness, and art. In true Halloween spirit, participants will get an up-close look at animal bones as they dissect an owl pellet, and paint their very own pumpkin to bring home!
Explore the beauty of the fall season with us at this workshop for children 4 – 10!
Planting Fields Foundation is delighted to invite you back to Coe Hall for our annual holiday benefit, Deck the Halls. Decadent bites, cocktails, conversation, and more await you!
Holiday magic is back at Coe Hall for the whole family! Join us for our annual two-day, family-friendly Home for the Holidays celebration: See a stunning and festively decorated Coe Hall in full holiday splendor and spirit, with natural materials sourced from the grounds of Planting Fields and make new memories with live holiday music, crafts, activities and more, plus…snap a holiday photo with the Grinch!
Winter Birding 101 Workshop Sunday, December 22 10am – 12pm Ages 5 – 12. $25 per child. Located at Planting Fields Foundation's Education Center at the historic Laundry Building Discover everything you need to know about birds at the Winter Birding 101 Workshop. Participants will learn birding basics, how birds survive over the winter, and how we can help support them on their migration journeys! They’ll also make their very own bird feeder to bring home and a handmade native bird identification guide, with a special surprise! This is a drop-off program. Guardians are encouraged to stay.....Read More
Explore the Main House like never before and discover the the wellness legacy of the Coes as we address their health challenges and innovative solutions, explore the site to find core Olmstedian landscape concepts, and discuss the benefits of winter and the warmth of the Main Greenhouse!
Parks are for everyone – even our littlest learners! Join us as we explore the wonders of winter with "The Snow Show" by Carolyn Fisher and a snow-inspired craft! This program is for ages 2 – 5.
Give your child the gift of calm this season! Join us on this relaxing and playful mindfulness experience for kids ages 2 – 5!
Delight in music by Mozart, Bruch, Esmail, Beethoven and Dohnanyi inside the magnificent Great Hall of the Main house at Planting Fields!
This exciting drop-off workshop for kids (aged 5 – 12) combines fitness, creativity, and healthy habits in a way they’ll love. Participants will embark on an outdoor winter fitness quest, learning fun exercises and routines to keep them active and energized.
Push the winter blues away! Be mesmerized by the largest collection of camellias under glass in the entire Northeast at Planting Fields. You'll explore the history of camellias, and the Coe family that imported them, be surrounded by over 200 blooming camellias as you are led by expert horticulturist and Planting Fields Arboretum Director, Vincent Simeone.
Ready to watch nature come to life? Let’s get growing! Join us for a fun-filled adventure where science, nature, and creativity come together. Join us for this life-cycle and garden-based Little Learners program!
The Camellia Festival February 8 and 9, 2025 Four sessions: Saturday, February 8 10am – 1pm & 1pm – 4pm SOLD OUT! Sunday, February 9 10am – 1pm & 1pm – 4pm This year, the Camellia Festival is FREE to attend (with registration!) and will take place inside the Camellia House Get ready for a weekend full of beauty, history, and vibrant blooms at the historic Camellia Greenhouse at Planting Fields! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of camellias with over 200 breathtaking varieties, and thousands of flowers in bloom. Embark on a fascinating journey through this remarkable.....Read More
The Camellia Festival February 8 and 9, 2025 Four sessions: Saturday, February 8 10am – 1pm & 1pm – 4pm SOLD OUT! Sunday, February 9 10am – 1pm & 1pm – 4pm This year, the Camellia Festival is FREE to attend (with registration!) and will take place inside the Camellia House Get ready for a weekend full of beauty, history, and vibrant blooms at the historic Camellia Greenhouse at Planting Fields! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of camellias with over 200 breathtaking varieties, and thousands of flowers in bloom. Embark on a fascinating journey through this remarkable.....Read More
