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Bring Herbal Healing into your life! Learn the basics of Traditional Herbal Medicine, according to the Wise Woman Tradition, and how it compares to other natural healing modalities and Modern Western Medicine.  Begin to get to know your green allies, and how to prepare your own herbal medicine, including tinctures, infusions, oils and salves....

*** This is an online course. Zoom link will be sent to you upon enrollment. Overcome public speaking fear with gradual exposure, in a supportive environment. Based out of New York City for 30 years, we are now offering these classes online to an international audience. Once the 10 session package is purchased, the student may use their sessions...

Trace the history of pizza by visiting a mix of wood-fired Neapolitan, coal-fired, and classic New York slice joints on this 2.5 hour walking tour. You'll hit a spread of neighborhoods including Boerum Hill. Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, and the Columbia Waterfront district.  What's Included All tours include pizza tastings, kitchen tours,...

Key Points about this Tour: 2.75 hours Ticket price is per person. Minimum of 2 and Maximum of 3 ticket purchase for $112 Private elegant tables assigned to each booking. Each features cushioned section, a large exterior window and plexiglass dividers. Offered aboard Manhattan or Manhattan II (1920s inspired yachts) Capacity limitations will...

Put all your garden ideas into practice with this practical overview of the best layout plans and circulation patterns. Learn how to analyze space and proportions to create a coherent landscape design that complements both home and garden.

Class will take place outside on NYBG grounds and follow current safety procedures. Registered students will be sent information regarding meeting location and log-in information. Expert beekeepers Frank Mortimer and Bob Slanzi walk you through the ins and outs of what's needed to safely, productively, and enjoyably begin to keep honeybees in a populated...

Central Park provides a great window into the world of wild foods of mid-spring. It's the peak of the season for wild salad greens, and we'll be finding great quantities of renewable ingredients: Spicy mustard greens, such as garlicky garlic mustard, hot hedge mustard, and even hotter poor man's pepper, will abound on lawns or under trees anywhere,...

In this class we will share ways to support womb-owners in their ever changing bodies. You are not alone and you are not going crazy!  We will discuss the many physical and emotional changes, the symptoms and pains we share during our always evolving, human experience. Our small group will provide a safe and intimate space to address your...

Learn the techniques to make your own "signature" fragrance oils blend for candle making using our library of scented notes.  In this 2 hour class, your teacher Melanie will share with you: The types of fragrance oils to work with and the differences with essential oils The different fragrance notes families (floral, spicy, woody)  ...

Teas are a fun and easy way to incorporate herbs into your daily routine.  Join herbalist Arvolyn Hill in this workshop to learn the art of making teas and the best herbs to use. Make your own tea blend to take home!

Students will gain discipline, sharper reaction time, a full body workout and self-confidence. Fencing is a sport for children (as early as 9 years old), teenagers and adults. Modern fencing requires the courage, stamina, speed, and agility of a fighter combined with the ability to out-think an opponent. There is nothing like the exhilaration of...

Transform a piece of ordinary rebar into a beautiful knife that you design! This workshop will immerse you in the world of knifesmithing – the art, science, and practice of using heat and hammers (among other tools) to shape steel. You will transform a piece of ordinary piece of rebar (steel reinforcing rod) into a beautiful knife of your own design....

Explore New York City’s vibrant art scene. Guided visits to a wide range of art galleries, outdoor installations and museums will provide opportunities for discussion and inspiration. We will visit a different neighborhood each week and cover topics from classic to contemporary.

From Paella to Galinhada to Nasi Lemak, rice is an ingredient that shows up globally in the classic dishes of cuisines around the world. While often innocuous, it’s easy to forget that every type of rice represents a migration journey, and when combined with local flavors, the final dish is a mash-up of terroir and story. In Harlem, a neighborhood...