Check back often - workshops and presentations are regularly being added.
VIRTUAL LEARNING SERIES
Presentations and workshops will cover a wide variety of topics ranging from
the arboretum and nature to culture and history to arts and crafts, and more...
the arboretum and nature to culture and history to arts and crafts, and more...
Holidays Here & There: Traditions Around the World - Monday, December 14th
Location: Zoom video conferencing
Date: Monday, December 14, 2020
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm PST
Cost: No Charge - open to the public - appropriate for all ages
During this festive virtual session, we will explore time-honored holiday traditions - both in the U.S. and around the world. Join us for a lively discussion on the many diverse ways to celebrate the season.
At the conclusion of the presentation and discussion, we’ll use a few basic household supplies to create lovely snowflake ornaments!
**Only if you plan to craft during the session, so you need to have the following materials available.
Snowflake Ornaments Materials List:
~ REGISTER TO ATTEND USING THE BUTTON BELOW ~
Date: Monday, December 14, 2020
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm PST
Cost: No Charge - open to the public - appropriate for all ages
During this festive virtual session, we will explore time-honored holiday traditions - both in the U.S. and around the world. Join us for a lively discussion on the many diverse ways to celebrate the season.
At the conclusion of the presentation and discussion, we’ll use a few basic household supplies to create lovely snowflake ornaments!
**Only if you plan to craft during the session, so you need to have the following materials available.
Snowflake Ornaments Materials List:
- Toilet paper tubes (Note: Paper towel tubes work as well, if soft enough to bend.)
- Paintbrush and Paint: white, silver, or any other color you desire
- Hot glue gun or craft glue
- Cup of water
- Paper towels
~ REGISTER TO ATTEND USING THE BUTTON BELOW ~
About the Presenter: Laura Robertson is a local artist whose work often incorporates nature, wildlife, whimsy, and
upcycled household items. She is active in the community in the areas of wellness, interpretation, and creative pursuits. Ms. Robertson is a member of the May Arboretum Society Board of Directors.
Filmed in Reno! Movies Made in our Own Backyard - Monday, January 13th
Location: Zoom video conferencing
Date: Monday, January 13, 2021
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm PST
Cost: No Charge - open to the public - appropriate for all ages
Join Leonard Supera and Laura Robertson for Monday night at the movies... The Reno area has a rich history in entertainment, and the film industry is no exception. Join us to learn about some of the movies that have been filmed in our area - their locations, production, and the interesting people who produced and appeared in them.
~ REGISTER TO ATTEND USING THE BUTTON BELOW ~
Date: Monday, January 13, 2021
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm PST
Cost: No Charge - open to the public - appropriate for all ages
Join Leonard Supera and Laura Robertson for Monday night at the movies... The Reno area has a rich history in entertainment, and the film industry is no exception. Join us to learn about some of the movies that have been filmed in our area - their locations, production, and the interesting people who produced and appeared in them.
~ REGISTER TO ATTEND USING THE BUTTON BELOW ~
About the Presenters: Leonard Supera is a Reno history buff and Laura Robertson, is a local artist and host of the May Arboretum Society's Virtual Learning Series.
Aliens & Otherworldlies - Monday, February 10th
Location: Zoom video conferencing
Date: Monday, February 10, 2021
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm PST
Cost: No Charge - open to the public - appropriate for all ages
Join us while we look to the skies above Nevada and the Southwest for stories spawned from legend, lore, and tall tales (or are they)? Join us on a flight of fancy, which will include extraterrestrials, atmospheric mischief, unexplained occurrences, and other topics that are out of this world.
After the presentation, if you would like to join in, we'll be using a few basic household supplies to create constellation-inspired shapes.
**Only if you plan to craft after the session, have the following materials available…
Constellation Shapes Materials List:
~ REGISTER TO ATTEND USING THE BUTTON BELOW ~
Date: Monday, February 10, 2021
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm PST
Cost: No Charge - open to the public - appropriate for all ages
Join us while we look to the skies above Nevada and the Southwest for stories spawned from legend, lore, and tall tales (or are they)? Join us on a flight of fancy, which will include extraterrestrials, atmospheric mischief, unexplained occurrences, and other topics that are out of this world.
After the presentation, if you would like to join in, we'll be using a few basic household supplies to create constellation-inspired shapes.
**Only if you plan to craft after the session, have the following materials available…
Constellation Shapes Materials List:
- Felt or other sturdy fabric
- Colored markers
- Ruler and scissors
- Hot glue gun or craft glue
- Cup of water and paper towels
- Optional: embellishments (tiny stars, small round seed beads, glitter, etc.)
~ REGISTER TO ATTEND USING THE BUTTON BELOW ~
About the Presenter: Laura Robertson is a local artist whose work often incorporates nature, wildlife, whimsy, and upcycled household items. She is active in the community in the areas of wellness, interpretation, and creative pursuits. Ms. Robertson is a member of the May Arboretum Society Board of Directors.
