# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creating an Heirloom Herbarium - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn the techniques for preserving your own pressed plant specimensAbout this EventExplore the age-old art of pressing a book of botanicals, and how it can lead to life-long learning and documenting the plants from your own back yard or travels around the world. An herbarium is a curated collection of dried and preserved plants, traditionally used by botanists to study, identify, and catalog plant species over time. These collections become a living record of place and season, capturing not only what grows around us, but when and where it thrives.During the class, John will share techniques for proper collection and preservation as well as some examples of specimens from Bedrock’s own herbarium. A hard bound specimen book is included as part of the class fee.About John FortiJohn is a nationally recognized lecturer, garden historian, ethnobotanist and garden writer. He is the executive director of Bedrock Gardens. Before taking on this new position, he was the Director of Horticulture for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the oldest horticultural society in the nation. He previously served as the Curator/Director of Historic Landscapes at Strawbery Banke Museum, and as the Director of Horticulture at Plimoth Plantation Museum where the gardens and seed program he created brought international attention to the preservation of Pilgrim and Wampanoag heirloom crops. He is also the author of the much-loved book, The Heirloom Gardener.TicketsTickets are $45 for members (with member discount code) and $55 for non-members which includes a full day pass to the gardens. This workshop is recommended for teens and adults. The ticket price includes a hard-bound specimin collection book.Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend, please let us know 48 hours in advance of the class start time in order to receive a refund. Note that Eventbrite Fees are non-refundable.Weather Related Cancellations: We will assess the weather the morning of the workshop and send a notification to all attendees if extreme or severe weather is forecast.Want to know more about our programs this season? of art, gardening and environmental activities, talks and workshops including tours, paid and free-with-admission offerings. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e2d30f90-7537-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f5f0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e3148560-7537-11f1-a87c-552e322304e6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf6f2f5-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e3481880-7537-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w1200-h600-dce9ecfe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e38373d0-7537-11f1-a87c-552e322304e6-rimg-w493-h740-dcfefffe-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lee/creating-an-heirloom-herbarium/100001987696720398 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Bedrock Gardens - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 60.54, max: 60.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lee - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: Bedrock Gardens - **lat**: 43.09595909999999 - **long**: -71.04191 - **full address**: Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Road, Lee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creating an Heirloom Herbarium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/04e45f716f5f04bdc1f74ca96eccc65e8064db01c93888c52962f0e88575e585-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777379749 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creating an Heirloom Herbarium being held? - **A:** Creating an Heirloom Herbarium takes place on Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Road, Lee, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Creating an Heirloom Herbarium? - **A:** Creating an Heirloom Herbarium is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creating an Heirloom Herbarium? - **A:** Creating an Heirloom Herbarium is organized by Bedrock Gardens. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creating an Heirloom Herbarium is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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