BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.9//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T104500 DTSTAMP:20230809T142947Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-native-garden-to ur SUMMARY:Volunteer Native Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join gardener Matt Boyle for a tour of Hillwood’s native gard en that lies just outside the Collections &\; Research Center. Tours wi ll depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group siz e limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a to ur:\n\n Tuesday\, August 22 Tour\n Wednesday\, August 23 Tour\n Thursda y\, August 24 Tour\n Friday\, August 25 Tour\n LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Washi ngton\, DC\, 20008\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Was hington\, DC\, 20008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hillwood E state\, Museum & Gardens:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T104500 DTSTAMP:20230809T143305Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-native-garden-to ur-2 SUMMARY:Volunteer Native Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join gardener Matt Boyle for a tour of Hillwood’s native gard en that lies just outside the Collections &\; Research Center. Tours wi ll depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group siz e limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a to ur:\n\n Tuesday\, August 22 Tour\n Wednesday\, August 23 Tour\n Thursda y\, August 24 Tour\n Friday\, August 25 Tour\n LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Washi ngton\, DC\, 20008\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Was hington\, DC\, 20008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hillwood E state\, Museum & Gardens:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T104500 DTSTAMP:20230809T143332Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-native-garden-to ur-3 SUMMARY:Volunteer Native Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join gardener Matt Boyle for a tour of Hillwood’s native gard en that lies just outside the Collections &\; Research Center. Tours wi ll depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group siz e limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a to ur:\n\n Tuesday\, August 22 Tour\n Wednesday\, August 23 Tour\n Thursda y\, August 24 Tour\n Friday\, August 25 Tour\n LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Washi ngton\, DC\, 20008\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Was hington\, DC\, 20008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hillwood E state\, Museum & Gardens:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T104500 DTSTAMP:20230809T143352Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-native-garden-to ur-4 SUMMARY:Volunteer Native Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join gardener Matt Boyle for a tour of Hillwood’s native gard en that lies just outside the Collections &\; Research Center. Tours wi ll depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group siz e limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a to ur:\n\n Tuesday\, August 22 Tour\n Wednesday\, August 23 Tour\n Thursda y\, August 24 Tour\n Friday\, August 25 Tour\n LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Washi ngton\, DC\, 20008\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Was hington\, DC\, 20008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hillwood E state\, Museum & Gardens:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T104500 DTSTAMP:20230809T143422Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-japanese-style-g arden-tour SUMMARY:Volunteer Japanese-Style Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join section gardener Michael Rollinson for a tour of the Japan ese-style garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhou se at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour:\n\n Tuesday\, September 12 Tour\n Wednesda y\, September 13 Tour\n Thursday\, September 14 Tour\n Friday\, Septembe r 15 Tour\n LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Washi ngton\, DC\, 20008\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Was hington\, DC\, 20008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hillwood E state\, Museum & Gardens:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T104500 DTSTAMP:20230809T143436Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-japanese-style-g arden-tour-2 SUMMARY:Volunteer Japanese-Style Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join section gardener Michael Rollinson for a tour of the Japan ese-style garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhou se at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour:\n\n Tuesday\, September 12 Tour\n Wednesda y\, September 13 Tour\n Thursday\, September 14 Tour\n Friday\, Septembe r 15 Tour\n LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Washi ngton\, DC\, 20008\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Was hington\, DC\, 20008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hillwood E state\, Museum & Gardens:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T104500 DTSTAMP:20230809T143451Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-japanese-style-g arden-tour-3 SUMMARY:Volunteer Japanese-Style Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join section gardener Michael Rollinson for a tour of the Japan ese-style garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhou se at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour:\n\n Tuesday\, September 12 Tour\n Wednesda y\, September 13 Tour\n Thursday\, September 14 Tour\n Friday\, Septembe r 15 Tour\n LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Washi ngton\, DC\, 20008\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Was hington\, DC\, 20008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hillwood E state\, Museum & Gardens:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T104500 DTSTAMP:20230809T143506Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-japanese-style-g arden-tour-4 SUMMARY:Volunteer Japanese-Style Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join section gardener Michael Rollinson for a tour of the Japan ese-style garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhou se at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour:\n\n Tuesday\, September 12 Tour\n Wednesda y\, September 13 Tour\n Thursday\, September 14 Tour\n Friday\, Septembe r 15 Tour\n LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Washi ngton\, DC\, 20008\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4155 Linnean Ave\, NW\, Was hington\, DC\, 20008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hillwood E state\, Museum & Gardens:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T104500 DTSTAMP:20231012T130900Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=specialty-mums-greenhouse- tour SUMMARY:Specialty Mums Greenhouse Tour DESCRIPTION:Join greenhouse grower Jarett Currin on a greenhouse tour and m arvel at the fascinating diversity of chrysanthemums. Tours will depart fr om the horticulture breakroom at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volun teers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour: \n\nOctober 24 G reenhouse Tour October 25 Greenhouse Tour October 26 Greenhouse Tour Oc tober 27 Greenhouse Tour  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T104500 DTSTAMP:20231012T131029Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=specialty-mums-greenhouse- tour-2 SUMMARY:Specialty Mums Greenhouse Tour DESCRIPTION:Join greenhouse grower Jarett Currin on a greenhouse tour and m arvel at the fascinating diversity of chrysanthemums. Tours will depart fr om the horticulture breakroom at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volun teers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour: \n\nOctober 24 G reenhouse Tour October 25 Greenhouse Tour October 26 Greenhouse Tour Oc tober 27 Greenhouse Tour  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T104500 DTSTAMP:20231012T131041Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=specialty-mums-greenhouse- tour-3 SUMMARY:Specialty Mums Greenhouse Tour DESCRIPTION:Join greenhouse grower Jarett Currin on a greenhouse tour and m arvel at the fascinating diversity of chrysanthemums. Tours will depart fr om the horticulture breakroom at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volun teers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour: \n\nOctober 24 G reenhouse Tour October 25 Greenhouse Tour October 26 Greenhouse Tour Oc tober 27 Greenhouse Tour  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T104500 DTSTAMP:20231012T131052Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=specialty-mums-greenhouse- tour-4 SUMMARY:Specialty Mums Greenhouse Tour DESCRIPTION:Join greenhouse grower Jarett Currin on a greenhouse tour and m arvel at the fascinating diversity of chrysanthemums. Tours will depart fr om the horticulture breakroom at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volun teers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour: \n\nOctober 24 G reenhouse Tour October 25 Greenhouse Tour October 26 Greenhouse Tour Oc tober 27 Greenhouse Tour  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T104500 DTSTAMP:20231012T131116Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=plant-id-walk-fall-color-a nd-interest SUMMARY:Plant ID Walk – Fall Color and Interest DESCRIPTION:Join senior gardener Marshall Paquin for a tour of the gardens as he highlights plants that beautify the fall season. Tours will depart f rom the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited t o 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour: \n\nNo vember 7 Fall Garden Tour November 8 Fall Garden Tour November 9 Fall Ga rden Tour November 10 Fall Garden Tour  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T104500 DTSTAMP:20231012T131126Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=plant-id-walk-fall-color-a nd-interest-2 SUMMARY:Plant ID Walk – Fall Color and Interest DESCRIPTION:Join senior gardener Marshall Paquin for a tour of the gardens as he highlights plants that beautify the fall season. Tours will depart f rom the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited t o 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour: \n\nNo vember 7 Fall Garden Tour November 8 Fall Garden Tour November 9 Fall Ga rden Tour November 10 Fall Garden Tour  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T104500 DTSTAMP:20231012T131140Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=plant-id-walk-fall-color-a nd-interest-3 SUMMARY:Plant ID Walk – Fall Color and Interest DESCRIPTION:Join senior gardener Marshall Paquin for a tour of the gardens as he highlights plants that beautify the fall season. Tours will depart f rom the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited t o 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour: \n\nNo vember 7 Fall Garden Tour November 8 Fall Garden Tour November 9 Fall Ga rden Tour November 10 Fall Garden Tour  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T104500 DTSTAMP:20231012T131151Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=plant-id-walk-fall-color-a nd-interest-4 SUMMARY:Plant ID Walk – Fall Color and Interest DESCRIPTION:Join senior gardener Marshall Paquin for a tour of the gardens as he highlights plants that beautify the fall season. Tours will depart f rom the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited t o 15 volunteers. Please use the links below to sign up for a tour: \n\nNo vember 7 Fall Garden Tour November 8 Fall Garden Tour November 9 Fall Ga rden Tour November 10 Fall Garden Tour  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T190000 DTSTAMP:20240112T161739Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=a-garden-for-all-seasons-a nd-sustainable-practices-in-the-gardens SUMMARY:A Garden for All Seasons and Sustainable Practices in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:This virtual volunteer lecture is part of the 2024 garden docen t training program. Join Executive Director Kate Markert and Director of H orticulture Jessica Bonilla for an overview of Hillwood’s garden history and sustainable practices the horticulture department deploys in the gard ens. A Zoom link with the meeting instructions will be emailed closer to t he program date. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T113000 DTSTAMP:20240112T183513Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-business-meeting SUMMARY:Volunteer Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Hillwood’s annual Volunteer Business Meeting will be offered virtually via Zoom on Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024 (10 a.m.). The meeting will provide volunteers with the opportunity to learn about Hillwood’s strategic plan\, important updates\, and major projects for the year ahead . The meeting is scheduled to run about 1 hour and 20 minutes and will inc lude time for volunteers to submit questions via the Q&\;A feature. All volunteers are encouraged to attend\, and no advance registration is need ed. A Zoom link with the meeting instructions will be emailed closer to th e program date. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T130000 DTSTAMP:20240112T184048Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=green-day-of-horticulture SUMMARY:Green Day of Horticulture DESCRIPTION:All volunteers are cordially invited to attend two mornings of garden-inspired talks hosted by the horticulture department. Both programs will be held in-person this year in the visitor center. Light refreshment s will be served.\n\nGreen Day of Horticulture | Monday\, February 5\, 202 4\n\n10 a.m.  | Hillwood's Big Year of Birding\nPresented by Sam Krause\n Hillwood's volunteer birding group observed 86 species during its first year of observations in 2023. Join volunteer Sam Krause\, birding enth usiast and photographer\, as she highlights a sampling of those observati ons and shares other fun facts about birds.\n\n11 a.m. | Reevaluating Weed s\nPresented by Matt Boyle\nJoin Matt Boyle\, gardener\, and learn how loo king at volunteer vegetation through an ecological lens can help gardeners save time and energy while also helping the environment.\n\n11:30 a.m. | Flowering Cherries in Japan\nPresented by Michael Rollinson\nDiscover some of the oldest cherry trees in Japan and the ancient methods used to prese rve them in this presentation by Michael Rollinson\, garden section manage r.\n\n12 p.m. | Planting for Seasonal Interest using Native Plants\nPresen ted by Drew Asbury\nAre you looking to add more color and ecological value to your garden next year? Native plants might be the solution! Be inspire d by Drew Asbury\, horticulturist and volunteer manager\, as he highlights some of the best performing and most reliable native plants for both the sun and shade garden.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000 DTSTAMP:20240112T185302Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=garden-sculptures SUMMARY:Garden Sculptures DESCRIPTION:This virtual volunteer lecture is part of the 2024 garden docen t training program. Join Executive Director Kate Markert for a closer look at Hillwood’s garden sculptures. A Zoom link with the meeting instructi ons will be emailed closer to the program date. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000 DTSTAMP:20240202T190906Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=virtual-volunteer-lecture- marjorie-merriweather-posts-paris SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Lecture: "Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Paris" DESCRIPTION:Join Hillwood on Wednesday\, February 21 at 6 p.m. for a virtua l volunteer lecture on our newest exhibition\, Marjorie Merriweather Post ’s Paris. The exhibition will be on view in the dacha from Saturday\, Fe bruary 17 through Sunday\, June 16. Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was a dedicated Francophile\, passionate about French culture\, desi gn\, and artistry. A regular in Paris\, she patronized iconic hotels\; att ended the theater\, opera\, and social events\; and frequented art galleri es\, antique shops\, haute couturiers\, and luxury department stores. As w ith all aspects of her life\, Post’s time in Paris was characterized by her signature style and grace. Experience the City of Light through Post ’s eyes.\n\nA Zoom link with the meeting instructions will be emailed cl oser to the program date. Please note the exhibition label text and displa y information are forthcoming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T130000 DTSTAMP:20240228T145739Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=day-of-horticulture SUMMARY:Day of Horticulture DESCRIPTION:All volunteers are cordially invited to attend two mornings of  garden-inspired talks hosted by the horticulture department. Both progr ams will be held in-person this year in the visitor center. Light refreshm ents will be served.\n\nDay of Horticulture | Monday\, March 11\, 2024\n\n 10 a.m. | Inside Look: Motor Court\, French Parterre\, and Rose Garden\nPr esented by Sarah Bass\nJoin Sarah Bass\, garden section manager\, as she d ives into the unique history of these garden rooms\, and the exciting proj ects that took place in 2023.\n\n11 a.m. | Bonsai with Jarett\nPresented b y Jarett Currin\nJoin Jarett Currin\, greenhouse grower\, for a beginners look at bonsai as he presents a quick trip through the history of bonsai a nd shares some tips and techniques to help anyone interested in starting t heir own arboreal adventure.\n\n11:30 a.m. | Houseplants Anonymous\nPresen ted by Matthew Leach\nCatch a glimpse into the life of a houseplant addict with no hope for recovery. Matthew Leach\, gardener\, will discuss all th ings houseplants\, showing off some of his own collection\, and much more! \n\n12 p.m. | 2023 Garden Update and Peek Ahead\nPresented by Jessica Boni lla\nThere is always a lot going on in the horticulture department. Join J essica Bonilla\, director of horticulture\, to catch up on recent progress in the gardens and to get a sneak peek of a few projects and displays com ing in 2024. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T110000 DTSTAMP:20240325T203704Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=virtual-volunteer-lecture- second-floor-gallery-understanding-posts-legacy SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Lecture: Second Floor Gallery: Understanding Post ’s Legacy DESCRIPTION:The Russian Sacred Arts Gallery opened in the mansion in 2014. After ten years\, it is time for a refresh. Join Deputy Director and Chief Curator Wilfried Zeisler for an overview of the newly designed Second Flo or Gallery: Understanding Post’s Legacy\, scheduled to open to the publi c in late March. The gallery will feature new displays and a new storyline inspired by Hillwood’s new publication\, The Houses and Collections of Marjorie Merriweather Post: The Joy of It. The updated second floor galler y will explore the history of Hillwood’s collection amassed by founder M arjorie Post and developed by the museum since its opening to the public o n July 11\, 1977.\n\nA Zoom link with the meeting instructions will be ema iled closer to the program date. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T204212Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-orchid-repotting -workshop SUMMARY:Volunteer Orchid Repotting Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, volunteers may bring up to three or chids from home and repot them under the guidance of Andrew Bedenbaugh\, o rchid and tropical specialist. Green plastic pots and fresh soil media are included\, or you can bring decorative pots from home. The workshop will take place in the greenhouse potting room. Group size is limited to eight volunteers. Please use the link below to reserve a spot:\n\nApril 3 Volunt eer Orchid Repotting Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T104500 DTSTAMP:20240329T204448Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-woodland-path-to ur SUMMARY:Volunteer Woodland Path Tour DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of Hillwood in the spring and join Marshall Pa quin\, senior gardener section manager\, for a garden stroll and discussio n of plants found along the woodland path. Tours will depart from the cold frames. Group size is limited to 15 volunteers per tour. Please use the l inks below to sign up for a tour:\n\nApril 23 Volunteer Woodland Path Tour \nApril 24 Volunteer Woodland Path Tour\nApril 25 Volunteer Woodland Path Tour\nApril 26 Volunteer Woodland Path Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000 DTSTAMP:20240509T201855Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-appreciation-rec eption SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Reception DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow volunteers and Hillwood staff for a spring rec eption in your honor on Monday\, May 20 from 5-7 p.m. The event will take place in-person under the C.W. Post center tent. An online invitation was emailed via Paperless Post on April 19 and the deadline to RSVP is May 12. If you have questions regarding the spring reception\, please don’t hes itate to contact volunteers@hillwoodmuseum.org. We eagerly look forward to gathering together and celebrating your collective contributions to Hillw ood. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T111500 DTSTAMP:20240529T183557Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=orchid-mounting-workshop SUMMARY:Orchid Mounting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew Bedenbaugh\, orchid and tropical specialist\, in th is interactive workshop and take a new orchid home with you! Participants will receive a brief lecture followed by all the supplies and support need ed to mount a Brassavola nodosa orchid onto a piece of cork bark. The wor kshop is limited to 8 participants and will meet in the greenhouse potting room. Cost is $25. Please use the link below to sign up for the workshop: \n\nJune 6 Volunteer Orchid Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T110000 DTSTAMP:20240418T131620Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=virtual-volunteer-lecture- fragile-beauty-the-art-of-the-ocean SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Lecture: "Fragile Beauty: The Art of the Ocean" DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, June 10 at 10 a.m. for a virtual volunteer lecture on Fragile Beauty: The Art of the Ocean with Wilfried Zeisler\,  deputy director and chief curator. The oceans are essential to life. Cover ing over 70% of Earth\, they have remained an object of fascination\, both treasured and feared\, throughout history. Humanity has benefited from th e rich and diverse fauna\, flora\, and resources the oceans provide\, cont inually taking from these bodies of water for our gain. Fragile Beauty w ill explore the art of the ocean throughout Hillwood’s collection\, from representations of the ocean to pieces created with its precious material s\, while contrasting such works with contemporary art. This special exhib ition will demonstrate the beauty of and admiration for these magnificent waters while raising the question of how to balance its preservation for f uture generations.\n\n How to Attend: All volunteers are invited to atten d and no advance registration is needed. A Zoom link with the meeting inst ructions will be emailed to all volunteers closer to the program date. T he session will be recorded and the video link shared via email and posted on the volunteer website. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T111500 DTSTAMP:20240529T183740Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-cutting-garden-t our SUMMARY:Volunteer Cutting Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Drew Asbury\, horticulturist and volunteer manager\, for a tour of the cutting garden and a chat about what is in bloom in early Jun e. Group size limited to 15 volunteers per tour. The tour will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse. Please use the links below to sign u p for a tour:\n\nJune 11 Volunteer Cutting Garden Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T111500 DTSTAMP:20240529T183806Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-cutting-garden-t our-2 SUMMARY:Volunteer Cutting Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Drew Asbury\, horticulturist and volunteer manager\, for a tour of the cutting garden and a chat about what is in bloom in early Jun e. Group size limited to 15 volunteers per tour. The tour will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse. Please use the links below to sign u p for a tour:\n\nJune 12 Volunteer Cutting Garden Tour\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T111500 DTSTAMP:20240529T184008Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-cutting-garden-t our-3 SUMMARY:Volunteer Cutting Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Drew Asbury\, horticulturist and volunteer manager\, for a tour of the cutting garden and a chat about what is in bloom in early Jun e. Group size limited to 15 volunteers per tour. The tour will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse. Please use the links below to sign u p for a tour:\n\nJune 13 Volunteer Cutting Garden Tour\n\n \;\n\n  \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T104500 DTSTAMP:20240702T164023Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-japanese-style-g arden-tour-5 SUMMARY:Volunteer Japanese-Style Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join section gardener Michael Rollinson for a tour of Japanese- style garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse a t 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links be low to sign up for a tour:\n\nJuly 23 Volunteer Japanese-style Garden Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T104500 DTSTAMP:20240702T164135Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-japanese-style-g arden-tour-6 SUMMARY:Volunteer Japanese-Style Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join section gardener Michael Rollinson for a tour of Japanese- style garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse a t 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links be low to sign up for a tour:\n\nJuly 24 Volunteer Japanese-style Garden Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T104500 DTSTAMP:20240702T164222Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-japanese-style-g arden-tour-7 SUMMARY:Volunteer Japanese-Style Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join section gardener Michael Rollinson for a tour of Japanese- style garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse a t 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links be low to sign up for a tour:\n\nJuly 25 Volunteer Japanese-style Garden Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T104500 DTSTAMP:20240702T164307Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-japanese-style-g arden-tour-8 SUMMARY:Volunteer Japanese-Style Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Join section gardener Michael Rollinson for a tour of Japanese- style garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse a t 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers. Please use the links be low to sign up for a tour:\n\nJuly 26 Volunteer Japanese-style Garden Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T104500 DTSTAMP:20240801T155822Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-summer-seasonal- display-tour SUMMARY:Volunteer Summer Seasonal Display Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Jessica Bonilla\, director of horticulture\, for a tour of the gardens and a deeper look at the summer seasonal displays and other p lants of interest during late summer. Tours will depart from the cold fram es near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 20 volunteers. Please use the link below to sign up for a tour:\n\nAugust 13 Volunteer To ur END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T104500 DTSTAMP:20240801T155854Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-summer-seasonal- display-tour-2 SUMMARY:Volunteer Summer Seasonal Display Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Jessica Bonilla\, director of horticulture\, for a tour of the gardens and a deeper look at the summer seasonal displays and other p lants of interest during late summer. Tours will depart from the cold fram es near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 20 volunteers. Please use the link below to sign up for a tour:\n\nAugust 14 Volunteer To ur\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T104500 DTSTAMP:20240801T155911Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-summer-seasonal- display-tour-3 SUMMARY:Volunteer Summer Seasonal Display Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Jessica Bonilla\, director of horticulture\, for a tour of the gardens and a deeper look at the summer seasonal displays and other p lants of interest during late summer. Tours will depart from the cold fram es near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 20 volunteers. Please use the link below to sign up for a tour:\n\nAugust 15 Volunteer To ur\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T104500 DTSTAMP:20240801T155935Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-summer-seasonal- display-tour-4 SUMMARY:Volunteer Summer Seasonal Display Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Jessica Bonilla\, director of horticulture\, for a tour of the gardens and a deeper look at the summer seasonal displays and other p lants of interest during late summer. Tours will depart from the cold fram es near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 20 volunteers. Please use the link below to sign up for a tour:\n\nAugust 16 Volunteer To ur\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T104500 DTSTAMP:20240801T160057Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-garden-tour-and- plant-id-walk SUMMARY:Volunteer Garden Tour and Plant ID Walk DESCRIPTION:Join gardener section manager Sarah Bass on a garden tour and p lant ID walk as she highlights plants that beautify the early fall garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers per tour. Please use the link below to sign up for a tour:\n\nSeptember 17 Volunteer Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T104500 DTSTAMP:20240801T160115Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-garden-tour-and- plant-id-walk-2 SUMMARY:Volunteer Garden Tour and Plant ID Walk DESCRIPTION:Join gardener section manager Sarah Bass on a garden tour and p lant ID walk as she highlights plants that beautify the early fall garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers per tour. Please use the link below to sign up for a tour:\n\nSeptember 18 Volunteer Tour\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T104500 DTSTAMP:20240801T160133Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-garden-tour-and- plant-id-walk-3 SUMMARY:Volunteer Garden Tour and Plant ID Walk DESCRIPTION:Join gardener section manager Sarah Bass on a garden tour and p lant ID walk as she highlights plants that beautify the early fall garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers per tour. Please use the link below to sign up for a tour:\n\nSeptember 19 Volunteer Tour\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T104500 DTSTAMP:20240801T160200Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-garden-tour-and- plant-id-walk-4 SUMMARY:Volunteer Garden Tour and Plant ID Walk DESCRIPTION:Join gardener section manager Sarah Bass on a garden tour and p lant ID walk as she highlights plants that beautify the early fall garden. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers per tour. Please use the link below to sign up for a tour:\n\nSeptember 20 Volunteer Tour\n\n \;\n\n \;\ n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T114500 DTSTAMP:20240911T182725Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-lecture-housepla nts-101 SUMMARY:Volunteer Lecture: Houseplants 101 DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in adding a new houseplant or two to your co llection? Some houseplants are no brainers\, while others can be a bit tri cky. Join Andrew Bedenbaugh\, orchid and tropical specialist\, in this inf ormative lecture and discussion highlighting the wide diversity of housepl ants available. Lecture presented in the Dina Merrill Pavilion and capacit y is limited to 25 volunteers. Please use the link below to reserve a spot :\n\nOctober 2 Volunteer Houseplant 101 Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T104500 DTSTAMP:20240911T182819Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-tour-specialty-c hrysanthemums SUMMARY:Volunteer Tour: Specialty Chrysanthemums DESCRIPTION:Join Greenhouse Grower Jarett Currin on a greenhouse tour and m arvel at the fascinating diversity of chrysanthemums. Tours will depart fr om the horticulture breakroom at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volun teers. Please use the link below to sign up for the tour:\n\nOctober 22 Vo lunteer Chrysanthemum Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T104500 DTSTAMP:20240911T182855Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-tour-specialty-c hrysanthemums-2 SUMMARY:Volunteer Tour: Specialty Chrysanthemums DESCRIPTION:Join Greenhouse Grower Jarett Currin on a greenhouse tour and m arvel at the fascinating diversity of chrysanthemums. Tours will depart fr om the horticulture breakroom at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volun teers. Please use the link below to sign up for the tour:\n\nOctober 23 Vo lunteer Chrysanthemum Tour\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T104500 DTSTAMP:20240911T182916Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-tour-specialty-c hrysanthemums-3 SUMMARY:Volunteer Tour: Specialty Chrysanthemums DESCRIPTION:Join Greenhouse Grower Jarett Currin on a greenhouse tour and m arvel at the fascinating diversity of chrysanthemums. Tours will depart fr om the horticulture breakroom at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volun teers. Please use the link below to sign up for the tour:\n\nOctober 24 Vo lunteer Chrysanthemum Tour\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T104500 DTSTAMP:20240911T182937Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-tour-specialty-c hrysanthemums-4 SUMMARY:Volunteer Tour: Specialty Chrysanthemums DESCRIPTION:Join Greenhouse Grower Jarett Currin on a greenhouse tour and m arvel at the fascinating diversity of chrysanthemums. Tours will depart fr om the horticulture breakroom at 10:15 a.m. Group size limited to 15 volun teers. Please use the link below to sign up for the tour:\n\nOctober 25 Vo lunteer Chrysanthemum Tour\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T110000 DTSTAMP:20241104T144408Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-tour-natives-wit h-great-fall-color SUMMARY:Volunteer Tour: Natives with Great Fall Color DESCRIPTION:Join horticulturist and volunteer manager Drew Asbury for a tou r of the gardens as he highlights native plants that beautify the fall sea son. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a .m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers.\n\nPlease use this link to sign u p for tour:\n\nNovember 5 Volunteer Fall Color Garden Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000 DTSTAMP:20241104T144438Z URL:https://volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org/?event=volunteer-tour-natives-wit h-great-fall-color-2 SUMMARY:Volunteer Tour: Natives with Great Fall Color DESCRIPTION:Join horticulturist and volunteer manager Drew Asbury for a tou r of the gardens as he highlights native plants that beautify the fall sea son. Tours will depart from the cold frames near the greenhouse at 10:15 a .m. Group size limited to 15 volunteers.\n\nPlease use this link to sign u p for tour:\n\nNovember 6 Volunteer Fall Color Garden Tour\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR