Want to have fun looking for birds in a beautiful garden? Join us on Friday May 29th from 2-4pm for our photography workshop at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill! All levels of artists, photographers, birders, and friends warmly encouraged to participate. This event is open to the public.
Note that because we are holding this month’s activity at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, YOU MUST SEPARATELY PAY AN ENTRANCE FEE TO THE NEBG. That entrance fee is $20. You can find discount or free tickets at many local libraries. Check with your libraries to find an inexpensive way to get into the gardens. If you are a individual served by Open Sky, talk with Open Sky about being sponsored for this event. You pay that entry fee directly to the NEBG when you arrive.
We will meet at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, past the entry gates, by the turtle fountain at 1pm. Photographer Lisa Shea will provide a brief introductory discussion of ideas for taking photos and sketching in an outdoor setting. Then we will explore the gardens from 2-4pm. You can roam on your own, stay with the group, and ask questions whenever you wish. Feel free to come early or stay late!
Location:
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA
https://nebg.org/
Date and Time:
Friday May 29th, 2026
2-4pm
Please be sure to RSVP to join the group. If you’d like camera help, let Lisa know what type of cellphone or camera you plan on bringing. Lisa can then send you a PDF of ideas to get you started. If you don’t have access to any cellphone or camera, we have a few we would be able to lend for the afternoon.
Let us know if you have any questions! And please make sure you research your New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill tickets beforehand. That way you can get discount tickets from your local library or from Open Sky (if applicable) to save on your entrance fee.
Whether you participate in the field trip or not, please consider then sending in a few of your bird photos to participate in the free ValleyCAST virtual art show. This show has a deadline of Sunday, May 31st, 2026!
https://www.openskycs.org/community/valleycast.html
Supported by the BVAA, ValleyCAST, and Open Sky.
