BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5D9F296E-0BD7-3898-865B1171EDB3346D@nps-ical SUMMARY:BFGA - Welcome Spring! Plant Walk DTSTAMP:20260514T055511Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a narrated plant walk through the spring seasonal display s of native plants in the Wild Garden with BFG Horticulturist Ashley Gamel l. Explore the characteristics\, care\, and design features of this extens ive native plant demonstration garden while experiencing its peak spring b eauty.\n\nSpace is limited. Advance registration is recommended. Use the f ollowing link to register for the event: https://www.viewcy.com/event/welc ome_spring_plant\n\nInformation about BFGA membership can be found at the following link: https://beatrixfarrandgarden.org/membership\n\nFee info: S pace is limited. Advance registration is recommended.\n\nEvent details: ht tps://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5D9F296E-0BD7-3898-86 5B1171EDB3346D\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/planyourvisit/calen dar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5D9F296E-0BD7-38 98-865B1171EDB3346D LOCATION:Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F5BCD689-E5A7-717F-F831D31DF7E52163@nps-ical SUMMARY:BFGA - Drawing from the Garden with Mira Fink DTSTAMP:20260514T055511Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000 DESCRIPTION:Connect with the beauty of nature while drawing what naturally attracts you in the garden. Observe a natural object\, such as a flower or vine closely\, then draw it slowly\, following the unique contours to cap ture its essence.  Allow yourself to mindfully draw while relying on your “artist's eye”.  Professional artist\, Mira Fink will guide you in the pro cess.   \n\nNo previous drawing experience needed.  All materials will be provided. \n\nMore about the instructor at https://mirafink.com\n\nInforma tion about BFGA membership can be found at the following link: https://bea trixfarrandgarden.org/membership\n\nTo register for this event\, please us e this link: https://www.viewcy.com/event/drawing_from_the_gard\n\nFee inf o: Registration is required. This event is conducted by the Beatrix Farran d Garden Association. Tickets cost $45 for general admission. Tickets cost $40 for members of the BFGA\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyou rvisit/event-details.htm?id=F5BCD689-E5A7-717F-F831D31DF7E52163\n\nAll eve nts: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F5BCD689-E5A7-71 7F-F831D31DF7E52163 LOCATION:The event will begin in the Beatrix Farrand Garden connected to th e Bellefield Mansion on Estates Lane. The interior of the Bellefield Mansi on is accessible for park staff and partners only\, but the garden is open to the public. If you need assistance finding the garden\, you may ask fo r directions at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center. CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5F1A3806-08C1-42F2-5FBBFF7048DC3DFB@nps-ical SUMMARY:BFGA - Twiggy Pollinator Tower Workshop with Jessica Williams DTSTAMP:20260514T055511Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DESCRIPTION:Insects are essential to a thriving ecosystem\, and this rustic garden accent offers them a perfect home. By inviting beneficial insects into your garden\, you will also attract birds and amphibians\, reduce pes t problems\, and enjoy more abundant harvests.\n\nThis four foot tall towe r is built using twigs to form a teepee style frame anchored by a wood bas e. Willow or vines are woven through the structure to hold a rich variety of natural materials such as pine cones\, bark strips\, and hollow stems o f different sizes\, all chosen to provide ideal habitat for pollinators an d other helpful creatures. Ornamental vines can also be trained to grow up the sides\, blending the tower beautifully into your garden.\n\nAll mater ials and instructions are included\, and each participant will create thei r own unique tower to take home. The bees\, butterflies\, and birds will t hank you.\n\nJessica Williams is an artist with a passion for plants. Her organic garden has been featured in Garden Conservancy Open Days and in na tional publications. She is currently exploring rewilding\, mint containme nt strategies\, and unusual annuals sourced from British seed catalogs. Th rough hands on workshops\, from wreath making to dahlia cultivation\, she delights in helping others connect with both nature and their own creativi ty. Follow her on Instagram @odduckfarmhighland.\n________\n\nInformation about BFGA membership can be found at the following link: https://beatrixf arrandgarden.org/membership\n\nTo register for this event\, please use thi s link: https://www.viewcy.com/event/twiggy_pollinator_tow\n\nFee info: Re gistration is required. This event is conducted by the Beatrix Farrand Gar den Association. Tickets cost $50 for general admission. Tickets cost $45 for members of the BFGA\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisi t/event-details.htm?id=5F1A3806-08C1-42F2-5FBBFF7048DC3DFB\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5F1A3806-08C1-42 F2-5FBBFF7048DC3DFB LOCATION:The event will begin in the Beatrix Farrand Garden connected to th e Bellefield Mansion on Estates Lane. The interior of the Bellefield Mansi on is accessible for park staff and partners only\, but the garden is open to the public. If you need assistance finding the garden\, you may ask fo r directions at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center. CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F61FB635-A727-310C-6D3A7C0E0CF7FD4C@nps-ical SUMMARY:Parks & Pages Book Club - The Last Castle - May 2026 DTSTAMP:20260514T055511Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000 DESCRIPTION:PARKS & PAGES - Details of the Second Meeting of 2026:\n• DATE: May 28\, 2026\n• TIME: 6:00 to 7:00 PM EDT\n• COST: Free\n• LOCATION: Dys on Room in the Visitor Center at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt Nationa l Historic Site.\n• ADDRESS: 4079 Albany Post Rd\, Hyde Park\, NY 12538\n• BOOK: "The Last Castle"\n• AUTHOR: Denise Kiernan\n• SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES : Facebook.com/HOFRNHS\n\n \n\nThe selection for May 2026 is "The Last Cas tle" by Denise Kiernan. "The Last Castle" concerns G.W. Vanderbilt II\, Ed ith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry\, and the Biltmore Estate in North Carolin a. Our Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park was owned by Frederick and Louise V anderbilt\, and we imagine that our book club discussion may involve compa risons between the iconic mansions and owners.\n\n \n\nEven if you can't r ead or finish the book before the meeting\, feel free to attend and discus s.\n\n \n\nWe will meet at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center from 6 to 7 PM on May 28\, 2026. The visitor center address is 4079 Albany Post Rd\, Hyde Park\, NY 12538. For more information and updates\, you may follow th e link to the Facebook event page:\n\n \n\nWHAT IS "PARKS & PAGES"?\n"Park s & Pages" is a FREE book club meeting hosted by the National Park Service in Hyde Park\, NY on the last Thursday of each month through the summer a nd fall. Each meeting will be hosted by a ranger for the National Historic Sites of Hyde Park\, NY. Join us for a study of history through fictional and non-fictional literature related to the lives and careers of the Roos evelt or Vanderbilt family.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyour visit/event-details.htm?id=F61FB635-A727-310C-6D3A7C0E0CF7FD4C\n\nAll even ts: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F61FB635-A727-31 0C-6D3A7C0E0CF7FD4C LOCATION:We will meet in the Dyson Room of the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Cen ter. The address is 4079 Albany Post Rd\, Hyde Park\, NY 12538. CATEGORIES:Talk,Virtual/Digital END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR