Events Calendar

Art + Nature Lab
Lynden’s Art + Nature Lab for ages 7-11 is a dynamic studio experience where creativity flourishes through choice, exploration, and personal expression. This student-driven program encourages participants to work as artists—selecting their own subjects, materials, and approaches while developing confidence in their creative process. With access to a wide variety of tools and media, participants experiment, problem-solve, and refine their ideas into works of art while sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and growing together in a supportive art community.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Fall 2026 Session I: (7 weeks) Thursdays, September 10 - October 22 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fall 2026 Session II: (7 weeks) Thursdays, October 29 - Deceber 17 (no class 11/26) | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fee: $175/$133 members per 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

Art + Nature Lab
Lynden’s Art + Nature Lab for ages 7-11 is a dynamic studio experience where creativity flourishes through choice, exploration, and personal expression. This student-driven program encourages participants to work as artists—selecting their own subjects, materials, and approaches while developing confidence in their creative process. With access to a wide variety of tools and media, participants experiment, problem-solve, and refine their ideas into works of art while sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and growing together in a supportive art community.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Fall 2026 Session I: (7 weeks) Thursdays, September 10 - October 22 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fall 2026 Session II: (7 weeks) Thursdays, October 29 - Deceber 17 (no class 11/26) | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fee: $175/$133 members per 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

Art + Nature Lab
Lynden’s Art + Nature Lab for ages 7-11 is a dynamic studio experience where creativity flourishes through choice, exploration, and personal expression. This student-driven program encourages participants to work as artists—selecting their own subjects, materials, and approaches while developing confidence in their creative process. With access to a wide variety of tools and media, participants experiment, problem-solve, and refine their ideas into works of art while sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and growing together in a supportive art community.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Fall 2026 Session I: (7 weeks) Thursdays, September 10 - October 22 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fall 2026 Session II: (7 weeks) Thursdays, October 29 - Deceber 17 (no class 11/26) | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fee: $175/$133 members per 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

Art + Nature Lab
Lynden’s Art + Nature Lab for ages 7-11 is a dynamic studio experience where creativity flourishes through choice, exploration, and personal expression. This student-driven program encourages participants to work as artists—selecting their own subjects, materials, and approaches while developing confidence in their creative process. With access to a wide variety of tools and media, participants experiment, problem-solve, and refine their ideas into works of art while sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and growing together in a supportive art community.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Fall 2026 Session I: (7 weeks) Thursdays, September 10 - October 22 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fall 2026 Session II: (7 weeks) Thursdays, October 29 - Deceber 17 (no class 11/26) | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fee: $175/$133 members per 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

Art + Nature Lab
Lynden’s Art + Nature Lab for ages 7-11 is a dynamic studio experience where creativity flourishes through choice, exploration, and personal expression. This student-driven program encourages participants to work as artists—selecting their own subjects, materials, and approaches while developing confidence in their creative process. With access to a wide variety of tools and media, participants experiment, problem-solve, and refine their ideas into works of art while sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and growing together in a supportive art community.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Fall 2026 Session I: (7 weeks) Thursdays, September 10 - October 22 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fall 2026 Session II: (7 weeks) Thursdays, October 29 - Deceber 17 (no class 11/26) | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fee: $175/$133 members per 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

Fee: Free.
Registration: Advance registration encouraged. Click here to register online. Work days are weather-dependent. If you have registered in advance, we will contact you if we are cancelling due to inclement weather.

Whether you are looking for a few hours of volunteer work or want a weekly activity that keeps you outside, you are welcome to join us on Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon. Projects vary from season to season; for the next few months, you will work alongside land staff to pull herbaceous invasive species in our natural areas, as well as help accomplish other projects around the grounds to enhance biodiversity and take care of the native flora and fauna. No experience is necessary, though you are encouraged to bring your favorite gardening gloves and digging tools if you have them. Water, snacks, and additional tools will be provided.

Land Stewardship at Lynden
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is transforming its natural habitats and formal landscapes into sustainable and diverse ecosystems that highlight their natural beauty. Our goal is to steward healthy habitats for an array of native plants and wildlife while adding a vibrant mosaic of color and texture to this sculptural landscape through every season. With over 40 acres and more than half a dozen specialized garden spaces, the Lynden provides many volunteer and learning opportunities, from removing invasive species to planting new trees and plugs, weeding, pruning, collecting, and spreading seeds. With a small land staff, volunteer help is essential to the evolution and restoration of the Lynden grounds.

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Garden Work Days 2026

Discover the satisfaction of making useful objects with your own hands. In this beginner-friendly woodworking class, students ages 10–15 will learn traditional carving and hand-tool skills inspired by the Scandinavian educational tradition of Slöyd. Working with carving knives, saws, and other simple hand tools, students will create a series of small projects that gradually increase in complexity while building confidence, patience, and craftsmanship.

No prior woodworking experience is required. Registration fee includes a Mora 120 sloyd carving knife for each student. All other materials and tools will be provided.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Fall session II: (7 weeks) Wednesdays, October 28 -December 16 (no class 11/25) | 3:30-5:30 pm
Fee: $235/$193 members for the 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

2026 Winter/Spring Session (Jan 14 - May 27): Wednesdays, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Fee: $20/$16 members for one adult and one child. Add an additional child for $8.
Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration is required. Register online now. Sessions move indoors in the event of inclement weather.
For children ages 1–3 and their caregivers

Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity.

Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them.

Research from the National Association for the Education of Young Children shows that time outdoors supports healthier bodies, stronger minds, better sleep, and important social and emotional growth. At Lynden, we nurture these benefits by encouraging children to experiment with natural and artistic materials, tell stories, solve problems, and build relationships—all while having fun!

To view a list of the session themes, click here.

Fall Session I: (7 weeks) Wednesdays, September 9-October 21 | 10-11 am
Fall Session II:(7 weeks) Wednesdays, October 28-December 16 (no class 11/25) 10-11 am

Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners, aged 1-3, to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity.

Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them.

Research from the National Association for the Education of Young Children shows that time outdoors supports healthier bodies, stronger minds, better sleep, and important social and emotional growth. At Lynden, we nurture these benefits by encouraging children to experiment with natural and artistic materials, tell stories, solve problems, and build relationships—all while having fun! Sessions move indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Fee: $140/$112 members for one adult and one child. Add an additional child for $8 per session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount.
Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration is required. Register online now.
Refund Policy
If your child is ill and cannot attend, we will issue a prorated refund or offer a credit for the next session.

Art + Nature Lab
Lynden’s Art + Nature Lab for ages 7-11 is a dynamic studio experience where creativity flourishes through choice, exploration, and personal expression. This student-driven program encourages participants to work as artists—selecting their own subjects, materials, and approaches while developing confidence in their creative process. With access to a wide variety of tools and media, participants experiment, problem-solve, and refine their ideas into works of art while sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and growing together in a supportive art community.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Fall 2026 Session I: (7 weeks) Thursdays, September 10 - October 22 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fall 2026 Session II: (7 weeks) Thursdays, October 29 - Deceber 17 (no class 11/26) | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fee: $175/$133 members per 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

Fee: Free.
Registration: Advance registration encouraged. Click here to register online. Work days are weather-dependent. If you have registered in advance, we will contact you if we are cancelling due to inclement weather.

Whether you are looking for a few hours of volunteer work or want a weekly activity that keeps you outside, you are welcome to join us on Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon. Projects vary from season to season; for the next few months, you will work alongside land staff to pull herbaceous invasive species in our natural areas, as well as help accomplish other projects around the grounds to enhance biodiversity and take care of the native flora and fauna. No experience is necessary, though you are encouraged to bring your favorite gardening gloves and digging tools if you have them. Water, snacks, and additional tools will be provided.

Land Stewardship at Lynden
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is transforming its natural habitats and formal landscapes into sustainable and diverse ecosystems that highlight their natural beauty. Our goal is to steward healthy habitats for an array of native plants and wildlife while adding a vibrant mosaic of color and texture to this sculptural landscape through every season. With over 40 acres and more than half a dozen specialized garden spaces, the Lynden provides many volunteer and learning opportunities, from removing invasive species to planting new trees and plugs, weeding, pruning, collecting, and spreading seeds. With a small land staff, volunteer help is essential to the evolution and restoration of the Lynden grounds.

You may also like:

Garden Work Days 2026

Discover the satisfaction of making useful objects with your own hands. In this beginner-friendly woodworking class, students ages 10–15 will learn traditional carving and hand-tool skills inspired by the Scandinavian educational tradition of Slöyd. Working with carving knives, saws, and other simple hand tools, students will create a series of small projects that gradually increase in complexity while building confidence, patience, and craftsmanship.

No prior woodworking experience is required. Registration fee includes a Mora 120 sloyd carving knife for each student. All other materials and tools will be provided.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Fall session II: (7 weeks) Wednesdays, October 28 -December 16 (no class 11/25) | 3:30-5:30 pm
Fee: $235/$193 members for the 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

Fee: Free.
Registration: This discussion takes place via Zoom; advance registration required. Click here to register. Click here to see all individual dates.

The Lynden/HOME Refugee Steering Committee book discussion group, moderated by Lynden’s Kim Khaira, is for those interested in firsthand accounts of displacement. We consider works of non-fiction and fiction, including autobiographical and semi-autobiographical works, by writers who have faced or are facing forced displacement as refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. Where stories of persecution, historical trauma, and loss of livelihood are effortlessly conveyed by storytellers, journalists, and humanitarians who search out or stumble upon the lives of refugees, we seek out the words of those to whom these stories belong: the narrators who are the closest to their own stories, and the stories of their people, friends, family and, of course, refugees. Newcomers always welcome!

Book Sessions

January 2026-April 2026: Pick a Color is a novel by Laotian-Canadian writer Souvankham Thammavongsa that depicts the experiences of a nail salon owner who observes the two worlds that she occupies:as Susan, to one world, and Ning, to another.

April 2026-July 2026: Black Butterflies, by Priscilla Morris, was inspired by Morris's part-Bosnian heritage, including childhood summers spent in Sarajevo. This debut novel is about Zora, an artist who experiences love and loss as she navigates the devastating landscape during the Siege of Sarajevo.