Is there anything more beautiful than vibr ant bright flowers displayed around the home? A gorgeous way to keep the e ssence of summer and spring in the home is to preserve flowers in oil!&nbs p\; \;Inspired by the delicate art of Japanese herbariums\, join \ ;Lavender \;the Herbal Fairy and Laman Library for a serene\, hands-on experience in floral preservation. \;During this DIY experience\, you &rsquo\;ll choose your own bottle and a curated selection of flowers\, and \;Lavender \;will guide you on how to arrange your flowers to cre ate your own unique floral herbarium. \;All the tools and materials ar e provided\, and you're encouraged to mix\, match\, and design intuitively . \;You may mix and match a variety of plants and decorate your own bo ttle&mdash\;creating a piece that feels like a small world of nature you c an carry home.
\nThis program is for all ages. Guardians are invited to participate with their little ones. No registration is required. Conta ct Susannah at sstubbs@nlrlibrary.org< /a> \;with any questions. We can&rsquo\;t wait to create with you!&nbs p\;
\nAbout Lavender the Herbal Fairy:
\nLave
nder \;the Herbal Fairy is an interdisciplinary artist platform creati
ng nourishing and imaginative learning environments that support urban com
munities in restoring reciprocal relationships with the natural world. Roo
ted in ecology\, ancestral wisdom\, and kinship\, her practice blends pain
ting\, mixed media\, short stories\, immersive event curation\, and garden
design informed by therapeutic horticulture. \;As a certified nature
educator\, \;Lavender \;the Herbal Fairy is both character and nat
ure guide--she centers \;environmental education and creative expressi
on for underestimated communities\, misfits\, and sensitive souls. \;T
hrough this work\, she expands access to nature-based experiences for thos
e historically underrepresented in outdoor spaces\, reclaiming the outdoor
s as a place of safety\, healing\, and abundance. Integrating ethnobotanic
al knowledge\, storytelling\, and participatory art-making\, \;Lavende
r \;invites participants to engage with the land through curiosity\, p
lay\, and care while fostering space for reflection\, restoration\, ecolog
ical stewardship\, and lasting relationships with the natural world.