P. Allen Smith will present ‘Naturally: The love of Gardening’ as part of the Museum’s ongoing Distinguished Lecture series and Garden Month. Smith has a passion for American style; inspired by the ferme ornée concept for Monticello, Smith created his own Moss Mountain Farm as a demonstration ground for principles of good design, conservation, and stewardship. Take a virtual tour of Moss Mountain over lunch and see how Smith is creating a new chapter in the evolution of the classic American farm. The cost for Museum Members is $45 and Non-Members can attend for $55. Registration is required.

For further information or to schedule interviews, please contact Amber Sesnick at 904.899.6034 or [email protected].

Members $170, Non-Members $190

Registration required

Instructor Allison Watson introduces painting to beginning students and strengthens the skills of intermediate painters. Learn composition for landscape and still life, color theory, and techniques in acrylic. Participants may sign up for multiple sessions. Supplies are not included. Ages 16 and up. For further information, please email [email protected] or call 904.355.0630.

The Happy Hound Dog Resorts Social Hour — Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, no charge, only need to provide vaccination records, otherwise free to use and socialize your dog(s). 4603 Shirley Avenue, (904) 800-8800

Hashrocket software developers host Coffee and Code in Riverside at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St. Suite 1-2 in Riverside.  Free to attend. For information, call Shaun Hubbard at 904-339-7047 or RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/jax-code-and-coffee/.

Free with Paid Admission, No registration required

Join the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a guided tour of the historic Cummer Gardens, beginning in the Museum lobby.

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

River Oaks Park (1201 Brookwood Road) or Balis Park in San Marco Square

Volunteers needed to help. Any amount of time would be appreciated. Volunteers of all ages and physical ability are welcome.

Sponsored by the City of Jacksonville

Join the Museum as part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program. The Cummer Museum opens at 10 a.m. and private tours of the Cummer Gardens will take place at 10:30 and 11 a.m.

Then, from noon to 4 p.m., tour five of the most exquisite gardens in Avondale. Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand in each garden throughout the day to answer your questions.

Members and Non-Members $30, Registration required

Join the Museum as part of the Open Days Program. Make the Cummer Gardens the first stop on your tour of a number of private gardens in the Riverside neighborhood. Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand in each garden throughout the day to answer your questions. The Cummer Gardens will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and all private gardens will be open from 12 to 4 p.m. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.