Pastel sunset

Artist Wennie Huang will host an outdoor pastel painting class at Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The dramatic view from Wave Hill’s grounds at sunset will provide subject matter for a range of approaches to creating a landscape pastel painting.

The classes are conducted outdoors and materials are provided. All skill levels are welcome.

The four-session fee is $125 for members and $180 for nonmembers; a single session costs $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers.

Registration is required; to register, call 718-549-3200 ext.305.

Growing food

The New York Botanical Garden, off Exit 7W of the Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, will host a summer celebration to teach participants to grow their own food from Monday, June 27 to Sunday, September 13.

“The Edible Garden” features exhibits ranging from edible tropical plants to culinary herbs, from how to save heirloom species to how scientists worldwide are conducting botanical research. An audio tour, narrated by Mario Batali and Bette Midler with commentary from chef Dan Barber, is available.

Throughout the summer, the garden will host celebrities such as Mr. Barber, Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse, Lidia Bastianich, Daisy Martinez, Aida Mollenkamp, Sunny Anderson and Anne Burrell.

An All-Garden Pass, which includes admission to seasonal gardens and exhibitions, is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students with identification, $8 for children ages 2 to 12, and free for children 2 and under. Groundsonly admission is $6 for adults or $5 for adult Bronx residents, $3 for seniors, $2 for students with ID, $1 for children 2 to 12 and free for children 2 or younger. Grounds admission is free all day on Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

For more information, call 718-817-8700 or visit www.nybg.org.

Tree museum

Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host a public art exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Concourse, between Sunday, June 21, and Monday, Oct. 21.