Continuing Education

Get Ready for Summer

Prepare for and celebrate the warmer months in the best way possible—by getting outdoors, designing gorgeous floral arrangements, learning something new about nature’s beauty, practicing your photography skills, and so much more.

Upcoming Learning Opportunities

A bluebird nesting box, with a green roof, in a meadow.
Bluebird Box Workshop

Build a functional bluebird box designed to support local bluebirds that visit your outdoor spaces.

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:30-11:30 am
The fabric is covered with a dense layer of dried organic matter, including deep pink or purple petals, bright orange-yellow flower fragments, and small green eucalyptus leaves.
Natural Bundle Dyeing With Flowers and Kitchen Dyes

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns on textiles using a variety of flowers, botanical dyes, kitchen scraps, and spices.

Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:30-4:30 pm
A rudy throated hummingbird feeding from a yellow flower.
All About Hummingbirds

Explore the remarkable diversity and travels of hummingbirds in the Americas. 

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm
A brown and white bird on a branch with small white flowers.
Gardening for Bird Habitat

Learn how to transform your garden into a vibrant sanctuary for your local bird population

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00-11:00 am
A variety of water plants growing in a water feature next to a plant conservatory.
Water-Smart Plants

Discover a diverse palette of water-wise plants and learn how to thoughtfully incorporate them into garden designs that are both resilient and visually compelling.

Elective Class for Gardening Certificate

July 16-August 6, 2026
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A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

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