Want to learn more about birding? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, both birdwatchers since childhood, for a fun-filled and informative morning exploring this enjoyable hobby. We’ll talk about where to go, what to take, which birds are likely to be seen at which time, how to identify birds and how to help birds with conservation […]

Take your seasonal décor this year to a new and stylish level with an unusual spin on the traditional holiday tree. In this workshop, make a living succulent tree that will delight family and guests throughout the holidays and beyond! Rusted Rabbitt Living Designs will lead you step by step in creating this living winter […]

Modern botanical art goes well beyond depicting plants accurately. In this one-day intensive, learn how botanical artists are creating modern masterpieces and how you can broaden your own style beyond accurate renderings to engage the viewer. We'll review composition principles relevant to botanical art, explore master artist works, and discuss the ways in which those […]

Create a stunning holiday tablescape that will last through the holiday season. Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway, AIFD, as she guides you in creating your own unique table design. She'll cover floral design principles, the basics of tablescape design, and the elements that make an arrangement pleasing to the eye. Learn tips and tricks […]

Learn about the life under your feet in this three-part series. In this class, instructor Karin Stretchko discusses soil pH and the many factors affecting it within soil chemistry, plant nutrition, and the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium cycles, including fertilization and how to read fertilizer labels. Parts 1 and 2 examined the physical properties of […]

Join us for a creative and cozy workshop where we'll transform dried flowers into beautiful, nature-inspired ornaments! Using wooden embroidery hoops as our canvas, you'll learn to thread and arrange an array of dried botanicals to create stunning, personalized decorations perfect for the holiday season. You will also have the opportunity to create a stuffed […]

One amazing plant in over 3,000 varieties produces the second most consumed beverage on Earth: tea. Join tea expert Mark Ragland for an exploration of all things tea through an elegant formal tea experience at the Queen's Library Tea Room. Steeped in history, lore and tradition, tea is again becoming America's favorite beverage. Taste the […]

Although no longer considered formally to be members of the plant kingdom, fungi make fascinating subjects for botanical illustrators. The class opens with a session to help you understand the structure of these distinctive organisms through lecture and observation under the guidance of botanist John Hayden. Descriptive morphological terms and scientific names are discussed and […]