Congratulations on making it this far in your beekeeping journey! Whether you're a first, second, or third-year beekeeper, you've likely discovered that beekeeping is both rewarding and full of surprises. This Beginner Beekeeping 2.0 course is designed to refresh your knowledge, answer common questions, and help you improve your beekeeping success. During this informative one-day […]

Embrace the beauty of the common morpho (Morpho peleides), one of the world’s most well-known butterflies, in this hands-on workshop with lepidopterist and Butterfly Exhibit Manager, Clara Aus. We’ll cover the morpho’s life cycle, anatomy, behaviors, and adaptations (like their iridescent blue color) before we begin the guided pinning session. Clara will guide participants through […]

To wash or not to wash, that is the question. Greens, winter squash, and tomatoes all require different techniques for best eating; learn the rules so you know which ones to break! We will discuss when to harvest, how to manage our bounty, making curing cabinets, ideal storage conditions and DIY solutions. Fees: Member $32, […]

Nothing says “October” like ornamental gourds. Striped, curved, bumpy, and beautifully colored, these small “sculptures” make great botanical art subjects. In this one-day “intensive”, you will study gourd characteristics, texture, and patterns to put together an interesting composition. Use texture techniques and color maps to create your composition – from underpainting to layers of colored […]

Bold colors, striking geometric forms, and elegant sophistication define the Art Deco era. Following a brief lecture and discussion exploring the characteristics and influence of this iconic design movement, participants will create their own floral arrangement inspired by the period. Using vibrant plant materials and distinctive geometric shapes, students will design a unique composition that […]

Join Conservatory Horticulturist Clare Reines for a hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own autumn-inspired incense using natural ingredients. Explore the science and rich history of incense making while learning how to blend resins, herbs, oils, and woods into a custom fragrance that captures the warmth and character of the season. Leave with your own […]

No Space? No Problem. Fall is for planting - prepare for your spring display today! Join Lauren Hwang-Finkelman, Living Collections Manager at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, to learn how to build a layered container display of spring-blooming bulbs that will flower for weeks. Begin with a discussion of the cultivation requirements of traditional springtime flowering […]