Events and Programs for Adults

Thursday, April 30, 6-7PM 

Fruiting Trees and Shrubs 

Terrace Room 

M $15; NM $18 

Julia Laughlin, Oklahoma County Extension  

Register by April 28 

If you are curious about growing your own backyard fruits, let us take the mystery out of successful growing of tree fruits and small fruits like berries and grapes that do well in Oklahoma. Class will cover planting tips, varieties, pruning, fertilizing and harvesting, general care, and which are the most adapted fruits for your own outdoor spaces. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Fruiting-Trees-and-Shrubs  

Saturday, May 2, 10-11:30AM 

Warm Season Edible Gardening 

Terrace Room 

M $20; NM $25 

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education 

Register by April 29 

Warm-season edible gardening celebrates heat-loving plants like tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, herbs, and melons. Learn how to grow a productive summer garden with healthy soil, smart watering, and simple care techniques. Edible plants don’t just belong in vegetable beds—they can be beautiful, functional additions to the landscape, blending seamlessly with ornamental plantings. Whether you’re growing in rows, raised beds, or mixed borders, warm-season edibles turn sunshine into fresh, flavorful harvests. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Warm-Season-Edible-Gardening  

Saturday, May 2, 1-2PM 

Gardening in Oklahoma Shade 

Terrace Room 

M $16; NM $20 

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education 

Register by April 29 

Join us in discovering strategies on making shady yards and tree-filled spaces thrive, even in Oklahoma’s heat and unpredictable weather. We’ll show you which plants really do well in low-light areas and share easy tips for gardening around trees, improving soil, and managing water. You’ll leave with simple, practical ideas you can start using right away. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Gardening-in-Oklahoma-Shade  

Sunday, May 3, 2-5PM 

Workshop: Needle Felted Baby Frogs 

Terrace Room 

M $30; NM $35 

Joel Bacon, Fiber Artist 

Register by April 29 

Hop into the cozy world of needle felting and create an irresistibly cute baby frog—no experience required! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting while shaping soft wool into a tiny frog friend you can take home the same day. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Needle-Felting-Baby-Frogs  

Thursday, May 7, 6-7PM 

Creating a Monarch Waystation 

Terrace Room 

M $18; NM $22 

Peggy Turner, Oklahoma County Master Gardener 

Register by May 4 

Monarch Waystations are garden habitats specifically designed to provide the resources necessary for monarchs to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. Learn how to build your own waystation from the ground up, including planning and design, sourcing host and nectar plants, garden maintenance, and certification. Participants will head home with one host plant and one nectar plant. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Creating-a-Monarch-Waystation-07May2026  

Saturday, May 16, 10AM-12PM 

Workshop: Saguaro Landscape Watercolor 

Terrace Room 

M $50; NM $55 

Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co. 

Register by May 13 

Paint a beautiful southwestern desert with Brooke Hutchens of Redbud Pigment Co. as she guides us through a beautiful botanically-inspired watercolor piece using handmade pigments that are locally foraged and sustainably sourced. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Saguaro-Landscape-Watercolor  

Saturday, May 16, 11AM-12:30PM 

Workshop: Drafting Your Garden Space 

Garden Classroom 

M $25; NM $30 

Matthew Janda, Chief of Horticulture and Grounds 

Register by May 13 

Turn your garden dreams into a clear, workable plan in this hands-on garden drafting workshop. Learn how to translate your outdoor space onto paper, creating a scaled layout that helps you visualize plant placement, pathways, and design possibilities before you ever pick up a shovel.  

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Drafting-Your-Garden-Space  

Saturday, May 16, 2-5PM 

Workshop: Beaded Ferns 

Terrace Room 

M $35; NM $40 

Suzie Loveless, Handmade with Loveless 

Register by May 13 

Create your own lush little fern—no watering required! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to shape wire and glass beads into a beautiful beaded fern, finished in a charming mini pot. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. Leave with a one-of-a-kind plant that stays green forever. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Beaded-Ferns 

Sunday, May 17, 2-4PM 

Workshop: Patio Pot Displays 

Terrace Room 

M $50; NM $55 

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education 

Register by May 13 

Brighten up your doorway, balcony, or patio with a gorgeously arranged 13” patio pot full of flowers and foliage of your choice! Learn strategies for design and color matching, pairing plants with similar needs and growing requirements, and more. Guests will leave with a display of their own to show off and the knowledge and confidence to continue creating for seasons to come. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Patio-Pot-Displays-17May2026  

Thursday, June 4, 6-7PM 

Native Oklahoma Plants 

Terrace Room 

M $20; NM $25 

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education 

Register by June 1 

Native plants represent the rich biodiversity of our plains and crosstimbers regions of Oklahoma. Supporting our local pollinators, providing shelter for countless species, improving our air quality and more are just some of the reasons to plant them. They require less water, less fertilizer, and grow optimally in our unique Oklahoma climate. Join us as we discuss strategies for introducing natives into our gardens, highlighting particularly outstanding ones to match our circumstances, and more. Guests will leave with a native perennial to get them started.  

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Native-Oklahoma-Plants-04Jun2026