Events and Programs for Adults

Thursday, September 3, 6-7:30PM

Workshop: Homemade Salsas

Terrace Room

M $35; NM $40

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education.

Register by September 1

Summer is the perfect season for salsa! Guests will have the opportunity to taste test different salsas and discover recipes to take home for garden-fresh deliciousness. Guests will leave with three different salsa recipes and a jar of each to enjoy at home.

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Homemade-Salsas-03Sep2026

Thursday, September 10, 6-7:30PM

Hardscaping 101

Terrace Room M $15; NM $18

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education

Register by September 8

Overlooked and often breeding anxiety, hardscapes (our patios, walls, porches, pathways, and more) can oftentimes play an integral part in our gardens and tying everything together. Come dip your toe in with this introductory hardscaping lecture. Learn the basics of patios, pathways, retaining walls, and other structural landscape elements, along with planning tips to create functional and visually appealing outdoor spaces.

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Hardscaping-101

Saturday, September 12, 10AM-12PM

Workshop: Fall Patio Pots

Terrace Room

M $45; NM $50

Register by September 10

Brighten up your doorway, balcony, or patio with a gorgeously arranged 13” patio pot full of seasonal
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-Fall-Patio-Pot-Displays

Saturday, September 12, 2-4PM

Gardening for Wildlife

Terrace Room

M $18; NM $22

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education

Register by September 10

Create a thriving habitat right in your backyard by incorporating your garden with the world around us, gardening for wildlife rather than against it. Learn how to support birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other beneficial creatures through thoughtful plant selection and sustainable garden practices.

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Gardening-for-Wildlife

Sunday, September 13, 2-4PM

Workshop: Tatakizome – Pounded Flower Art

Terrace Room

M $35; NM $40

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education

Register by September 10

Pounded flower art is created by hammering floral and botanical elements to transfer the natural dye from within to a natural surface such as cotton paper or linen while retaining the shape of the florals. Learn this unique art technique while indulging yourself in a little bit of ‘stress relieving ‘fun as we experiment, discuss the best types of flowers to use, additional techniques to enhance your art, and more. Each guest will create a set of homemade cards perfect for preserving and honoring the beauty of our summer flowers.

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Tatakizome—Pounded-Flower-Art-13Sep2026

Thursday, September 17, 6-7:30PM

Monarch Tagging & Monitoring

Terrace Room

M $16; NM $20

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education

Register by September 15

As we approach peak migration time for the Monarch butterfly, we can become a part of their journey and the science it takes to monitor it through tagging. We will spend the first half of class indoors talking about the monarch journey, how we support these beautiful creatures along the way, and why tagging and supporting these monarchs on the final leg of their journey is so important. The second half will be devoted to tracking down these flighty creatures and tagging them, logging them, and submitting them through Monarch Watch.

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Monarch-Tagging-and-Monitoring-17Sep2026

Saturday, September 19, 10AM-12PM

Workshop: Shadow Bouquet Watercolor

Terrace Room

M $50; NM $55

Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co.

Register by September 17

Come be inspired by the beauty of shadowplay and florals with Brooke Hutchens of Redbud Pigment Co. as she guides us through a botanically-inspired watercolor piece using handmade pigments that are locally foraged and sustainably sourced.

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Shadow-Bouquet-Watercolor

Sunday, September 27, 2-4PM

Workshop: Foraged Fall Wreaths

Terrace Room

M $45; NM $50

Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education.

Register by September 25

Beauty can be found in all seasons. Come enjoy putting your own piece of natural beauty together by decorating a grapevine wreath will collected grasses, seed heads, dried flowers, and more. Tips and tricks for maintaining your wreath as well as options for changing pieces out will be discussed. All tools and supplies are provided.

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Foraged-Fall-Wreaths-27Sep2026