Event Calendar

    Creative Explorations: DIY Clay

    Creative Explorations: DIY Clay

    Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class! 

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 15, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Growing Citrus Trees

    Growing Citrus Trees

    Start your citrus-growing journey with confidence! Learn the history of cultivated citrus, essential care tips for Texas conditions, and pruning techniques for compact dwarf varieties—great for small spaces. Each participant will receive a 1-gallon Ichang lemon tree, grown from seed in the Garden. Known for its cold hardiness, this variety produces large, flavorful fruits when...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • horticulture & gardening classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 18, 2025
    • Time 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Good4u: Can Your Food Choices Save the Planet?

    Good4u: Can Your Food Choices Save the Planet?

    Registration opens January 23. Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4u classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience. How can one person influence change in the face of such a problem? Farmers who raise animals on managed...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • learn
    • nutrition & culinary arts classes
    • wellness activities
    • Date
      Apr 22, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Learning Herbs: Lavender

    Learning Herbs: Lavender

    Learning Herbs – Lavender Join us for a relaxing and interactive evening exploring the wonderful world of herbs! Each session focuses on a specific herb, offering a unique opportunity to learn, create, and enjoy in a warm, welcoming environment. Our expert instructor will guide you through the herb’s properties, practical uses, and tips for growing...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • horticulture & gardening classes
    • learn
    • nutrition & culinary arts classes
    • wellness activities
    • Date
      May 2, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Drawing in the Garden: Rose Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Rose Garden

    Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class! 

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      May 3, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Explore Brazilian Movement & Music

    Explore Brazilian Movement & Music

    This 4-session introductory series will take you on a historical and cultural journey through northeastern Brazil’s roots and popular expressions! Join us to explore the relationship between rhythm, movement, music, and cultural identity in this introduction to 4 popular expressions: Samba de Roda, Samba Reggae, Maculelê, and Capoeira Regional. Samba de Roda has its roots...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • fitness & movement classes
    • learn
    • wellness activities
    • Date
      May 7, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Gentle Yoga: May

    Gentle Yoga: May

    Join our all-level yoga class and experience the joy of movement while improving flexibility and strength. This guided yoga session is perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, helping you stretch your muscles, loosen tight joints, and awaken your mind and body. After class, enjoy full-day access to the Garden, where you can explore lush...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • fitness & movement classes
    • learn
    • wellness activities
    • Date
      May 7 - 28, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Discover Ikebana: Unconventional Materials

    Discover Ikebana: Unconventional Materials

    Discover the timeless beauty of Japanese floral arrangement – ikebana – in our welcoming classes led by an internationally-certified instructor. Whether you’re trying ikebana for the first time or you’ve been practicing for years, our sessions are designed for all experience levels. Here’s what to expect during each class: Begin with an introduction to the...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      May 9, 2025
    • Time 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Discover Forest Bathing: May

    Discover Forest Bathing: May

    Discover the art of Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that immerses you in the healing beauty of nature. Through mindfulness and your senses, you’ll learn to relax, recharge, and connect with the natural world around you. This enriching class begins with an introduction to the principles of shinrin-yoku, followed by personal time in...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • learn
    • wellness activities
    • Date
      May 10, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Botanical Cyanotypes

    Botanical Cyanotypes

    After immersing yourself in the cyanotype process under the guidance of our expert instructor, you’ll find yourself looking at the natural world through a new lens. The beauty of this technique lies not just in its simplicity but also in its ability to capture the intricate details of plant life in stunning monochromatic hues. As...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      May 17, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM