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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, May 5; Thursday, May 7; or Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Waitlist Only
Woody plants—including shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs—form the backbone of a well-planned landscape design. Learn More about Woody Landscape Plant ID
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Painting with Pastels in the Garden
5 Thursdays: May 7–June 4, 2026 | 12:30–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Celebrate the season by painting en plein air in the Garden when weather permits, using soft pastels. Learn More about Painting with Pastels in the Garden
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Make a Mother’s Day Bouquet
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to make a beautiful homemade arrangement of spring blooms. Learn More about Make a Mother’s Day Bouquet
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn best practices to spruce up your tree beds while improving the health and resilience of your block’s trees. Learn More about Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Soil Management (blended)
7 sessions beginning Thursday, May 7, 2026 | Waitlist Only
Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy garden ecosystem and abundant crops. Learn about soil’s contents and physical and chemical properties, soil fertility management, and soil cultivation techniques. Learn More about Soil Management (blended)
