Classes

Enjoy the Gardens and the changing evening skyline while “Forest Bathing” under the energy of the first Super Full Moon of 2025. “Forest Bathing” or Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, an evidenced based holistic practice which uses immersion in natural environments to enhance health and wellness. Join Forest Therapy Guide Emmie Brenzel, for a slow wander in the gardens during sunset, twilight, and the rising full moon. Participants will be invited to connect with nature, awaken their senses, and activate their imaginations. There will be opportunities for silence, observation, listening, and optional group sharing. The nature walk concludes with a tea ceremony. Please dress for the weather with layers recommended keeping in mind that temperatures will feel cooler when seated, moving slowly, or closer to sundown.

Get in the holiday spirit and make a statement when you host your holiday parties! Join the Botanical Garden’s Horticulture team, as they guide you through a pumpkin succulent make-and-take. Building on a medium-sized pumpkin you will plant succulents and decorate with natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind pumpcculent centerpiece. This masterpiece will last for months, but once the pumpkin decomposes you can replant your succulents as they multiply and grow.

Whether you’re homesteading or just looking for a unique garden pastime, there are plenty of benefits to growing your own mushrooms in your yard. Many edible mushrooms are easily grown at home. In this class, you’ll learn how to grow shiitake, oyster, and wine cap mushrooms with low-tech methods. Purchase your very own grow kit with mushroom spawn to take home after class. Come out to the garden to learn with and to be inspired by Penprapa Berry, a master gardener who is passionate about organic gardening and self-sufficient living. For participants interested in purchasing a grow kit, it will include a ready-to-inoculate log, mushroom spawn, plug wax, a drill bit, and detailed instructions.