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SUMMARY:How to Enter Vegetables & Flowers in the Kentucky State Fair
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21 · 6:00 to 7:30pm\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$36 | $28 WBG members \nLearn more about what it’s like to enter vegetables & flowers in the Kentucky State Fair from award-winning local gardener\, Gracie Taylor! \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/how-to-enter-vegetables-flowers-in-the-kentucky-state-fair/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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SUMMARY:Gardens Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 27 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nFrancis Newman Alden Learning Center at the Ellen T. Leslie Building \nChildren ages 3-5 and their grown-up caregivers are invited to join us for two colorful stories and a nature-inspired activity to help young friends build early reading\, social-interactive and creative skills. \nThis program is FREE for kids and caregivers\, but registration is required. \n  \n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n 
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/gardens-storytime-32/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Sketching & Drawing Workshop OR How to Draw a Bonsai Tree
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 27 · 6:00 to 7:30pm\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$36 | $28 WBG members \nLearn the basics of sketching & drawing with beautiful live Bonsai models and local artist Claire Krüeger. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nInstructor: Claire Krüeger \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/bonsai-sketching-drawing-workshop-or-how-to-draw-a-bonsai-tree/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260603T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Yoga at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 3 · 5:30 to 7:00pm\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$25 | $20 WBG members \nJoin us for a gentle beginner-friendly yoga session to wind down at the end of your day\, focused on honoring your body and showing up as you are. Participants will be guided through a series of gentle yoga postures\, followed by a brief closing meditation. \nPlease bring your yoga mat and a water bottle with you to class. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nInstructor: Chrissy Leake \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/monthly-yoga-at-the-gardens-3/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260604T180000
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SUMMARY:“Starting Edible & Pollinator-Friendly Gardens” Garden Planning Workshop with GroLeafy
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 4 · 6:00 to 7:30pm\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$36 | $28 WBG members \nDiscover how to create a small\, manageable garden that fits your space\, supports your health\, and brings joy all season. Learn how to select edible plants and perennial herbs\, prepare healthy soil\, and use gentle\, low-impact gardening techniques through demonstrations and hands-on guidance\, while supporting pollinators and enjoying the mental wellness benefits of gardening. \nFocus: Garden planning\, soil basics\, containers/raised beds\, vertical growing\, seedling\nplanting\, gentle/low-impact gardening\, edible and pollinator-friendly plants\, garden care. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nInstructor: Alethea Victor\, GroLeafy \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/8438/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Birds in the Garden: Birdwatching Walk with Beckham Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6 · 8:30 to 10:30am\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$25 | $20 WBG members \nJoin us for a peaceful beginner-friendly morning bird walk through the Gardens led by Andrew Melnykovych from Beckham Bird Club. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nInstructor: Andrew Melnykovych from Beckham Bird Club \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/spring-birds-in-the-garden-birdwatching-walk-with-beckham-bird-club/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aromatherapy Workshop: Essential Oils for Sleep & Relaxation with Garden Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 10 · 6:00 to 7:30pm\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$40 | $32 WBG members \nLearn how to make your own custom blend of natural essential oils for relaxation and sleep\, with an emphasis on calming garden herbs. \nThe registration cost includes a blending kit with essential oils such as Lavender\, Sweet Marjoram & Roman Chamomile\, along with MCT coconut oil\, glass roller bottles\, and instructions to continue making blends at home. \n  \nREGISTER HERE  \n  \nInstructor: Michele Finn \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations \nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/aromatherapy-workshop-essential-oils-for-sleep-relaxation-with-garden-herbs/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260611T180000
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop: Collect Rainwater for Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 11 · 6:00 to 7:30pm\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$70 (Registration cost includes the rain barrel and kit.) \nJoin us to learn how to set up and maintain your own rain barrel to sustainably water your garden. Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District experts Bethany Pratt & Kris Mann will guide you through the process from start to finish. \nParticipants will leave with a rain barrel and installation kit at the end of the workshop. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nInstructor: Bethany Pratt & Kris Mann\, Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-collect-rainwater-for-your-garden/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260620T090000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Solstice ½ Day Silent Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 20 · 9:00 to 12:30 pm\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$45 | $36 WBG members \nTheme: Rooted & Relaxed in Awe \nWe will celebrate the light\, warmth\, and energy of the solstice sunlight and experience with awe the natural world during this traditional time of alignment with the earth and connecting with nature. This retreat guides you to a restorative and affirming shift in wellbeing as we explore mindfulness meditation practices with curiosity and kindness\, supported by the beautiful spaces at WBG\, incredible music\, tasty food and skillful teachers. Participants are silent during most of the retreat as Karen and partners guide a variety of meditation forms\, including walking\, eating\, sitting\, and sound. The space created by silence allows you to experience mindfulness. No experience with meditation required. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nInstructor: Karen Newton \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/pre-solstice-%c2%bd-day-silent-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260625T193000
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Flowering Oncidiums: Meet the Dancing Ladies
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 25 · 6:00 to 7:30 pm\nGraeser Family Education Center\n$36 | $28 WBG members \nLearn about how to care for Oncidium orchids in your home\, including what makes them thrive in the same environment that you live in. Pot an oncidium and take it home with you! \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nInstructor: Jan Smith\, Kentucky Orchid Society President \nDisclaimer: Minimums & Cancellations\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens is committed to offering high-quality\, meaningful programming. As a nonprofit\, each class must meet a minimum enrollment to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a program if minimum capacity is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or severe weather. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered a full refund or transfer option.
URL:https://waterfrontgardens.org/event/beautiful-flowering-oncidiums-meet-the-dancing-ladies/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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