Explore, discover, and enrich your life

Adult classes and workshops at Waterfront Botanical Gardens brings together our staff and local experts from across Louisville and Kentuckiana. Through Adult Education, we are excited to share knowledge and enthusiasm. Whether you’re trying a new hobby or digging deeper into plants and nature, we welcome lifelong learners and hope to provide ways to keep you learning no matter your age and ability.

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Wanda Peck, Director of Education

wpeck@waterfrontgardens.org

 

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We strive to educate, inspire, and enhance appreciation of the relationship between plant life and a healthy environment.

Adult classes and workshops often explore:

  • Horticulture and Gardening
  • Art and Design
  • Science and Environment
  • Health and Wellness
  • Nature Photography
  • City and Waterway History

Upcoming Class/Workshop

Using Grow Lights Indoors

Event Date: January 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Saturday, January 11 · 10:00 to 11:30am Frances Newman Alden Learning Center in the Leslie Building $38  | $30 per WBG Members Unlock the secret to year-round indoor gardening by learning how to effectively …

Natural Health and Wellness: Engaging with Nature

Event Date: January 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Thursday, January 16 · 6:00pm to 7:30pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center in the Leslie Building $19  | $15 per WBG Members Participants will learn how nature enhances physical and mental well being, gain …

Winter Tree Walk

Event Date: January 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens Site

Saturday, January 18 · 6:00 to 8:00pm WBG Site $19 | $15 WBG members Designed to offer a deeper appreciation of the resilience of trees in winter, this program – which includes time …

Tea in the Gardens

Event Date: January 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Saturday, January 18 · 1:00pm to 2:30pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center in the Leslie Building $38  | $30 per WBG Members Explore how the process of tea making can be meditative while sampling …

Our adult offerings require advance registration and are open to both WBG members and the general public. Adult Education students must be at least 16 years of age. Students ages 16 – 17 must have an adult register and attend with them. Programs that involve alcohol tastings/beverages are 21+ only. Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Inc. does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age (over 40), disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.