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

Weaving with The Little Loom House

Event Date: February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Saturday, February 1 · 1:00 to 4:00pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center, in the Ellen T. Leslie Building $68 | $5 WBG members Join the staff from The Little Loom House to create …

Galentine’s Day Yoga and Meditation

Event Date: February 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Thursday, February 13 · 6:30 to 8:00pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center, in the Ellen T. Leslie Building $25 | $20 WBG members Celebrate friendship and self-love in this special Galentine’s Day Yoga …

Creating a Rain Garden

Event Date: February 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Thursday, February 20· 6:00 to 7:30pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center, in the Ellen T. Leslie Building $19 | $15 WBG members Creating and sustaining a healthy rain garden in your yard can …

Using Grow Lights Indoors

Event Date: February 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Saturday, February 22 · 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 …

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.