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

SOLD OUT – Weave a Rush Stool Workshop

Event Date: July 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Leslie Botanical Classroom at WBG

Saturday, July 20 · 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Leslie Botanical Classrooms $90 | $75 WBG members Supply Fee: $50 payable to instructor / bring your lunch Benefiting from small class-size and individual teaching, …

Gardens Walk & Talk

Event Date: July 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens Site

Thursday, July 25 · 5:30 to 6:30pm Meeting location: WBG Plaza $20  | $15 per WBG Members As summer unfolds across the gardens, enjoy a guided walk and talk educational tour with …

SOLD OUT – Repotting Orchids

Event Date: July 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classroom

Saturday, July 27 · 10:00 to 11:30am Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms $55  | $45 per WBG Members Our popular orchid class is back! This introductory workshop presents basic lifeforms and biology of orchid …

Macro Photography: The Small but Beautiful World

Event Date: July 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Leslie Botanical Classroom at WBG

Tuesday, July 30 · 5:30 to 7:00pm Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms $90  | $75 per WBG Members Come and join us as we explore the amazing world of macro photography! Mike has been …

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.