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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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Aly Laughlin, Adult Education Coordinator
alaughlin@waterfrontgardens.org

 

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Horticulture and GardeningWe 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

    Waterfront 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.

Upcoming Class/Workshop

Gardens Storytime

Event Date: February 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, February 18 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Graeser Family Education Center Children ages 3-5 and their grown-up caregivers are invited to join us for two colorful stories and a nature-inspired activity …

Herbs for Tea and Wellness

Event Date: February 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Thursday, February 19 · 6:00 to 7:30pm Graeser Family Education Center $36 | $28 WBG members Imagine what it would be like to walk into your backyard or onto your balcony and harvest …

Friday Family Night: Winter Nights and Warm Lights

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

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Friday, February 20 • 6:00 – 7:00pm Graeser Family Education Center $12 | $10 WBG Members Ages 4-10 and their caretakers The whole family will enjoy taking a stroll through our candlelit …

Wintry Watercolors: Bark, Branches, and Seed Pods

Event Date: February 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Saturday, February 21, 10am – 12pm Graeser Family Education Center $65 | $52 WBG members Participants will explore the intricate textures, subtle hues, and elegant lines of bare trees, bark, and branches found …

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.