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

The Native Wisdom Water Day

Event Date: October 14 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens Site

Monday, October 14 • 1:00 – 7:30 p.m. Waterfront Botanical Gardens Free and open to the public!   Native elders and local water experts will lead us to a deeper connectiveness with Water, …

Tree Week Tree Talk at Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Event Date: October 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens Site

Tuesday, October 15 · 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Waterfront Botanical Gardens Site $15 | $12 WBG members Join ISA Certified Arborist and WBG Horticulture Manager Drew Combs on a walk through WBG’s tree …

Orchid Series: Cattleya Culture and Care

Event Date: October 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Wednesday, October 16 · 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Francis Newman Alden Learning Center in the Ellen T. Leslie Building $30 | $25 WBG members Learn how to properly care for the lovely Cattleya Orchid …

Evening Yoga with Yoga East

Event Date: October 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens Site

Thursday, October 17 · 6:00 to 7:00pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center in the Ellen T. Leslie Building $20  | $16 per WBG Members Build strength and mindfulness in our indoor classroom. This class …

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.