March 2023
SOLD OUT – Lovely Edible Flowers Workshop
SOLD OUT Tuesday, March 28 • 6 - 7 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $25 | $20 WBG members Become a culinary gardener! Learn which edible flowers to grow, their perfect growing season, flavor variations, and the tastiest recipes. Enjoy and be inspired by a chef-prepared hearty salad with edible flower garnishes. Instructor: Marlena Wolf, an expert in Horticulture from Edible Gardens Inc.
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Yoga
Yoga Every other Wednesday • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Build strength and practice mindfulness with experienced, thoughtful teachers. All skill levels are welcome! BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Gardens Storytime
Thursday, March 30 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Leslie Botanical Classrooms Gather round for storytime! Children ages 3-5 and their grown-up caregivers will love this inaugural early-learning program: Gardens Storytime. Two colorful stories and a nature-inspired activity help young friends build early reading, social-interactive and creative skills. This program is FREE for kids and caregivers, but registration is required. Find us at the Gardens, every other Thursday from January through May at 10 am–rain or shine! REGISTER HERE
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First Sunday Fun Day: Recycling
Sunday, April 2 • 12 – 2 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms FREE, no reservation required Ready for some free family fun? Children ages 5 – 12 and their grown-ups are invited to join us every first Sunday for nature-based learning and crafts in our beautiful gardens and classrooms. Join us rain or shine; no registration is required.
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Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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SOLD OUT – Bento Box Demonstration
SOLD OUT Wednesday, April 5 • 6 - 7:30 pm Leslie Botanical Classroms $25 | $20 WBG & JASK members Bento box meals are common in Japanese culture. Many Japanese pack their meals in bento boxes or buy a pre-made bento box meal. There are many ways to make a bento box fun and decorative. Participants will receive their own bento box and ingredients to create a bento box to eat in class or take home. In partnership with
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SOLD OUT – Gardening Boot Camp for Beginners
SOLD OUT 3-week series; April 6, 13, and 20 • 6 - 8 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $55 | $44 WBG members Are you ready to start and maintain a garden? Let our horticulturists help you build your confidence through this three-session workshop that teaches gardening basics. Take the lessons from this boot camp and apply them to create a manageable, well-designed garden of your own. You will leave encouraged and prepared to apply your gardening and design skills during any…
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SOLD OUT – Repotting Orchids Workshop
SOLD OUT Saturday, April 8 • 1 - 3 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $35 | $28 WBG members Our popular orchid class is back! Become enchanted again with the dynamic orchid plant family – one of the largest of all on the planet. This introductory, in-person workshop presents basic lifeforms and biology of orchid plants, including flower anatomy, growth habit, and understanding the taxonomy of orchids that have been bred by humans for generations. View several different flowering orchid plant types.…
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Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Yoga Every other Wednesday • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Build strength and practice mindfulness with experienced, thoughtful teachers. All skill levels are welcome! BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Thursday, April 13 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Leslie Botanical Classrooms Gather round for storytime! Children ages 3-5 and their grown-up caregivers will love this inaugural early-learning program: Gardens Storytime. Two colorful stories and a nature-inspired activity help young friends build early reading, social-interactive and creative skills. This program is FREE for kids and caregivers, but registration is required. Find us at the Gardens, every other Thursday from January through May at 10 am–rain or shine! REGISTER HERE
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Earth Week: Transforming Trash Workshop
Sunday, April 16 • 2 - 4 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $25 | $20 WBG members Create your own one-of-a-kind vase using recycled milk jugs! Using acrylic paint, students will paint on recycled plastic almond milk jugs to transform them into beautiful, one of a kind vases to hold many future flower arrangements. Artistic freedom is encouraged so expect to explore your style during this unique program. Instructor: Rhonda Goodall is a painter, interior designer, and a corporate art consultant…
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Earth Week: Eco Leaf Printing Workshop
Tuesday, April 18 • 6 - 8 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $75 | $60 WBG members Using home-collected leaves, students will make dramatic prints on bandanas to take home! Claire Krueger, a Louisville-based artist and your mentor throughout this experiment, will discuss her passion in eco printing, and how you can get started at home recycling your old clothing with natural dyes. Basic dying principles, PH color changes, and a bit of color theory will be explored in this 2-hour…
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Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Earth Week: Beneficial Fungi in Veggie Gardens Workshop
Wednesday, April 19 • 6 - 7:30 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $45 | $36 WBG members Katy Marshall and Rebecca Norton from Studio Spore will teach participants about the many benefits of using mushrooms in the garden. Students will learn which fungi work well with different plants, how and why mushrooms improve the soil and increase production, and how to install a mushroom bed at home through a hands-on demonstration. They will also cover how to properly identify your gourmet…
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Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Yoga Every other Wednesday • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Build strength and practice mindfulness with experienced, thoughtful teachers. All skill levels are welcome! BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Thursday, April 27 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Leslie Botanical Classrooms Gather round for storytime! Children ages 3-5 and their grown-up caregivers will love this inaugural early-learning program: Gardens Storytime. Two colorful stories and a nature-inspired activity help young friends build early reading, social-interactive and creative skills. This program is FREE for kids and caregivers, but registration is required. Find us at the Gardens, every other Thursday from January through May at 10 am–rain or shine! REGISTER HERE
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Floral Necklaces and Boutonnières
$25 | $20 WBG Members Leslie Botanical Classrooms Join drag queen May O’Nays as she teaches you to make one-of-a-kind, wearable floral arrangements while enjoying refreshments. In this class, you’ll have the option of creating a floral necklace or boutonnière just in time to wear to Oaks or Derby. May O’Nays is not your average drag queen. You can find her all over town teaching cooking, crafting, and gardening classes. Look out Martha Stewart, she’s coming for your gig! REGISTER…
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First Sunday Fun Day: Seeds
Sunday, May 7 • 12 – 2 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms FREE, no reservation required Ready for some free family fun? Children ages 5 – 12 and their grown-ups are invited to join us every first Sunday for nature-based learning and crafts in our beautiful gardens and classrooms. Join us rain or shine; no registration is required.
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Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Yoga Every other Wednesday • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Build strength and practice mindfulness with experienced, thoughtful teachers. All skill levels are welcome! BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Gardens Storytime
Thursday, May 11 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Leslie Botanical Classrooms Gather round for storytime! Children ages 3-5 and their grown-up caregivers will love this inaugural early-learning program: Gardens Storytime. Two colorful stories and a nature-inspired activity help young friends build early reading, social-interactive and creative skills. This program is FREE for kids and caregivers, but registration is required. Find us at the Gardens, every other Thursday from January through May at 10 am–rain or shine! REGISTER HERE
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Birds and Butterflies: The Amazing World of Color
Tuesday, May 16 • 6 - 7:30 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $35 | $28 WBG members Have you ever wanted to get great photos of the different birds or butterflies that live in your backyard or local park? Then join us for this lecture where photographer Mike Mathews will share some of his many tips and techniques for getting great photos with your camera. He’ll show you how you can set up props for birds with a few simple steps and…
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Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • Starting February 1 10 - 11 am $15 | $11 WBG members per each session Try a softer and gentler approach to mobility. Beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility are welcome. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Bonsai at the Gardens
Wednesday, May 17 • 6 - 7:30 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $25 | $20 WBG members Join our Chief Horticulture and Education Officer, Jamie Burghardt, in exploring the plans for our future Bonsai Garden here at WBG. The concept and outline will be introduced, followed by a lecture by Russel Stevens, from Twisted Nature Bonsai. Russel will take a deep dive into the importance of this artform. Coniferous bonsai will be thoughtfully examined. REGISTER HERE
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Kentucky Tea Time
Saturday, May 20 • 10:30 am - 12 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $45 | $36 WBG members Chef Hannah of Biscuit Belly is bringing the sauce (or rather, jam) to pair with a delightful spring inspired spread of scones PLUS a Build Your Own Mimosa bar. So, join us for a Kentucky Tea Time as we teach you how to incorporate homegrown herbs into your very own homemade jams and jellies. Featuring scones + homemade jams. Guests will have the…
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Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Yoga
Yoga Every other Wednesday • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Build strength and practice mindfulness with experienced, thoughtful teachers. All skill levels are welcome! BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Gardens Storytime
Thursday, May 25 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Leslie Botanical Classrooms Gather round for storytime! Children ages 3-5 and their grown-up caregivers will love this inaugural early-learning program: Gardens Storytime. Two colorful stories and a nature-inspired activity help young friends build early reading, social-interactive and creative skills. This program is FREE for kids and caregivers, but registration is required. Find us at the Gardens, every other Thursday from January through May at 10 am–rain or shine! REGISTER HERE
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Summer Cutting Garden: Planting and Design
Tuesday, May 30 • 6 - 7:30 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $35 | $28 WBG members Students will get insider information on planting a flower garden for Summer fresh cut bouquets. Seeds, trays and soil included, along with tips on planning the layout of the garden and bouquets from the bounty! This lesson will be taught by Pure Pollen Flowers – a full-scale flower farming business featuring locally-grown and native flora. REGISTER HERE
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Chair Yoga Every Wednesday • 10 - 11 a.m. $15 | $12 WBG members per each session Chair yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is soft and gentle but also still supportive and beneficial. Build strength and confidence by joining any one or all of the sessions! Hosted every Wednesday. This program is geared toward beginners, retirees, and those with limited flexibility. BYOM - bring your own mat (and water)! REGISTER HERE
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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Wednesday, May 31 • 6 - 7:30 pm Leslie Botanical Classrooms $25 | $20 WBG & JASK members Japanese calligraphy is an artistic method of writing the Japanese language. A calligraphy expert will introduce basic calligraphy materials and how to use them. You will learn how to write Japanese characters during a step-by-step lesson, surrounded by fresh cut flowers and views of the Gardens. REGISTER HERE In partnership with
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