Educational
Special Access: Shooting the Light — Dusk to Dawn 2-Session Photography Workshop
Dusk and dawn are truly special times for photography, and the Arboretum grounds are the best place around to capture the beauty…
Guided Garden Tours
Colorful Fall Vegetables in Botanical Watercolor
Join botanical artist Jane Hancock to study how light falls on vegetables to reveal their round or cylindrical forms, and…
Garden Kitchen Hour: Warm Fall Spice
Join us this fall for short, engaging cooking sessions inspired by the season. Each class features a chef-led culinary…
Creative Botanical Composition
Join Botanical Artist Suz Galloway to learn the seven principles of composition: color, value, line, shape, texture, size and…
Unlock the Challenge of Painting "Greens" in Botanical Watercolor
Painting the many colors of nature’s “greens” is one of the most challenging aspects of botanical work. This class will…
Intro to Your Camera: Beginner Photography Workshop
Join Instructor Don Tredinnick to get you comfortable with your camera and give you the confidence to start taking photos! This…
Walks With Matt: Late Summer Fungi
Matt Schuth, a naturalist, author and expert at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for over 40 years, will guide you an immersive…
A Wonder Filled Experience (AWE): An Immersive Nature-Based Experience
Have you ever wondered why you feel refreshed after a walk in the woods? Or how experiencing wonder in the natural world creates…
Lawn Care Basics (hybrid)
This introductory workshop will focus on all matters of lawn care and topics will include best management practices related to…