A Wonder Filled Experience (AWE): An Immersive Nature-Based Experience
Select Thursdays, July-Oct. • 2-3:30 p.m.$25 member/$45 non-memberNew fall date added!
Shinrin-yoku “Forest Bathing”: Experience the Tranquility of Nature
Select Thursdays and Fridays, July-Dec.$28 member/$48 non-memberNew fall dates added!
Painting Lichen on Branches
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12 • 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Intermediate
$220 member/$260 non-memberSold out, waitlist available.
Summer Entertaining: Farm-to-Table Picnic
Saturday, July 11 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Culinary Demonstration Class - All levels$85 member/$105 non-member
Watch the Beekeeper at Work
Select weekends, June 14-Sept. 12Included with gate admission, no program registration needed.INCLUDED with admission
Special Access for Ages 18+: Honey Bee Hive Inspection
Select weekends, July 12 & July 19$35 member/$55 non-member
Special Access for Ages 6 to Adult: Honey Bee Hive Inspection
Select weekends, June 20-July 19$35 member/$55 non-member
Introduction to Botanical Art in Colored Pencils
6 sessions: Mondays, July 13-Aug. 24*Introductory$260 member/$380 non-memberBotanical Art & Illustration Class
Mindful Birding: Enhance your Connection with the Natural World
July 17, 8:30-10:30 a.m. or Sept. 17, 9-11 a.m.$30 member/$50 non-memberNew fall date added!
Walks With Matt: Summertime in the Prairie
Thursday, July 16 • 10 a.m-noonAll levels$30 member/$50 non-memberSold out, waitlist available.
Classes on the Go! Garden & Horticulture by Tram
Select evenings, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 or Oct. 15Introductory$40 member/$60 non-member
Exploring the Outdoor Pizza Oven
July 18 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. , Sept. 3 or 19 • 5-7 p.m.Kitchen Participation Class - All levels$95 member/$115 non-memberNew dates added!
Lightroom Part One: Importing, Organizing, Global Adjustments and Exporting
Saturday, July 25 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Introductory
$105 member/$125 non-member
Summer Pairings: Wine & Small Plates
Saturday, July 25 • 5-7 p.m.Culinary Tasting Experience - All levels$95 member/$115 non-member
Garden Kitchen Hour: Moroccan Harvest
Wednesday, July 29 • noon-1:15 p.m.Culinary Mini Session - All levels$50 member/$70 non-member
Ojibwe Floral Collage Workshop
Saturday, Aug. 1 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Introductory$29 member/non-memberAll ages are welcome!
Watch the Honey Harvest
Saturday, Aug 1 • 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m.INCLUDED with admission, no program registration needed.
Pickling Workshop: Crunchy, Tangy & Seasonal
Sunday, Aug. 2 • 1-4 p.m.Kitchen Participation Class - All levels$95 member/$115 non-memberSold out, waitlist available.
Walks With Matt: Spring Peeper Meadow Revisited
Thursday, Aug. 6 • 10 a.m.-noon$30 member/$50 non-member
Insect Appreciation: Enhance your Connection with the Natural World
Thursday, Aug. 6 • 2-3:30 p.m.$15 member/$35 non-member
Garden Kitchen Hour: Street Food Favorites
Wednesday, Aug. 12 • noon-1:15 p.m.Culinary Mini Session - All levels$50 member/$70 non-member
Introduction to Cyanotypes Workshop
Saturday, Aug. 15 • 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Introductory
$85 members/$105 non-membersSold out, waitlist available.
Finding Your Rhythm in Watercolor
Thursday, Aug. 20 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Introductory
$80 member/$100 non-memberJust added!
The Art of Observation: A Botanical Art Primer
Saturday, Aug. 22 • 9:30 a.m.-noonIntroductory$50 member/$70 non-memberSold out, waitlist available.
Mosaic Nature Treasure Blocks
Saturday, Aug. 22 and Nov. 7 • 10 a.m-4 p.m.Beginner to Intermediate
$135 members/$155 non-members
Watercolor Painting: Rhythm & Hues – Tree Silhouettes
Thursday, Aug. 27 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Basic watercolor experience recommended
$80 member/$100 non-memberJust added!
Arboretum Taste Makers: Fair Fare
Saturday, Aug. 29 • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Culinary Demonstration Class - All levels
$65 member/$85 non-memberThe Great Minnesota Taste Together!
Colorful Fall Vegetables in Botanical Watercolor
Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Oct. 6 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.All levels$300 member/$420 non-memberSold out, waitlist available.
Pressed Plants Special Access Workshop: Preserving Summer’s Beauty
Thursday, Sept. 3 • 9:30-11:30 a.m.Introductory
$85 member/$105 non-member
Creative Botanical Composition
3 Sessions: Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16 & 23, 9:30 a.m.-noonIntermediate/Advanced
$140 member/$200 non-memberBotanical Art & Illustration Class
Unlock the Challenge of Painting "Greens" in Botanical Watercolor
3 Sessions: Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16 & 23 • 1-3:30 p.m.Intermediate/Advanced
$140 member/$200 non-memberBotanical Art & Illustration Class
Watercolor Painting: Rhythm & Hues – Pollinators
Thursday, Sept. 10 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Basic watercolor experience recommended
$80 member/$100 non-memberJust added!
Walks With Matt: Late Summer Fungi
Thursday, Sept. 10 • 10 a.m-noonAll levels$30 member/$50 non-member
Arboretum Art Open Studio - Fall 12-Week Series
Tuesdays; Sept. 16-Dec. 2All levels, mediums & abilities are welcome
$100 member/$340 non-member
Special Access Class: Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin
Wednesday, Sept. 16 or Thursday, Sept. 17Introductory
$150 member/$170 non-member
Botanical Drawing: Fall Gourds
Saturdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 24*, • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.All levels
$220 member/$320 non-memberBotanical Art & Illustration Class
Creating a Home Landscape: Sustainable Design Basics for Homeowners
Select Saturday Mornings, Sept.-Nov or Jan-Feb.Introductory$225 member/$325 non-member
Submitting an Artwork to the FFI
Mondays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26 • 9:30 a.m.-noonIntermediate/Advanced$260 member/$380 non-memberBotanical Art & Illustration Class
Pen & Ink: Exploring the Solanaceae Family
Six Sessions: Wednesdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 18* • noon-3 p.m.All levels
$300 member/$420 non-memberBotanical Art & Illustration Class
Watercolor Painting: Rhythm & Hues – Prairie Skies
Thursday, Oct. 8 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Basic watercolor experience recommended
$80 member/$100 non-member
Botanical Techniques: Milkweed Seed Pods
Thursdays, Oct. 15-Nov. 19, 1-4 p.m.All levels$300 member/$420 non-memberBotanical Art & Illustration Class
Crabapples in Watercolor: Four Ways
Friday, Oct. 23 • 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Basic watercolor experience recommended
$120 member/$140 non-member
Nature Journaling: A Mindful Writing Workshop to Explore Outer and Inner Nature
Thursday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-noonAll levels
$30 member/$50 non-member
Private Culinary Classes
Offered select days or evenings, Mon.-Thurs.Starting at $110 per person, plus private class feeGather, cook and connect — your way!
