Online, Virtual, and At-Home
Classes and programs
Enjoy a variety of Arboretum-inspired classes, webinars, workshops, and kids activities from the comfort of your home computer or local nature area!
Art of Photography Speaker Series: Mitch Dobrowner (Online)
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-member
iPhone Photo Editing Made Easy (Online)
2-session series Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30-9 p.m. CT
Beginner
$80 member/$85 non-member
Art of Photography Speaker Series: Douglas Hill (Online)
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-member
Art of Photography Speaker Series: Travis Novitsky (Online)
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-member
2024 Extension ProHort Core Course
Online class at-your-own-pace starting January, 2024
ProHort is for Homeowners, Hobbyists, Industry professionals, Educators... or anyone looking for comprehensive horticulture foundation education from University of Minnesota Extension.
$599 member/$639 non-memberRegistration coming soon!
Photographing Winter’s Wonders (Online + In-Person)
Live online webinar: Thursday, Jan. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CT
In-person practicum: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2:30-5:30 p.mAll levels, some familiarity with the manual settings on your camera preferred
$44-$119 member/$49-$139 non-member
Art of Photography Speaker Series: Areca Roe (Online)
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-member
Editing Essentials: Flower and Nature Photos (Online)
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CT
All levels, some familiarity with Adobe Lightroom Class suggested
$44 member/$49 non-member
Winter Bird Photography (Online + In-Person)
Live online webinar: Thursday, Feb. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. CT
In-person practicum: Saturday, Feb. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.mFamiliarity with the manual functions of your camera and exposure settings.
$39-$93 member/$44-$113 non-member
Art of Photography Speaker Series: Cynthia Dickinson (Online)
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-member
Editing Essentials: Removing Distractions with Photoshop (Online)
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CT
All levels, some familiarity with editing software is suggested
$44 member/$49 non-member
Camera Techniques for Nature Photography (Online + In-Person)
Live online webinar: Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8 p.m. CT
In-person practicum: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.mBeginner
$39-$114 member/$44-$134 non-member
Editing Essentials: Creative Techniques with Photoshop (Online)
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CT
All levels, some familiarity with Adobe Photoshop suggested
$44 member/$49 non-member
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