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!
Outdoor Adventure Challenge: Activity Kit To-Go (Ages 7-12)
$65 member/$80 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Discovering a World of Pollinators: A Photographer's Field Guide (Online)
Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
All Levels, with some knowledge of manual camera settings preferred.
$44 member/$49 non-member
The Art of Up Close: Macro Nature Photography (Online)
Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Garden Landscape Photography (Online)
Tuesday, June 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Beginner
$44 member/$49 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars (Online)
Tuesday, July 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Magnificent Mushrooms (Online)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Spectacular Seeds & Fantastic Fruits (Online)
Thursday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Night Photography Academy (2-session Online), Optional In-Person 2-session Practicum
2-session Webinar Tuesday, Sept. 12 & Thursday, Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. CDT
Optional In-person 2-session Practicum Friday, Sept. 15 & Saturday, Sept. 16, 7-11 p.m.Any skill level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$82-$314 member/$87-$349 non-member
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