adult education classes

Symposia and Highlighted Classes

Broaden your horizons and join us for a symposium or highlighted event. A symposium is a conference established for the exchange of information, and a highlighted event is one that is new and/or unique from our traditional course offerings. Every year we offer diverse programs with internationally acclaimed speakers for every kind of adult student. These programs can open a new door, provide inspiration, present unique opportunities, expand your social or professional network, and challenge viewpoints of current events in the world around us. Events include book signings, lectures, author tours, international speakers, and famous people presenting topics, seminars, and conferences.

Symposia

Landscaping for Privacy: Innovative Ways to Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Peaceful Retreat
A Lecture and Book-Signing Event
March 9
Friday
1 - 2 p.m.
Linnaeus Room

A Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jefferson's Revolutionary Garden at Monticello
May 17
Thursday
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Alsdorf Auditorium

highlighted events

Beginning Beekeeping Workshop
February 18
Saturday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Linnaeus Room

Dry and Wet Colored Pencil Workshop
March 29 – April 26
(no class April 19)
4 Thursdays
6 – 9 p.m.
Design Studio

Form and Texture in Watercolor
Visiting Artist Program
May 4 – 6
Friday – Sunday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Design Studio

Botany 1
Spring Session
March 12 – April 23
7 Mondays and 5 Wednesdays
(no class April 18)
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
or
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

Tile Garden Marker Workshop
New!
March 15
Thursday
10 a.m. – noon
or
March 18
Sunday
1 – 3 p.m.
Annex 1

Treewhispers: Awakening Your Heartfelt Connection to Trees
New!
March 28
Wednesday
9 a.m. – noon
Fairchild Room

Treewhispers: Handmade Paper Art Workshop
New!
March 31
Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Plant Science Lab

Treewhispers Meditation Workshop: Breathing Without Boundaries
New!
April 6
Friday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Linnaeus Room

Roof Deck Gardening
New!
April 5
Thursday
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Linnaeus Room

Raising Backyard Chickens
New!
April 14
Saturday
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Garden View Room

Oak Woodland Management
New!
April 28
Saturday
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Garden View Room