Expand your knowledge about the natural world, explore a new topic, or learn a new skill by enrolling in one of the many classes we offer through the year. Adult education classes include lecture series, field classes, and garden related topics. We offer family programs that help caregivers guide children (and themselves) in nature study. Programs for scouts or groups of children make learning about plants fun.
 
Registration is easy and can be done via phone, fax, mail or in person at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Information Desk. Click here to learn more about registration.

• Adult Education

1/8/2012 - Roses of the World

1/10/2012 - So You Want to Be a Beekeeper! Part I

1/11/2012 - Native Seed Cleaning and Exchange

1/15/2012 - Tropical Ladyslipper Orchids

1/16/2012 - Belle Isle–Then and Now

1/17/2012 - The Great Lakes Compact: Are There Holes in the Bucket?

1/18/2012 - Washtenaw Audubon Society

1/21/2012 - Unusual Dendrobiums

1/21/2012 - Dwarf and Unusual Conifers

1/25/2012 - Members’ Bonsai Collections–A Virtual Tour

2/8/2012 - Weed Warriors

2/12/2012 - Discover the Pleasure of Roses

2/14/2012 - So You Want to Be a Beekeeper! Part II

2/15/2012 - Washtenaw Audubon Society

2/18/2012 - Size in Judging

2/18/2012 - Bromeliads in the Lost World of the Guiana Highlands

2/18/2012 - Paphiopedilums–New Species and Hybrids

2/20/2012 - Kirk’s Fen–Exploring a Recovering Natural Area

2/21/2012 - The Politics of the Environment–2012

2/22/2012 - How to Look At Your Bonsai–An Artistic Perspective

3/5/2012 - Annual Herb Seed Giveaway & Growing Herbs from Seeds

3/6/2012 - Orchid Culture Class- Session 1

3/11/2012 - Repotting Your Plants: A Demonstration

3/11/2012 - A Gardener’s Guide: How to Select and Plant Roses like a Pro (video presentation)

3/13/2012 - Keeping Honeybees: The Right Equipment

3/13/2012 - Orchid Culture Class- Session 2

3/14/2012 - Bioreserve Projects

3/17/2012 - A Photo Tour of English Gardens in Bloom

3/17/2012 - Recent Awards

3/18/2012 - New Dahlia Introductions

3/18/2012 - Mixed Species of South America

3/19/2012 - Ann Arbor Schools–Environmental Education Program. Introducing Kids to Positive Nature Experiences

3/20/2012 - A 21st Century Chicago-Area Waterway System

3/20/2012 - Orchid Culture Class- Session 3

3/21/2012 - Washtenaw Audubon Society

3/27/2012 - The Pleasures of the Peony in Chinese Art

3/28/2012 - Potluck and Discussion, American Rhododendron Society

3/28/2012 - Bonsai Potting and Root Pruning Techniques

4/2/2012 - All about Lavender

4/10/2012 - Secrets to Beautiful Roses: How to Prune Many Types of Roses

4/10/2012 - CSI: What Went Wrong Inside the Hive

4/16/2012 - The Role of Plants in Ancient Environments

4/17/2012 - Huron-Clinton Metroparks: Care of Our Diverse Ecosystems

4/18/2012 - Washtenaw Audubon Society

4/25/2012 - The Care, Cultivation, and Maintenance of Tropical Bonsai

• Youth Education

1/28/2012 - Herb Power

2/11/2012 - Hot Chocolate

2/20/2012 - Sketchbook Detectives

2/21/2012 - Folktales and Fantasy

2/23/2012 - Papermaking and nature journals

2/24/2012 - Fairie Gardens and Troll Houses

3/17/2012 - Blustery Day

3/31/2012 - Fairie Gardens & Troll Houses

4/2/2012 - Folktales & Fantasy

4/3/2012 - Windowsill Wonders

4/4/2012 - Treasures & Trails

4/5/2012 - Potpourris & Bubble Baths

4/6/2012 - Sketchbook Detectives

4/14/2012 - Super Seedlings – A Little Green Thumbs program

5/12/2012 - Down and Dirty - Kids’ Composting – A Little Green Thumbs program