Attending Adult Education classes is a great way to expand your knowledge. Our calendar of events features a wide variety of classes, including seminars, workshops, demonstrations and symposia.
Some of our classes require pre-registration. Below is a listing of all options available to you through our education program at Rotary Botanical Gardens. We hope you will join us!
Questions? Please contact our Education Department via email: [email protected]
Children’s Education information may be found on our youth & families page. A listing of all classes and events may be viewed on our e-calendar.
Participants will learn how to create a very abstract background with a variety of watercolor techniques. Choosing their own palette will make each painting one of a kind.
March 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pmThis session, led by Ann Pedder Reilly, will help you understand how both native and non-native plants meet pollinator needs.
April 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pmDesign your own pollinator garden and learn how the anatomy of pollinators and the structure of pollinator plants interact.
April 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pmDirector of Horticulture Michael Jesiolowski provides a behind-the-scenes look at what’s blooming this month and answers your questions.
April 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amIt is important to follow the steps necessary to not only grow rhododendrons, but to see them thrive in Wisconsin gardens.
April 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmKombucha is easy and very affordable to make at home. All you need are a few basic ingredients, some imagination, and a scoby.
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmStan & Kristin Kresal will examine the definition of a Japanese garden, explore a short history of Japanese gardens, view examples of Japanese gardens, and end with an overview of our Japanese garden …
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmDirector of Horticulture Michael Jesiolowski provides a behind-the-scenes look at what’s blooming this month and answers your questions.
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amLearn how to create impactful, eye-catching containers overflowing with color using summer annuals.
June 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 amDirector of Horticulture Michael Jesiolowski provides a behind-the-scenes look at what’s blooming this month and answers your questions.
June 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amLearn year-round gardening practices to encourage bird visitors, plus birdfeeders, water, and how to improve shelter and nesting sites.
July 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmDirector of Horticulture Michael Jesiolowski provides a behind-the-scenes look at what’s blooming this month and answers your questions.
July 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am