Nature Therapy Walk
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Join Jennifer for a relaxing 2.5 to 3 hour stroll through the forest at Van Landingham Glen. Through a series of invitations, you will have an opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community, and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer.
All classes are open to the public. Classes marked with * are also eligible for credit towards our Certificate in Native Plant Studies. Check back regularly: more classes to come!
Native Tree and Shrub ID *
Wednesdays from 5pm to 8pm (4/17, 4/24 & 5/1/2024)
CNPS credit: 9 hours
Location: McMillan Greenhouse Classroom
Cost: $140 ($135 for Gardens Members)
Earth Month Tour of the Botanical Gardens
Thursday, April 25 from 12-1pm
Open to UNC Charlotte students, faculty, and staff
In partnership with the UNC Charlotte Office of Sustainability
Nature Therapy Walk
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9am to 12pm
Location: Van Landingham Glen
Cost: $40 per person, $35 for Gardens’ Members, $20 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff, free for UNC Charlotte Students.
Gratitude in the Gardens
Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 3pm to 5pm
Location: Van Landingham Glen
Cost: $30 per person, $25 for Gardens’ Members, $15 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff, free for UNC Charlotte Students.
Bird ID *
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 6pm to 9pm & Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:30am to 11:30am
CNPS credit: 6 hours
Location: Tuesday at McMillan Greenhouse Classroom, Saturday at Clarks Creek Nature Preserve
Cost: $100 ($95 for Gardens Members)
Soils *
Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 6pm to 9pm
CNPS credit: 3 hours
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Plant Propagation *
Saturday, June 1 from 9am to 3:30pm
CNPS credit: 6 hours
Location: McMillan Greenhouse Classroom
Cost: $100 ($95 for Gardens Members)
All classes are open to the public. Classes marked with * are also eligible for credit towards our Certificate in Native Plant Studies.
Check back regularly: more classes to come in 2024!
The following classes (and more) are being planned for 2024, with dates to be released soon:
- Basic Ecology *
- Botanical Drawing I & II *
- Botanical Watercolor I & II *
- Insect ID and Ecology *
- Spiders *
- Let Your Garden Grow: How to Recognize and Welcome Spontaneous Arrivals that Benefit Wildlife *
- Composting *
- Monthly Gratitude in the Gardens
- Monthly Nature Therapy Walk
- Moss *