Events Calendar

NOTE: The Greenhouse will be CLOSED until further notice. The grounds of the Botanical Gardens remain open. Please follow all local regulations and recommendations for traveling outside of the home.

The Botanical Gardens still have plenty of virtual events and resources to keep you connected with nature and the Gardens during this time. Click here for more information on virtual opportunities.

All classes are open to the public. Classes marked with * are also eligible for credit towards our Certificate in Native Plant Studies.

April 2021

13*Sustainable Gardens Series: Part 2, Piedmont Ecology and Sustainability: The Value of Diversity, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
17*What’s Wrong with My Plant?: Part 1, Insects: Online Class 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
18Vegetable Gardens Part II: Summer (Warm-Season) Vegetables, Online Class, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
20*Sustainable Gardens Series: Part 3, Sustainable Soil and Water Stewardship, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
27*Sustainable Gardens Series: Part 4, Plants: Choosing and Managing Plants in a Sustainable Garden–The Healthy Garden, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

May 2021

1*Botanical Drawing I (Flower Portraits in Pencil): Online Class 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
4*Sustainable Gardens Series: Part 5, Materials and Techniques for Sustainable Home Landscape–The Healthy Garden, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
8*What’s Wrong with My Plant?: Part 2, Abiotics: Online Class 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
9NCNPS Free Online Lecture: The Hunt for Charlotte’s Treasure Trees with Patrick George and Brett DuPree, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
11*Sustainable Gardens Series: Part 6, Putting It All Together! Sustainable Garden Design and Maintenance, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
18*Botanical Drawing II (Capturing Details): Online Class 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
23*Smart Native Landscape Design: Online Class 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
27*What’s Wrong with My Plant?: Part 3, Weeds & Disease: Online Class 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

June 2021

6*Carnivorous Plant ID, Bog Ecology, and Bog Gardens: Online Class 2:00-5:00 p.m.
12*Aquatic and Wetland Plant ID: Online Class with Optional Field Trip 1:00-5:00 p.m.
15*Vegetative Propagation Part 1: Online Class 6:00-7:30 p.m.
17*Vegetative Propagation Part 2: Online Class 6:00-7:30 p.m.

All classes are open to the public. Classes marked with * are also eligible for credit towards our Certificate in Native Plant Studies.