*Coronavirus update:
UPDATE: 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. Thank you for your continued support while we navigate this rapidly changing situation.
For the most current updates, visit: https://gardens.uncc.edu/coronavirus-update/
UPDATE March 23, 2020: Due to the Coronavirus and our desire to protect our Spring Plant Sale shoppers and staff, we are considering alternatives for our annual public sale. If possible, we may take orders (available for pick up by appointment) or delay the sale. As circumstances develop, we will let our faithful customers know how the sale will proceed. Stay tuned!
March
| 28 | A Wildflower Wonderland! Facebook Live 9 am |
| 28-29 | Wildflower ID * this class is full. Please email Wendy Wilson, Adult Education Coordinator at wwilso35@uncc.edu to be placed on a wait list. |
| 30 | Sustainable Gardening Series 3 of 6: Sustainable Soil and Water Stewardship *this class is full. Please email Wendy Wilson, Adult Education Coordinator at wwilso35@uncc.edu to be placed on a wait list. |
| 31 | Where Do I Start? Planting a Flower Bed* this class has been cancelled. |
April
| 4 | A Wildflower Wonderland! Facebook Live 9 am |
| 6 | Sustainable Gardening Series 4 of 6: Choosing and Managing Plants *this class is full. Please email Wendy Wilson, Adult Education Coordinator at wwilso35@uncc.edu to be placed on a wait list. |
| 11 | A Wildflower Wonderland! Facebook Live 9 am |
| 13 | Sustainable Gardening Series 5 of 6: Materials and Techniques- The Healthy Garden *this class is full. Please email Wendy Wilson, Adult Education Coordinator at wwilso35@uncc.edu to be placed on a wait list. |
| 16 | Botanical Drawing: Capturing Details:Online Class |
| 19 | Learn How to Watercolor (Kids and Teens) *this class has been cancelled |
| 20 | Sustainable Gardening Series 6 of 6: Putting it all Together! Garden Design and Maintenance *this class is full. Please email Wendy Wilson, Adult Education Coordinator at wwilso35@uncc.edu to be placed on a wait list. |
| 25 | Wildflower Walk |
| 26 | Botanical Macrophotography for your Smartphone: Online |
| 30 | Botanical Drawing: Flower Portraits in Pencil:Online |
May
| 8-17 | National Public Gardens Week |
| 13 | City Walks |
| 14 | Botanical Watercolor: Effective Color Mixing:Online |
| 15-18 | Bigleaf Magnolia Art & Garden Festival |
| 15 | Painting the Garden: a Plein Air Workshop*this class is cancelled. We hope to offer it again in the Fall |
| 16 | Introduction to Botanical Watercolor: * this class is cancelled |
| 16 | Workshop: The Art and Science of the Pressed Plant:Online |
| 16 | Lecture: The Art and Science of the Pressed Plant:Online |
| 16 | Making Art from Cellphone Macro Photography:Online |
| 17 | Family Workshop: Printmaking Plant Patterns *this class is cancelled |
| 17 | Nature Sketchbook for Kids, Teens, and Families: Online |
| 17 | Kids Art Workshop: Tissue Paper Painting *this class is cancelled |
| 24 | Eco-Silk Scarf Printing *this class is postponed |
| 30-31 | Wetland Ecology and Plant ID |