(adults only) Join John Beirne, Director of Horticulture, for a walkabout the Arboretum grounds as summer begins to give way to autumn. Along the way, we will look for the first signs of fall color as our trees begin to showcase their seasonal hues, while enjoying the garden’s vibrant colors, rich textures, and delightful fragrances…
(adults and teens) Celebrate the beauty of the gardens through printmaking! Drawing inspiration from the plants, flowers, and foliage throughout the Arboretum, participants will learn block-printing techniques and create their own nature-inspired designs. Leave with a collection of handmade prints and the confidence to continue exploring this creative art form at home. No experience necessary.…
(adults) In the transitional season of Autumn, our native trees become awash in color and develop winter buds to prepare for the next growing season. Our guide will teach the identification of the keystone tree and shrub species using their leaves, buds, bark, and fruit. We will in addition explore how these important woody plants…
(21 yrs + only) Saddle up and join us for our inaugural Country Fest: Boots and BBQ; a lively fall fundraiser filled with great food, music, and fun all set…
(adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing Watercolor Florals & Greetings, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Build a strong foundation in watercolor painting through essential brushwork and color-mixing techniques. Perfect for complete beginners, this class provides hands-on practice painting botanical, fruit, and floral motifs. You’ll learn how to transform…
(for adults) Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature and aims to engage humans through their senses, not their intellects. Forest Bathing can be…
(adults and teens 14 yrs+) Introducing the Elegant Basics of Modern Calligraphy, where you’ll explore a new skill in a relaxed and enjoyable class. Grounded in traditional ink and nib techniques, you’ll learn how to use an oblique pen and develop a strong foundation in pointed pen calligraphy. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll…
(for adults) Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual…
(adults, teens 12 and over w/adult) Join Woodland Horticulturist Daniel Phillips for a guided fall walk through the woodlands of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Discover the fundamentals of native plant identification as…
(adults and teens 14 yrs+) Discover the elegant basics of modern calligraphy in this relaxed and fun class. Grounded in the traditional use of ink and nib, you’ll learn how…
(adults and teens) Celebrate the season with creativity and handmade charm. Inspired by winter botanicals, evergreens, pinecones, and other seasonal motifs, participants will learn block-printing techniques to create custom holiday cards and gift tags. Leave with beautiful handcrafted creations ready for gift-giving and festive holiday correspondence. No experience necessary. Member Price: $65 | Non-Member Price: $70
(adults) Practice gratitude by creating a personalized piece for a loved one! Play with the floral bounty of autumn and create a beautiful arrangement with blooms such as sunflowers, astilbe,…
(adults) Kick off the holiday season with a festive day of historic homes, holiday markets, and seasonal cheer! Join Reeves-Reed Arboretum for a holiday day trip featuring two beautiful historic…
(adults) Get into the holiday spirit with our final workshop of the year! Create your own lush wreath and festive holiday centerpiece to add the perfect seasonal touch to your home. We’ll work with a beautiful variety of fresh holiday greens and long-lasting natural elements, including pine and evergreen varieties, brunia, pinecones, and dried orange…
(adults and teens 14 yrs+) Discover the elegant basics of marker calligraphy lettering while exploring a new skill in a relaxed and fun class. Learn how to use a bullet-tip marker to create beautiful calligraphy lettering on a variety of surfaces. You’ll practice key cursive lettering strokes demonstrated during class and personalize acrylic ornaments and…
(adults and teens 14 yrs+) Join Dear Daughter’s Design for a festive watercolor workshop perfect for advanced beginners and anyone who has taken our Introduction to Watercolor Florals & Greetings workshop. Complete beginners are welcome, too! In this fun, relaxed class, you’ll learn to paint loose watercolor holiday botanicals, including poinsettias, evergreen trees, and pine…
Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature
