Adult Programs

2023 Program Registration

Join us this season for a range of engaging programs that will deepen your connection to plants, expand your gardening skills and introduce you to new ways of learning.

Look for winter & spring programs in partnership with Duke Herbarium, Izel Native Plants and Triangle Land Conservancy. Program highlights include a Winter Tree Ramble, Botany Spotlight on Lichen, a free festival in collaboration with the Nasher Museum of Art, and a five-week experiential series on cultivating connection amid climate change, plus birding classes, kudzu basket weaving, botanical dyeing, monthly Japanese tea programs and more!

This schedule below includes programs in March and April. We will add May and June programs here soon.

Botanical Dyeing Workshop
Wednesday, March 29, 6-8:30 p.m.
Led by Tigerlily Kaynor, Duke student in anthropology and member of Duke Gardens’ Equity Through Stories Program, and Kati Henderson, Duke Gardens staff educator and partnerships coordinator.
Children ages 10-17 can participate with an adult; both are required to register.
Fee: $16 per person; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. More details and registration via this link.

Mosses of Duke Forest
Friday, March 31, 3-5 p.m.
With Blanka Aguero, bryophyte data manager at the Duke University Herbarium, in collaboration with the Duke University Herbarium.
Fee: $18; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. More details and registration via this link.

Building Soils from Clay: How to Help Life Grow
Tuesday, April 4, 3-5 p.m.
With Katie Rose Levin, International Society of Arboriculture board certified master arborist.
Fee: $22; 20% discount for Gardens members with discount code. More details and registration via this link.

Walk on the Wild Side
Thursday, April 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Led by Blomquist horticultural staff and trained volunteers
Fee: $10 per person; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. More details and registration via this link.

Spring Botanizing at Penny’s Bend
Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
With Alec Motten, assistant professor emeritus, and Paul Manos, Jack H. Neely Professor of Biology, Duke University.
Fee: $16; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. More details and registration via this link.

The Way of Tea Demonstration
Friday, April 21, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Fee: $26; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. More details and registration via this link.

Walk on the Wild Side
Saturday, April 22, 9-10 a.m.
Led by Blomquist horticultural staff and trained volunteers.
Fee: $16 per person; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. More details and registration via this link.

The Way of Tea Demonstration
Saturday, April 22
Morning session: 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Afternoon session: 1-2:30 p.m.
Fee: $26; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. More details and registration via this link.

More information

Explore the natural world at Duke Gardens in these additional classes, lectures, workshops and free programs. We cover a wide range of topics, including horticulture and home gardening, natural history, vegetable gardening, mindfulness and nature crafts.

Please see our latest at-home learning activities, classes and links here.

Nature Adventures Camps information.

Children and Family Programs information.

Duke Gardens Tour information.

If you'd like to be added to our email list for program announcements, please email gardenseducation@duke.edu.

Learn more about membership and join here to receive education program discounts, free admission to select programs and event, & more.

Want to bring your student group to Duke Gardens in the future? Please see our School and Group Programs and Academic Programs pages.