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.
From hands-on workshops and walks to festivals and virtual talks, there are always unique opportunities to foster lifelong learning, inspiration and enjoyment at Duke Gardens.
Find the perfect programs for you this season using the calendar below. To learn more about each program and to register, click on the program description. Alternatively, visit our adult programs registration system using the link below. Additional programs will be added throughout the season, so check back often for the latest schedule.
If you have already registered for a program in 2024 and would like to register for more, you will need your confirmation code included in previous registration emails. For assistance and to cancel your registration in accordance with our refund, cancellation and privacy policies, please email GardensEducation@duke.edu or call 919-668-1707.
Upcoming Adult Education Programs
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Learn to weave a basket using the iris and daylily leaves cut back from the garden in autumn. This class will cover material preparation and the twining method of weaving. Students will leave with a t...
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Spend your lunch hour getting to know some of the best go-to plants for building ecologically sound landscapes. We'll take a deep dive into a handful of specific native plants, focusing on a landscape...
Midday Meander
Midday Meander
Join us for a conversational stroll in the garden that deepens your relationship with plants. Swap plant stories, dig into horticultural history, question what you know and practice multisensory obse...
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
Forming a land-based relationship with place is an ongoing process, whether you live and garden on your own land, in an apartment or another setting. Together you’ll explore what it means to arrive ...
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
This North Carolina State Natural Area is a gem, with a diversity of natural plant and animal communities not found anywhere else in the Triangle region. Join Paul Manos and Alec Motten on a 2- to 3-m...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants. Stop by to meet and learn from staff memb...
Midday Meander
Midday Meander
Join us for a conversational stroll in the garden that deepens your relationship with plants. Swap plant stories, dig into horticultural history, question what you know and practice multisensory obse...
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
Join Chizuko Sueyoshi and members of the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will experience the centering calm of a traditional Japane...
Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath
Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath
Horticulturists Michelle Rawlins and Megan Brown will demonstrate how to construct a holiday wreath for your front door using fresh cut greenery from the Gardens. Each participant will learn how to bu...
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
Join Chizuko Sueyoshi and members of the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will experience the centering calm of a traditional Japane...
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
Join Chizuko Sueyoshi and members of the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will experience the centering calm of a traditional Japane...
Winter Tree Ramble
Winter Tree Ramble
Join Katie Rose Levin on a winter walk where we’ll learn how to identify trees while they are fast asleep! You’ll learn about a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees by closely observing buds, bark...
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Learn to weave a basket using the iris and daylily leaves cut back from the garden in autumn. This class will cover material preparation and the twining method of weaving. Students will leave with a tiny and sweet-smelling basket.
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Spend your lunch hour getting to know some of the best go-to plants for building ecologically sound landscapes. We'll take a deep dive into a handful of specific native plants, focusing on a landscape situation or plant adaptation that makes them particularly helpful....
Midday Meander
Midday Meander
Join us for a conversational stroll in the garden that deepens your relationship with plants. Swap plant stories, dig into horticultural history, question what you know and practice multisensory observation on a playful amble through the Gardens that delights and disr...
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
Forming a land-based relationship with place is an ongoing process, whether you live and garden on your own land, in an apartment or another setting. Together you’ll explore what it means to arrive in an ecosystem, become a part of it and take responsibility for your ...
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
This North Carolina State Natural Area is a gem, with a diversity of natural plant and animal communities not found anywhere else in the Triangle region. Join Paul Manos and Alec Motten on a 2- to 3-mile mountain hike of moderate difficulty. Both Alec and Paul bring a d...
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Learn to weave a basket using the iris and daylily leaves cut back from the garden in autumn. This class will cover material preparation and the twining method of weaving. Students will leave with a tiny and sweet-smelling basket.
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Spend your lunch hour getting to know some of the best go-to plants for building ecologically sound landscapes. We'll take a deep dive into a handful of specific native plants, focusing on a landscape situation or plant adaptation that makes them particularly helpful....
Midday Meander
Midday Meander
Join us for a conversational stroll in the garden that deepens your relationship with plants. Swap plant stories, dig into horticultural history, question what you know and practice multisensory observation on a playful amble through the Gardens that delights and disr...
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
Forming a land-based relationship with place is an ongoing process, whether you live and garden on your own land, in an apartment or another setting. Together you’ll explore what it means to arrive in an ecosystem, become a part of it and take responsibility for your ...
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
This North Carolina State Natural Area is a gem, with a diversity of natural plant and animal communities not found anywhere else in the Triangle region. Join Paul Manos and Alec Motten on a 2- to 3-mile mountain hike of moderate difficulty. Both Alec and Paul bring a d...
Upcoming Adult Education Programs
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Learn to weave a basket using the iris and daylily leaves cut back from the garden in autumn. This class will cover material preparation and the twining method of weaving. Students will leave with a tiny and sweet-smelling basket.
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Spend your lunch hour getting to know some of the best go-to plants for building ecologically sound landscapes. We'll take a deep dive into a handful of specific native plants, focusing on a landscape situation or plant adaptation that makes them particularly helpful....
Midday Meander
Midday Meander
Join us for a conversational stroll in the garden that deepens your relationship with plants. Swap plant stories, dig into horticultural history, question what you know and practice multisensory observation on a playful amble through the Gardens that delights and disr...
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
Forming a land-based relationship with place is an ongoing process, whether you live and garden on your own land, in an apartment or another setting. Together you’ll explore what it means to arrive in an ecosystem, become a part of it and take responsibility for your ...
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
This North Carolina State Natural Area is a gem, with a diversity of natural plant and animal communities not found anywhere else in the Triangle region. Join Paul Manos and Alec Motten on a 2- to 3-mile mountain hike of moderate difficulty. Both Alec and Paul bring a d...
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Learn to weave a basket using the iris and daylily leaves cut back from the garden in autumn. This class will cover material preparation and the twining method of weaving. Students will leave with a tiny and sweet-smelling basket.
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Spend your lunch hour getting to know some of the best go-to plants for building ecologically sound landscapes. We'll take a deep dive into a handful of specific native plants, focusing on a landscape situation or plant adaptation that makes them particularly helpful....
Midday Meander
Midday Meander
Join us for a conversational stroll in the garden that deepens your relationship with plants. Swap plant stories, dig into horticultural history, question what you know and practice multisensory observation on a playful amble through the Gardens that delights and disr...
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
Forming a land-based relationship with place is an ongoing process, whether you live and garden on your own land, in an apartment or another setting. Together you’ll explore what it means to arrive in an ecosystem, become a part of it and take responsibility for your ...
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
This North Carolina State Natural Area is a gem, with a diversity of natural plant and animal communities not found anywhere else in the Triangle region. Join Paul Manos and Alec Motten on a 2- to 3-mile mountain hike of moderate difficulty. Both Alec and Paul bring a d...
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Basket Weaving with Daylily & Iris Leaves
Learn to weave a basket using the iris and daylily leaves cut back from the garden in autumn. This class will cover material preparation and the twini...
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Native Plant Solutions: Deer-resistant Perennials (virtual)
Spend your lunch hour getting to know some of the best go-to plants for building ecologically sound landscapes. We'll take a deep dive into a handful ...
Midday Meander
Midday Meander
Join us for a conversational stroll in the garden that deepens your relationship with plants. Swap plant stories, dig into horticultural history, que...
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
A Journey of Land Relationship: Committing to the Long Haul
Forming a land-based relationship with place is an ongoing process, whether you live and garden on your own land, in an apartment or another setting. ...
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
This North Carolina State Natural Area is a gem, with a diversity of natural plant and animal communities not found anywhere else in the Triangle regi...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible...
Midday Meander
Midday Meander
Join us for a conversational stroll in the garden that deepens your relationship with plants. Swap plant stories, dig into horticultural history, que...
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
Join Chizuko Sueyoshi and members of the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will exp...
Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath
Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath
Horticulturists Michelle Rawlins and Megan Brown will demonstrate how to construct a holiday wreath for your front door using fresh cut greenery from ...
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
December Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu
Join Chizuko Sueyoshi and members of the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will exp...
Adult Education Calendar
Please click the blue rectangles on the calendar below to learn more about upcoming events.
Video Highlights
Enjoy these how-to highlights from our YouTube channel, where you will find more video resources to continue your Gardens learning journey at any time, in any location.
Video Highlights
Enjoy these how-to highlights from our YouTube channel, where you will find more video resources to continue your Gardens learning journey at any time, in any location.
Visit our resource library for more learning opportunities, from nature meditations to collaborative science and so much more.
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Questions about adult education?
Please contact us at 919-668-1707 or GardensEducation@duke.edu.