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Peek behind-the-scenes of the Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium of Vascular Plants, Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi and Arthropod Collection. 

Not only do

Discover the smell, feel and color of the lovely lavender plant.

Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, July 28, 9:15 – 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 3-6

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations

Explore various approaches to loose, expressive plant drawings such as gesture and contour line drawings and shape studies using a variety of mark

Nature journals are unique to every artist. In this class, walk among the gardens receiving open-ended prompts. Explore using drawing, writing and

Dive into the enchanting world of watercolor. In this introductory class, you explore essential techniques and leave the uncertainty of this medium in

In this introductory class, explore the versatile medium of colored pencils. Practice layering and blending techniques to help you render botanical

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Use a variety of observation and drawing techniques and learn to translate a complex arrangement of objects and plants into personal, interesting

Take your watercolor skills to the next level. Through instructor demonstrations, delve into painting techniques to build depth, shading and more in

Create vibrant and botanically accurate flowers that will never wilt. Learn various paper sculpting techniques to assemble your forever-blooming

Use brush pens and micron pens to create interesting, informal botanical drawings that explore line, shape and texture.

Onsite: Saturday, August 1, 2-4

Relax and chat with new friends after your day of artmaking while noshing on snacks and botanical-inspired mocktails.

Onsite: Saturday, August 1, 4-5

Stroll through the Gardens at any time of the year with this tour that highlights the seasonal beauty of our ever-changing landscapes.

During these

What could be better than drawing from life in the summer garden? Receive useful tips and tricks for capturing the essence of your surroundings, while