Friday, April 3
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
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
Saturday, April 4
Homestead Cooking Series at Plains Conservation Center
Saturday Sunrise Salutation Yoga
Start your weekend right with a rejuvenating sun salutation yoga flow class that welcomes practitioners of all levels. This class includes variations
Secret Lives of Moss
Mosses may be small, but they serve as ecological powerhouses—creating habitats, storing water, and shaping the landscapes we walk through every day
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Starting Your Garden from Seed
Few things excite a gardener more than growing from seed--especially exotics and heirlooms--and the financial benefits of growing your own plants
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Candle Making
Sunday, April 5
Seasonal Discoveries
No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the
Monday, April 6
Drawing “Backwards” with Graphite
Graphite drawing can be additive or subtractive. Explore the range of marks possible using subtractive techniques using erasers and a variety of
Tropical Trails
Escape to the tropics any time of year with a tour of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.
Immerse yourself in the multisensory experience of
Science Studio for Homeschoolers: Nature's Shimmer
From soap bubbles to decorative fabrics, we've all seen the shimmering color changing beauty of iridescent surfaces, but have you ever taken a closer
Science Studio for Homeschoolers: Nature's Shimmer
From soap bubbles to decorative fabrics, we've all seen the shimmering color changing beauty of iridescent surfaces, but have you ever taken a closer
Light on Form - ONLINE
The secret to portraying light and shadow on your subjects lies in understanding the science of lighting as it applies to different three-dimensional
Color Mixing in Watercolor - ONLINE
Learn about paint properties and choosing pigments to build a system of consistent color combinations, eliminating frustrating trial-and-error
Tuesday, April 7
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Busy Birds
Join us as we look for birds keeping busy along the trail. Where will they be? Flying high in the sky or perched in a tree?
Strolling Stories combines
Procreate for Botanical Illustration - ONLINE
Continue your journey with Procreate. In this three-week class, learn how to use Procreate to refine sketches, test compositions and explore value and
Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Busy Birds
Join us as we look for birds keeping busy along the trail. Where will they be? Flying high in the sky or perched in a tree?
Strolling Stories combines
Lunchtime Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa flow is a yoga practice that weaves postures with breath