Garden Programs for Adult Learners
Join Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for our Spring/Summer 2026 Adult Learning classes, featuring more than 90 courses and 25 tours across a rich variety of subjects – including Gardening, Floral Design, Nature Photography, Botanical Illustration, Food & Drink, Mind/Body/Spirit, Arts & Crafts, Botany, and more. This season coincides with the opening of the expanded Conservatory, gardens and Alebrijes Exhibits with numerous related classes and tours. From Fairy Gardens to Forest Therapy, Butterfly Pinning to Bird Photography, Locally-Grown Hand-Tied Bouquets to a Tequila-focused cocktail class, these experiences offer something exciting and engaging for every curious learner.
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Classes & Tours
In-Person & Online
Explore our offerings for engaging and educational in-person classes and tours covering a wide variety of subject areas. Our new season of winter/spring programs opens for registration on Friday, November 21!
Garden Education
Certificates
Explore certificate programs at the Garden. For in-depth studies in Floral Design, the Garden Education Series leads to a certificate of completion. The Botanical Illustration program leads to a certificate of competence.
Symposia
and Seminars
The Garden hosts symposia on various aspects of gardening, garden design and professional issues in the green industry including the annual Winter Symposium and CVNLA Short Course.
In-Person Guided
Public Tours
Enhance your knowledge by taking one of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s adult guided tours for individuals. Discover seasonal highlights, explore specific areas of the Garden, learn about native plants, and more with our Garden Guides.
Learning Opportunities
For All
We believe that all adults in our community should have access to plant-based, nature-focused learning opportunities.
Allied Horticultural
Organizations
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden partners with allied horticultural organizations to advance the Garden’s mission. Learn more about our partners and how you can get involved with their work happening on site at the Garden.
Please click here to see our updated cancellation policy as of April 12, 2024. If you have a question about your registration for an Adult Learning program or need to cancel, please email [email protected] or call 804-262-9887, ext. 328.
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We adapted a new Garden-wide system as of March 6, 2024. Please create or activate your account the first time you use the system.
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