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FALL 2023 Youth Family Programs GARDENS STORYTIME Every other Thursday 10 00 11 00 a m Two colorful stories and a nature inspired activity for children ages 3 5 and their grown ups Free for all registration required waterfrontgardens org storytime SCOUT PROGRAMS From August through May WBG offers 90 minute Scout Programs to help troops earn environmental themed badges and belt loops Learn more at waterfrontgardens org scouts FIELD TRIPS WBG offers field trips for grades K 8 that incorporate Kentucky State Science Standards and serve to foster an appreciation for plants and our natural world Now booking March May 2024 Learn more at waterfrontgardens org fieldtrips For more information on our Youth Education Programs contact Wanda Peck wpeck waterfrontgardens org Become a Member Members get an inside view as we realize the vision of building Louisville s Waterfront Botanical Gardens Members receive discounts early access and other special benefits while also continuing the tradition of promoting an appreciation understanding and conservation of plants and nature Gain access to our exclusive members only events Sunset Sips JOIN US TODAY Visit waterfrontgardens org membership to learn more or scan the QR code below INDIVIDUAL 50 Membership for one DUAL 60 FAMILY 75 Membership for two Membership for family members living at same address Business Organization 100 Membership for a business or organization with 2 or more employees members Laugh and Learn Member Morning BENEFITS Access to members only events including Sunset Sips the Annual Meeting and more Access to exclusive members only educational series Discounted rates on tickets to WBG special events including Music in the Gardens and Gardens Aglimmer Discounted rates on nearly 100 WBG educational programs Complimentary subscription to our printed newsletter Member Mornings early admission days Complimentary WBG swag BENEFITS 10 off personal employee memberships and corporate gift memberships Group volunteer opportunities Access to discounted ticket blocks for WBG special events Complimentary subscription to our printed newsletter s Program Registration Registration is always required for our classes and workshops and spots sell out quickly Scan the QR code or visit waterfrontgardens org learn to register Adult Education students must be at least 16 years of age Students ages 16 17 must have an adult register and attend with them Programs that involve alcohol tastings beverages are ages 21 only Molly Young Memberships Volunteer Manager myoung waterfrontgardens org Kat Rivers Adult Education Manager krivers waterfrontgardens org Wanda Peck Youth Education Manager wpeck waterfrontgardens org Refund Policy Tickets are nonrefundable except in the event of a program cancellation In select cases tickets may be transferred to another event or attendee Please email info waterfrontgardens org or call 502 276 5404 for more information Waterfront Botanical Gardens Inc does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race creed color religion alienage or national origin ancestry citizenship status age over 40 disability or handicap sex marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws Cover Image Photo Credit Kendal Gibbons Printed on 100 Post Consumer Recycled Paper EDUCATION PROGRAMS for Adults Youth Families FALL 2023 PLANT FACT If you have ever touched the spiny center cone of a purple coneflower pictured Echinacea purpurea Pas702917 POWWOW WILD BERRY it is easy to understand the origin of the genus name Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos meaning hedgehog or sea urchin

FALL 2023 Heart Mind Spirit Series Garden toFork Culinary Series YOGA Every other Wednesday September 6 November 29 5 30 6 30 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 16 13 WBG members per session Build strength and practice mindfulness with experienced thoughtful teachers All skill levels are welcome MINDFULNESS IN THE GARDENS Thursday September 28 6 00 7 00 p m Waterfront Botanical Gardens 16 13 WBG members Explore mindfulness as a self care practice to help you live in the present and enjoy life more fully Discover how mindfulness can be used in everyday activities to help you find peace by being more aware of your surroundings DO IT YOURSELF SUSHI Thursday September 14 6 30 7 45 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 53 44 WBG JASK members Learn how to make sushi full of your favorite flavors and fresh ingredients Take your new kit and skills home with you PILATES Every Other Tuesday September 12 November 21 5 30 6 30 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 16 13 WBG members per session New series These pilates mat sessions are suitable for all experience levels Work to align strengthen and stretch your body Come see what this incredible exercise modality is about SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT Sunday November 12 9 00 a m 12 30 p m Graeser Family Education Center 40 33 WBG members Find a restorative and affirming shift in wellbeing while exploring mindfulness meditation Participants are silent during most of the retreat while experiencing a variety of meditation forms including walking eating sitting and sound and chair yoga Beargrass Creek Canoe Tour September 11 September 18 September 25 5 30 8 30 p m Louisville Community Boathouse next to UofL Rowing 16 13 WBG members per session Hop in a canoe with guide David Wicks and tour Beargrass Creek and its tributary into the Ohio River Paddle along with David as he discusses the local biome and Louisville s waterway history Gardens Highlights Walk Talk Adult Classes Workshops September 7 October 5 5 15 6 15 p m Waterfront Botanical Gardens 16 13 WBG members per session Walk the Gardens with a WBG horticulturist to learn about this season s plants growing tips and design insights Dress for the weather as this program is outdoors REPOTTING ORCHIDS Saturday September 9 12 00 1 30 p m Saturday September 9 2 30 4 00 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 45 36 WBG members per session This introductory workshop presents basic lifeforms and biology of orchids The instructor will give a repotting demonstration and provide tips and tricks to help your plant flourish Students will receive a new orchid to take home BUG WALK WITH ATELIER INSECTA Thursday September 21 5 30 6 30 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 16 13 WBG members Enjoy a bug discovery walk in the Gardens native plant beds with Kevin Mudd owner of Atelier Insecta Ponder display specimens and explore live critters as we walk alongside this expert DYING AND SEWING WORKSHOP 3 Part Series Saturday October 7 14 and 21 9 00 11 30 a m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 115 92 WBG members Students will dye fabrics then create a useful hand sewn bag All materials are provided in this small class offering a more hands on learning experience EARLY AUTUMN TREE TOUR Saturday October 14 10 30 a m 12 00 p m Cave Hill Cemetery Baxter Avenue Gate 16 13 WBG members Hop aboard an open air wagon with Cave Hill Cemetary s horticulturist and arborist They will share the legacy and unique characteristics of our region s most lauded specimen trees right at the seasonal peak of their fall colors FALL STROLL AND TREE TOUR Wednesday October 18 5 30 6 45 p m Cave Hill Cemetery Baxter Avenue Gate 16 13 WBG members Enjoy an educational walking tour with Cave Hill Cemetary s arborist and discover some of Louisville s most spectacular trees right at the seasonal peak of their fall colors WATERCOLOR GINGKO LEAVES Tuesday November 14 6 30 8 00 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 45 36 WBG members Create watercolor illustrations using gingko leaf patterns and motifs In this class students will receive an overview of sketching pattern making underpainting color theory and basic watercolor techniques DRIED FLORAL WREATHS Tuesday November 28 6 00 8 00 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 53 44 WBG members Use local dried flowers to create a beautiful long lasting floral wreath Learn about flowers good for drying times to grow and design technique tips before creating your own wreath to take home Offered in partnership with Pure Pollen Flowers SUMINAGASHI 2 Class Offerings Saturday December 2 1 00 2 30 p m Wednesday December 13 6 00 7 30 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 53 44 WBG members per session Create extraordinary wrapping and decorative papers with the nearly 1 000 year old art of suminagashi marbling Learn at your own water bath and leave with beautiful unique papers for your holiday presents Special Thanks to Our Sponsor River City Paddle Sports WATERCOLOR DREAMLIKE FLORA Sunday September 10 1 00 2 30 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 45 36 WBG members Using verbal prompts and visual examples students will imagine a dreamlike plant Under the instructor s guidance add detail and bring your plant to life with basic sketching and watercolor techniques TUNNEL BOOK SPOOKY CRAFTING Wednesday October 11 6 30 8 00 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 45 36 WBG members As the days darken bring light into your space with tunnel books Using simple materials we ll create 3D books from 2D materials Explore the possibilities of paper to tell a story with images light and shadow BEYOND TULIPS SPRING BULBS WORTH THE DIGGING Sunday October 15 1 30 3 00 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 40 33 WBG members Tulips and daffodils are the known celebrities of all spring flowering gardens In this class learn about other worthwhile geophytes the botanical term for perennial plants grown from underground bulbs and take home a sampling to plant later this fall JAPANESE GIFT WRAPPING Thursday November 30 6 30 7 30 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 40 33 WBG members Furoshiki are Japanese wrapping cloths traditionally used to wrap transport and protect goods Learn how to create a more personalized gift by wrapping it in a thoughtful careful way CHEERFUL HOLIDAY WREATH EMBELLISHING Wednesday December 6 6 00 8 00 p m Leslie Botanical Classrooms 53 44 WBG members Students will use local and sustainably harvested greenery to create a festive Holiday wreath Instruction includes design tips and a demonstration Offered in partnership with Pure Pollen Flowers