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2023 Programs and Events

All classes are open to the public. Classes marked with * are also eligible for credit towards our Certificate in Native Plant Studies. Check back regularly: more classes to come!


Each month we will highlight a special program or event you won’t want to miss!

Our  Spring Plant Sale features native wildflowers, butterfly and hummingbird plants, azaleas, hydrangeas, fruiting shrubs, ferns, colorful annuals, unusual ornamental and native trees & shrubs, carnivorous plants, banana plants, elephant ears, succulents, herbs, heirloom vegetables, and more! Shop early for the best selection.


March 15, 7:15pm

Twilight Tour

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

Info and Registration

March 19, 3:00pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : Spring Renewal and Growth

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

March 25, 10am – 12pm

Botanical Macro Photography with your Smartphone

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $40 for Non-member, $35 Members
* cost includes a lens for your smartphone which you keep!

Info and Registration

April 2, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : Change and Uncertainty

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

April, 6 – 8

Location:  Lot 5, Martin Village Road, UNC Charlotte.

PREVIEW DAY (for members and UNC Charlotte faculty, staff, & students) Thursday, April 6 12pm-4pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, April 7 9am -3 pm

Saturday, April 8 9am – 2pm

More Info

April 11 and 13, 5pm – 8pm

Native Wildflower ID

* CNPS Credit 3 hours

Location: McMillan Greenhouse and VanLandingham Glen
Cost: $85 (not including suggested book)

Info and Registration

April 19, 7:45pm

Twilight Tour

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

Info and Registration

April 27, 6pm – 9pm

Botanical Drawing: Plant Portraits

* CNPS Credit 3 hours

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $50 includes materials

Info and Registration

May 6, 10am- 12pm

Summer Vegetable Gardening

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $35 / $30 for Gardens Members

Info and Registration

May 7, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : Relationship with Self

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

May 17, 8:00pm

Twilight Tour

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

Info and Registration

May 23, 6pm- 9pm

Botanical Drawing 2: Capturing Details

* CNPS Credit 3 hours

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $50 (includes all materials)

Info and Registration

June 3, 9am – 3:30pm

Plant Propagation

* CNPS Credit 6 hours

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $75 per person

Info and Registration

June 4, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : Relationship with Self

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

June 10, 9am – 3:30pm

June 11, 3pm – 7pm

Basic Ecology (weekend class)

* CNPS Credit 10 hours

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $110

Info and Registration

June 14, 8:15pm

Twilight Tour

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

Info and Registration

July 16, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : Relationship with Self

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

July 19, 8:15pm

Twilight Tour

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

Info and Registration

August 13, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : Radical Self Care

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

August 16, 8:00pm

Twilight Tour

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

Info and Registration

September 20, 7:15pm

Twilight Tour

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

Info and Registration

September 24, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : Saying Yes to Life

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

October 18, 6:30pm

Twilight Tour

Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

Info and Registration

October 29, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : The Four Pillars of Health

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

November 11, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : Mindful Eating

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

December 3, 3pm

Gratitude in the Gardens : The Power of Rest

Location: VanLandingham Glen
Cost: Free * recommended donation of $10 per person per event, $5 donation for Gardens’ Members and UNCC faculty/staff. Free for UNCC students

Info and Registration

All classes are open to the public. Classes marked with * are also eligible for credit towards our Certificate in Native Plant Studies.

Check back regularly: more classes to come!



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