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

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

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!

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

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

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)

April 19, 7:45pm
Twilight Tour
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

April 27, 6pm – 9pm
Botanical Drawing: Plant Portraits
* CNPS Credit 3 hours
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $50 includes materials

May 6, 10am- 12pm
Summer Vegetable Gardening
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $35 / $30 for Gardens Members

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

May 17, 8:00pm
Twilight Tour
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

May 23, 6pm- 9pm
Botanical Drawing 2: Capturing Details
* CNPS Credit 3 hours
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $50 (includes all materials)

June 3, 9am – 3:30pm
Plant Propagation
* CNPS Credit 6 hours
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $75 per person

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

June 10, 9am – 3:30pm
June 11, 3pm – 7pm
Basic Ecology (weekend class)
* CNPS Credit 10 hours
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $110

June 14, 8:15pm
Twilight Tour
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

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

July 19, 8:15pm
Twilight Tour
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

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

August 16, 8:00pm
Twilight Tour
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

September 20, 7:15pm
Twilight Tour
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

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

October 18, 6:30pm
Twilight Tour
Location: McMillan Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students & Gardens’ Members

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

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

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
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!