Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with Phipps!

Join Phipps Conservatory as we celebrate Earth Day and National Arbor Day with new adult education courses through the entire month of April! Phipps’ Adult Education team has created an exciting array of classes to celebrate the importance of trees and their role in connecting humans to nature. With exciting topics ranging from beginner bonsai courses to a guided nature walk, there’s a course for all sorts of green thumb enthusiasts!

Ecological Gardening | Landscape and Garden Design

The Ecological Gardening and Landscape and Garden Design Certificate programs consist of courses that teach best management practices necessary for designing aesthetically pleasing properties with positive impacts on the environment and essential knowledge on how to best use native plants for habitat and ecosystem preservation.

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Floral Design

The Floral Design Certificate program offers the most extensive course of study available in the region, covering all aspects of floral design. The history and progression of floral design is integrated into each class so that students know how and why arrangements are done in a particular way. Participants are also provided with a strong foundation for building upon their own creativity and imagination.

Botanical Art and Illustration

Students enrolled in the Botanical Art and Illustration Certificate program will learn how to draw botanical subjects with scientific accuracy, artistry and mastery of technical methods. Using a basic knowledge of plant morphology, participants will develop the skills needed to document plants in intricate detail, including the root system, upper and lower leaf surfaces, flowers, fruits and seed heads. This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing art for pleasure and self-satisfaction, and they can choose between two concentrations: watercolor or colored pencil. Beginners, as well as those with art experience, are welcome. Students may repeat most courses in the program at a 10-percent discount; however, a repeat course cannot apply toward certificate credit.

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Gardening and Botanical Crafts

Take your creativity to a whole other level! From nature walks and papermaking, to upgrading your ornamental and edible garden skills, our Gardening and Botanical Crafts courses will excite and inspire the love of nature in everyone!

Culinary Arts

Join us in our beautiful, state-of-the-art Botany Hall Kitchen for exciting culinary arts classes! Discover new ways to prepare food that is good for you and the planet in our innovative kitchen and classroom setting.

Professional Education

As a busy landscaper, you need quality continuing education to stay ahead of the sustainable curve. Our programs are taught by experts in the fields of horticulture, arboriculture, turf management, and forestry. These classes are designed to help landscapers build the skills they need to offer more environmentally-friendly services while taking care of their bottom line.

Conferences

Phipps is dedicated to bringing nationally recognized speakers to our world-class facility to help enrich our region and further our mission. These special events will keep you at the forefront of your field of interest and connected to like-minded individuals. You'll be amazed at what you can learn in a day at the gardens.