Adult Education - Workshops

Seasonally, Wing Haven provides hands-on learning in the gardens for adults of all ages. Have an idea for a new workshop? Please contact Jill Goodrich, Director of Education & Outreach.

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Feb 25
Pruning Workshop
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Feb 25
A Season of Birding Lectures - The Hummingbirds are Coming
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Mar 2
The Art of the Possible: Stories and Lessons from a Self-taught Gardener
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Mar 17
Introduction to Plein Air Oil Painting

Past Workshops

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Feb 8
Backyard Birding

Join Janet Palmer and Judy Walker to learn the basics of bird watching!

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Jan 28
A Season of Birding Lectures - Gardening is for the Birds

Speaker: Judith Walker, Mecklenburg Audubon Society

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Jan 27
Word of the Year

Explore what your intentional word will be to help frame your work and goals in 2025.

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Dec 5
Kissing Ball Workshop

During this festive evening workshop, you will learn the history and lore behind the Holiday Kissing Ball.

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Nov 21
Holiday Flower Arranging Workshop

Presentation and hands-on demonstration of creating our own seasonal table decor using things one can find in their own garden.

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Nov 19
A Season of Birding Lectures - Getting to Know Birds Inside and Out: Bird Anatomy

Presenter: Larry Leamy, UNC Charlotte Emeritus Professor of Biology/Past President of Mecklenburg Audubon Society

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Oct 26
Writers Workshop: Celebrating the Legacy of Elizabeth Lawrence

Charlotte Lit's Kathie Collins leads a writers workshop inspired by Elizabeth Lawrence and her garden writings A Southern Garden.

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Oct 22
A Season of Birding Lectures - Feeding Backyard Birds 101

Speaker: Carol Buie-Jackson, Owner of Bird House on the Greenway

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Oct 15
A Day of Bulbs

Join us for a full day of fun with Brent Heath, owner and bulb aficionado from Brent & Becky’s Bulbs.  

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Sep 24
A Season of Birding Lectures - Predators in the Sky: Raptors!

Speaker: Ron Clark, Mecklenburg Audubon

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Event or program registrant may cancel up to 48 hours prior to the program or program start date (when a series of classes or workshops) by calling 704.331.0664 to receive a full refund. Should Wing Haven need to cancel a program due to inclement weather as determined by garden staff for the safety of our guests, we will work to reschedule the program or a full refund will be available.