Adult Education

Adult Education is offered throughout the gardens year round and now includes virtual opportunities. Please review our Adult Education Protocols prior to registration.

Featured
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Jan 6
Bird Walk - January
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Jan 10
Word of the Year
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Jan 16
Vibrant Futures for Historic Landscapes
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Jan 23
Climate Change Gardening for the South: Planet-Friendly Solutions for Thriving Gardens
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Jan 28
A Season of Birding Lectures - Gardening is for the Birds
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Jan 30
Historic Plants of Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
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Feb 6
Shedding Light on the Impact of Nature & Our Well-being
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Feb 8
Backyard Birding
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Feb 13
The State of the Birds of Mecklenburg County
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Feb 14
Great Backyard Bird Count
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Feb 17
Great Backyard Bird Count (Monday)
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Feb 20
The Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Lawrence
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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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Feb 27
Create a Cutting Garden with Bulbs
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Mar 2
The Art of the Possible: Stories and Lessons from a Self-taught Gardener
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Mar 5
Qigong in the Garden - March
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Mar 10
Bird Walk - March
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Mar 19
Qigong in the Garden - March (Second Session)
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Apr 2
Qigong in the Garden - April
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Apr 7
Bird Walk - April
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Apr 16
Qigong in the Garden - April (Second Session)
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May 7
Qigong in the Garden - May
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May 12
Bird Walk - May
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May 21
Qigong in the Garden - May (Second Session)
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Jun 4
Qigong in the Garden - June
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Jun 25
Qigong in the Garden - June (Second Session)

More programs coming soon!

Past Adult Education Programs

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Dec 9
Bird Walk - December
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Dec 5
Kissing Ball Workshop
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Dec 4
Qigong in the Garden - December
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Nov 21
Holiday Flower Arranging Workshop
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Nov 20
Qigong in the Garden - Nov (Second Session)
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Nov 19
A Season of Birding Lectures - Getting to Know Birds Inside and Out: Bird Anatomy
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Nov 11
Bird Walk - November
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Nov 6
Qigong in the Garden - November
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Oct 26
Writers Workshop: Celebrating the Legacy of Elizabeth Lawrence
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Oct 22
A Season of Birding Lectures - Feeding Backyard Birds 101
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Oct 16
Qigong in the Garden - Oct (Second Session)
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Oct 15
A Day of Bulbs
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Oct 14
Bird Walk - October
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Oct 2
Qigong in the Garden - October
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Sep 24
A Season of Birding Lectures - Predators in the Sky: Raptors!
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Sep 18
Qigong in the Garden - Sept (Second Session)
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Sep 4
Qigong in the Garden - Sept
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Aug 21
Qigong in the Garden - August
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Aug 7
Qigong in the Garden - August
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Jul 31
Qigong in the Garden - July (Second Session)
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Jul 17
Qigong in the Garden - July
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Feb 11
Serenity Garden Walk with Habitual Roots
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Oct 19
Symposium Workshop: Garden to Vessel
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Oct 19
Fall Symposium: Pleasing Palettes - New & Natural
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Oct 20
Elizabeth Lawrence: The Illumination of A Garden Writer

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.