Create a Hanging Basket
When: May 17
Where: Ogden Botanical Gardens
Time: Noon - 1 pm & 6 -7 pm
Cost: $37 Public/$29 Members of the Garden
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When: May 19
Where: USU Botanical Center
Time: 10 - 11 am
Cost: $37 Public/$29 Members of the Garden
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Learn to construct and care for colorful hanging baskets that will last through the summer. Then plant a basket to take home.
Botanical Water Color Class
When: June 16th 9:00am-Noon
Where: Utah House at the Utah Botanical Center
Time: 9 am ̶ noon
Cost: $37 Public/Members of the Garden
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Geared for novice painters, but appropriate for all art levels, this class will introduce art and plant lovers to the world of botanical illustrations. Be inspired by the gardens at the Utah Botanical Center and learn techniques to help you capture the color and texture of flowers. This course will inspire you to get out in the garden and enjoy the beauty of nature. Materials will be provided.
Explore the Garden Family Night:
Art in the Arboretum
When: June 25
Time: 6:30 ̶ 8 pm
Where: USU Botanical Center's Varga Arboretum
Cost: $10 per family (up to six members) $3 per person
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Walk through the Varga Arboretum and discover the variety and beauty of the trees growing there during a tour guided by a USU Extension Specialist. Then have fun drawing and painting trees in some fun art activities. This event is perfect for your child who is a budding artist.
Art in the Garden Gala
When: June 30
Time: 1 ̶ 5 pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Garden
Cost: Free (Note that there are classes during the event that require payment and registration.)
One of our favorite annual events! Admire local artists as they create beauty, and then stroll through the gardens enjoying the serenity and beauty of live musical performances. Taste delicious food prepared by local chefs and enjoy garden tours led by Master Gardeners.
Hypertufa Trough Workshop
When: June 30
Time: noon ̶ 2 pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Garden
Cost: $60 Public/$48 Members of the Garden
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Learn how to mix and make your own (molded concrete) hypertufa planter. Create and decorate a planter to take home. All materials will be provided.
The Art of Cooking with Herbs
When:June 30
Time: 2 ̶ 4 pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Garden
Cost: $15 Public/$9 Members of the Garden
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Joy Bossi, well-known radio and television personality, will teach this tasty class. You'll come away inspired to season your own dishes with the fresh flavors of herbs.
Taking Better Outdoor Photos
When: June 30th, 4 ̶ 6 pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Garden
Cost: $37 Public/$29 Members of the Garden
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Members of the Ogden Camera Club will teach techniques and tools for better outdoor photography. The club also sponsors our 1st Garden Gala Photography Contest with prizes.