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Autumn Lectures and Workshops

All classes and workshops are held in the Burlingame Room at the Ball Visitors Center, ²ÝùÊÓƵԭ´´ Horticultural Gardens, unless otherwise noted. Registration for each event is listed below.  

 

Exploring the Colors of Fall – Monthly Tour

November 21st (this is the rain date for this event, Nov 14th date was postponed)
10:00am

Will there be color, or will the leaves have dropped and turned brown? Different trees and plants go through their vibrant Fall changes at different times throughout the season, and the timing can change year to year. Come for a walk through the gardens to see what’s still showing off and having it’s last hurrah and what’s already fallen, changing the look of the garden landscape. 
This event is FREE  
Limit 15 people. 

Santa in the Gardens - REGISTRATION IS FULL*

December 1st                                                                                                          
Session #1: 1:00-2:30pm                                                                                                      
Session #2: 2:30-4:00pm

Are you ready for the event of the season? Once again, we are having our highly anticipated day with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gardens. We will have many fun activities like Writing Letters to Santa, Face Painting, Reindeer Food, and Story Time with Mr. & Mrs. Claus in person. The kiddos will have a chance to sit with Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. 

*Both sessions are completely full, please email woodfieldm@sandhills.edu if you've like to be added to the waitlist. 
This event is FREE                                     
Limit 75 children per session. 

Succulent Christmas Tree Centerpiece

December 3rd
10:30am-12:00pm

Join Carol Lucas, owner of Carol Lucas Designs in Carthage, for a fun and festive workshop to create your own unique succulent Christmas tree arrangement. Our workshop will guide you step-by-step to create a vertical mini-succulent centerpiece for your entertaining table this season. The tree also makes for stunning DIY Christmas gifts for a family member or friend. All succulents, form, mini lights, & supplies will be provided. This live arrangement can also be used throughout the year by changing the lights to fit the occasion such as hearts, eggs, pumpkins.               
COST: $60 members/$75 non-members  
Limit 15 people.