Will Rogers Park offers year-round classes and workshops to help make your gardening easier and more productive. Many workshops focus on practical ways to reduce your lawn maintenance. Unless noted, all workshops and classes are free. Call 943-0827 for more information or to register.

2008 Calendar of Events

Practical Pruning for Homeowners
Friday, February 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Did you know many pruning tasks can be greatly reduced or eliminated? Learn how to space plants, perform small-scale preventative pruning and use seasonal timing to reduce labor. Call 943-0827 to register.  Free.

Colorful Containers
Friday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Growing plants in containers can be fun and easy with just a few basic rules. This class will discuss plant choices, various containers and methods for success.  Free.

Low Maintenance Landscapes
Friday, April 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Take the drudgery out of yard work! By excercising your options instead of your muscles, maintenance can be much easier. Tips and techniques to reduce work for every style of landscape will be offered, from lush to formal. Free.

Landscape Planning for Homeowners
Friday, May 2, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

A nice-looking but easy landscape required a plan. Participants will learn techniques and tips to personalize their landscapes. Each session will be limited to 25 people to provide individualized attention. Due to its popularity, this class is held twice - in May and June. Students may bring photographs of areas to be landscaped.  Free, but registration is a must!

 

Landscape Planning for Homeowners
Friday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

A nice-looking but easy landscape required a plan. Participants will learn techniques and tips to personalize their landscapes. Each session will be limited to 25 people to provide individualized attention. Due to its popularity, this class is held twice - in May and June. Students may bring photographs of areas to be landscaped.  Free, but registration is a must!

Festival in the Park
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Will Rogers Horticultural Gardens will transform into a gardener’s paradise during the Oklahoma City Council of Garden Club’s annual “Festival in the Park.” This National Garden Week celebration will combine a plant and gardening materials sale with free horticulture seminars, floral design and entertaining kids activities. Great for the entire family.

 

Public Landscaping
August 8
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of caring for adopted parks and public areas. The class will cover the concepts of public landscaping and tips for success to create a low maintenance and colorful public space. Free.

Water Saving Landscapes
Friday, September 5

Spending less time and money on watering the landscape is an environmentally friendly goal. Learn xeriscaping techniques, plant selections and proper watering practices for any style of landscape. Free.

"Perfect" Plant Picks
Friday, October 3

Success with plants can sometimes be confusing! In this class, students will learn about plants that are super easy to grow and maintain. The focus will be on offering a diverse selection of plants to accommodate different gardening styles. Free.

Fall Foliage Tour
Friday, November 7

Take an invigorating autumn hike through the Will Rogers Horticulture Gardens and Arboretum. Brilliant crimson, gold and orange leaves are sure to line the paths through teh Gardens' specialty areas. Free.

Seasonal Wreath Making
Friday, December 5

Participants will construct their own wreaths, swags or other seasonal decorative items. Horticulture materials, wire and wreath forms will be provided. Participants will need to provide their own hand tools such as hot glue guns, scissors, etc. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants.

Free Drawing Classes
Second and Fourth Thursdays (ongoing)

Everyone is invited to register for drawing classes featuring various plants and objects from the gardens. Class participants are asked to bring an 18-by-24 inch drawing pad, ebony pencils, kneaded eraser, art gum eraser and a hand-held pencil sharpener. No drawing experience is necessary. Free.