The Will Rogers Gardens 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, but pre-registration is required.

Call 405-943-0827 for more information, or to register.

2010 Education & Activity Calendar

Winter Wonders * WOW! Series
Friday, February 5
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Create a colorful garden year-round with a prime selection of winter evergreens and perennials. Discussion will emphasize which plants to select for colorful foliage, fruits, berries and bark. Registration required by calling 943-0827.  Free.

Creating Colorful Containers * Green How-To Series
Friday, March 5
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Growing plants in containers can be fund and easy with just a few basic rules. This class will discuss plant choices, various containers and methods for success, plus lowering maintenance. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Spring Spectaculars * WOW! Series
Friday, April 2
9:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Chase away the winter blues with a beautifully blooming Spring garden. This class will cover everything from bulbs, to trees and shrubs. Ideas to consider for personalizing according to tastes, maintenances and budget will be offered. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Time Saving Landscapes * Green How-To Series
Friday, May 7
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Drudgery be gone! Garden maintenance can be quick and easy if well planned ahead of time. Learn how to personalize your home gardening space with tips on basic design, maintenance and plant selection. Registration required by calling 943-0827.  Free.

Spring Floral Walking Tour * Healthy Lifestyle Series
Friday, April 23
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Join the staff of the Will Rogers Gardens as we greet the return of Spring. Walking tour includes trips through the Charles E. Sparks Rose Garden, Margaret Annis Boys Arboretum and other Gardens grounds. Flowering plants will be highlighted. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and appropriate footwear. Binoculars and cameras welcome! Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Summer Sizzler * WOW! Series
Friday, June 4
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Hot, hot and hot! While Summer may be brutal, selecting the right drought and heat-tolerant plants can make Summer landscaping a snap! Presentation will cover tips on selecting the right types of plant for full-sun and partial-sun gardens, as well as good summer bloomers. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Festival in the Park
Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Will Rogers 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.

 

Water Saving Lanscapes * Green How-To Series
Friday July 9
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Save time and money on watering your landscape. Learn how to select drought-tolerant plants, as well as reduce watering practices for an environmentally-friendly space. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Community Beautification * Green How-To Series
Friday August 6
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Want to spruce up the neighborhood or other public space? Learn the concepts for easy public landscape design and maintenance. Includes budget and easy-care tips. Great for neighborhood, church and other community volunteer groups. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Landscape Detox * Green How-To Series
Friday September 3
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn how to effectively reduce the use of chemicals to save time, money and the environment. Prevention ideas and easy landscape management techniques will be discussed. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Fall Fantastics * WOW! Series
Friday October 1
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Fall is a great time of year for planting in Oklahoma. Come see which plants produce gorgeous reds, oranges and yellows. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Fall Foliage Walking Tour * Healthy Lifestyle Series
Friday October 29
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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

Historic Walking Tour * Healthy Lifestyle Series
Friday November 5
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Enjoyed by visitors since the 1930's, historic Will Rogers Gardens is included on the National Registry of Historic places. Month by month, year by year, the Gardens grow and change while their historic qualities endure. Sign up and see for yourself. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Seasonal Wreath Making
Friday December 3
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Construct your 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. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Free Drawing Classes
(ongoing)
Second and Fourth Thursdays, 9:30 a.m -12:30 p.m.

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.