• By Leslie Rose
  • Posted Friday, October 7, 2022

Join Us for Fall Adult Education Classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park!

We invite you to join us this fall for our Adult Education series at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. We are excited to offer exceptional workshops to help you in your garden.

Please note: the time for this series has changed and each program will begin at noon. We plan to hold these programs in-person at Walnut Hall at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. All registered participants will receive driving directions.

Each class will be on Wednesday at noon. Classes are free but registration is required. Registration for each program will be available 2 weeks prior to the program date on our Eventbrite page. Visit go.ncsu.edu/forsyth-eventbrite for details. Registration will close 24 hours prior to the program. If you need assistance with registration, call 336-703-2850.

The fall 2022 schedule is as follows:

  • Wednesday, August 10 - The Diversity and Wonder of Seeds
    Bill Deck, Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
    This presentation will explore the extraordinary diversity of thousands of seeds we find in the plant world. Learn about the wonders of seed germination, seed dispersal, dormancy, diversity, and interesting facts about seeds.

  • Wednesday, September 14 - Proven Performers in the Landscape
    Derek I. Renegar, Urban Forester - City of Winston-Salem
    This presentation will focus on trees for use in the landscape, including an overview of a few tree species that will perform well and add interest to your yard or landscape.

  • Wednesday, October 12 - Carnivorous Plants
    Darle Shouse, Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
    North Carolina is home to many native carnivorous plants, including the Venus flytrap, the official state carnivorous plant. Learn about some of the carnivorous plants found in NC and how you can include them in your home garden.

For questions about the Adult Education series, please contact Leslie Rose, Horticulture Agent and Director of the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park, at leslie_rose@ncsu.edu or 336-703-2868.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made at least 10 days prior to the event by contacting Kim Gressley, County Extension Director, at (336) 703-2850 or by email at ksgressl@ncsu.edu.

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