Garden University

The Oregon Garden’s Garden University program offers ongoing adult education opportunities on topics in alignment with the Garden’s mission, such as pruning, beekeeping, cooking, floristry and more! We hope you’ll join us for an upcoming event – see our current lineup below.

Oregon Garden Members receive free admission to Garden University lectures and discounts on workshops. Interested in joining? Click here for more information!

Yoga in the Garden

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary […]

Garden University: Botanical Casting Workshop

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Come explore the fascinating world of “Botanical Casting” in this 1-day workshop lead by Heather Skinner. We will be using plants from the Oregon Garden to create ornaments, wall-hangings and […]

Native Plant Garden Tour and Bird House & Feeder Workshop

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Marion County Water and Soil Conservation is coming to give your a tour through our Native Garden Demonstration Garden, and then educate you on how to care for bird hours […]

Yoga in the Garden

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary […]

Garden University: Compost Workshop

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Learn about the science of composting, decorate a flower pot and build a compost pile! Composting is a fascinating process that converts all kinds of materials into healthy soil filled […]

Garden University: Summer Pruning for Fruit Tree Success

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Kahlia Waters is coming to The Oregon Gardens to teach gardeners of all levels how to aesthetically prune fruit trees during the summer to encourage them grow and bear fruit! […]

Yoga in the Garden

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary […]

Garden University: Beneficial Insect and Cockroach Painting

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Learn to garden with beneficial insects and paint with cockroaches! __ During this workshop we will learn all about the good insects in your garden and how to encourage their […]

Garden University: Mini Compost Workshop

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Welcome to a unique experience in the heart of nature! Immerse yourself in an overview of compost, including what you can and cannot compost! Don't miss this opportunity to enhance […]

Garden University: Sound baths in the Garden 1

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Join Frog Spirit Yoga in the Garden for an hour long sound bath, followed by a picnic on the lawn! Purchase of a ticket includes admission to the Garden, roam […]

Garden University: Ceramic Leaves

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Artist Heather Skinner is coming to guide you through turning clay into beautiful leaves! All materials will be provided-- just bring yourself! The Oregon Garden, a serene and picturesque setting, […]

Garden University: Watercolor Art in the Garden

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Oregon Garden welcomes artist Pamela Sue Johnson to offer a watercolor painting workshop with a focus on florals inspired by the garden. In this beginner friendly workshop, students will be guided […]

Garden University: Helpful, Hungry Bats

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Rick Reynolds is coming to the Oregon Garden to teach you about Bats! Every night our furry, flying friends – bats – can eat up to their body weight in insects. Learn about these […]

Garden University: Sound Baths in the Garden 2

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Join Frog Spirit Yoga in the Garden for an hour long sound bath, followed by a picnic on the lawn! Purchase of a ticket includes admission to the Garden, roam […]

Garden University: Haiku and Nature

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Natalie DaSilva, a Certified Oregon Naturalist with a lifelong interest in haiku, is coming to The Oregon Garden to guide you through constructing a haiku using nature as your inspiration-- […]

Do you know an individual or organization who would like to share their talent, knowledge or mission with Oregon Garden guests? We are always looking for presenters on topics that align with our mission. Contact Membership & Volunteer Coordinator at tthompson@oregongardenfoundation.org or 503-874-4055 to discuss opportunities!