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!

Garden University: Bird Walk

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

Walk the Oregon Garden with instructor, Ron Garst, to observe the birds in the Garden before the Garden opens to the public. This event is free to Garden members, $12 […]

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: Friction Fire Workshop

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

Michele Ballantyne is returning to the garden to you through creating, carving, and burning a fire by friction for yourself!   In this workshop Michele will demonstrate making fire with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: 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: 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!