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: Nature and Haiku

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-- […]

Garden University: Wild Flower Paper Collage

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

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to the Garden to guide you through creating a multi-textured 16" x 20" paper collage using a mixture of paper, acrylics, and stretched canvas! All […]

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 The Oregon Garden, a serene and picturesque setting, is the venue […]

Garden University: Natural Dyes Workshop

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

Our world is full of all kinds of natural materials that can used as dyes, including some insects!  Learn about several of these materials that can be found in the […]

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 […]

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!