Adult Workshops

The Art & Science of Pruning with Jenna Zier

Woman deadheading rose with rain damage in summer garden. Gardener cutting wilted flowers off with pruner. Novalis of Kordes selection. Taking care of shrub.The Art & Science of Pruning with Jenna Zier

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Adults (Ages 15+)

Cost: $65 per person

ENROLL IN ART & SCIENCE OF PRUNING WORKSHOP

 

About the Workshop

Master pruning not only requires an understanding of how, why, and when to make the proper cuts, it involves the creative reasoning to implement those decisions in the landscape.

This workshop includes an indoor presentation on the subject followed by an outdoor lesson in which participants will have the opportunity to prune under Jenna’s guidance. All plant material will be discussed but the focus of the workshop is on woody shrubs. Participants should dress appropriately for working outdoors. This event is rain or shine.

Jenna Zier is the Formal Garden Curator at Bayard Cutting Arboretum . She holds a MPS in Plant Science from Cornell University and is an ISA Certified Arborist .

 

1. Parking fees may apply; see the website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/.

2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust, fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.

3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator, K.T. Williamson, via email.

Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangements

Japanese flower arrangement thumbnail for the Ikebana Workshop.Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangements

Adult Education

Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 1:30-2:30 PM

Cost: $65 per person

 

Enroll in Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement Workshop

 

 

Join Hiroko & Gerard Senese -from the Japan Center at Stony Brook University- for a demonstration of the different styles of Japanese flower arrangements; and a workshop to create your own Ikebana based on an arrangement that has been designed on that day.

Learn about the history, concepts, principles, and aesthetics behind each arrangement, and the relationship of the flowers to the seasons & to each particular vase being used.

 

 

  1. Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be scheduled for no additional cost to the registrant.
  2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
  3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator K.T. Williamson via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov.

A Toast to Spirit: Psychic Mediumship Event (Ages: 21+)

A Toast to Spirit: Psychic Mediumship Event (Ages: 21+) SOLD OUT

Adult Education (Ages 21+)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 PM

 

Cost:

$45 per person

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR PSYCHIC MEDIUMSHIP EVENT (SOLD OUT)

 

About the Show

We invite you to join us for a mysterious autumn evening where we will be joined by a special guest speaker, Shane Nicoletti. Shane is a Psychic Medium with a unique gift to provide comforting messages from family members or loved ones in the afterlife.

Hosted at the Hidden Oak Cafe located within the historic Manor House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Each patron will receive a glass of wine and light fare will be provided.

 

Maximum group size is 4 Patrons, for special seating requests or larger groups please contact Education Coordinator, K.T. Williamson, via E-mail: Kevin.Williamson@parks.ny.gov.  Due to time limitations not every participant is guaranteed a message from their loved ones.

Golden Hour Photography

Golden Hour Photography

Saturday, October 18th  |  6:00 – 8:00 AM

 

Adult Education

Cost: $35 per person

Enroll in Golden Hour Photography

 

Golden hour is a unique window of time in which the warm color of the low sun is often considered desirable to enhance the colors of photography. This is also one of the most magical hours here at Bayard Cutting Arboretum!

For these reasons, we invite you to join us for a unique opportunity to practice photography with your smartphone or digital camera before the park is open.

This event is intended for nature photography only. Participants will be given a high amount of freedom to explore the park in pursuit of their perfect moment. Some areas are off-limits, and certain restrictions apply. In the event of extreme weather, a make-up date will be offered.

 

1. Parking fees may apply; see the website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/.

2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust, fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.

3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator, K.T. Williamson, via email.

Farm-to-Glass: Cocktail Class SOLD OUT

A cocktail glass in a pot of soil next to a trowel.Farm-to-Glass: Cocktail Class

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Adults (Ages 21+)

Cost: $55 per person

REGISTER FOR FARM-TO-GLASS COCKTAIL CLASS (SOLD OUT)

About the Workshop

Back by popular demand is our Farm-to-Glass: Cocktail Class! Our expert mixologist will guide the group through the process of crafting three unique drinks using fresh ingredients.

Join us on the CSA Farm for a beautiful summer evening with a picturesque view of the field. During this hands-on lesson, participants can expect to learn how to muddle ingredients, infuse flavors, and other techniques to impress their guests at home all summer long!

 

Participants must be 21 and over to attend. The rain date for this event is Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Please notify the instructor of any food allergies after registering for this class with K.T. Williamson via email.

Flower Power: Cut Flower Arrangements SOLD OUT

Flower Power: Cut Flower Arrangements (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Adults (Ages 15+)

Cost: $40 per person

Register For Flower Power Cut Flower Arrangements Workshop

 

About the Workshop

Discover the power of flowers! Studies show that having flowers in your home or office can decrease feelings of anxiety or depression and increase energy, happiness, and enthusiasm. In this workshop, our cut-flower specialist will present the species grown on our CSA Farm; Each being uniquely selected and hand-cultivated for their value in flower arrangements.

Participants can expect to return home with a vase full of beautiful fresh-cut flowers and a better understanding of the fundamentals of flower arranging. Flower varieties include Zinnias, Dahlias, Yarrow, Globe Amaranths, Sunflowers, Bee Balm, and many more!

Outcomes

● Become acquainted with the cut-flower varieties grown on the CSA Farm.

● Develop a basic understanding of flower arrangement terms and techniques.

● Create a unique flower arrangement for the home, office, or gift-giving.

 

*Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be held for no additional cost to the registrant.

**Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.