Education 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.

Relaxation Remedies: Lavender Workshop

Relaxation Remedies: Lavender Workshop

Saturday, June 28, 2025   |   9:30 – 11:00 AM

Ages 16+

 

 

Enroll in THE Relaxation Remedies Workshop HERE

 

Nothing says relaxation quite like the scent of fresh-cut lavender! Join us on the CSA farm where we will be learning all about our organically grown lavender and its use for self-care products at home.

In this workshop, participants will be using hands-on techniques to harvest and sift dried lavender petals. They then will receive materials to create a jar of lavender-scented bath salt and a weighted lavender eye pillow.

 

DOWNLOAD THE Relaxation Remedies FLYER HERE

Arbor Day Celebration

Arbor Day Celebration

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

All Ages

 

All around the world, people celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, visiting local parks, and enjoying other tree-related festivities.

 

DOWNLOAD THE ARBOR DAY FLYER HERE

Activities Schedule

If You Give A Tree A Cookie
Presented by the BCA Education Team

Discover the age of trees in this arts and crafts activity.

Bring Home a Sapling   
Donated by Bartlett Tree Experts

Choose from a selection of saplings to raise at home.

Your Name as a Forest   
Presented by Carol Isles

Crack a secret code and take home your name written with trees

It's NOT a Pine!
10:30 AM

Join Carol Isles and learn the difference between common conifers in this guessing game.

How to Kill a Tree
12:00 PM

Join the Bayard Cutting Arboretum Education Team and learn what to do and what not to do when planting trees at home.

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.