Classes

Enjoy our expert-led classes and workshops that range in topic from seed starting and dividing to plant pruning and invasive removal. Prices vary for these classes, which are best-suited for adults. Most offer continuing education credits. Call 219-462-0025 for more information.

Upcoming Events

  • May 18, 2013

    Behind the Scenes Railway Garden Tour

      Enjoy the Taltree Railway Garden as if it were your own. This private, behind-the-scenes tour includes a visit to the train room guided by our head engineer. This is the staging area for the dozens of G-gauge trains that run on 3,000 feet of track over nearly an acre of mountains and valleys dotted [...]

  • June 1, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 4, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 8, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 8, 2013

    Tour and Tea in the Rita Gabis Stroll Garden

    Join Rita Gabis, co-founder of Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, for a relaxing, guided stroll through her private Japanese-inspired garden, and sit down to tea in the Azumaya, a beautiful summer pavilion. About the Stroll Garden: This relaxing two-acre landscape is an artful convergence of shape, structure and texture. Created under the guidance of Mrs. Gabis, [...]

  • June 8, 2013

    Introduction to Bonsai

    Bonsai is an art that symbolizes harmony, honor and patience. Bonsai trees are considered gestures of respect and convey good fortune upon the receiver. In this class you will learn the basics of caring for a Bonsai tree, including history, different species, soils, shapes, pruning techniques, and more. Bonsai is a pleasant mix of form, [...]

  • June 11, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 15, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 15, 2013

    Plant Sleuthing: What's Wrong With My Plant?

    Wilted branch? Speckled leaf? Discoloration and leaf drop? Bring (in a sealed plastic baggie!) a sample of your plant problem or bring some print or digital photos and our horticulturist will try and diagnose the problem.  You will learn tips on diagnosing problems yourself as well as where to go when you just don’t know, [...]

  • June 17, 2013

    CSI Taltree

    During our CSI camp, you will have the opportunity to investigate maggots, flies, worms, and larvae!  Go on a “dead things” hike to explore decaying plant matter, identify various fungi species, and then reproduce the skeleton from an owl pellet. Learn all the steps that lead you to a hypothesis in the Scientific Method and write [...]

  • June 18, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 22, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 24, 2013

    Wacky Water Week

     Wacky Water Week: June 24-28 This week is all about water! We’ll visit the Grand Kankakee Marsh, hike Taltree’s wetlands, and learn about the water ecosystems in northwest Indiana. You will investigate lakes, bogs, ponds, and streams, go fishing, make your own terrarium, and visit Taltree’s wonderful wetland residents. Make your own wetland themed crafts, [...]

  • June 25, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 29, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • June 29, 2013

    Behind the Scenes Railway Garden Tour

      Enjoy the Taltree Railway Garden as if it were your own. This private, behind-the-scenes tour includes a visit to the train room guided by our head engineer. This is the staging area for the dozens of G-gauge trains that run on 3,000 feet of track over nearly an acre of mountains and valleys dotted [...]

  • July 2, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • July 6, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

  • July 8, 2013

    Science Quest

    Science Quest: July 8 – 12 Have you ever wanted to count how many times you fart in a day? During Science Quest, you will confirm or deny science myths, such as how many times a person burps in a day, and see methane in action!  Our science experiment called “Bug Bucket” will introduce you [...]

  • July 9, 2013

    Yoga in the Garden

    Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.

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