What would the Kentucky Derby be without roses? For that matter what would the perfume industry be, and what would gardens be without roses? Join Noelle Visser, University of Louisville Biology PhD student for this engaging look back at of the development of roses from antiquity through advances in breeding and right up to the Run […]

By popular demand, our friends at Murphy’s Camera are back for another workshop focused on Garden Photography Basics. Ayrica Bishop, Murphy’s Camera Education Coordinator, will guide participants on taking photographs of Yew Dell’s gorgeous spring blooms. We’ll start with an overview of camera basics such as framing and lighting, then take a walking tour of […]

Back by popular demand, we are rolling out another B(otanical)-Movie. This time, we’ll screen Werewolf of London (1935) about a botanist who collects a Tibetan flower that only blooms in moonlight; it also happens to be temporary antidote for werewolfism. Afterward, we’ll sort out the “would plants really do that” questions while learning about plants […]

A banana is a berry but a strawberry isn’t? Who knew? This class offers a great way to develop a deeper understanding of the flowers you grow and the fruit you eat. Garden & Arboretum Manager, Sayde Heckman, and Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jeff Margreiter, will take you on a magical mystery tour of the […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]

Botany, geology, history . . . you’ll find it all along Yew Dell’s hiking trails. And there’s no better guide than our own Brad Kessans, crack naturalist and our overall trails guru. From the plants of the pollinator meadow to panoramic views of Kingfisher Lake, Brad will help you see Yew Dell’s natural areas in […]

Calling all fairies, gnomes, dwarves, and elves . . . join us to kick off Fairy Month at Yew Dell with this day devoted to the all the petite pixies that inhabit the gardens. Visit new fairy houses in the Fairy Forest, a gnome adventure along the woodland trails, fairy forest scavenger hunts and guided, […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]

Both timeslots are SOLD OUT. Our wildly popular series makes its 2024 return with this magical and mysterious garden event. We’ll start you off at Yew Dell and will then whisk you away by shuttle to a nearby gem of a garden, nursery and cut flower farm for scrumptious food, delightful drink and engaging tours […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]

Take a walk on the wild side with Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jeff Margreiter, as he leads you on a tour of the native plants of the arboretum, gardens, and natural areas, and many plants in the collections you may not even realize are natives. The walk will finish with a deep dive into the […]

Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week. * Drop-in activity is included with admission * Different […]