• By Maria Brown
• Posted Friday, February 13, 2026

Arboretum Adult Education - Spring 2026

Spring classes will occur on Wednesdays at noon at Walnut Hall at Tanglewood Park. Registered participants will receive driving directions.

Registration is required due to space limitations. Registration for each program will be available 2 weeks prior to the program date and will close 24 hours prior to the program. Register on our Eventbrite page. If you need assistance with registration, call 336-703-2850.

February 25 | Soil Health: Practical Tips for Every Garden

This presentation includes topics such as soil preparation and amendments and gives tips on how we can build and sustain healthy soils as we garden.

Nancy Sansoni, Extension Master Gardener volunteer of Forsyth County & Certified Professional Soil Scientist

March 25 | Growing Green: Water-Wise Practices for Sustainable Gardens

Discover how smart water management can make your home garden more sustainable and resilient. Learn best practices for conserving water, selecting water-wise plants, and using efficient irrigation to create a thriving garden that also protects local water resources.

Rebecca Craps, Natural Resources and Environmental Systems Extension Agent

April 22 | Creating a Pollinator Paradise

Gain a better understanding of pollinators in the Piedmont, how to attract them to your garden, and tips for maintaining a healthy pollinator garden.

Bernyce Pritchard, Extension Master Gardener volunteer of Forsyth County

For questions about the Adult Education series, please contact Leslie Rose, County Extension Director, at leslie_rose@ncsu.edu or 336-703-2850.