• By Deidre An
• Posted Thursday, December 19, 2019

POSTPONED: Tanglewood Arboretum Spring 2020 Adult Education Classes

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, and the Extension Master Gardener(SM) Volunteers are excited to kick off the 2020 year with lectures from the Adult Education series at the Tanglewood Park Arboretum. All classes are held on Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please view the flyer for more information.

January 15: Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Leslie Peck - Extension Horticulture Agent, Forsyth County
Winter is the correct season for pruning many plants. Dress accordingly for outdoor demonstrations of how to prune trees and shrubs in your yard.
Location: Arboretum office

February 19: Plant Propagation from Seed
Bob LePere - Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener(SM) Volunteer
Growing plants from seeds is a rewarding experience. Attend this class for techniques and tips to help you succeed with seeds.
Location: Walnut Hall

March 4: Bird Friendly Gardening
Ron Morris - Special Correspondent for the Winston-Salem Journal
Enjoy birdwatching in your backyard. Learn how your garden can make a difference for these amazing creatures.
Location: Walnut Hall

April 1: Flowers are Bee-loved
POSTPONED Nancy Adamson, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Xerces Society and USDA NRCS
Planting for pollinators benefits us and other wildlife. The class will highlight some of the 500+ native bees in NC and connections to native plants, wildlife, and watersheds. Weather permitting, join us after the presentation for a walk outside to look for flower visitors.
Location: Walnut Hall

And be sure to join us for our Spring plant sale at Tanglewood Park Arboretum, May 1-2!

Registration is required, space is limited. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to each class date. Please register by email at coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2850.

Admission into Tanglewood Park is free. Tell the gate attendant that you are attending a seminar.

Please note the location of each program, as they vary.

Walnut Hall at Tanglewood Park: 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012. Upon entering the park, follow signs to Walnut Hall.

The Arboretum Office: 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, NC 27012.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made at least 10 days prior to the event by contacting Kim Gressley, County Extension Director, at 336-703-2850 or by email at ksgressl@ncsu.edu.

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University are collectively committed to positive action to secure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment regardless of age, color, disability, family and marital status, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.