Enhance your home school program with our hands-on fun and educational classes.
 
 All programs require preregistration. Click the links below to register online, or contact Derrick Stowell, Director of Education, at dstowell@utk.edu, (865) 974-7151.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

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Native Plants
 
This class will explore why native plants are ideal when planting a garden. Students will learn about a variety of native plants and what animals need those plants to survive. We will take a walk through the Gardens to see what native plants are growing. Student then get to get their hands in the soil while sowing native wildflowers in the Children’s Garden. At the end of the class students will get to take wildflower seeds home to sow and grow.  

Pre-registration is required.​​​​
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director​
Cost: $10 per child​
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Nature Art 

This month we will explore the concept of Nature Art. We will view examples of art around UT Gardens, learn what it meant to make nature art, and how to make sustainable art. We will compare examples of traditional art and nature art, explore simple design principles. Then we will learn to make some of our own art supplies from materials around the garden, use them to sketch and plan a sculpture, and then each student will create their own temporary nature art sculpture installation!

Pre-registration is required.​​​​
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director​
Cost: $10 per child​
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Herbal Tea

Herbs have many uses. This class will look at tea and a variety of herbs that can be used for teas. We will also explore the history of tea and its importance for economic growth through the centuries. Students will get to sample several teas made during the class. The class will end with a look at how to plant and grow your own herbs at home to make tea. 

Pre-registration is required.​​​​
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director​
Cost: $10 per child​
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Natural Dye

Learn the art and science behind natural dye. Students will get a chance to see what natural materials can be used to make dye. Learn the history of dye and how to grow and prepare plants to be used for dye. Students will get a chance to take materials collected from the UT Gardens and practice the art of natural dye. 

Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, December 13, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructors: Derrick Stowell, UT Gardens Education Director​
Cost: $10 per child​​

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