The Will Rogers Gardens offers year-round classes and workshops to help make your gardening easier and more productive. Many workshops focus on practical ways to reduce your lawn maintenance. Unless noted, all workshops and classes are free, but pre-registration is required.

FREE DRAWING CLASSES

In addition to monthly horticulture and gardening classes, the Will Rogers Gardens offers FREE drawing classes for artists just starting out, or those wanting to hone their skills.

CLASS HOURS:
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Thursday
Every month - ongoing

Please bring:
an 18" x 24" drawing pad; ebony pencils;
kneaded eraser;
art gum eraser;
hand-held pencil sharpener.

No drawing experience is necessary.

Registration Required.
Call 943-0827 to sign up.

2013 Education & Activity Calendar

Download a printable version of the calendar.

Pruning Perfection
Friday, February 1
9:30 - Noon
Proper pruning can make plants healthier, and increase property safety. Class will emphasize pruning techniques to lessen yard waste and increase flower and fruit production. Registration required by calling 943-0827. FREE

Designing Colorful Containers
Friday, March 1
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Growing plants in containers can be fund and easy with just a few basic rules. This class will discuss plant choices, various containers and methods for success, plus lowering maintenance. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Creating An Urban "Wildflower" Simulation
Friday, April 5
9:30 - Noon
Do you prefer the more informal look that a wildflower garden can bring? Join us to discuss the step-by-step process for locating, designing and maintaining your own wildflower bed that is easy and colorful. Free.

EARTH MONTH
Lunchtime Learning Series
These hour-long mini-seminars give you quick tips on how to make your garden or landscape eco-friendly. Each program starts at 12 noon and runs about an hour, so bring your brown bag lunch and get ready to learn. Part of the City of OKC's EARTH MONTH programs.

April 3, 12 p.m.
Water-Saving Landscapes
How-to tips on creating a low-water flower bed or garden space.

April 10, 12 p.m.
Yard Waste Reduction
Cut back on yard waste by learning simple pruning techniques, and selecting plants that are easy to maintain.

April 17, 12 p.m.
Water-Saving Landscapes (repeat of April 3 workshop)
How-to tips on creating a low-water flower bed or garden space.

April 24, 12 p.m.
Yard Waste Reduction (repeat of April 3 workshop)
Cut back on yard waste by learning simple pruning techniques, and selecting plants that are easy to maintain.

Spring Walking Tour
Friday, April 26
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy the beauty and bounty of spring as we explore the bright colors of spring blooms throughout the Gardens. Cameras welcome, and comfortable walking shoes recommended. Dress for the weather. Free.

Personal Flower Arranging
Friday, May 10
9:30 a.m. - noon
This fun session on basic flower arranging gives novices a chance to learn the tips of the trade. Participants bring floral material, vases, plus hand pruners and floral wire. Our educators will help you craft a floral design that suits your personal style and taste. Free.

Low Maintenance Landscapes
Friday, May 4
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Using native plants can reduce watering, pest and disease treatments, and assist in many other areas. Learn how to choose and design with natives. Drawbacks to using native plants will be discussed as well. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Festival in the Park

Festival in the Park
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Will Rogers Gardens will transform into a gardener’s paradise during the Oklahoma City Council of Garden Club’s annual “Festival in the Park.” This annual celebration combines a plant and gardening materials sale with free horticulture seminars, floral design, and entertaining kids activities. Great for the entire family.

Seminar Schedule:

10 a.m. "Theme Gardens" ~Kathie Webb
11 a.m. "Earthworms" ~Kim Paddyacre
1 p.m. "Basic Rose Care" ~Jamie Ashmore
2 p.m. "Organic Gardening"

Walking tours of the Will Rogers Garden will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Please wear comfortable footwear. Tours are ADA accessible and open to persons in wheelchairs.

For information about the Festival, call 812-5902.

LUNCHTIME LEARNING IN JUNE
Grab your brown bag and join use for these quick and easy one-hour seminars.

June 7 The Trails at the Will Rogers Gardens
Learn about the convenient and accessible walks through our varied landscape areas. Great for exercise or just to get away from it all.

June 14 Fire Resistant Landscape Practices
Address those problems that can create a fire hazard around your home. Useful tips for our extended drought.

June 21
Crepe Myrtles
These colorful trees are a stable of Oklahoma landscapes. Drought and heat resistent, they are easy to maintain. Learn the do's and don'ts of pruning, size selection and more.

Water Saving Landscapes
Friday, July 12
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Save time and money on watering your landscape. Learn how to select drought-tolerant plants, as well as reduce watering practices for an environmentally-friendly space. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Community Beautification
Friday, August 2
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Want to spruce up the neighborhood or other public space? Learn the concepts for easy public landscape design and maintenance. Includes budget and easy-care tips. Great for neighborhood, church and other community volunteer groups. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Fall is for Planting
Friday, September 6
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Fall is a great time of year for planting in Oklahoma! Come and learn tips and techniques for not only planting, but transplanting as well. Registration required by calling
943-0827. Free.

Fall Bulbs
Friday, October 4
9:30 - Noon
Fall bulbs give way to fantastic Spring blooms. Learn the best "how-to" tips for planting bulbs from many varieties. Session includes a containerized planting demonstration. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY - Fall Foliage Walking Tour
Friday, November 1
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Take an invigorating autumn hike through the Will Rogers Gardens and newly-renovated Margaret Annis Boys Arboretum. Brilliant crimson, gold and orange leaves are sure to line the paths as we discuss the many trees and shrubs that are great for fall color. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY - Historic Walking Tour
Friday, November 8
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Enjoyed by visitors since the 1930's, historic Will Rogers Gardens is included on the National Registry of Historic places. Month by month, year by year, the Gardens grow and change while their historic qualities endure. Sign up and see for yourself. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Seasonal Wreath Making
Friday, December 6
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Construct your own wreaths, swags or other seasonal decorative items. Horticulture materials from the Gardens will be provided. Participants will need to provide their own wreath forms, and hand tools such as hot glue guns, scissors, etc. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

The Will Rogers Gardens offers year-round classes and workshops to help make your gardening easier and more productive. Many workshops focus on practical ways to reduce your lawn maintenance. Unless noted, all workshops and classes are free, but pre-registration is required.

2013 Education & Activity Calendar

Pruning Perfection Friday, February 1 9:30 - Noon Proper pruning can make plants healthier, and increase property safety. Class will emphasize pruning techniques to lessen yard waste and increase flower and fruit production. Registration required by calling 943-0827. FREE

Creating An Urban "Wildflower" Simulation Friday, April 5 9:30 - Noon Do you prefer the more informal look that a wildflower garden can bring? Join us to discuss the step-by-step process for locating, designing and maintaining your own wildflower bed that is easy and colorful. Free.

Spring Walking Tour Friday, April 26 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Enjoy the beauty and bounty of spring as we explore the bright colors of spring blooms throughout the Gardens. Cameras welcome, and comfortable walking shoes recommended. Dress for the weather. Free.

Festival in the Park Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Water Saving Landscapes Friday, July 12 9:30 a.m. - Noon Save time and money on watering your landscape. Learn how to select drought-tolerant plants, as well as reduce watering practices for an environmentally-friendly space. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Fall is for Planting Friday, September 6 9:30 a.m. - Noon Fall is a great time of year for planting in Oklahoma! Come and learn tips and techniques for not only planting, but transplanting as well. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.

Fall Bulbs Friday, October 4 9:30 - Noon Fall bulbs give way to fantastic Spring blooms. Learn the best "how-to" tips for planting bulbs from many varieties. Session includes a containerized planting demonstration. Registration required by calling 943-0827. Free.