Event Category: Adult Education

There’s no better place than Cheekwood to learn about all things gardening!

Join Peter Grimaldi, Cheekwood’s Vice President of Gardens and Facilities, and Megan Grimaldi, a garden expert from Moore & Moore Garden Center, to explore ways design, build, and maintain better outdoor spaces. The four-part series will progressively establish a methodology for creating a space of your own and cover topics including garden resources, design, and maintenance. With over 40 years of professional gardening experience between them, Peter and Megan can answer any question and help gardeners take the next step in their educational journey.

Location: Botanic Hall – Massey Auditorium
Nonmembers: $200
Members: $160

4 Classes

September 7, 14, 21, 28

Learn about how gardens contribute to larger ecosystems and support wildlife- like birds!

Participants in this lecture and field class will learn the basics of middle-TN birds, where to spot them in the wild, how to identify them, and how to support conservation by sharing your data.

Location: Herb Garden Amphitheater
Members: $24
Nonmembers: $30

Using a variety of sculpting and carving techniques, participants will get an introduction to working with clay and use their newfound skills to create a relief portrait of their beloved pet or favorite animal.

Location: Frist Learning Center Clay Studio
Members: $60
Nonmembers: $75