Visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar to register. Bring your lawn chair and head out to the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater after these classes to enjoy Tuesday Evening Music Club performances, included with admission or your class fee.
Sustainability Series $5 members | $20 nonmembers per session (Adults) Instructed by Eve Choi and Maddie Ek, Meijer Gardens Education Department staff
In this new class offering, enjoy mini-lectures with Meijer Gardens educators. Sessions will include lessons for bringing sustainability home and help you feel empowered to incorporate Earth-friendly practices into your everyday life. Classes will break topics down into easy-to-understand information and simple how-tos.
Child & Family Events Events are included with the cost of admission and registration is not required unless otherwise noted.
Calculating Your Ecological Footprint June 14, 5:30–6:30 pm
Learn how to calculate your ecological footprint and how to apply this practice to your everyday life.
Sustainable Landscape Practices* July 12, 5:30–6:30 pm
Enjoy a unique look at Meijer Gardens’ sustainable practices and the use of fire for landscape management.
Pursuing a Sustainable Lifestyle August 9, 5:30–6:30 pm
With so many gimmicks out there, how do you know which sustainability hacks are worthy of pursuing? Join us to find out!
Open Studio Series
$5 members | $20 nonmembers per session (Adults) Facilitated by Taylor Bultema, Meijer Gardens Education Department staff In this new class offering, enjoy the opportunity to explore your artistic practice in our scenic classroom spaces. Open studio hours are ideal for creatives who thrive in a relaxed atmosphere of community art making. A Meijer Gardens educator will offer a short demo of the projects listed below and be available for questions and guidance throughout. Materials for the monthly project will be provided as well as some other basic drawing materials, easels and sketch boards. Participants should bring any additional materials they are interested in working with. Each Open Studio session is limited to 20 participants.
Still Life Drawing June 21, 5:30–7:30 pm
Draw inspiration from a preset still life to expand on your drawing skills. A variety of drawing materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring painting materials as an alternative.
Kids’ Tram Let’s Move! A Kid’s Tram Tour June 6–August 20 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm $3 for children 3–13 years | Free for children 2 years and younger | $5 for adults Enjoy an interactive family experience on the Kids’ Tram as you learn about sculpture through movement! Practice balancing like Plantoir, pretending to swim like mink and koi at the waterfall, and learning the best ways to get your heart pumping a la Scarlatti. Strengthen your muscles, your heart and your brain! All activities can also be done seated.
Collage July 19, 5:30–7:30 pm
Explore choosing, arranging, and affixing paper and fabric materials to create compelling compositions.
Hand-Printing with Natural Objects August 16, 5:30–7:30 pm
*Applies toward Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener education credit.
Learn how to transfer botanicals and other found objects onto paper with nonprinting techniques.
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Adult & Teen Classes
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds for cancellations are given if we are notified by phone or email 30 days in advance of the class. A 50% refund is given if we are notified 7–29 days in advance of the class. No refunds will be given for notice less than 7 days before the class. Call 616-975-3184 or 616-9753147, or email classes@meijergardens.org for cancellations.
