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  Nature Speaks...Through the Written Word: A Shakespearean Evening in the Garden
  
  Thursday, April 24
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  - Shaw Nature Reserve: Nature in Focus
    Saturday, February 1 - Wednesday, December 31 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Monday, February 3 - Saturday, May 31 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Thursday, April 17 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Featured Classes

Path through woods Nature Journaling in Less Traveled Spaces of the Garden
Tuesday, April 22, 9:30–11 a.m.
Preserve your precious moments in nature with journaling techniques designed to spark your imagination. Be inspired to sketch and write about your exploration of areas of the Garden that are often overlooked.
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Photographer on Teahouse Island Teahouse Island Photography
Monday, April 28, 9 a.m.–noon
All levels. Join us for rare access to this special space to photograph the neutral tone and simple beauty of Nakajima, or Teahouse Island, and its limitless patterns and shapes. Slow down, relax the mind, and see what is in front of you. The creative possibilities are endless. As the light changes, so do the images. Space and gear will be limited for this special place!
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Spring Class Registration Now Open!

From gardening practices to nature study and everything in between—the Missouri Botanical Garden offers a full range of classes.

The Garden offers weekend, evening and weekday classes and programs year-round!
Classes are available at our three campuses throughout the St. Louis area: the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Shaw Nature Reserve and the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House.

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Questions? Call (314) 577-9506 or e-mail classes@mobot.org.

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Teach a Class!

Adult Education Contract Instructors help to fulfill the Missouri Botanical Garden’s mission of discovering and sharing knowledge about plants and their environment in order to preserve and enrich life. We are always looking for individuals with fresh ideas and a desire to share their skills or interests with the community.

Ideal instructors have extensive knowledge in their skill or subject area, great people skills and a passion for teaching others. If you have a class you would like to teach, we encourage you to submit a class proposal.

Give the Garden

Woman journaling Give the gift of knowledge! Instead of the typical “stuff,” give that hard-to-buy-for friend or family member a fun, memorable experience. Missouri Botanical Garden and its properties offer many engaging and enriching classes throughout the year.

Purchase a gift card that can be used for classes, as well as for admission, merchandise, membership and more.

Love Gardening?

Woman gardening Take your love for gardening to the next level. Learn more about the St. Louis Master Gardener Program and share your passion for plants with fellow gardeners, Garden visitors and your community.
St. Louis Master Gardener Program
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Advanced Inquiry Program
Ignite ecological and social change while earning your master’s degree! This program combines web-based courses through Miami University with experiential learning, internships, and field study in person at the Garden. Learn more

Nature Speaks...Through the Written Word: A Shakespearean Evening in the Garden

Thursday, April 24

Shaw Nature Reserve: Nature in Focus

Spring Class Registration

Extended Evening Hours