Classes are categorized by theme, and full descriptions of each class can be found below. Click on the theme to explore the available options. A calendar view of classes can be found here.
Adult classes are designed for learners +18, For questions or to request exceptions please email gardenseducation@fcgov.com. Members receive 10% off registration.
All in-person classes include admission to The Gardens, including the Butterfly House.
Online registration is open until 24 hours before the class. Within 24 hours, please call our Guest Services team to register 970.416.2486.
Winter and spring class registration is now open! Let's learn and grow!
Post-Installation Hive Check-up
Beth Conrey, Bee Squared Apiaries
Saturday, June 7 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | $23 In–person
Now that your bees are in their hive, we will be looking to see how well they are doing. We will conduct a full hive inspection of the bee hives in the Gardens and will find the queen and verify growth. Please bring your gear. We’ll discuss forage—and look for both pollen and nectar stores. Time to talk about mite management, too!
Note to Students: Bring your gear
Embodied Climate Action Workshops
Instructor: Tamara Yakaboski, PhD
Saturdays | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | $10 In-person per session
2025 Dates: May 24 | June 21 | July 19 | Sept. 27 | Nov. 15
What to Expect:
Artist Conversation: Melanie Yazzie
Instructor: Melanie Yazzie, Contemporary Diné (Navajo) Artist, Professor of Art Practices and Head of Printmaking at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado
Saturday, June 14 | 2 – 3 p.m. | $25 In-person
Come spend an inspiring hour with artist Melanie Yazzie, as she expands on the inspiration and meaning behind her art and exhibit on display at The Gardens on Spring Creek. Melanie is Professor of Art Practices and Head of Printmaking at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Her works belong to many collections such as: the Denver Art Museum, Anchorage Museum of History & Art, the Art Museum of Missoula, the Institute of American Indian Arts, the Kennedy Museum of Art and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and in countries such as, New Zealand, France, Russia, Canada, Estonia, Northern Ireland, Korea, China, United Kingdom, and Australia. She is known for organizing print exchange projects that connect communities across the world. She makes prints, sculptures, paintings, does surface design and jewelry design. She has been represented by the Glenn Green Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico since 1994.
Gelli Plate Printmaking with Melanie Yazzie: Story Making Through the Monotype Process
Instructor: Melanie Yazzie, Contemporary Diné (Navajo) Artist, Professor of Art Practices and Head of Printmaking at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado
Sunday, July 20 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | $150 In-person (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, July 20 |2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | $150 In-person
Discover the art of printmaking with exhibition artist Melanie Yazzie using Gelli plates, stencils, and meaningful symbols that reflect your life experience. This hands-on workshop invites you to explore self-expression through layered prints, each telling a personal story. Embrace the freedom of creativity and begin a journey of self-discovery, guided by an artist renowned for her storytelling through art. You'll leave with unique prints to take home—and, with time, the opportunity to create a small series of work that deepens your artistic voice.
Note to participants: All materials will be provided
Simple Easy Cheeses: Homemade Cottage Cheese & Cream Cheese
Instructor: Connie Meyer, Urban Overalls
Saturday, May 24 | | 10–11:30 a.m. | $40 In-person
Discover the joy of making your own cheese from scratch in this hands-on class! You'll learn the step-by-step process of creating two delicious soft cheeses: cottage cheese and cream cheese. Roll up your sleeves and join in the fun as we prepare these cheeses together. Plus, the best part—enjoy tasting the fresh, homemade cheeses you helped create. No prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
Let's get outside and explore our surroundings! Join us for guided walks in and out of The Gardens.
Trees in The Gardens Tour
Instructor: Tim Buchanan, Urban Forester
Saturday, June 14 | 9:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. | $30 In-person
Rare, beautiful and interesting trees are growing at The Gardens. Join urban forester Tim Buchanan on a morning stroll through the gardens to visit each tree on the tour and stop to learn all about their identification, culture and natural history.
Note to students: This is an outside class. Please wear appropriate shoes, hats, sunscreen, and water bottle. Paths are ADA accessible.
Notable Tree Bike Tour
Instructor: Tim Buchanan, Urban Forester
Saturday, June 28 | 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | $30 In-person
Notable, historic and interesting trees are growing right under our noses in Fort Collins. Hop on your bike and join urban forester Tim Buchanan on a morning ride to visit each tree on the tour and stop to learn all about their identification, culture and natural history.
Note to students: Students will provide their own bicycles and helmets and plan on riding about 5 miles on flat surfaces while obeying all traffic signals. The tour will begin and end at the Gardens on Spring Creek.
Forest Bathing
Instructor: Maria Fenty. A.A.S, C.M.T., Certified Forest Therapy Guide with Nature and BodyWork Therapies
Select Saturdays | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | $30 In-person
2025 Dates: May 10 | June 14
Forest Bathing is based on the Japanese practice of “Shinrin Yoku”. It is a multi-sensorial, nature mindfulness experience that uses grounding exercises to connect with nature leaving you refreshed and relaxed. During this experience, you will be guided mindfully around the Gardens. You will be invited to unplug, engage your senses, talk less and listen more. Take a quiet, contemplative walk that integrates gratitude, reflection, and creativity. Note to students: We will walk through the Garden during this class please wear appropriate shoes and/or clothing. Paths are ADA accessible. Wavier must be signed by all participants.
Cultivating Connections Garden Tour: Get to know your Gardens and Community
Select Wednesdays | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $25 In-person
2025 Dates: June 18 | July 16 | Aug. 20
Welcome to Fort Collins! Join us at The Gardens on Spring Creek for a relaxed tour especially designed for newcomers, visitors, and anyone eager to connect with their community. Stroll through The Gardens as your guide shares the beauty of living in the Front Range, explores sustainable landscapes, and gives you some insight into The Gardens on Spring Creek. Whether you're putting down roots or just passing through, this is your invitation to dig into the community.
The cost of this tour includes admission to The Gardens and Butterfly House, so stick around to explore the gardens or chat with new friends.
Note to participants: This is an outside tour. Please wear appropriate shoes, hats, sunscreen, and water bottle. Paths are ADA accessible. There will also time for a hand on activity. Please contact gardenseducation@fcgov.com if you have questions about accessibility.
Watercolor Journaling Series: Cacti
Karen Ramsay, Watercolor Artist and Instructor
Saturday, June 21 | 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | $70 In–person
During this class, students will focus on capturing the beauty and textures of cacti.
Tai Chi in The Gardens
Tai Chi, the traditional Chinese system of mind and body training, is widely practiced around the world by people of all ages for betterment of health and well-being.
This class focuses on Yang style Tai Chi, the most widely practiced style, recognized by its gentle and flowing movements. Tai Chi, when practiced with a supportive community of fellow students among nature, whenever possible, can bring tremendous benefits to one’s overall health and disposition. It is suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness. The instruction will focus on the Tai Chi for Health 8-form
Class instruction is by John Broderick. John has been a practicing the 8 and 24-form with Min Fan since 2020. John began his study and practice of the Long Form of the Yang Style Tai Chi with Mark Posey of Colorado Tai Chi in Grand Junction, Co. in 1995. He continues this practice today.
Class Cancelation: Class will be canceled if there is heavy participation or temperatures below 20 degrees.
Yoga in The Gardens
Some Saturdays | June – September | 9:15 – 10 a.m. | $15
Breathe. Stretch. Ground.
Join us for a rejuvenating Hatha Yoga class set amidst the serene beauty of The Gardens on Spring Creek. This all-levels class focuses on mindful movement, breath awareness, and foundational postures to help you build strength, increase flexibility, and find balance—both on and off the mat.
Surrounded by nature’s tranquility, you’ll experience a slower-paced flow perfect for beginners and seasoned yogis alike. Whether you're looking to deepen your practice or simply take a moment to reconnect, this class offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the gardens.
Please bring: A yoga mat, water, sunscreen, and any props you enjoy using (blocks, straps, etc.)
Forest Bathing
Instructor: Maria Fenty. A.A.S, C.M.T., Certified Forest Therapy Guide with Nature and BodyWork Therapies
June 14 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | $30 In-person per session
Forest Bathing is based on the Japanese practice of “Shinrin Yoku”. It is a multi-sensorial, nature mindfulness experience that uses grounding exercises to connect with nature leaving you refreshed and relaxed. During this experience, you will be guided mindfully around The Gardens and invited to unplug, engage your senses, talk less and listen more. Take a quiet, contemplative walk that integrates gratitude, reflection, and creativity.
Note to students: We will walk through The Garden during this class please wear appropriate shoes and/or clothing. Paths are ADA accessible. Waiver must be signed by all participants.
Create Your Reality Insight + Sound Workshop
Instructor: Cate Jones, Divine Sound Channeler of Violet Feather Alchemy
Saturday, June 7 | 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | $55 In-person
Join Violet Feather Alchemy for a morning of shifting perspectives at the Gardens.
Are you feeling stuck or uninspired on your journey? In this experiential workshop, we will uncover the three main keys to creating your highest existence. We will journey through an intuitive card reading to define the themes for the class, center ourselves through a guided meditative soundscape, learn about popular creation misconceptions, understand creative actions we can take right now, become aware of things that are holding us back, and finish with a full sound bath to include Divine Sound Channeling.
You will leave this experience with a renewed sense of empowerment, and simple actions to support your journey. Our passion is creating safe + nourishing experiences for your expansion + ascension.
Please bring your yoga mat, blanket, journal + pen, water bottle and anything else needed to be comfortable in both seated and lying positions.
Mindfulness - An Approach to Life
Instructor: Nancy Behney, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction trained instructor
Saturday, June 7 | 1 – 3 p.m. | $25
This experiential class will focus on mindfulness as a practice, through meditations, teachings and discussions. Participants will learn some of the benefits of mindfulness practices, how to strengthen their ability to cope with short and long-term stress and how mindfulness can reconnect us to our strengths and joys. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of the positive role mindfulness can play in daily life. Open to all — beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
Exploring the Seasons with Meditation & Breathwork
Instructor: Celine Burgett
Four Equinox Sessions | 9:30 – 11 a.m. | $50 In-person per class
In this series, we will dive into the highest potential for healing and growth as it pertains to each season. This Radical Breathwork workshop is designed with themes around the seasons to enlighten, heal, and connect you to who you truly are.
Summer Solstice Workshop | Saturday, June 14
Fall Equinox Workshop | Saturday, Sept. 27
Winter Solstice Workshop |Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
The Gardens hosts a variety of wellness classes. Explore our offerings; from mindfulness classes to forest bathing, there's something for everyone!
The Gardens on Spring Creek requires 72 hours for a full refund of class fees. If you are unable to attend, please consider your class payment as a tax-deductible donation. If class is cancelled by The Gardens on Spring Creek for any reason, a full refund will be issued. If you do need to cancel your registration, please contact the Education Team at gardenseducation@fcgov.com.