Past Learning Opportunities
This page will feature all past learning opportunities (events, workshops, classes).
Seminars & Swaps
Saturday, January 25, 2025 9 am - 2:00 pm
Hopkins County Extension Office
75 Cornwall Dr, Madisonville, KY
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Three different lectures will be offered. The first starts at 9 am, and the last begins at 12 pm. A houseplant swap will be offered at 1:15 pm.
Please RSVP (270-821-3650 or erika.lyons@uky.edu).​
Perennials for Shade Gardens
August 1, 2024 5:30 pm
Hopkins County Extension Office,
75 Cornwall Dr, Madisonville, KY
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RSVP at 270-821-3650 to sign up.
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Lunch & Learn Series: Growing Herbs
All classes are from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
RSVP at 270-821-3650
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February 21: Sage, Mint, Lavender
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March 20: Basil, Oregano, Thyme
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April 17: Cilantro, Parsley, Chives
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May 22: Rosemary, Fennel, Dill
Seminars & Swaps
February 3, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Attend one or all of these classes
RSVP at 270-821-3650
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9 am: Orchids
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10:30 am: Bromeliads & Air Plants
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12 pm: Aroids (Monstera, Philodendron and more)
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1:30 pm: Houseplant Swap
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TerrariumWorkshop
December 18 at 5:30
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Construct and take home your very own terrarium!
Cost is $5 per person.
Pre-pay and RSVP at 270-821-3650 by December 8.
Kokedama Workshop
November 30 at 5:30 pm
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Learn about the Japanese style of growing plants in moss-covered mud balls. Each participant will take home their own kokedama creation!
Cost is $5 per person.
Pre-pay and RSVP at 270-821-3650 by November 15.
Lunch & Learn Series: Holiday Plants
Classes are from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
RSVP at 270-821-3650
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October 25: Holiday Cacti
Learn how to care for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cacti. Participants will be able to plant a cutting to take home!
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November 29: Norfolk Island Pine
Learn how to care for the lovely Norfolk Island Pine tree that can be grown year-round in your home!
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December 7: Poinsettias
Learn all about Poinsettias and how to keep them alive after the holidays are over.
All About Bulbs Workshop
October 10th, 5:30 pm
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Learn about different kinds of plant bulbs, when to plant, when to dig, how to store and how to care for them.
RSVP at 270-821-3650.
Kids' Gardening Workshop
June 29th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join us for hands-on gardening activities! Kids will take home a free potted plant!
For ages 8-12.
Space is limited! RSVP at 270-821-3650.
All About Hummingbirds
June 20th, 5:30 pm
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In honor of National Pollinator Week, let's talk about a little bird with a big purpose! Come learn about hummingbirds and how to attract them to your garden..
The Importance of Plants: Overcoming Plant Blindness
June 5th, 5:30 pm
Despite the critical roles plants play for our survival, they are often overlooked and forgotten. This class will provide in-depth discussion on not only why plants are important but also why humans should care about them and be advocates for their conservation.
How to Create Your Own
Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat
March 4, 2023 at 10:00 am
Mahr Park Arboretum Event Barn A
55 Mahr Park Dr, Madisonville, KY
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Jacob Crider works as an educator and naturalist at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, where he teaches classes and programs on wildlife, environmental science and sustainability and works on the grounds as a forest steward and gardener. He studied sustainability and environmental analysis at the University of Louisville. Join this free event to learn more about the basics of developing a certified wildlife habitat right in your own back yard.
Master Gardener Class
January 18, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hopkins County Extension Office
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Click here if you are interested in joining the next class.
Spring Wildflowers
March 20th, 5:30 pm
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Spring is finally in the air! Learn about different spring wildflowers that bring life back to the dreary Kentucky landscapes.
Orchids
February 27th, 5:30 pm
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Learn about different species of orchids and how to care for them.
Starting Seeds Indoors
January 30th, 5:30 pm
Want to get an early start to your garden this year? Come and learn how to start flower and vegetable seeds indoors and keep them alive and thriving until they are planted outdoors.