EDUCATION
Education has always been an important part of the Bridge’s mission. We offer classes, demonstrations, hands-on workshops and labeled plants throughout the gardens. We also participate in Earth Day and Pollinator Week, one of the most important and fun things the gardeners do when they are working is helping visitors identify plants and learn about them.
Many aspects of the gardens appeal to families, and we hope to inspire parents and young children to garden together. Our gardeners love to chat with children, who are never afraid to ask, “What are you doing?”
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
One of our guiding purposes of the LLFB is to educate people. A variety of gardening-related classes will be held throughout the year. These classes are always popular, and if you’ve never attended one, we’d love to have you join us. Most classes are hands-on and last about an hour.
Classes are held at the new Flowering Bridge Education Center. Space is limited for workshops and pre-registation is required. A non-refundable fee is required.
If you have questions about a particular class, contact us at education@lakelurefloweringbridge.org.
Let’s Make a Solitary Bee House
In this class, we will make a simple solitary bee nesting box while learning all about native bees and how they impact our environment. Learn why solitary native bees, who...
How to Plant and Manage a Native Wildflower Meadow
Come learn how to plan and implement one of the most effective approaches to supporting pollinators at home — a native wildflower meadow! Learn how to select and prepare a...
How to Grow Carnivorous Plants
Do you like carnivorous plants? Do you want to learn to grow them? Here is the class for you. In the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Education Center, we grow carnivorous...
Workshop – Learn to make a Butterfly or Raincloud Suncatchers
Learn to make a beaded suncatcher with Flowering Bridge volunteer Amy Wald. You pick! Choose from a butterfly or raincloud suncatcher. The base will be provided for you…..you just add...
Workshop – Paint A Brick Book
Join Flowering Bridge volunteer Becky Melton for a class on “How to Paint Brick Books” on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Education...
Workshop – Painted Pumpkins
Let's paint pumpkins with Flowering Bridge volunteer Amy Wald. Registration available soon.
Workshop – Pet Remembrance Rocks
Learn to paint a pet remembrance rock with Flowering Bridge volunteer Amy Wald. Registration available soon.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create a Christmas wreath for your home. Registration available soon.
