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.
How to Grow Carnivorous Plants
- Did you know that North Carolina is an excellent place to grow many different types of carnivorous plants? - That the Venus flytrap is found growing only in the...
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...
Fall Wreath Workshop
One of our favorite workshops at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is making a wreath for the Fall holiday season. This year we will be making grapevine wreaths with Fall...
Workshop – Pet Remembrance Rocks
Learn to paint a pet remembrance rock with Flowering Bridge volunteer Amy Wald. Registration available soon.
Workshop – Holiday Teacup Fairy Gardens
In this class, we will create a tiny fairy garden in a teacup. Registration available soon.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create a Christmas wreath for your home. Registration available soon.
Christmas at the Bridge
A Holiday Event for Families and Children in the Lake lure Flowering Bridge Education Center.
