Cultivating Wellness Series

Explore the Natural Beauty of our Gardens

Cultivating Wellness Series

Gaining Wellness through the Arboretum


Wellness is deeply tied to our surroundings, and sometimes you just need a helping hand to create a space or learn skills to help improve your personal wellness. Join instructor, Tracy Grandy, for a few fun sessions that help to reconnect your mind, body, and soul to the natural world around us.


Learn more about Tracy Grandy:


Tracy Grandy is a long-time educator and gardener. She is a professor emeritus in psychology at Hawkeye Community College, and a practitioner of therapeutic horticulture through Wellness Blooms, LLC. She began growing flowers and veggies alongside her grandmother and mother as a child and witnessed the positive impact of nature and gardening on all of their lives. Since retiring from full-time teaching in 2019, Tracy has earned a certificate in horticultural therapy and enjoys facilitating workshops and classes that bring people and plants together to enhance physical and emotional wellness. Learn more on our Facebook.

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Mint attracts butterflies and bees to the garden and has culinary and medicinal uses as well. Join Tracy to learn about growing and using different varieties of mint. Participants will create their own mint tea bags to sample or take home. This event is free with admission to the garden.

Lavender has been long treasured for its fragrance and beauty. Join Tracy to learn some of the many uses and benefits of lavender as well as some growing tips. Participants will enjoy a multisensory, hands-on session and leave with a fragrant lavender sachet. This event is free with admission to the garden.


Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/LovelyLavender24

This class explores common elements of restorative and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Participants will learn how to use color, texture, fragrance, sound, and more to create their own home garden sanctuary and discover self-care practices that can foster a healthy connection with nature.


Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/GardenSanctuary24


When you don't have words to express how you feel, say it with flowers! Learn about the symbolic meaning of popular flowers and herbs and create an old-fashioned "Tussie-Mussie" or mini bouquet to enjoy or share with someone special. This event is free with admission to the garden.


Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/TussieMussies24


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