Shangri La Gardens' workshops are designed for adult life-long learners. Workshops are hosted by Shangri La Gardens' professional staff and cover a wide variety of topics from gardening, natural history, wildlife and conservation, health and wellness and more. Workshops are always highly engaging and interactive, with most of them including a hands-on learning experience.
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Upcoming Workshops
Art of Kokedama
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon or 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Nature Discovery Center Lab
Learn the art of kokedama, or Japanese moss ball gardening, designed to spark your botanical creativity. Kokedama can be displayed on decorative trays or suspended for a striking hanging garden effect. All materials and supplies are included, and each participant will take home their own handcrafted kokedama.
Cost: $35 per person
Container Gardening
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Location: *Production Greenhouse (located at 725 15th St. in Orange)
Join us for a creative container gardening workshop. We will explore how to choose containers, potting mix and plants for gardening success. Transform your outdoor spaces into a patio paradise, featuring stunning ornamental plants put together in this workshop! The workshop fee includes all supplies and materials to build your container garden.
During this Adult Workshop participants will stand for the majority of the workshop time. There is no option for seated participation.
*This Adult Workshop is taking place at our Production Greenhouse, located at 725 15th Street, Orange. Participants will park at 500 N. 16th Street in the large parking lot. A Shangri La Gardens staff member will be there to greet you!
Cost: $35 per person
Orchid Repotting
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon or 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Nature Discovery Center Lab
Grow your orchid experience with our hands-on repotting workshop. Learn how to successfully grow potted orchids including a demonstration of how to prepare an orchid for repotting. Participants will repot and take-home orchids provided in the workshop. The plants, pot, and potting media are included in the workshop fee.
Cost: $35 per person
Wreath Making
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Location: Nature Discovery Center Lab
Be inspired by the world around you! Join us for a workshop to discover the fun of wreath-making in this workshop during our Dreaming of a Green Christmas event. Try your hand at designing a wreath from fresh greenery & a variety of other natural decorations. Spend time with friends & family to celebrate the season while making a one-of-a-kind creation for your home! All materials and supplies are included with the workshop fee.
Cost: $40 per person