Class Offerings at Dow Gardens:
For more information about upcoming classes or to register, please call: 1-800-362-4874.
For a quick peek at monthly events, check out our May and June calendars by clicking the links.
Adult events:
New! What did you see?
We feel there is so much going on at the gardens it would be impossible for any one person to see it all. Our new display will attempt to capture what is happening in the gardens throughout the year. Be sure to check our photos to see what you might have missed. We also encourage you to take photos of your visit so that we might include them in our display.
Email your digital pictures to gillis@dowgardens.org. Depending on your camera, you may have to reduce the size of your pictures for emailing. Please submit your photos in a timely fashion so that we might keep our display current. Photos may be edited for content and composition.
Folk Music Sundays
On the first Sunday of May, June, July, and August, the Folk Music Society of Midland will be filling the gardens with music. Groups will be situated in four different areas of the gardens creating a unique stroll of music and beauty. You are welcome to bring a picnic dinner and listen to the music. Fee: Admission
Fee: Admission
Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts
The popular lunchtime concert series will begin Wednesday June 18 and continue all summer until August 6. Bring a lunch and a lawnchair and join us for some fun! Fee: Admission. Here is the list of bands playing this summer:
Festival of the Senses
Tuesday Tours
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Guide: Rich Gillis
While the Dow Gardens is over 100 years old, the gardens plant record system got a late start essentially beginning with Alden Dow’s involvement in the mid-1970’s. Since that time every tree and shrub added to the gardens has been documented and mapped. Join Horticulturist, Rich Gills, throughout the season for a different look at our accessioned plant collection.
May 6 Early Spring Trees & Shrubs
May 13 The Best Crabapples
May 20 Early Rhododendrons
May 27 Spring Perennials
June 3 Viburnum
June 10 Late Rhododendrons
June 17 Early Summer Trees & Shrubs
June 24 Roses
July 1 Some of Our Great Older Plants
July 15 Mid-season Perennials
July 22 Deciduous Trees
July 29 Cut Flowers
August 12 Evergreens
August 19 Herb Garden
August 26 Late Perennials
Adult education oppurtunities:
IPM Walk & Talk Series
Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
1.5 hours walking/ 30 minutes inside
You’ll see different insects and diseases all summer long in this hands-on series. Bring your questions for integrated pest management industry experts who will be available tonight to answer them. Get ready for a lively discussion!
For each class: Credits: 2 MCN Ed. , 2 MG Ed., 2 ISA credits.
May 8 – Monitoring/Scouting: The focus will be on identifying, phenology, and using various types of traps.
June 12 – Cultural Control: Discover how tilling, sanitation, and removing leaf litter can help with pest control.
July 10 – Chemical Control: On this walk & talk you will learn about options, and the importance of timing, application and following instructions when using chemical controls.
August 14 – Panel Discussion on IPM with experts: Bring your questions for integrated pest management industry experts who will be available tonight to answer them. Get ready for a lively discussion!
$10.00 each or $40 for the series
