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Please use the member adult and member child fields to reserve tickets. Use the plus one field for your guest if you have that upgrade. Though a price is displayed on member tickets, discounts based on your current level of membership will be applied after tickets are added to the cart (only when signed in).
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DAYTIME VISITS WITH ADVANCE ADMISSION TICKETS: The garden opens at 9 a.m. daily. Other than the garden's closing time, there is not a limit to the length of your garden visit. You may arrive at any time, as long as you depart by the closing time that day.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: The cafe is open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and J's Coffee is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily (please note that no offsite food is allowed onsite). Water is available for purchase at the admissions/gift shop desk.
TICKET INFORMATION: Members will need to present their membership card and valid ID at the front desk along with their ticket barcode(s). Please note that membership is not transferable and that the number of tickets you are able to obtain is commensurate with your membership level.
All guests should make sure to arrive on the correct date and time and be ready to show their ticket barcode(s) to the front desk attendant. Please note that all ticket sales are final and no refunds are offered. In the event of inclement weather, we will make every effort to move tickets to another date. If the garden closes, tickets will be refunded or moved to a date of the purchaser's choice. Tickets expire after their assigned date and all unused tickets are considered a donation to the garden's mission. Thank you for supporting your public garden.
If discounts do not properly calculate, PLEASE DO NOT PROCESS YOUR TRANSACTION. Please contact us at (402) 346-4002, ext. 201/214 for assistance OR show your membership card to gain entry at the front desk during regular, daytime hours, as timed tickets are not required.
This workshop is for upper-level beginner to intermediate photographers. Participants will gain an understanding of what makes a great photo and pick up some tips, tricks and techniques that professional photographers use. The instructor, Michele Zephier, will provide clear instruction, guidance and feedback throughout four field exercises, as participants begin to develop their own style. Participants must bring their own camera.
$30, $25 for garden members
Pre-registration is required. Each registration is for one individual 16 years and older.
MEMBERS: If you haven't created your account, please do so by using the link in the upper right-hand corner. Then sign-in to access your benefits and complete your program registration (your email should appear there if you are properly signed in). Member discounts are applied after classes are added to the cart and will not process if you are not signed in. If you are signed in and discounts are not being applied, please do not finish your transaction and contact us for assistance, as we cannot process partial refunds for transactions.
Create beautiful floral designs to display at home or to provide as a gift. Each workshop has its own unique theme which allows you to enjoy a new experience each time you participate. Participants will learn basic floral design skills that can be used to create all types of arrangements. No floral design knowledge or experience is necessary. All supplies are included. To ensure the freshest, longest-lasting arrangements, our designers select flowers from the warehouse the week of class to fit the class theme. Presented by Karen Vice of Fancy Plants Flowers and Design LLC.
Pre-registration is required one week prior to each class.
Created to soothe the nervous system, this class is gentle on the body yet dynamic in cultivating inner peace. Starting lying down we create openness & length building into standing postures for strength & balance. This series will be plank-free with minimal time on the knees & easy on the joints. No yoga experience needed.
$15, $10 for garden members.
Basket weaving is an ancient art form that uses botanical materials to create functional pieces that you can enjoy for years to come. Jeannie Sisson of Woven Keepsakes will conduct this workshop, where "fun and friendships intertwine" and participants will create their own basket (design dependent on the month's theme). All supplies are provided.
$55, $45 for garden members.
Indigo is the oldest recorded dye, having been found on mummies from Ancient Egypt. The need to produce that immaculate blue has created a long and tumultuous history. In this class we will look at the history of blue dyes in human culture as well as the methods of creating an indigo vat through a fermentation process - think sourdough, kefir, or kombucha. We will also look at the Japanese mark making process called shibori to create our own pieces of unique cloth artwork. Fabric will be provided for this class. Participants are welcome to bring in one or two small natural fabric pieces from home to dye with the excess of the vat we create in class. This class is built for all levels of experience.
Members $50/ Non-Members $60
$60, $50 for garden members
Join the Omaha Astronomical Society in viewing the night skies at Lauritzen Gardens. This program includes a tram ride out to the rose garden and a viewing of the gorgeous night sky using the Omaha Astronomical Society’s telescopes. Participants can observe faint deep-sky objects, planets, and the moon in the darkness of the garden. Pre-registration is required.
$30, $20 for garden members.
Pre-registration is required one week in advance of the course. Each registration is for one individual 16 years and older.
Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and preschoolers to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild.
Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child and one adult. $18 for non-members/$8 for garden members.
Sandhill Crane Migration Trip
March 29 and 30, 2022. Journey along the Platte River valley and experience hundreds of thousands of beautiful Sandhill cranes during their majestic spring migration. This is a must-see tour where you will enjoy one of nature's treasures, and is also a great chance for unique birding and photography opportunities.
The tour includes two private viewings (evening at sunset and morning at sunrise) of the Sandhill cranes at Rowe Sanctuary in Kearney, Neb., transportation, hotel accommodations, meals and snacks, as well as a stop at the The Crane Trust. Registration and payment are due by February 28.
For additional information, contact Christine Jacobsen at (402) 346-4002, ext. 212 or c.jacobsen@omahabotanicalgardens.org.
Please note: The blind is a 1/2 mile walk on muddy and uneven ground with no alternative transportation. The sunrise viewing will require walking in the dark with only supplemental light. If there is any activity that you are unable to do or if you have a concern, please contact us before booking this nature experience.
In this class you will be decorating 1 large circle, 1 medium heart, and 1 small circle with polymer clay (shown with dime for sizing). This is a beginner class, no experience with polymer clay required! After you bake your creations, it is up to you what you turn them into to! A wall hanging, an ornament, a magnet, a necklace, the choice is yours! Your registration includes the supplies* to decorate the 3 shapes (including a blade to slice the clay), finishing materials (either magnets or jump rings and ribbon), instructions and tips/tricks from Skyler, and directions on how to bake your creations in your home oven.
You will need to have super glue at home if you choose to make a magnet, or a necklace chain if you want to make your creation into a necklace.
$35, $25 for garden members
Join the Nebraska Bonsai Society for the Bonsai Workshop to learn the art of Bonsai, work hands on with experienced Nebraska Bonsai Society members, and most importantly have fun. If you are new to bonsai or want to get started, this workshop is for you. Each participant will receive a plant specimen, a pot with soil, and will learn how to perfect and maintain their bonsai plant. This workshop is led by recognized bonsai artist, Max Miller. Pre-registration is required one week prior to the class.
$85, $75 for garden members.
Join Rhonda Berman of Zipply Art to create an art piece adding a new twist to needle felting.
An outline design is made when a zipper is sewn onto wool felt. Wool roving is added using the technique of needle felting. Then the piece is adorned with embellishments as desired.
Students will learn also how to prepare a zipper, apply a pattern, embellishment tips and finishing options.
$40, $30 for garden members.
Join us for an evening of meditation and sound bathing with Ellie and Matthew Shrader of Shrader Healing. We'll gather together in the Great Hall; you bring you and anything you need to be cozy (yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask, etc.) and we'll bring The Sound. We'll begin with an orientation to the space, then a guided meditation designed to help you get back into your body. We'll move into sound using gongs, crystal bowls, flutes, shruti boxes, monalina, drums, and voice. We then bring you back to the room to wake up or come-to slowly. Sound bath participants report feeling more relaxed in mind and body and an increased sense of wellbeing.
Sound bath is a meditative experience where attendees are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are produced by a variety of healing instruments. Sound meditation doesn’t always have a catchy melody or rhythm one would associate with going to a concert, but instead is a carefully selected wash of instrument and voice with notable resonance and overtones. During the sound meditation, participants lie on their backs—sometimes referred to as the Savasana position in yoga—for the entire experience as Ellie and Matthew weave together sounds which bathe participants as they tune the mind for healing.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to this class to find your spot and get situated; we invite you to bring yoga mats, blankets, pillows, eye masks, and anything else you need to feel comfortable during the sound bath. There are two zero gravity chairs available on a first come, first serve basis, for anyone with difficulty laying on the floor.
Thank you for avoiding wearing any fragrances prior to attending the sound bath; our chemically sensitive teacher and guests are grateful to breathe freely.
Members $35 / Non-members $45
Bring a little nature into your life and tap into your creativity by making a moss terrarium with Moss Hunters. We hand pick all of our own moss, shells, and rocks for our terrariums, and would love to show you all how to make them too! We will provide all the materials needed, just bring yourself and any friends that are ready to learn and have a good time while doing it! After the class is over, you will get to leave with one hand made terrarium of your very own. We look forward to getting our hands dirty and creating with you all!
Welcome to Boarding School! Best of Omaha winner Artisan Boards of Omaha are happy to partner with Lauritzen Gardens for a charcuterie class.
You will learn the basics of cheese selection, how to fold meat, make a meat rose, and learn about the different variety of cheeses as well as fun tidbits about charcuterie. You will be guided step by step as you create your own board to take home and enjoy (one board per registered 2 people)! We hope you leave with the knowledge and confidence to create and design your own board. A custom designed board will be provided for everyone to sample from. Join us for a great adventure in the world of charcuterie!
$100 (two attendees), $85 for garden members (two attendees)
Take time for yourself. Take care of yourself. Breathe... Join Michelle Cooper for the mindful movements of Tai Chi and Qigong- focusing on decreasing tension, improving flexibility/strength, better balance/body awareness, mental focus, and calming the nervous system. This class takes place in standing, with no floor work, and no mat is required. This class is appropriate for all levels. No previous experience is required.
Michelle is a certified Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor and teaches all levels, from beginner to advanced. She incorporates her passion for Tai Chi and Qigong with her 25 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist, and her teaching background to ensure her classes are fun, progressive, and easy to follow (with modifications given for all levels).
Join Lauritzen Gardens and Nodest Home Plants for a hands-on terrarium building workshop. Bring a glass container with a lid of your choice. The container can be a unique thrifted find or even an empty pickle jar, the choice of vessel is up to you.
Maximum container size should be no larger than 10 inches tall and 8 inches in diameter. Containers with lids are preferred as the plants we're using are intended for a self-sustaining ecosystem, however if you don't have a vessel like that we can build an open terrarium however the care will be a little different.
You are encouraged but not required to bring mini figures, agates or any other type of decor that you may find in a closed terrarium. All other terrarium materials provided.
$75, $65 for garden members
Join us for a fun and easy candle-making workshop led by Chantelle Green of Telle & Resa Candle Co. Follow step-by-step to customize your own 10 oz. soy candle. Includes all natural ingredients and the materials needed to create a candle perfect for any space.
In our workshop, you will create your own signature candle. You can try your hand at mixing your own scent combinations or choose from a variety of already curated scents.
$50, $40 for garden members
You bring the wine, and we’ll bring the paint. Get together and paint a botanical themed design while sipping on your favorite wine. Our instructor, Ariel Shearer, will lead a guided painting session that will leave you with a botanical painting of your own creation.
All painting materials provided. You are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or a non-alcoholic drink to have during class. All participants must be 21 years or older and present a valid ID at the front door.
Please Note: You will need to bring any cups/vessels and openers/corkscrews to class.
Pre-registration is required. Each registration is for one individual 21 years and older.