Learn essential life skills such as time management, communication, and financial literacy in Seattle to enhance your personal and professional growth.
15 classes have spots left
The Great Migration: Profiles of the Hemisphere's Most Amazing Migrants If you'd like to know more about how the most powerful birds in the world perform wonders of flight, come hear master birder and nature author Constance Sidles introduce you to the world-class migration specialists, including Bar-tailed Godwits, Arctic Terns, and many others. As the Earth tilts North America back into the Sun, birds all over the Southern Hemisphere feel...
Learn about the amazing life habits of unusual houseplants and how some have adapted to become epiphytic, camouflaged, or even predatory. Learn about the amazing life habits of unusual houseplants and how some have adapted to become epiphytic, camouflaged, or even predatory. Instructor Tassy de Give, co-author of Rooted in Design and Plant Director of Glasswing Greenhouse and Geometry Gardens, will discuss and show examples of some of the most...
Learn the yummiest, most beneficial and prolific perennials suited to our PNW climate and rejoice in the diversity of food potential from plants that require the least maintenance. Want more harvesting abundance with less work? Plant perennials! Perennials have long life cycles and continue to give you food for several seasons and even years. Learn the yummiest, most beneficial and most prolific perennials suited to our PNW climate and rejoice...
Thousands of classes & experiences. No expiration. Gift an experience this holiday season and make it a memorable one. Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™
If you'd like to learn more about birds' strategies to reproduce, let master birder Connie Sidles show you the secrets of birds' parenting lives. Raising the next generation is as problem-filled and fulfilling for birds as it is for people. Some birds go it alone; some use community help; some rely on family members. Sometimes the males help; sometimes the females are single moms. Some build their own homes; some borrow from others; some...
Become a Plant Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)! Learn about key plant diseases and insect pests that can cause problems for favorite trees and shrubs in the landscape. Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) are wonderful specimen trees in the landscape, showing off many form and color variations. Yet often stems will die back, and sometimes even large limbs or an entire tree will die. It sometimes appears to happen overnight! This online course...
This is a two hour slideshow on tree pruning (not including fruit or nut trees). How to prune a tree limb will be covered, including branch collar identification and the basics of compartmentalization. Also discussed--early training of trees, included bark, double leaders, ANSI tree pruning standards, crown cleaning, crown raising, utility line clearance pruning, mature tree pruning. Mal-pruning will be shown and defined (tree topping, lion's tailing,...
Beyond basic tree pruning is a world of related tree information which is not generally known to the public. This class presents the basics of Hazard Tree Evaluation (same as Risk Assessment), construction damage to trees, and rehabilitative pruning for previously mal-pruned trees. This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Classes last two hours and are held on Tuesdays. Each lecture provides information...
UW Botanic Gardens @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Learn the basics of fruit tree pruning. Covers apple, cherry, plum, and pear trees. This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction. This class takes the confusion out of pruning common fruit trees.
UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom
This two hour slideshow covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over-thinning. Then we compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona-fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. The class ends on a humorous note as slides are shown of "The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre". This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance....
This is a two hour slideshow on conifer pruning. Conifers play by different rules than their flowering friends. This class will cover timing and where to make cuts that will help conifers stay vibrant. Taught by Bess Bronstein This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Classes last two hours and each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer...
UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom
There is nothing better than taking the first juicy bite of a delicious apple picked right off of the tree. But then you notice the holes and dark areas on the fruit, and spots on the leaves, and the bark seems to be peeling off. What’s happening? This course will cover common insect pests and diseases of apple trees, including apple scab, apple anthracnose, powdery mildew, nectria canker, codling moth, apple maggot, aphids, tent caterpillar and...
Learn to identify some of Western Washington’s common native plants as well as pick up a few tips on plant identification in general! We’ll cover several different species of native plants as well as their growth preferences and how best to incorporate them into your garden or yard at home. This online class will be delivered using Zoom and will be recorded. The recording will be available for two weeks to those who registered to attend.
UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom
This course will help you identify common conifer diseases and insect pests including rusts, twig and needle blights, needle casts, adelgids, and moths. Why is your juniper turning brown? Should that pine have orange needles? And why does my hemlock look like it has been covered in lint? There are a number of common insect pests, diseases and abiotic problems that impact the health of both native and landscape conifers in our region. This course...
Learn about some of the challenges our native pollinators face in the city, as well as ways we can create spaces for them to find food, shelter, and a place to nest! This class will cover some very basic pollinator information as well as some of Western Washington’s native plants you can grow in your yard to help provide habitat for our pollinators. This online class will be delivered using Zoom.
UW Botanic Gardens @ 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA
Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Seward Park Join the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks at Seward Park on the first of four walking tours of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! Originally called Bailey Peninsula, Seward Park boasts some of Seattle’s oldest-growth native forest thanks to John Charles Olmsted, who helped save it from development by encouraging the city to include its purchase in the park...
UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Washington Park Arboretum Join the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks at Washington Park Arboretum on the third of four walking tours of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! The city first acquired Washington Park from the Puget Mill Company in 1900. By 1904, the city hired the Olmsted Brothers firm to prepare drawings for a roadway alignment through the park. Plans for how...
UW Botanic Gardens @ 3801 Beacon Ave S , Seattle, WA
Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Jefferson Park Join the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks on the final walking tour of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! J.C. Olmsted visited the large tract of city-owned land on Beacon Hill (now Jefferson Park) in 1903 when he toured the city to develop his city-wide system of parks and boulevards. In the 1903 report, Olmsted recommended ways the city could develop the...
UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Discover the breathtaking fall foliage in the Washington Park Arboretum as Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, guides you through the stunning plant collections at UW Botanic Gardens. Join this virtual journey to learn about rare and unusual plants, their genetic origins, and the fascinating stories behind their arrival. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of autumn in this online class delivered via Zoom.
UW Botanic Gardens @ 700 W Raye St, Seattle, WA
Join Dr. Katherine Glew and explore the fascinating world of lichens in an unexpected setting this Halloween season. Discover how these unique organisms contribute to the environment and learn to identify common lichens found in urban areas. Don't miss this opportunity to observe and appreciate the symbiotic relationship between fungus and algae in a fun and educational experience.
UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Join us for a captivating virtual journey through the iconic Pacific Northwest Winter Garden, as Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, highlights its vibrant blossoms, alluring fragrance, attractive foliage, and striking bark. Discover the wonders of this enchanting garden at UW Botanic Gardens.
Try removing some filters.
Life Skills Training in Seattle are rated 4.4 stars based on 13 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
Secure your booking now and we'll match any price drop within 48 hours across all booking platforms, ensuring you never miss out on savings!
Maximize your savings with every purchase. Unlock rewards on every transaction, ensuring you get the most value out of your experience!
Enjoy hassle-free transactions without worrying about additional charges. With us, what you see is what you pay - no surprises!
Discover a curated selection of courses handpicked by experts in the field. Dive into quality content that suits your learning needs and interests!
More classes
Get special date and rate options for your group. Submit the form below and we'll get back to you within 2 business hours with pricing and availability.