Workshops & Events
Saturday Speaker Series
Join us for Hamilton’s Saturday Series, where expert speakers share practical tips for your garden, yard, and home. Some sessions feature demonstrations. Don’t forget to explore our beautiful, accredited campus arboretum while you’re here.
All events in this series begin at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and are free and open to the public.
Attend in person in the Taylor Science Center’s Kennedy Auditorium, or join online via Zoom by registering below.
2025-26 Events
September 27, 2025
Plant Health Care: The Latest in Pruning, Planting, and Mulching with Fred “Tree Man” Breglia
Join Landis Arboretum executive director and ISA-certified arborist Fred “Tree Man” Breglia for an engaging session on proper pruning techniques for trees and shrubs. He’ll share the latest best practices in pruning, planting, and mulching to keep your plants healthy and resilient. The talk includes time for questions.
Breglia has worked in the green industry for more than 25 years and is a frequent speaker, writer, and guest on WAMC’s Vox Pop radio show.
November 1, 2025
Loosen Up Your Landscape: Melding the Wild and the Tamed with Native Plants with Christine Froehlich
Join landscape designer Christine Froehlich for an inspiring presentation on how to blend native plants into new or existing gardens. She’ll share practical strategies for attracting pollinators, managing invasive species, and balancing cultivated and natural areas for a beautiful, resilient landscape. Froehlich specializes in creating sustainable, ecologically rich designs that promote biodiversity while maintaining visual harmony in home gardens and larger landscapes.
Save the Dates
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11/15/2025
Heirloom Gardening with Traditional Plants and Skills for a Changing World with John Forti
Zoom Only
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2/7/2026
The Wood Wide Web with Tom Horton
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3/7/2026
Mohawk Valley Wild Ones
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4/11/2026
Observing Changes in Frog Behavior with Assistant Professor of Biology Ariel Kahrl
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