Garvan Gardens tree workshop today

Garvan Gardens is offering a Gardening 101 and 201 workshop today. The three sessions will be in the Magnolia room.
Tree identification (201) runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The session will be taught by Eric Sundell, a retired University of Arkansas at Monticello professor of biology and botany. Must have a copy of "Trees of Arkansas to participate. The book is available in the Garvan Gardens gift shop or on line at www.forestry.state.ar.us/.
Campion trees (101) runs from 1 to 2 p.m. Linda Williams Palmer will teach this session. Palmer is a Hot Springs artist known for capturing campion trees on canvas.
How trees grow (101) runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dr. Tamara Walkingstick with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service will teach this session on how trees grow.
The workshop teaches all about trees and how the trees played a part in Arkansas' history.
The workshop is free to all Garvan Garden members. For others interested in taking the workshop, the fee is $8.75 for adults and $7.75 for seniors. Call 800-366-4664 for last minute registration.