Plant pressing is more than just a creative hobby—it’s a way to document, appreciate and preserve the rich biodiversity that surrounds us; to connect with nature, slow down and truly observe the intricate details of plants that often go unnoticed. By learning how to press plants, we can foster a deeper connection with local ecosystems and contribute to a greater understanding of plant life.

In this introductory class, join the CGC's Luis Aguilar-Dwyer to learn the fundamentals of plant preservation and get some hands-on experience in the garden. No prior experience needed! We'll have a walking tour of the garden, pick flowers from agricultural crops and pollinator plants, then see a demonstration of how to press the flowers or leaves during the class. You'll take home a card with pressed botanical materials.​

Open to the public and FREE with code HUB2025! However, please register so that we can notify you in case of weather-related schedule changes.

This class will be held at the Mt. Airy Community Garden: 5536 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239.

This class is full, but you can join the waitlist!

See additional HUB Garden classes here. For more information, contact our Urban Agriculture Coordinator, Kymisha Montgomery: kmontgomery@civicgardencenter.org.