Description:
The Landscape Arboretum at Winona State University is more than a beautiful campus setting—it is a living classroom designed with intention. This course offers an engaging overview of the Arboretum’s mission, exploring both the theory behind its design and its practical application across the WSU campus. Special attention will be given to WSU’s Gardens of Purpose: distinctive interpretive gardens and landscaped areas intentionally created to serve specific educational, ecological, and cultural purposes beyond general campus beautification. Topics include landscape design principles, thoughtful plant selection, and practical considerations for garden care and maintenance. The course features guided walking tours of the Gardens of Purpose, providing close-up exploration of these spaces along with ample opportunities for discussion, questions, and shared discovery.
Nathan Anderson serves as the Landscape Arboretum Director at Winona State University (WSU). Prior to joining WSU, he practiced as a landscape architect with a focus on residential landscape design in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He recently completed the Longwood Fellowship, a year-long leadership development program for public garden administrators at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. In his current role, Anderson oversees the planning, development, and stewardship of the university’s tree collection and interpretive landscapes.
Bring to Class:
LOCATION: On Winona campus
SENIOR UNIVERSITY CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If a class must be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, inclement weather, or emergency circumstances, you will be notified as soon as possible and receive a full refund.
You may withdraw from a class and receive a full refund if we receive your withdrawal and refund request in writing, via email, mail or in person, at least five full business days before the first class date. Please note: if you pay by check, you will need to complete a W9 form to receive a refund by check from Winona State University. Credit Card payments will be refunded within 3-5 business days.
Any questions, please get in touch with the WSU Retiree Center at 507-457-5565.
Registration Cutoff Date:
8/18/2026
Dates & Times:
8/19/2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM
8/26/2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM
