Natural Wreath Workshop and Cider Tasting

Get started on your holiday decorations early. Craft a natural grapevine wreath & enjoy a holiday cider tasting! $25. Register today! Craft a beautiful, sustainable holiday wreath using native greenery and grapevine bases, enjoy a seasonal cider tasting, and take home expert care tips from Extension Master Gardener Volunteers! About This Event Bring seasonal cheer into your home the eco-friendly way! Join N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center and our Extension Master Gardener Volunteers for our popular Holiday Wreath Making Workshop—now expanded to include a cozy seasonal cider tasting! Ditch the plastic tinsel and synthetic decorations. This hands-on workshop focuses entirely on using natural, locally harvested materials—like flexible grapevines, fragrant fresh greenery, seed pods, and pinecones—that look stunning on your front door and can be tossed straight into your backyard compost pile when the season ends. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a first-time decorator, our Master Gardener Volunteers will guide you step-by-step through wreath-building techniques, structural wiring, and natural design aesthetics. What’s Included & What You’ll Take Home • Your Own Custom Wreath: Design and assemble a fresh grapevine and greenery wreath to take home. • Seasonal Cider Tasting: Sip on warm, delicious ciders while you craft and mingle with fellow community members. • Yard-to-Wreath Plant List: Receive a curated guide featuring the best trees, shrubs, and vines to plant in your own Lee County yard so you can grow your own wreath materials for years to come. • Wreath Care Guide: Learn research-based tips to keep your cut greenery fresh and vibrant all season long. • Endless Holiday Inspiration: Walk away with new skills, creative ideas, and confidence to make additional natural holiday decor for gifts or home display. Event Details Event Title: Holiday Wreath Making Workshop & Cider Tasting Date & Time: Wednesday, December 4, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center (McSwain Agricultural Center) Presented By: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Cost: $25 N.C. Cooperative Extension Nondiscrimination Statement N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, and veteran status. Accommodation Statement In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Amanda Bratcher, [email protected] or 919-775-5624. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 4 days before the event.