This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw. Marks on paper are all a drawing is. Marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this, not everyone takes the time to learn how to draw. […]
Find Out MoreHave a great time creating a “ready to display” photo collage from your own pictures inspired by the scenery, plants, and flowers of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. On day one of this two-day workshop, instructor Shelley Row will introduce basic points for taking well-composed photos with your phone. After preparing wood panels for our project, […]
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Enjoy an evening out in the Garden! Enhance your understanding and appreciation of featured seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. Fees: Member $0, Non-Members pay regular Garden admission. ALL TOURS ARE NOW OFFERED AS DROP-IN ONLY AND DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. THIS TOUR IS FIRST COME, […]
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Everyone loves birds so why not learn how to photograph them? It can be easier if you have a 200mm or longer lens but there are also tricks of the trade that can bring birds to you, even in your own back yard! Fall is the time of the year when birds are moving around…A […]
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Join horticulturist and Virginia Home Grown VPM/PBS host Peggy Singlemann at the Garden for an engaging and informative session on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Discover how to work with nature—not against it—to manage pests in your garden using sustainable, eco-friendly strategies. Peggy will share expert insights on identifying common garden pests, recognizing beneficial insects, and […]
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Backyard Orchard: Fruit Cultivation prepares you for growing fruit trees, shrubs, and brambles right at home. Learn about techniques and practices starting from site and plant selection, exploring the diverse varieties of fruit trees and brambles suited for different climates and soil conditions. Gain insights into first-year care, learning how to nurture young plants along […]
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Want to learn more about birding? Join Buz Sawyer, birdwatcher since childhood, for a fun-filled and informative morning exploring this enjoyable hobby. We’ll talk about where to go, what to take, which birds are likely to be seen at which time, how to identify birds and how to help birds with conservation techniques. Birding is […]
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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July and August. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. Fees: Member $0, Non-Members pay regular Garden admission. ALL TOURS ARE NOW OFFERED AS DROP-IN ONLY AND […]
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Channel your creativity and find your bliss in this workshop with local artist Dana DuMont. Use nature as your inspiration to design complex, imaginative images with repeated organic lines and shapes. Working with graphite, watercolor and colored pencils, you will create small works suitable for framing. This relaxing workshop will be held in a classroom […]
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Learn how to use native plants in your container gardens! Join instructor Kaity Bevenour, native plant specialist & owner of Parallel Nursery, to examine what makes a native plant species a good container plant, how to create visually appealing plant combinations in the sun or shade. We will review some commonly available native perennials that […]
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