Included with regular Garden admission, free for members. Location: Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center Our current exhibit is HABITATS. In keeping with the mission of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, our work celebrates the diversity of the natural world, especially the variety of shelters that nature provides for all species. Please enjoy […]
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Community Science events like the Great Backyard Bird Count are important sources of information as we look at global warming and its effect on nature. The next Great Backyard Bird Count is February 14-17, 2025, and takes place all across America in thousands of communities. Bird watchers of all ages count birds to create a […]
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We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet? Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March! BECOME A MEMBER
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Join us for a special Storytime with author Aditi Wardhan Singh. She will read from her new book, Our Holi: Humaari Holi, a bilingual Hindi/English story celebrating the meanings and origins of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. A family-friendly craft will follow the reading. Aditi Wardhan Singh is a prolific writer, editor and multi-award-winning, […]
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Bring your family and enjoy a walk through the Garden; exploring and visiting some of our most prominent trees. Using pictures and descriptions of leaves, go on a group scavenger hunt for the specific trees throughout the Garden. Get crafty and make leaf prints and climb the famous Mulberry tree in the Children's Garden. Expect […]
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Visit the Richmond African Violet Society Show & Sale to discover interesting and unusual African violet varieties, both on display and for purchase (while supplies last)! You can also expect to see floral arrangements using African violets, such as underwater arrangements, terrariums, and natural plantings, and meet knowledgeable growers who can answer questions and provide […]
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Come explore some of the equipment making our THRIVE expansion at the Garden possible! Our partners at Hourigan Construction and CT Purcell will bring diggers for children and families to interact with. There will also be a special construction-themed Storytime at 10:00 a.m. Included with admission; free for Garden members.
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Join the Garden for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration starring Latin Grammy Award-winner Mister G. Known for his deep love of the natural world, Mister G’s concert will offer children a fun and engaging way to learn about environmental stewardship through his original songs and stories. His dedication to environmental causes, reflected in his music, […]
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Join author Christina Shawn for a reading from her newest picture book, And Then Came You, a hilarious and heartwarming story that's perfect for helping little ones understand that there are often silver linings to the changes life brings. Weather permitting, the group will follow Christina on a walk down to the Klaus Family Tree […]
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Enjoy displays of specimen roses and get advice from consulting experts at the rose show!
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