BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.lewisginter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20260318T164041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T192211Z UID:10012553-1777075200-1777247999@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour DESCRIPTION:DreamWorks Animation and KidsGardening are launching Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour\, a three-month program intertwining the wonder of the new Fairylandia setting featured in the hit Netflix series and the hands-on enrichment opportunities found at botanical gardens across the country. Gabby is stepping out of her dollhouse\, and into the great outdoors! \nWith a mission to help young minds grow and inspire natural curiosity\, the Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will offer character meet and greets with Gabby* in her all-new\, Fairylandia-themed attire and garden-themed craft activities. Featured crafts include a Kitty Fairy crown and a terrarium\, and each child will be gifted an activity booklet including temporary tattoos\, watercolor sheet\, and button to commemorate their visit. \nA capacity crowd is expected. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged to meet Gabby. Click here to access timed tickets. Members must be logged into their online account to access member tickets. \n*Gabby meet and greets to feature costume character URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/gabbys-dollhouse-fairylandia-tour/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GabFairy_Logo_RGB-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20251119T060037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T200950Z UID:10011984-1777109400-1777116600@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Beginner Origami Butterflies DESCRIPTION:People often have encountered origami cranes\, but how about origami butterflies? In this class\, students can learn how to fold an endless variety of butterflies. We will cover the basics for success in a way that beginners and experienced folders can all enjoy. With several “species” to choose from\, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of styles and learn how to create their own unique butterflies. These butterflies are both beautiful and fascinating; they are a wonderful form of art that you can use to personalize a gift\, add flare and wonder to a birthday card or table setting\, or simply enjoy as an exercise for your mind and hands that yields endearing and fulfilling results. \nFees: Member $30\, Non-Member $36 \nAll programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden\, please contact registration@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help. URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/beginner-origami-butterflies/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/website-pics-1280-x-720-96.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20251119T065413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T195916Z UID:10011983-1777111200-1777118400@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Container Gardening with Native Plants DESCRIPTION: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 would be best suited for pots in the central VA area. Once the lecture is concluded\, participants will put their knowledge into action and create their very own custom container garden to take home. \nFees: Member $60\, Non-Member $72 \nAll programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden\, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help. URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/container-gardening-with-native-plants-2/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/native-tour-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20251119T060450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T210536Z UID:10011993-1777111200-1777120200@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Writing in the Garden DESCRIPTION:The garden in spring is a magical place for writing. This class will feature a mix of modern plant science\, philosophy\, and creative writing – and how a deeper understanding of plant intelligence can inform how we think and write about our shared world. We’ll begin in the classroom with an interactive lesson and writing exercises before moving outside to explore with pen and paper. We’ll learn from specific plants but also take time for writing openly in beautiful spring garden spaces. This class is open to writers of all levels and genre interests. \nFees: Member $35\, Non-Member $42 \nAll programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden\, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help. URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/writing-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sam-_Nelson_IMG_2305-1280x720-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20251119T061551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175433Z UID:10011994-1777122000-1777127400@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Flower Crown Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Conservatory Horticulturist Clare Reines for a day of flower crowns! Learn to make your own flower crown using real flowers. Clare will teach you how to choose flowers that will hold their color while also holding their shape as they dry into a forever-lasting flower crown. \n\nFees: Member $60\, Non-Member $72 \nAll programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden\, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help. URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flower-crown-workshop/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Flower-Crowns.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20260305T161106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T190843Z UID:10012547-1777197600-1777219200@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Central VA Iris Society Show and Sale DESCRIPTION:The Central Virginia Iris Society is back for the 2026 Show and Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. \nDate: April 26\, 2026\nPotted Iris Sale: 10 am until sold out\, varieties listed on CVIS Facebook page\nIris Show: 12 pm – 4 pm in the Auditorium \nThis show is free to attend and is open to the public. Admission is required to explore the rest of the Garden. Show exhibitors are welcome; CVIS membership is not required to exhibit. \nTo learn more about the Central Virginia Iris Society visit their Facebook page. \nCome and celebrate these beautiful spring blooms with us and the Central Virginia Iris Society! URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/162016/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Plant Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/C_Va-Iris-Society-Show-2026-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20260309T193740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T142821Z UID:10012550-1777208400-1777219200@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration Studio: Interpreting the Full Spectrum of Value into Light and Shadow DESCRIPTION:Studio Sessions provide dedicated time for students to strengthen their botanical illustration skills in a supportive\, practice-focused environment. Each session includes an instructional focus—such as value\, form\, composition\, or digital reproduction—alongside ample time for individualized guidance and hands-on work. Studios are open to all Botanical Illustration Certificate students and serve as a bridge between structured coursework and independent practice. \nFocus: Interpreting the Full Spectrum of Value into Light and Shadow \nStudents will have plenty of time to work on projects and both instructors will spend the remaining time with each student; offering advice\, answering questions and supporting sharing of work. \nFees: Member $50\, Non-Member $63 \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden\, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help. URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/botanical-illustration-studio-interpreting-the-full-spectrum-of-value-into-light-and-shadow/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sunday-Studio-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20251119T060037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T154524Z UID:10011655-1777370400-1777374000@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR: APR 28 DESCRIPTION: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. \nALL TOURS ARE NOW OFFERED AS DROP-IN ONLY AND DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. THIS TOUR IS FIRST COME\, FIRST SERVED AND IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS. \nFees: Member $0\, Non-Members pay regular Garden admission. \nAll programs are subject to change. NO pre-registration through our website is required. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden\, please contact MeganC@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help. URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/seasonal-garden-tour-apr-28/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Classes,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/April-garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20260325T161207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161207Z UID:10012556-1777485600-1777492800@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Designing a Four-Season Perennial Garden April DESCRIPTION:Do you dream of a perennial garden that delights in every season? Learn how to create a dynamic\, low-maintenance perennial garden that provides color\, texture\, and interest year-round\, specifically tailored for USDA Zone 7. This class explores the principles of four-season perennial garden design\, with a focus on plant selection\, bloom succession\, textures\, and sustainable gardening practices. You’ll gain the tools to design a garden in both sun and shade that evolves beautifully\, from spring’s first blooms to winter’s striking silhouettes. Whether you’re planting a new bed or enhancing an existing space\, this course will inspire and guide you to create a perennial garden that’s visually engaging and ecologically supportive every month of the year. \nFees: Member $35\, Non-Member $42 \nAll programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden\, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help. URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/designing-a-four-season-perennial-garden-april/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20150307T041958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182822Z UID:10008032-1777507200-1777679999@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Lewis Ginter Spring Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:The Spring Plant Sale is rain or shine and is held outside in Parking Lot B at the Garden! No admission fee required; regular Garden admission to visit the Garden \nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. & Friday\, May 1\, 2026 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.  \nThe Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 45 vendors selling plants and other garden-related items. Plus\, this is a great chance to get all your gardening questions answered. \nPresented by Garden volunteers. All proceeds benefit the Garden’s mission. Scroll down to see vendors and the list of plants that will be sold in the Ginter’s Greatest tent. \nTo print a copy of the Inventory List\, please click on this link: Ginter’s Greatest Spring Plant Sale INVENTORY List: \nPerennials \nAchillea millefolium ‘ACBZ0002’ Little Moonshine – common yarrow \nAgastache ‘Blue Fortune’ – giant hyssop \nAgastache ‘Guava Lava’ – hummingbird mint \nAralia cordata ‘Sun King’ – Japanese spikenard \nAsclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ – butterfly weed \nAstilbe thunbergii ‘Chocolate Shogun’ – astilbe \nBaptisia ‘American Goldfinch’ – false indigo \nBergenia ‘Fairytale Romance’ – pigsqueak \nBignonia capreolata Dressed to Thrill® – cross vine \nDicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’ – bleeding heart \nEchinacea purpurea – purple coneflower                                                                                   \nEchinacea purpurea ‘Pow Wow White’ – coneflower \nGeranium maculatum ‘Espresso’ – spotted geranium \nGaura lindheimeri ‘Crimson Butterflies’ – wandflower \nKniphofia ‘High Roller’ – red-hot poker \nLonicera sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler’ – honeysuckle \nLysimachia congestiflora ‘Midnight Sun’ – golden globes loosestrife \nMonarda fistulosa ‘Claire Grace’ – wild bergamot \nMonarda ‘Fire Marshall’ – beebalm \nNepeta grandiflora ‘Summer Magic’ – catmint \nPackera aurea – golden ragwort                                                                                       \nPenstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ –beardtongue \nPhlox divaricate ‘Blue Moon’ – blue phlox \nPhlox paniculata ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’ – hybrid phlox \nPhlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ – garden phlox \nPolystichum acrostichoides – Christmas fern \nPulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ – lungwort \nPycnanthemum muticum – mountain mint \nSisyrinchium angustifolium ‘Lucerne’ – blue-eyed grass \nStylophorum diphyllum – celandine poppy                                                                                \nTiarella cordifolia ‘Running Tapestry’ – foam flower \nViola walteri ‘Silver Gem’ – Walter’s violet \n  \n  \nShrubs \nAronia melanocarpa ‘UCONNAM 165’ Low Scape Mound® – black chokeberry \nCephalanthus occidentalis ‘SMCOSS’ Sugar Shack® – buttonbush \nDeutzia x ‘NCDX3’ Yuki Kabuki® – deutzia \nFothergilla x intermedia ‘NCF11’ Legend of the Small® – bottlebrush \nGardenia jasminoides ‘Prince Charles’ Steady as She Goesä  – gardenia \nHypericum prolificum – shrubby St. Johns wort \nLavandula x intermedia ‘Niko’ Phenomenal® – Lavender \nPhysocarpus opulifolius ‘SMNPOBLR’ Ginger Wine® Ninebark – ninebark \nRubus ‘Ponca’ Taste of Heaven® – thornless blackberry \nSambucus racemosa ‘SMNSRD4’ Lemony Lace® – elderberry \nSyringa x ‘SMNSDTP’ Baby Kim® – lilac URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/spring-plant-sale/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/plant-fest-haul-1250.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20260316T143603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T143630Z UID:10012552-1780358400-1787875199@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Blossoms and Bugs DESCRIPTION:There are intricate\, symbiotic relationships between vibrant flowers and their vital insect partners. While it is easy to marvel at the beauty of flowers\, insects are often misunderstood and spark different reactions. \nThis exhibition juxtaposes artistic beauty with ecological importance. Using the bold color palette and amplified details associated with Pop Art\, each painting magnifies the subtle details of nature\, highlighting the beauty of both blossoms and bugs. At times\, scientific accuracy gives way to artistic interpretation\, inviting viewers to appreciate the overlooked beauty and quiet intricacies of the natural world. \nBees\, butterflies\, and ladybugs are pollinators – the heroes of the garden – responsible for turning blossoms into fruits. Beetles and other Coleoptera make up the largest order of the animal kingdom\, with over 350\,000 known species. They support soil health and plant growth by enhancing soil structure\, managing pests\, and recycling nutrients through activities like burrowing\, feeding\, and decomposition. \nBlossoms and Bugs invites viewers to enjoy the natural beauty around us and cultivate a deeper sense of wonder and appreciation for nature’s essential partners. \n  URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/blossoms-and-bugs/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bumblebee-with-Pink-Coneflowers-36x48-2025-Horizontal-Detail-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20260218T143640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T144025Z UID:10012526-1781222400-1781395199@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:DAYLILY SHOW & SALE DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/daylily-show-sale/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Plant Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260406T183048 CREATED:20150307T053716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195029Z UID:10008033-1789689600-1789862399@www.lewisginter.org SUMMARY:Lewis Ginter Fall Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 18 & Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  \nOne of Central Virginia’s most-anticipated plant sales. Dozens of vendors and knowledgeable Garden volunteers help you choose your best plants! \nThe Fall Plant Sale is held outside in Parking Lot B at the Garden (no admission fee or ticket necessary.) \n*Plant Sales are Fido-friendly — bring your leashed pups!\n*Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists will be on-site to answer your plant questions\n*If you are visiting the Garden\, you can visit the Lewis Ginter Seed Library for free seeds (included with your Garden admission)! \nGinter’s Greatest fall inventory list: TBA or Click here for a PDF: \n  URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/fall-plant-sale/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewisginter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/RESIZED-475x320-Plant-Sale-P9150026.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR