Location: The Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission) Sophia is a 21-year-old woman with Down syndrome who lives life out loud and in vibrant color. She has studied Chinese brushstroke/Sumi-e watercolor painting for several years. More recently, she’s begun to explore acrylic painting, pottery, and collages — as well […]
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Genworth are pleased to announce Genworth Free Community Day at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. All visitors receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re excited to be able to offer a day of relaxation and fun with 50 acres of gardens, […]
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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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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Join us on select Fridays for special bilingual Storytimes! RPL Youth Services Librarian, Summer Bowling Michau, is reading books and singing songs in both English and Spanish at our 10 a.m. Storytime in the Garden. Acompáñanos los viernes para disfrutar de cuentos bilingües especiales. La bibliotecaria de Servicios Juveniles de la RPL, Summer Bowling Michau, […]
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Celebrate Indigenous culture, community, and connection at Kennanee Native Arts Festival, a vibrant gathering at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Virginia Native Arts Alliance and Indigenous voices from across the East Coast. Rooted in the spirit of “Kennanee”—the Powhatan Algonquin word for friendship—this event uplifts Native traditions through art, storytelling, food, and […]
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