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SUMMARY:Plant It Now! Fall Vegetable Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Virginia’s long autumn makes this the perfect time to plant a late vegetable garden. Children’s Garden Horticulturist Heather Veneziano describes how to plan a fall garden and which plants work best in our climate. Veneziano describes organic gardening techniques like those used in the Children’s Garden\, and  provides pointers for those who want to grow vegetables year-round.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/fall-vegetable-gardens/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Pen and Ink for Scientific Illustration: Summer
DESCRIPTION:Primarily associated with scientific illustration because of its ease for reproduction in books and scientific journals\, pen and ink is a valuable tool for the botanical artist.  Instructor Lorraine Brevig helps you build and expand on your previous experiences with drawing and rendering in graphite.  Become familiar with and practice the use of conventional dipping pens such as the crowquill\, and experiment with technical pens such as a Rapidograph pen. Practice with a variety of drawing surfaces to create a clean\, flowing line\, then learn other techniques to create volume and form.  Methods of putting together a “plate” for scientific illustration are discussed as well. Intermediate level.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/pen-ink-scientific-illustration/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T210000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Tidewater Wine Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dip your toes in the sand and enjoy a night on the coast! \nThis wine dinner series is designed to showcase the important work that Ginter Urban Gardeners are doing in our community to support local non-profits. (Scroll down for the complete series of dates). \nReservations and menu are available at teahouseevents.com.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/tidewater-wine-dinner/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T163652Z
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SUMMARY:Arranging with Local Flowers
DESCRIPTION:More and more\, designers are looking to locally grown floral materials to provide seasonal interest and variety not available from other sources. Learn what materials can be found locally\, and\, as a plus\, learn techniques to stabilize your arrangements without the use of floral foam or other petroleum-based products.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/arranging-local-flowers/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T110000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Yoga at the Garden: August-September Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing\, movement\, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting.  Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience.  Please bring a blanket\, yoga mat\, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season.  Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings\, depending on weather.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/thursday-yoga-august-september/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening Yoga in the Garden: August-September Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing\, movement\, and posture during this evening offering in a tranquil Garden setting.  Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience.  Please bring a blanket\, yoga mat\, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season.  Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings\, depending on weather.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/evening-yoga-august-september/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T203000
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SUMMARY:Culinary Evening: Bites Around the World: Mexico
DESCRIPTION:So much more than tacos and burritos\, authentic Mexican cuisine has a rich and complex history with wonderful regional variety. Learn about the delights of the cuisine of Mexico with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she demonstrates how home chefs can create regional favorites at home using tried and true techniques and fresh ingredients.  Demonstration is followed by a delicious dinner featuring some of the recipes demonstrated along with an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage depending on your preference.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/bites-around-world-mexico/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185642
CREATED:20190729T051036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T183114Z
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SUMMARY:Bee Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join your Garden Guide on a quest for nectar and pollen. Explore the Garden to see its beauty and find the nectar the bees see as lunch. The tour will end at the apiary where our in-house beekeeper will be available for your questions (subject to weather and staff availability).
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/bee-tour/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T200000
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SUMMARY:Member Night
DESCRIPTION:A Special\, After-Hours Evening for Members Only at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\n \nBring your LEGO® brick creations and compete with fellow members for prizes. Explore the wildly popular Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks exhibition. Enjoy special members-only access\, activities and games. \nNot interested in the LEGO®  brick competition? That’s okay! This will be a perfect night to hang out and explore the Garden after hours with your fellow members. Food and beverages\, including wine and beer\, will be available for purchase. \nMembers\, please RSVP by registering for this free event. \nNot a member? Join now to attend this event.\nLEGO® Brick Creation Contest Guidelines  \nPrizes are awarded in 4 categories: Ages 0 – 5\, Ages 5 – 10\, Ages 11 – 16 and Age 17+ including Adults. Within each category\, there will be two winners: 1st Place and 2nd Place\, and Crowd Favorite. Winners will be announced the night of the event by 7:45 pm. \n1. Use your own LEGO®\, DUPLO®\, Mega bloks® or other LEGO® compatible plastic bricks. \n2. Entries must be in place by 5:30 p.m. to be considered. You may begin bringing your creation into the Garden at 4 pm. You must take your creation home at the end of the event. \n3. You MUST be able to carry your creation into the Garden unassisted by Garden staff\, carts\, etc. \n4. Entries must be your own creation\, not a LEGO® designed kit. \n5. Your creation must be on a base no bigger than 24 by 24 inches. The base can be wood\, cardboard\, a LEGO® flat base\, etc. and can be decorated to fit with your project. Your completed project may be no taller than 4 feet tall. \n6. One entry per participant or team where applicable. \n7. Team projects will be placed in the category of the oldest participant in the team. \nThank you for being a Garden Member!
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/member-night/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T203810Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Monarchs Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Your Garden Guide discusses monarch butterflies and other pollinators and why they are important to us. Enjoy a guided walk around the Garden looking for pollinators and exploring the Garden’s pollinator initiatives. Families welcome.  No more than two children ages 6-12 per accompanying adult. \nFees: Member Adult and Member Child $0 / Non-Member Adult $17 / Non-Member Child $4
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/importance-monarchs/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185642
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SUMMARY:Container Challenge: Working with Awkward Containers
DESCRIPTION:Have a container you love but just can’t make it work for a floral design? Bring your most irritating container (restrictions apply) and work with David to outsmart your design blues. \nThis class is cancelled.  
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/awkward-containers/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185642
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Shenandoah Wine Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Feel the cool air and warm sunshine of an early Fall evening. Celebrate the Shenandoah! \nThis wine dinner series is designed to showcase the important work that Ginter Urban Gardeners are doing in our community to support local non-profits. \nReservations and menu are available at teahouseevents.com. \nTickets on sale June 1\, 2019.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/shenandoah-wine-dinner/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T173917Z
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SUMMARY:Tea and Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Bring a pretty teapot or two tea cups from home and work with Laura Flournoy of Flowernoy Farm to create a gorgeous vintage-inspired\, English Garden style arrangement in your container. Once you’ve created your arrangement\, enjoy a delicious authentic English afternoon tea complete with tea sandwiches\, scones and clotted cream.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/tea-blooms/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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SUMMARY:Tōrō Nagashi Week Events
DESCRIPTION:Tōrō Nagashi Week Activities and Events; September 16-22\, 2019 \nIn the spirit of the Japanese ceremony\, Tōrō Nagashi\, please join us for a weeklong festival as we take time to reflect and commemorate those that came before us. Traditionally\, this late-summer Japanese ceremony honors the memory of loved ones. During the festival of Obon\, it is believed that ancestors come back to spend time with the living. On the final evening of the festival\, paper lanterns are set afloat to accompany the spirits as they depart for another year. Tōrō (灯籠)\, pronounced toh-roh\, means “lantern\,” while nagashi (流し)\, pronounced nah-gah-shee\, means “cruise” or “flow.” \nToro Nagashi activities made possible by Bliley’s.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/toro-nagashi-week-events/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T143000
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SUMMARY:Tōrō Nagashi Workshop Remembering\, Reflecting and Rediscovering You: Nurturing Yourself through Nature
DESCRIPTION:What is your first memory of nature? What were the sounds\, smells\, and feelings you remember? What and who made you the person you are today? How does it make you feel to walk through the gardens at Lewis Ginter? Join us for an interactive activity to reflect about something we tend to ignore: ourselves! Led by Jennifer Moss\, Director of Education and Community Outreach\, Bliley’s. \nFee includes Garden admission. Registration is required to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/toro-nagashi-workshop-blileys-2/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Lecture: More Hors d' Oeuvres for a Crowd
DESCRIPTION:Learn to impress your friends at the next party or potluck! Join Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she demonstrates how to create delicious hors d’oeuvres that are easy to prepare in advance and produce in bulk for a crowd.  Anne’s hour and a half demonstration is followed by a delectable lunch featuring some of the recipes discussed.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/more-hors-d-oeuvres/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T183726Z
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SUMMARY:Tōrō Nagashi Workshop Your Journey through Grief
DESCRIPTION:There are limited ways to talk about grief in our society today. If you have lost a loved one\, come connect with others and have open dialogue about your loss. This workshop\, led by Allyson England Drake\, M.Ed\, CT of Full Circle Grief Center is an introduction to various topics of grief\, allowing for connection with others\, therapeutic activities\, and group discussion. \nFee includes Garden admission. Registration is required to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/toro-nagashi-workshop-blileys-3/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T210000
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SUMMARY:Tōrō Nagashi Commemorative Festival
DESCRIPTION:Both members and non-members must have a pre-purchased Eventbrite ticket to attend. Children under age 3 do not need a ticket to attend. Tickets at the member pricing are now sold out\, but there are still tickets available at the non-member pricing. Please visit Eventbrite to purchase a ticket for this event.  Toro Nagashi is also offered on Thursday night.   \nIn the spirit of the Japanese ceremony\, Tōrō Nagashi\, please join us for our second annual candlelit floating lantern commemorative event. Traditionally\, this late-summer Japanese ceremony honors the memory of loved ones. During the festival of Obon\, it is believed that ancestors come back to spend time with the living. On the final evening of the festival\, paper lanterns are set afloat to accompany the spirits as they depart for another year. Tōrō (灯籠)\, pronounced toh-roh\, means “lantern\,” while nagashi (流し)\, pronounced nah-gah-shee\, means “cruise” or “flow.” \nOn this evening from 6 – 9 p.m.\, enjoy contemplative live music\, meander the paths of the Central Garden and Cherry Tree Walk to discover self-reflective prompts\, and enjoy food and beverages for purchase. As dusk falls\, observe the tranquil scene of floating glowing lanterns in Lake Sydnor and the pools of the Central Garden. This family-friendly event includes the opportunity to join in making a community paper chain of wishes and commemorations. \nToro Nagashi activities are made possible by Bliley’s. \n SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \n6 – 9 p.m. Guests can meander paths of the Central Garden and Cherry Tree Walk to discover self-reflective prompts. Acoustic music in select locations will delight and surprise. Food and beverages will be available for purchase (see menu below). \n 6 – 8 p.m. Opportunity for guests to join in making a community paper chain. Write your own special wish\, or commemorate a loved one\, on a strip of paper\, and link it to another person’s. Watch how the chain comes together\, each link connecting to and supporting the other. \n \nAs dusk falls\, Garden staff will float glowing lanterns in Lake Sydnor and the pools of the Central Garden. \nMENU:  \nPacific Rim Caesar with Grilled Salmon \n  \nPad Thai – vegetarian \nChicken Banh Mi \nSpiraled Vegetable Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing – gluten free\, vegan \nFresh Fruit Salad with Lime and Honey dressing – vegan / gluten free \nCheese & Fruit Platter – vegetarian/gluten free (except for the crackers) \nKids’ meals – turkey & cheese rolls ups\, goldfish\, applesauce & juice box \nSoft Drinks and Bottled Water \nWine & Beer \nSeptember 18 Music and Performances \nStrolling violinist – Treesa Gold will be performing from 6-8:30 p.m. beginning at the gazebo and throughout the Garden. \nSound Bowl Concert –Natasha Foreman of Lucid Living performing from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in front of the Conservatory. \nRiver City Taiko (traditional Japanese drumming) performing at 6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. in the Rose Garden. A second performance will occur around Lake Sydnor near the Children’s Garden when lanterns launch at dusk. \nTōrō Nagashi is made possible by Bliley’s. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/toro-nagashi-2/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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SUMMARY:Vines and Groundcovers for Virginia Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Vines and groundcovers add height\, structure\, and layers of interest to gardens while providing settings for showier plants. Correct selection is essential to achieve the proper balance in the garden.  Instructor Beth Burrell reviews the use of these plants in the landscape and provides suggestions for use in our area.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/vines-groundcovers/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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SUMMARY:Tōrō Nagashi Workshop Living Our Best Season
DESCRIPTION:As nature lovers we appreciate the cycle of life…within ourselves\, our gardens and throughout our world. Reflecting on how we are connected to this allows us to create our best lives\, regardless of the season we find ourselves.  Join End of Life Doulas\, Shelby Kirillin and Nicky Hansen from A Peaceful Passing\, for a discussion on how we can live our best lives up to the very end. \nFee includes Garden admission. Registration is required to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/toro-nagashi-workshop-blileys/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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SUMMARY:James River Art League Show
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Education Center \nIncluded with Garden Admission \nWith over 130 member artists and 55 years since its founding\, the James River Art League’s mission is to encourage the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. The league brings art into Richmond community venues and partners with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as one of its exhibit locations. \nJames River Art League hanging their show in the Kelly Education Center.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/james-river-art/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
CREATED:20190729T051351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T181901Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Migration in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a pleasant walk in the Garden and learn about how birds use our 80 acres to rest\, refuel\, and continue the journey south for the winter. Fall migration can be an exciting happening in the Garden where we provide an oasis for our travel weary avian friends.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/bird-migration-garden/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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SUMMARY:Take Learning Outdoors: Where the Wild Things Are
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate your student’s imaginations while seamlessly integrating early STEAM concepts and literacy skills into authentic outdoor experiences. \n2.5 hours professional development points. \nIncludes light fare.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/take-learning-outdoors-where-the-wild-things-are/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
CREATED:20190729T050233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T143413Z
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SUMMARY:Design Styles: Monochromatic
DESCRIPTION:Create a monochromatic arrangement\, while reveling in the endless variations of flowers within a particular color palette. David Pippin walks you through the best ways to mix flowers of slightly different shades to create a garden-inspired\, open and airy beauty. Take home a stunning arrangement.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/design-styles-monochromatic/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191101
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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SUMMARY:Plants of the James River
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition\nIncluded with Regular Garden Admission \nBotanical illustration of leaves in fall by Judy Thomas\, one of many works of art in the Plants of the James River exhibition — Ancarrow’s List: Native Plants at the River’s Edge. \nPlants of the James River juried art exhibition will be on display at the Lora M. Robins Library\,  October 1 – October 31\, 2019.  During regular Garden hours\, the exhibition is included with regular garden admission and free for members. \nSponsors of this exhibit include Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, the American Society of Botanical Artists\,  the Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS) and the Enrichmond Foundation. \nArtist Talk and Reception \nAll are invited to the artist talk and reception starting at 5 p.m. on  Wednesday\, October 9\, 2019\, in the Kelly Education Center. The reception and talk are free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/plants-of-the-james-river/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T190000
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SUMMARY:Nature-Based Learning: Engaging Infants & Toddlers in the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Do you find it challenging to implement nature-based activities for infants and toddlers that are developmentally appropriate? Experience first-hand how nature-based and play-based learning can inspire infants and toddlers to explore with all their senses. This professional development workshop will identify in practical ways that infants and toddlers can benefit from exploratory learning in natural environments. Participants will leave with tips\, resources\, ideas and strategies to maximize outdoor learning opportunities for infants and toddlers. \n2.5 hours professional development points. \nIncludes light fare.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/nature-based-learning-engaging-infants-toddlers-in-the-natural-world/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
CREATED:20190729T040352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T155307Z
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SUMMARY:The Beginner's Perennial Garden: Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Perennials can provide almost year-round color in an easy-care garden.  The Beginner’s Perennial Garden introduces you to hardy perennials\, simple starter plans\, and the basics of soil preparation.  Instructor Beth Burrell (The Giving Tree) shares her years of experience as a landscape designer—including how to create a garden on a site with bad soil! \nThis class is cancelled.  
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/the-beginners-perennial-garden/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T181625Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Basics Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come learn some basic and fun information about butterflies and moths\, including the significance of Monarch butterflies and how we can each make a difference. Afterwards\, enjoy a guided walk around the Garden. We’ll end at the Conservatory with a visit to M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE!. \nFees: Member Adult and Member Child $0 / Non-Member Adult $17 / Non-Member Child $4 \n 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/butterfly-basics-2/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185643
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SUMMARY:Culinary Evening: Bites Around the World: Taste of Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Explore Virginia’s unique regions through dishes celebrating the Northern Neck\, Tidewater\, Shenandoah Valley and River City with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala. More than just ham biscuits and pimento cheese\, Virginia cuisine incorporates rich cultural and regional influences. Learn how to impress your friends with dishes inspired by the food-rich Commonwealth.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/bites-around-world-taste-virginia/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T113000
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SUMMARY:The Hidden Life of Trees October 10
DESCRIPTION:New best-selling books have brought revelations about how trees live their lives. You’ll visit some of the Garden’s most prominent trees and hear discoveries about their subtle communication skills through the “wood wide web”. Tour includes many parts of the garden; expect some uneven terrain. \nFees: Member Adult and Member Child $0 / Non-Member Adult $17 / Non-Member Child $4
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/hidden-life-trees-walk-2/
LOCATION:1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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