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 […]
Find Out MoreLights, camera, action! Using the Garden as your backdrop, develop a story-line, create scenes and props using natural materials, and snap images of your LEGO minifigures as they complete an outdoor adventure. At the end of the session, participants will have digital access to their stop motion animation film to share with friends and family. […]
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What does it mean to “live off the land”? Find out as we navigate through forest, meadow and marsh foraging for materials to use for weaving, crafting, shelter and fire-building. Sharpen your wild skills as you learn to harvest edible plants, identify plants valued for medicine, and discover that nature can provide everything we need. […]
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The Five Elements Form of T’ai Chi is filled with simple and gentle movements easily mastered in a short period of time. Students study the physical movements and philosophy of T’ai Chi as well as breathwork and meditation. Benefits include increased circulation, balance, and posture. Many find an increase in strength and flexibility and a […]
Find Out MoreBy following clues to a different set of Nature Connects sculptures built out of LEGO® bricks each day, campers discover that plants, animals and people are all connected! Inspired the exhibit, campers use their imaginations and natural materials such as leaves, flowers, sticks, and clay to design and create their own nature-inspired artwork. This camp […]
Find Out MoreJoin your expert Guide for a tour of discovery and experience the 14 displays of playful sculptures crafted from nearly half-a-million colorful LEGO® bricks. Hear fun facts about the toy shared across generations as you enjoy making connections in the growing garden. Find out how the giant swallowtail butterfly and six-foot bison both illustrate stories […]
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Learn the skills and techniques of colored pencil: layering, blending, burnishing, embossing, under-painting, using solvents and more through instructor demonstrations and practice. The class reviews compositional rules and also focuses on tools, materials and techniques used in colored pencil art. Students create a color pencil work using a botanical subject of their choice! A materials […]
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Using the summer garden as inspiration, campers will design and build their own nature-themed mosaics throughout the week, including one group piece to be displayed at the Garden! This camp is cancelled.
Find Out MoreCalling all nature enthusiasts! Explore pond, stream and forest habitats this summer, where getting mucky and investigating wildlife go hand-in-hand. Pursue your natural curiosity through bird-watching, fort building, toad catching and berry hunting, then reflect on your adventures in your own woodland-crafted journal. This camp is full. Call (804) 262-9887 x322 to be added to […]
Find Out MoreLights, camera, action! Using the Garden as your backdrop, develop a story-line, create scenes and props using natural materials, and snap images of your LEGO minifigures as they complete an outdoor adventure. At the end of the session, participants will have digital access to their stop motion animation film to share with friends and family. […]
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