Mushroom
CULTIVATION
Mushrooms may be the most fascinating organisms on the planet. With over 2,189 types of edible mushrooms that grow around the world, there are so many unique varieties to explore. Join […]
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Mushroom
WATERCOLOR EXPERIMENTATION
& CARD-MAKING
Using watercolor paintings, experiments, and doodles, make unique and expressive notecards that you can give to loved ones or cherish as artistic keepsakes with artist Shelley Row. On the first […]
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A Holi-Themed Storytime with Author Aditi Wardhan Singh
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 […]
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Botanical Art History
BECOMING PART OF AN ENDURING TRADITION
Explore the beautiful and intriguing history of botanical art! Join us for this 3-hour session, designed for art lovers and current and prospective Botanical Illustration certificate students. Learn about what […]
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BUTTERFLIES 101
Have you ever wondered where butterflies go during the winter or why they prefer certain flowers over others? Maybe you have even questioned if butterflies sleep or not! Join Lepidopterist […]
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HYSTERANTHOUS TREE & SHRUB TOUR
MARCH 18
Some of the most striking trees and shrubs we admire each spring flower before leaves appear on their branches. The biological term for this trait is hysteranthous and examples throughout […]
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CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
TALK AND WALK
As part of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's strategic plan, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices in our organization. Come join Garden Guide Susie Austin for a talk about […]
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SPRINGTIME VICTORIAN
SPLENDOR
On this site during the late Victorian period, Lewis Ginter opened Lakeside Park and the Lakeside Wheel Club, now the historic Bloemendaal House. During the Victorian era, flower arranging was […]
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Beyond BIRDING
FOR BEGINNERS
Ready to explore more about birds and birdwatching? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, avid birdwatchers, in exploring a little deeper into this fascinating past-time. Perhaps you can already identify several […]
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SPRINGTIME IN VIRGINIA TOUR
MARCH 29
In early March, spring creeps in. Fruit trees and witch hazels bloom on bare limbs and early bulbs emerge among the leaves. By April, daffodils, tulips and bluebells color the […]
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