Build a miniature landscape to delight your family or young friends. David Pippin and Mimi Cassick show you the tricks to successfully building a believable imaginary landscape. Bring a shallow container of your choosing and sharp floral snips. All floral materials provided. NOTE: This is an in-person, outdoor, socially-distanced class. Masks are required for all […]
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Learn about the vast watershed of the James River, its importance to the ecology of Virginia and the threats facing its vitally important role in that ecology. In the first class of this two-part series, we explore the rich history and diverse ecology of the James River, examine the effects of pollutants on plant and […]
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Join Iffet Araniti-Davis, E-RYT 200, for an hour long flowing yoga class to start your weekend off right! This practice will help you build strength, flexibility and give you a wonderful relaxation at the end. Yoga sequences will be set to upbeat and fun music to keep you moving and feeling GREAT! All levels are […]
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Create a cheery naturalistic design to brighten your summer home inside or out. Learn techniques for creating a structure to add height to your design. All floral materials provided. NOTE: This is an in-person, outdoor, socially distanced class. Fully vaccinated guests can enjoy the class without wearing a mask. For those who are not fully […]
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Monarch butterfly populations have been declining over the last 20 years. It is important to move beyond documenting this decline, and toward responding to the challenge posed by monarch conservation, and insect conservation in general. Karen will describe the amazing biology of migratory monarchs, how citizens and scientists are documenting monarch numbers across their migratory […]
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Experience the nature inspired art of Roy Miller, and find out the inspiring story behind his chosen medium of recycled pressed flowers. Kelly Education Center Included with Garden Admission
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Take a midday break and join Iffet Araniti-Davis, E-RYT 200, for an hour long flowing yoga class to set you up for the rest of your day. This practice will help you build strength, flexibility and give you a wonderful relaxation at the end. Yoga sequences are set to upbeat and fun music to keep […]
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Included with Garden admission Join us on select Saturdays for Rock Painting with Artist in Residence Alfonso Pérez Acosta, select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children's Garden. Guests of all ages are invited to join Artist in Residence Alfonso Pérez Acosta for rock painting with paint pens as part of M&T […]
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This class is cancelled. Combine two of the best things about summer—veggies and flowers—to create dynamic and interesting designs for the season. David Pippin will create four designs using the bounty of produce and blooms to spark your culinary and creative juices. A list of suggested materials and container suggestions will be sent ahead of […]
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Learn to grow tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and all of the familiar, delicious members of the Solanaceae family which are so essential to chefs and home cooks. Join herb and garden expert Mark Ragland in this virtual evening class as he discusses their surprising and fascinating history and gives you tips and tricks to grow them […]
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