Education & Events Guide to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Adult & FamIlY

EDUCATION & EVENTS

A Million Blooms

Wild Art:

A Journey Off-Canvas

April – August, 2017 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden connects people through plants to improve communities.

Through June 1

May 26 – October 1

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Focus

Education Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Garden Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Featured Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 Children’s Garden Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Adult Education Catalog . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 9, 10 Gardening and Garden Design Floral Design Botanical Illustration Art in the Garden Nature Photography Meditation and Movement Garden Walks Lunchtime Lectures & Evening Tastings

Guided Group Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Garden Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Facility Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Executive Director Shane Tippett Director of Education Randee Humphrey Editor and Adult Education Coordinator Phyllis McLeod Laslett Design Longstaff Creative

Our Vision Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, including the new Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve, reveals the unity and integration of human and plant life, celebrates the fundamental significance of the natural world, and enriches communities through horticultural and educational excellence and innovative outreach initiatives.

Cover and banner photos: Don Williamson

Through the years the Cosby family has planted, grown, and nurtured over 1,800 varieties of azaleas at their Hanover County farm, now gifted as the Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve. I once asked Elizabeth Cosby, “Why azaleas?” She looked at me as if I were a little crazy, and replied, “Because it is the perfect plant” and went on to extol the many virtues of azaleas. This year the Cosbys, aided by Lewis Ginter gardeners, are planting hundreds more azaleas, dozens of new varieties. After all, it is the perfect plant.

I have had similar conversations with members of the Virginia Daffodil Society, the Richmond Area Daylily Society, the Virginia Native Plant Society, the Richmond Rose Society, and the Richmond African Violet Society. When asked why a particular plant inspires them so, people will reply to some degree or another, because it is the perfect plant. It is always this way with the things we love.

I once asked Elizabeth Cosby, “Why azaleas?” She looked at me as if I were a little crazy, and replied, “Because it is the perfect plant” and went on to extol the many virtues of azaleas.

At Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, we are in the process of creating our next multi-year plant accession schedule, to include the Garden’s plant collections of focus: outdoors—azaleas, conifers, magnolias, dogwoods, pitcher plants, and Virginia native plants and indoors—palms and orchids.

Charged with displaying and teaching global plant diversity, it might seem counterintuitive to select some areas of concentration, and to spend a little more time and energy when available focusing on these specific types of plants. We have been following the passions of staff, volunteers, and friends, and that seems wholly fitting. Our late volunteer, the beloved Bill Smith, introduced magnolia varieties all over the country and our garden, and we are following in his large footsteps. Reed and Martha West made possible our collection of pitcher plants in the island garden. The generous patrons of the Margaret Streb Conifer Garden and the Conservatory have pushed us forward towards conifers, orchids, and palms. Native plants are on the list because we love our home community. Dogwoods are on the list because we belong to the community of other botanical gardens, and we thought we might be helpful to that community by expanding our dogwood collection. The Cosby family and their work through the years made azaleas the easiest call of the lot. Like most things in gardening, this will be a gradual process, but in time we hope you will find your perfect plant here in abundance.

Shane Tippett, Executive Director

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EDUCATION CALENDAR Plant Shows and Sales, page 5 Richmond African Violets Society Show & Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 7 – 9 Spring PlantFest Volunteer Plant Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 5 & 6 Richmond Rose Society Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 27 & 28 Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 17

Gardening and Garden Design, page 7

Botany Series: Intermediate Botany...........................................................................June 20, 21, 22 Using the Flora of Virginia.................................................................... July 26, 27, 28 Grasses, Sedges, Rushes...................................................................... August 7 & 8 Beekeeping Series: NEW Bee Helpers: Plantings and Practices to Attract Pollinators................. April 30 NEW All About Honey Bees and Being a Beekeeper......................................May 13 Design Series: The Beginner’s Perennial Garden................................................................... April 13 Patio Vegetable Gardening............................................................................. April 29 Container Gardens: Planning and Maintaining...............................................June 15 Plant Series: NEW Advanced Perennials........................................................... April 26, May 3, 10 Spring Container Garden Workshop FULL..................................................... April 27 Plants for Spring Interest................................................................................ April 29 Plant It Now! Fall Vegetable Gardening........................................................... July 29 Vines and Groundcovers for Virginia Gardens.....................................September 14

Floral Design, pages 7, 8 NEW Lunchtime Lecture: Say It with Color! FULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12 Basic Floral Design, Part 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9 The Nuts & Bolts of Floral Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 6, 13, 20, 27 Basic Floral Design, Part 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 NEW Lunchtime Lecture: Farm to Table: Arranging with Locally Sourced Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 22

Botanical Illustration Certificate Courses*, page 8

Garden Events

Introduction to Watercolor for Botanical Illustration*....................... May 13, 20, June 3, 10 Advanced Watercolor for Botanical Illustration*..................................... June 15, 20, 22, 27 Monochromatic Watercolor Painting*..................................................June 17, 24, July 1, 8 Techniques for Watercolor for Botanical Illustration*....................July 15, 22, 29, August 5 Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration*................................August 8, 10, 15, 17 Intermediate Drawing for Botanical Illustration*.............. September 16, 23, 30, October 7

Spring-Summer 2017

*Required courses, candidates for the certificate of competence must complete courses in sequence. Enrollment in the certificate program is not required to take these classes, but students wishing to take courses above the introductory level must have instructor approval.

Art in the Garden, page 8 How to Draw Stuff (in the Garden)..............................................................May 7, 14, 21 Nature Journaling..................................................................................................May 13 NEW Organic Artist..............................................................................June 7, 14, 21, 28 NEW Earth, Fire, and Ice..................................................................... July 11, 13, 18, 20 NEW Colored Pencil II: Mixed Media, New Surfaces...................... August 4, 11, 18, 25

nature Photography, page 9

NEW DSLR Photography: It’s All About Light! FULL.....April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 NEW A Composing Weekend......................................................................... June 10, 11

Meditation and Movement, page 9

Thursday Yoga in the Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Six-week sessions start April 13 Evening Yoga in the Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Six-week sessions start April 13 Tuesday Yoga in the Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Six-week sessions start May 16 T’ai Chi Five Elements Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 29 OR June 24 Level 2: T’ai Chi Five Elements Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 20

GARDEN and Themed Walks, page 10 Seasonal Garden Walks (formerly Ginter in the Morning). . . May 2, June 6, September 5 Themed Walks: Seeing the Garden like a Honeybee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 25, June 27, July 15 Danger, Derring-do, and Some Discomfort: Exploring the Lives of Plant Hunters. . . May 23 The Hidden Lives of Trees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 3, August 12 Hydrangeas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10, 15, July 22 Wild Art: A Journey Off-Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 17

Lunchtime Lectures and NEW Evening Tastings, page 9 Lunchtime Lectures: Say It with Color! FULL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12 All Abuzz About Honey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28 Farm to Table : Arranging with Locally-Sourced Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 22 NEW Garden to Glass: Evening Demonstrations and Tastings Summer Shandies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 29 Botanical-based Cocktails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 20 Honey-Infused Cocktails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 17

For latest details on these and other events, go to www.lewisginter.org

A Million Blooms

Through June 1 A spectacular succession of blooms throughout the Garden celebrates the spring season

Butterflies LIVE!

April 14 – October 15 Hundreds of live, showy tropical butterflies take flight in the Conservatory

Peek-a-Bloom with Peter Rabbit

Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration Genworth Free Community Day May 12, 13, 14 Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with a tour of Bloemendaal House on Friday, weekend-long family activities, and an outdoor concert and special dining opportunities on Sunday

September 4 Free admission to the Garden for all!

Memorial Day Celebration May 29

n Flowers after 5

Free admission for military personnel and first responders and their dependents, with select discounts in the Garden Café and Garden Shop.

April 15 & 16, 1 – 4 pm Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs (both days). Easter Brunch in the Robins Tea House by reservation (Sunday). Also enjoy A Million Blooms!

Father’s Day Weekend June 17 & 18 A weekend celebration featuring music and a cookout (for purchase).

Extended Hours for Historic Garden Week in Virginia

Free Garden admission for all! Wear red, white, and blue and join the parade

April 26 (only) Celebrate with an evening visit to the Garden--historic Bloemendaal House will be open, along with live music, dining, shopping and more

AND BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Look forward to the return of these favorites

Thursday evenings in June, July, August, and September 7, 14 Themed wine, beer, food (for purchase) and live music.

Good Green Fun 5 – 6 pm in the Children’s Garden.

(WaterPlay open until 8 pm)

n Fidos After Five

CarMax All-American Celebration July 4

leashed pets welcomed 2nd & 4th Thursdays: June 8, 22, July 13, 27, August 10, 24, September 14

Late Summer Lawn Party August 26 & 27

n NEW Garden to Glass: Evening Demonstrations and Tastings

Historic bicycle displays, ragtime music, and historic highlights from the Garden’s past as a bicycle club

June 29, July 20, August 17 Learn to create fresh, local, and seasonally inspired craft cocktails. Tastings included. Registration required.

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Wild Art: A Journey Off-Canvas

A Million Blooms

May 26 – October 1

A celebration of spring with millions of blooms throughout the spring season: daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, irises, roses and peonies. Highlights include special events and activities in the Children’s Garden. To see what’s in bloom, follow our Instagram feed: http://bit.ly/Gardenstagram

Wild Art: a Journey Off-Canvas is a collaborative community art experience inspired by nature, combining the efforts of regional artists and thousands of Garden visitors to transform the Garden into a living tapestry of natural art.

Enjoy multiple experiences throughout the Garden during Wild Art. Details at bit.ly/WILDART Generously supported by Media Sponsor: The Community Idea Stations

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION FRIDAY, May 12–SUNDAY, May 14

Through June 1

Sarah Hauser

Peek-a-Bloom with Peter Rabbit

April 15 & 16, 1 – 4 pm Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs (both days).

Richmond Concert Band present “Lions, Tigers & Bears, Oh My!” Sunday only; brunch in the Robins Tea House by reservation (Sunday, at teahouseevents.com). Also, enjoy A Million Blooms!

BUTTERFLIESLIVE! April 14 - October 15

Daily 9 am – 5 pm. Not open during extended hours.

(included with regular admission) A three-day extended celebration honors mothers & important caregivers.

Friday, May 12 – is National Public Gardens Day. Historic Bloemendaal House is open from 11 am – 3 pm with free drop-in tours by knowledgeable Garden Guides.

Saturday, May 13 – Create an experience your mom will enjoy, give her a tour of A Million Blooms. To see what’s in bloom, follow our Instagram feed: http://bit.ly/Gardenstagram Sunday May 14 –Enjoy a Mother’s Day concert at Bloemendaal House; with food for purchase to enjoy on your own blankets or lawn chairs.

NEW Prix-fixe brunch in the Robins Tea House. Reservations now open at teahouseevents.com.

NO phone reservations please.

Saturday and Sunday – Activities in the Children’s Garden include “make-and-takes” for mom, 10 am – 4 pm.

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND

Saturday, June 17 – Sunday, June18, 1 – 4 pm Dads and other caregivers deserve a whole weekend of fun and relaxation.

Blankets and a basket of books are available in the Grace Arents Garden.

On Sunday: Enjoy live music at Bloemendaal House and purchase food from a buffet-style cookout on the lawn.

All activities are included with regular Garden admission.

No outside food or beverage, please.

Visit lewisginter.org for specific activities and times.

Butterflies tend to be most active on clear, sunny days, so consider planning your visit accordingly.

Experience the wonderful world of butterflies!

Tropical and native beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors, captivating sights, and unparalleled discoveries. Every butterfly is different, as is every visit!

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Board of Associates presents

Anchors Aweigh: A Garden Soiree

Photo Contests

Come rock the boat with throwback tunes provided

by Three Sheets to the Wind! Enjoy an evening exploring the Gardens filled with sunset views, live music, heavy hors d’oeurves, beer, and wine. The evening will feature a limited edition Garden Brew from Center Of The Universe Brewing Co., brewed with hops grown in Lewis Ginter’s Community Kitchen Garden.

Enter to win a prize package by uploading your favorite photos on Instagram:

Friday, June 9, 6 pm

Wild Art: A Journey Off Canvas http://bit.ly/MyWildArt

Tickets: $40.00 per person Proceeds benefit the Garden’s education programs and community outreach For details and updates, go to http://bit.ly/GARDENSoiree

Butterflies LIVE! http://bit.ly/InstaBFLIES A Million Blooms http://bit.ly/InstaBloom

You also can enter by emailing photos to jonahh@lewisginter.org.

Winners will be announced on Facebook.

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Memorial Day Free Admission for Military Personnel & First Responders Monday, May 29, 9 am – 5 pm On Memorial Day (only) the Garden offers FREE admission and discounts in the Garden Shop and Garden Café for military personnel and first responders and/or their dependents, with valid ID card, plus discounted admission (only) for anyone else in the party (nondependents).

EXTENDED GARDEN HOURS NEW 8 am opening Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, May 27 – Sunday, September 3 Early morning access is for the gardens only. Programming and the Butterflies LIVE! exhibit do not begin until 9 am. Dining and shopping will follow their usual schedules.

Enjoy the Garden while the sun sets at these after-hours events

Historic Garden Week in Richmond Wednesday, April 26 (only), open until 9 pm What is Historic Garden Week without a visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden? To mark this statewide celebration, stroll through the Garden until 9 pm on the evening of Wednesday, April 26 only. Bring your Garden Week ticket on April 26 and save $1 on Garden admission.

Details at lewisginter.org and vagardenweek.org

Flowers After 5

Thursdays June 1 — September 7 & 14 Garden open until 9 pm Kick back and relax at the Garden on Thursday evenings this summer! Families can enjoy Good Green Fun in the Children’s Garden from 5 – 6 pm; WaterPlay is open to 8 pm (weather permitting). Relax on the lawn of Bloemendaal House while enjoying music of all different genres. The Garden’s in-house caterer Meriwether Godsey offers great food, wine and beer for purchase under the tent at Bloemendaal House.

CarMax FREE Fourth of July Tuesday, July 4 Free Garden admission all day; special activities in the Children’s Garden 1 - 4 pm.

Guests are invited to wear red, white and blue and bring wagons and strollers to decorate for a parade, assembling in the Children’s Garden at 2 pm. Enjoy music and WaterPlay, cool off in the Library from 10 am - 4 pm, and be sure to visit Butterflies LIVE! in the Conservatory!

Genworth Free Community Day Labor Day, Monday, September 4

Fidos After 5 Second and fourth Thursdays in June, July & August, September 14 Garden open until 9 pm The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA and allows leashed dogs during Flowers After 5 on these special nights (second and fourth Thursdays in June, July, and August, and the second Thursday in September).

NEW! Garden to Glass Thursdays, June 29, July 20, August 17, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Enjoy these opportunities to view demonstrations and taste botanically-themed craft cocktails.

Additional fee, advance registration required. See p. 9 for details.

Ginter Urban Gardeners

All visitors to the Garden receive free admission 9 am – 5 pm, including the popular Butterflies LIVE! exhibit and Wild Art: A Journey OffCanvas. The Library is open 10 am – 4 pm — a great place to rest and cool off!

Beautiful RVA has set August 11 as the deadline for applications for the second cohort of the Ginter Urban Gardener training. This program not only teaches citizens how to garden, but also how to lead large-scale projects and coordinate volunteers. Most importantly, the training serves as personal development for citizens to learn how to work with the community, not for it. Trainees will envision greening projects and learn how to develop, fund, and maintain them.

Food is available for purchase in the Garden Cafe.

Details at http://www.beautifulrva.org/urban-gardener-application/

Spring Plant Fest

Plant Shows and Sales

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 9 am – 5 pm SATURDAY, MAY 6, 9 am – 3 pm Parking Lot C

Richmond African Violet Society Show and Sale

The plant sale is rain or shine! No admission fee required; regular Garden admission to visit the Garden.

This year Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s plant sale celebrates 30 years!

The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from wellknown favorites to rare exotics. Plus, join us for live music, a festive atmosphere and a chance to get to know your local extension agent. Bring your gardening questions! Presented by Garden volunteers. All proceeds benefit the Garden’s educational mission.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 7, 8, 9, Visitors Center Atrium & Robins Room Open free to the public / regular admission to visit the Garden SALE: Friday, 12 – 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm SHOW: Saturday, 1 – 5 pm; 9 am – 5 pm Sunday

Richmond Rose Society Show

Saturday, May 27, 1 – 4 pm / Sunday, May 28, 11 am – 3:30 pm Kelly Education Center Included with regular Garden admission

Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and Sale June 17: Sale: 9 am until sold out, Kelly Education Center Exhibit: 1 – 3:30 pm, Kelly Education Center auditorium

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Grow and Learn in the Children’s Garden For details on what’s happening in the Children’s Garden, visit lewisginter.org All photos courtesy Lewis Ginter Botanical garden

Happening Now!

Drop by with your children and enjoy these activities together.

More information at http://bit.ly/HappeningNOW Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Garden Art June–August 2–3 pm

Family Walk and Talks June–August 10–11 am

Drop In and Dig April–October Times vary

Good Green Fun During Flowers after 5 June–September 5–6 pm

StoryTime in the Garden June–August 10–11 am & 2–3 pm Locations vary

Happening Daily KidQuest

TreeTrail

Pick one up at the admissions desk

WaterPlay

April 15-Sept. 30

Year Round

photo credit Melissa and Mark Anderson

Green Adventure Summer Camps June-August Select Mondays–Fridays I 9 am-12 pm Join us for Green Adventures, our week-long day camp programs for children. Campers learn more about their connection to plants through art, crafts and garden exploration.

Check remaining availability at http://bit.ly/KidsCAMPS Pre-registration required. $.

Volunteer Family Volunteer Opportunities

Show your children ages 6–18 the value of giving to the community while getting some fresh air and a beautiful view.

Volunteer dates are available 4–5pm the first Thursday of each month April–October.

Families must register in advance by completing a Group Volunteer Application.

More information at www.lewisginter. org/support/volunteer/family-volunteeropportunities/

Service Learning Program

Birthday Parties April–October Select Saturdays | 10:30 am–12 pm & 1–2:30 pm Parties are designed for children ages 5–12. Party guests will dive into fun hands-on activities led by a PlayPal in the Children’s Garden and each participant creates a special keepsake to take home. Between April 15 and September 30, when the temperature is 70 degrees or higher, enjoy WaterPlay along with party activities!

Youth ages 13–18 harvest produce for the Central Virginia Food Bank, dig in the garden, and play with worms in the compost bin as you learn about horticulture, environmental education and the importance of food access in our community! The Service Learning Program takes place during June, July, and August with shifts available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 am–12 pm.

Application deadline: May 1, 2017 More information at http://bit.ly/YouthVolunteer

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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Classes at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden fit every level of gardening skill, from basic how-tos to refreshers for more experienced students. Class formats range from handson and workshop classes—kept small for optimal learning experiences—to inspiring lectures by leading authorities.

Non-members who take classes receive admission to the Garden the day of their class—a great way to test-drive a membership!

Classes are listed chronologically under subject areas: Gardening & Garden Design, Floral Design, Botanical Illustration, Art in the Garden, Photography in the Garden and Meditation and Movement. Descriptions and online registration are available at lewisginter.org Garden Education Certificates Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers Garden Education Certificates. These are directed to the non-professional and are designed to guide participants through a logical sequence of learning. Garden Education Certificates require from 62 to 240 hours of instruction at the Garden, including basic required courses and an elective selection of courses. This program is designed for personal enrichment and does not offer college credit.

For more information, visit lewisginter.org, go to “Adult Classes” under “Learn” and click on “Current Classes.” Request a copy of course requirements by emailing registrar@ lewisginter.org or calling 804-262-9887 ext. 320 (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm). Classes applicable to Garden Education Certificates are noted as follows: BI: Botanical Illustration | FD: Floral Design | HL: Gardening and Garden Design At the end of each class description, applicable hours are noted as: GES: BI, 3 (Garden Education Series: Botanical Illustration, 3 hrs.), and whether the class is required or elective for certificate needs. Lunch breaks are not included in course hour counts.

Use Your Garden Gift Certificate for Learning!

Did you know you can use your Garden Gift Certificate toward class registrations?

You can! Just bring it by the registrar’s office when you register for a class (not available for telephone or online registration). And, a gift certificate makes a terrific gift for any occasion!

gardening & garden design Learn the basics, refresh your home gardening skills or learn something new with programs in this area.

Look for unique workshops, multiple-session classes, and inspiring lectures.

There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling.

Mirabel Osler (1994)

Botany

See full descriptions, p. 9

Intermediate Botany

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 20, 21, 22, 9 am – 5 pm $231 / $192 member. 3 sessions = 21 hrs.

GES: HL, 21, elective

Using the Flora of Virginia

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 26, 27, 28, 9 am – 5 pm $231 / $192 member. 3 sessions = 21 hrs.

GES: HL, 21, elective

Grasses, Sedges, Rushes

through companion planting and pesticidefree practices. $33 / $20 member. 1 session= 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, elective

All About Honey Bees and Being a Beekeeper NEW Saturday, May 13, 9 am – 12 pm Jesse the Beekeeper with East Coast Honey surveys the importance of honey bee pollination to our food supply, how consumers can take personal action to protect honey bees, and various aspects of beekeeping as a hobby and a business. He also touches on causes of Colony Collapse Disorder and what is involved in becoming a beekeeper. $45 / $32 member. 1 session = 3 hrs. GES: HL, 3, elective

Monday, Tuesday, August 7, 8, 9 am – 5 pm $154 / $128 member. 2 sessions = 14 hrs.

GES: HL, 14, elective

Garden Design

Beekeeping

Thursday, April 13, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Perennials can provide almost yearround color in an easy-care garden.

This workshop 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

Bee Helpers: Plantings and Practices to Attract Pollinators NEW

Saturday, April 30, 9 – 11 am Garden beekeeper Elise Benhase explains how to support honey bees and other important pollinators in your own yard

The Beginner’s Perennial Garden

bad soil! $58 / $45 member. 1 session = 4 hrs.

GES: HL, 4, required. NEW! See “Advanced Perennials” starting April 26 under “Plants”

Patio Vegetable Gardening Saturday, April 29, 9 – 11 am No space for a traditional vegetable garden?

Is your only open space a balcony, deck, or patio? Garden horticulturist Heather Veneziano shows you how to plan an abundant vegetable garden with containers, including best plant selections, techniques for growing up, not out, and more. $33 / $20 member.

1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, elective

Container Gardens: Planning and Maintaining Thursday, June 15, 4 – 7 pm.

Container gardens help you maximize small spaces and they’re easy to maintain! Garden designer Beth Burrell shows you how to plan your container garden, from soil mixes and planting techniques to design tips and succession planting for seasonal color.

She includes maintenance tips and plant suggestions. $43 / $30 member.

1 session = 3 hrs. GES: HL, 3, elective

Plants Advanced Perennials NEW 3 Wednesdays, April 26, May 3, 10, 9 am – 12 pm This follow-up to “The Beginner’s Perennial Garden” focuses on the next wave of tough, high-impact perennial selections. Instructor Beth Burrell discusses how variety in color, shapes, sizes, textures and cultural needs factor into the overall design. Discover strategies for season-long pizzazz through foliage impact and long-lasting blooms. Learn how to attract beneficial insects and plan for deer resistance and low maintenance. Beth includes lots of extra tips to ensure success. Pre-requisite: “The Beginner’s Perennial Garden” or equivalent.

Intermediate level. $160 / $135 member. 3 sessions = 9 hrs. GES: HL, 9, elective

Spring Container Garden Workshop Thursday, April 27, 9 am – 12 pm FULL

Container gardens help you maximize small spaces and they’re easy to maintain!

Garden designer Beth Burrell shows you how to plan your container garden, from soil mixes and planting techniques to design tips and succession planting for seasonal color, then create your own container garden under Beth’s guidance.

Soil and plant material provided, students bring a suitable container. $73 / $60 member.

1 session = 3 hrs. GES: HL, 3, elective.

Plant It Now! Fall Vegetable Gardening Saturday, July 29, 9 – 11 am 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. $33 / $20 member.

1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, elective.

Vines and Groundcovers for Virginia Gardens Thursday, September 14, 9 am – 12 pm 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. $47 / $34 member.

1 session = 3 hrs. GES: HL, 3, required

Floral Design Instruction on how to arrange flowers, from step-by-step classes to sophisticated workshops and demonstrations.

Arranging a bowl of flowers in the mornings can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea

Lunchtime Lecture: Say It with Color!

Wednesday, April 12, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

FULL

David Pippin demonstrates how to use hues of monochromatic colors to produce a sophisticated, subtle effect.

Basic Floral Design, Part 2 3 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, April 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm This class continues Mimi Cassick’s beginning classes offered this winter. All materials provided, students need to bring sharp floral snips. Pre-requisite: Basic Floral Design, Part 1 $322/ $257 member.

5 sessions = 10 hrs. GES: FD, 10, required

Plants for Spring Interest Saturday, April 29, 9 – 11 am Are you “interviewing” plants for your home?

Curious to see what those tiny plants in garden centers look like full-grown? Join Garden horticulturist Dean Dietrich as he discusses reliable, interesting plants in the Garden’s collections that provide particular spring interest. He includes tips for selecting, placing, planting, and caring for his selections as well as the dark side—what problems are common.

Then, tour the Garden with Dean to see mature examples in place. $33 / $20 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, elective

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The Nuts and Bolts of Floral Design 4 Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Continue exploring elements and principles of design with instructor Mimi Cassick and how they apply in floral design. Learn how to plan floral designs or arrangements from how to choose your flowers and how many to buy, to how to create a theme. Explore new trends in floral design. All materials provided, students need to bring sharp floral snips. Pre-requisites: Basic Floral Design, Parts 1 & 2. $252 / $200 member.

4 sessions = 4 hrs. GES: FD, 8, required

Basic Floral Design, Part 1 3 Tuesdays, 2 Thursdays, August 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes, and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. A section on cut flower care and handling is included, along with a text. All materials provided; students need to bring sharp floral snips.

Instructor: Mimi Cassick. $322 / $257 member. 5 sessions = 10 hrs.

GES: FD, 10, required

Lunchtime Lecture: Farm to Table: Arranging with Locally Sourced Materials NEW Wednesday, September 22, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm David Pippin discusses using locally sourced floral materials in arrangements.

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Botanical Illustration Certificate Courses

Know the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.

Pablo Picasso

The Garden Education Certificate in botanical illustration is designed to provide a certification of competence in the classical approaches and disciplines of botanical illustration. Find details about the certificate online at lewisginter. org under Learn, Adult Classes, Garden Education Certificates, or request a hard copy of requirements at registrar@lewisginter.org Or, check out Art in the Garden for a variety of classes to enhance your understanding and appreciation for the natural world and enjoy the company of like-minded artists! + courses required for the certificate in Botanical Illustration

Introduction to Watercolor for Botanical Illustration+ 4 Saturdays, May 13, 20, June 3, 10 10 am – 3:30 pm

This course has two required pre-requisites: Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration and Intermediate Drawing for Botanical Illustration (see below). Students learn about painting materials (papers and brushes), practice watercolor painting skills and complete exercises demonstrating core techniques. Complete one or more painting(s) of a simple botanical subject (e.g., leaf, nut, simple flower), practicing the painting skills taught in the class. Accuracy

of representation is emphasized as well as artistic expressiveness. Instructor: Hazel Buys. Lunch is on your own each day. $242 / $190 member. 4 sessions = 20 hrs.

GES: BI, 20, required

Advanced Watercolor for Botanical Illustration+ 2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, June 15, 20, 22, 27, 10 am – 3:30 pm Botanical artist Juliet Kirby leads this four-day watercolor workshop for advanced botanical artists. Participants bring a plant of their own choosing. Focus is on composition, accuracy, and direction of light. Students provide materials: a list of recommended materials is sent after registration. Lunch is on your own each day. $227 / $175 member.

4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: BI, 20, required

Monochromatic Watercolor Painting 4 Saturdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 10 am – 3:30 pm

This intermediate-level class emphasizes shading, light, and form while familiarizing students with the properties and techniques of watercolor paint. Students learn how to hone their ability to render three-dimensional shapes in watercolor through a series of workshops, demonstrations, and discussions.

Complete a fully realized monochromatic painting of a plant, utilizing a range of watercolor techniques to describe the surface texture, tonal variation, and form of the plant.

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration, Intermediate Drawing, and Introduction to Watercolor. Instructor: Kelly McLeod. $242 / $190 member.

4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES:BI, 20, elective.

Techniques for Watercolor for Botanical Illustration: Mixing Color, Painting Leaves 4 Saturdays, July 15, 22, 29, August 5 10 am – 3:30 pm See how light falling on leaves reveals structure, form, and texture. Use the paints in your palette to make nature’s colors.

Explore warm and cool colors to find just the right mix. Make four small, detailed leaf paintings on watercolor paper. Instructors: Hazel Buys and Judith Towers. Intermediate level: students must have taken introductory Botanical Illustration Drawing and Watercolor classes. $242 / $190 member.

4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: BI, 20, required.

Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration 2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, August 8, 10, 15, 17, 10 am – 3:30 pm This class explores drawing materials, line quality and expressiveness as well as basic aids to drawing. Students study the basics of proportion, perspective and composition in addition to simple approaches to rendering form with tone.

The class works with botanical subjects appropriate to the season. Students complete one or more drawing(s) of a simple botanical subject, practicing the core concepts taught in the class.

Accuracy is emphasized as well as artistic expressiveness. A list of recommended materials is sent after registration. Lunch is on your own each day. Instructor: Hazel Buys. $242 / $190 member.

4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: BI, 20, required

Intermediate Drawing for Botanical Illustration 4 Saturdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 10 am – 3:30 pm Students continue to develop the basic techniques and knowledge covered in Introduction to Drawing. Complete one or more drawings of a seasonally-appropriate botanical subject of your choice, practicing the core concepts taught in the class.

Accuracy of drawing is emphasized as well as artistic expression. Instructor: Hazel Buys.

Lunch is on your own each day. $242 / $190 member. 4 sessions = 20 hrs.

GES: BI, 20, required

Art in the Garden Enhance your understanding of the natural world, learn new skills, and enjoy the company of like-minded artists! See page 10 for exhibits in Ginter Gallery II in the Kelly Education Center.

I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.

Claude Monet

How to Draw Stuff (in the Garden) 3 Sundays, May 7, 14, 21, 1 – 4 pm For those who have always wanted to learn to draw, or want to refresh unused skills, this is a fun, basic course. Class time covers skills that can be used to go into the Garden to sketch what you see and enjoy.

Enhance your garden experience with art.

For beginners, this class offers a relaxed atmosphere. This class is also good for parents of homeschoolers who want to build their own drawing skills. Instructor: Paula Blair. $142 / $103. 3 sessions = 9 hrs.

Nature Journaling Saturday, May 13, 9 am – 2:30 pm Artist and journaler Susie Kowalik introduces you to nature journaling! Learn how to create a journal and how to use the provided supplies. You’ll have time in the Garden to observe and record what you see. Journaling has two components: visual (sketching) and verbal (writing thoughts and observations).The day also gives you tools to both educate yourself and others about the natural world around you. $78 / $65 member includes supplies. 1 session = 5 hrs.

Organic Artist NEW 4 Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 am – 1 pm Learn to make pigments and mediums for ink, paint, pastels, gouache, gesso and casein from plants and natural materials.

Discover what appropriate binders, fixatives and mordants to use. Participants learn to gather, grind and mix pigments and prepare mediums. Create small works of art from these preparations and products.

Instructor: Celeste Johnston. $196 / $144 member. 4 sessions = 12 hrs.

Earth, Fire, and Ice NEW 2 Tuesdays & 2 Thursdays, July 11, 13, 18, 20, 10 am – 1 pm Learn to make traditional dyes from mud and make Bogolanfini textile prints, the traditional prints of Mali. Use antique Bogolanfini stamps and designs to create your unique patterns. Techniques include

making solar dyes in a jar and direct dye methods, including using ice to dye fibers.

Instructor: Celeste Johnston. $196 / $144 member. 4 sessions = 12 hrs.

Color Pencil II: Mixed Media on New Surfaces NEW 4 Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 am – 3:30 pm Students are exposed to a variety of mixed media that can be used in conjunction with colored pencil, including ink, watercolor and soft pastels. Students also use a variety of surfaces or substrates other than traditional white paper, from pastelmat to cradleboard.

The basics of colored pencils are reviewed, including materials, layering, mixing, blending, and burnishing, as well as some composition and color theory. Students work on a different project each day of class, and have additional skills-building exercises on other materials. Some drawing skills necessary. Instructor: Judy Thomas. $237 / $185 member.

4 sessions = 20 hrs.

Nature Photography

You don’t take a photograph. You ask, quietly, to borrow it.

Author Unknown

DSLR Photography: It’s All About Light! NEW FULL 6 Thursdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 6 – 9 pm Newbies to digital photography as well as those with some experience will explore all the features of your camera in the beauty and variety of the Garden! This collaborative workshop features handson instruction with instructor Tom Veazey, weekly assignments, and photography on the grounds, along with weekly discussions, reviews and critiques of your work. A list of recommended equipment is sent after registration. $258 / $180 member.

6 sessions = 18 hrs.

A Composing Weekend NEW Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, 10 am – 4 pm Spend a weekend in the garden with instructor Barbara Ellison finding the beauty in texture and form by seeking intriguing compositions where plants play second to the structures. Participants experiment with controlling light through flash and techniques for making the most of natural light. Discuss subject placement for impact and the use of plant materials as framing.

Learn to get the most out of your image and fine tune your vision through creative cropping. Tell the story of garden “bones” through a series of photographs that can later be incorporated into book form. The workshop includes a critique session on your efforts and a final class slide show.

Barbara also touches on unique options for showing images and on mixed media.

Lunch is on your own each day. $226 / $200 member. 2 sessions = 12 hrs.

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MEDITATION and MOVEMENT

Botany Series

The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.

Hanna Rion

Yoga in the Garden 6 sessions = 6 hrs.

Tuesdays, 9 – 10:30 am, six-week sessions begin May 16 OR Thursdays, 10 – 11:30 am, six-week sessions begin April 13 OR Thursdays, 6 – 7 pm, six-week sessions begin April 13 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. Each six-week session: $153 / $75 member. 6 sessions = 9 hrs.

T’ai Chi

Workshops are offered regularly. Instructor Rie Franklin is a 1993 graduate of the VCU department of Dance and Choreography.

For the last 18 years she has been actively teaching a variety of movement forms in the Richmond area. She is approved to teach the Five Elements form of T’ai Chi, and is currently a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500). Workshops include morning refreshments and lunch. Each session: $88 / $75 member. 1 session = 4 hrs.

T’ai Chi Five Elements Form Saturday, April 29, 10 am - 2:30 pm OR Saturday, June 24, 10 am – 2:30 pm 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 reduction in stress. The minimal number of steps to be learned and their repetition make the Five Elements form easy to learn and incorporate into daily practice.

Level 2: T’ai Chi Five Elements Form Saturday, May 20, 10 am – 2:30 pm Level 2 workshops will always offer something new and current to pique your interest. The workshop includes review and practice of the 5 Elements Form as well as investigations into one of the five elements corresponding to the current season. Be assured that a new experience is waiting for you in each seasonal workshop while you learn how to further develop your practice and increase the healthy benefits of this movement form. Previous attendance in in a 5 Elements Form workshop is required.

Lunchtime Lectures and Evening Demonstrations LUNCTIME LECTURES

Enjoy a light lunch and an educational demonstration

All Abuzz About Honey NEW

Wednesday, June 28, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Learn tips and tricks for the many ways in which honey can be incorporated into your diet during a demonstration of delicious honey-infused recipes. (Lunch features demonstrated recipes). $42 / $29 member

Farm to Table: Arranging with Locally-Sourced Materials NEW

Wednesday, September 20, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Designer David Pippin creates arrangements from materials found locally, and shows you techniques to stabilize your arrangements without the use of floral foam. $56 / $43 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: FD, 1, elective

Study aspects of botany in the classroom and in the field. Instructor is Dr. Douglas A. DeBerry, Research Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at the College of William and Mary, and contributing author on the Flora of Virginia and a professional botanist. NOTE: All sessions involve outside activity, so dress for hiking and the weather.

Intermediate Botany

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 20, 21, 22, 9 am – 5 pm This course provides an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify plants to the species level, with a strong emphasis on family characteristics. Attendees are exposed to concepts in plant classification, nomenclature, habitat, distribution, and of course, vegetative and reproductive characteristics – all of which can be used to help identify plants to the species level. Emphasis is on native or naturalized species in Virginia, and the use of dichotomous keys in technical plant manuals and regional floras. $231 / $192 member. 3 sessions = 21 hrs. GES: HL, 21, elective

Using the Flora of Virginia­

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 26, 27, 28 This session is dedicated to teaching you how to get the MOST out of your investment in the Flora of Virginia. We cover aspects of the Flora that can help you successfully navigate dichotomous keys at all levels, teach you how to get the information you need out of the species descriptions, and introduce you to some other very helpful components of the book that you may not have even known about. We’ll explain how to cross-reference different sections, and how to minimize wasted time and “dead ends” when you use the Flora. Attendees need to bring a copy of the Flora of Virginia. Course includes lecture, lab, and field practicum. Prerequisites: Intermediate Botany or instructor permission. $231 / $192 member. 3 sessions = 21 hrs. GES: HL, 21, elective

Grasses, Sedges, Rushes­

Monday, Tuesday, August 7, 8, 9 am – 5 pm Identification of grasses, sedges, and rushes is often perceived as one of the most difficult activities in the realm of botany, due to the fact that grasses, sedges, and rushes are usually small, narrow-leaved plants with unassuming, diminutive flowers – and they all look alike! This course is for the disgruntled multitudes who would like to gain a better understanding of grass, sedge, and rush terminology, classification, nomenclature, and most importantly, identification.

Those already proficient in plant identification will find this course to be a useful refresher. Emphasis is on native or naturalized species in Virginia, and the use of dichotomous keys in technical plant manuals and regional floras. $154 / $128 member. 2 sessions = 14 hrs. GES: HL, 14, elective

Garden to Glass Demonstrations NEW

Learn to create fresh, local, and seasonally inspired craft cocktails! $37 / $24 member includes demonstration, beverage samples, light hors d’ oeuvres, and admission to Flowers After Five. Pre-registration required. Details at http://bit.ly/LunchLEARN

Kroger Community Kitchen Garden

Summer Shandies

Volunteers in the Kroger Community Kitchen Garden grow thousands of pounds of fresh, organic vegetables each year, providing hunger relief for at risk-school children and home-bound senior citizens in partnership with the food bank at FeedMore.

Thursday, June 29, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Botanical-Based Cocktails Thursday, July 20, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Honey-Infused Cocktails Thursday, August 17, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

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GARDEN WALKS

Exhibits in the Kelly Education Complex Ginter Gallery II Through April 29

Erica Lohan: Nature in Detail May 3 – June 7

Pallavi Sen

All walks are free to adult members; $17 non-members. Pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough guides for the group. Visit http://bit.ly/GardenWalks.

Seasonal Garden Walks First Tuesdays, May 2, June 6, September 5, 10 – 11 am Discover seasonal highlights in the Garden with a knowledgeable Garden Guide. Wear clothing suitable for the weather and shoes for walking. (Formerly “Ginter in the Morning”)

Themed Garden Walks Seeing the Garden Like a Honey Bee NEW Tuesday, April 25, 1 – 2:30 pm Tuesday, June 27, 1 – 2:30 pm Saturday, July 15, 9 – 10:30 am

Experience how honey bees gather nectar and pollen from the Garden’s flowers.

We see beauty; they see lunch! Your Garden Guide will introduce you to some of the most popular honey bee plants and end your tour where the bees live in their hives at the Apiary installed in 2016. Cancelled in case of rain; honey bees require dry weather to fly.

Interdisciplinary artist Pallavi Sen displays new botanical drawings inspired by greenhouses.

June 15 – August 29

New work

by Paloma BarhaughBordas

Printmaker Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas presents new botanicalfocused works.

Barhaugh-Bordas appropriates the vernacular of the many regions she’s called home and traces the self-conscious search for cultural roots as a first generation American.

Danger, Derring-do, and Some Discomfort: Exploring the Lives of Plant Hunters NEW Tuesday, May 23, 10 -11:30 am Hear harrowing tales of how some of our garden plants were first discovered through accounts of plant exploration during several centuries. You’ll even hear some stories of intrigue and industrial espionage.

The Hidden Lives of Trees

NEW

Saturday, June 3, 9 – 10:30 am Saturday, August 12, 9 – 10:30 am New best-selling books have brought revelations about how trees live their lives. 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.

Late-Summer Lawn Party at Historic Bloemendaal SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 12 – 3 pm SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 12 – 4 pm

Hydrangeas!

Saturday, June 10, 9 – 10:30 am Thursday, June 15, 6 – 7:30 pm Saturday, July 22, 9 – 10:30 am Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden’s collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom time, so take more than one!

Wild Art: A Journey Off-Canvas Saturday, June 17, 9 – 10 am Explore the Garden grounds in this guided hunt for our current exhibit’s installations of large-scale art created from materials found in the natural environment. Your Guide will ensure that you encounter even the most ephemeral displays in our “living tapestry of natural art”. Tours the garden’s seasonal exhibit; expect some uneven terrain.

Partake of a lazy afternoon on the lawn with picnic fare ($) and ice cream ($), enjoying ragtime music and barbershop quartet serenades.

Try a summer lawn game, see historical bicycle displays and demonstrations, and step inside the Bloemendaal House for informal tours recalling the late 19th-century bicycling craze.

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Explore the Garden with Guided Group Tours

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Discounts offered for Corporate and Non-Profit organizations Complimentary parking Beautiful facilities set amid spectacular display gardens Complimentary Garden admission including exhibits for guests during normal operating hours Delicious food provided by on-site caterer, Meriwether Godsey

Visit www.lewisginter.org/visit/facility-rental for venues, pricing and menus or call the Garden’s facility rental coordinators at (804) 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224.

Don Williamson

Consider Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for your next event!

Treat your group to a Garden experience based on the tour of your choice: from Garden history and seasonal highlights to exploration of the Garden’s amazing trees. An enthusiastic garden guide who knows and loves the landscape will share favorite sights during the one-hour tour. Groups wishing to dine at the Garden can reserve an all-inclusive Group Dining Package ranging from $28 to $33 per person. The package includes a guided tour, Garden admission, buffet lunch, facility use and all taxes, fees and gratuity.

Explore tour topics, menus and more group options at bit.ly/GroupTOUR. Reserve your group tour at least two weeks in advance by completing the online form or calling (804) 262-9887, ext. 320.

Your Way. Every Day. Our Membership options let you explore the Garden your way, every day, with the Membership level that’s perfect for you.

With the Friends - level Membership you can share the Garden with out-of-town guests, family and friends. Enjoy free admission for any four adults and eight children.

Give the gift of Garden Membership. For birthdays or holidays, a gift membership is like giving a whole year of fun in the Garden.

Explore which Membership option is right for you at: lewisginter.org/visit/membership.

The New Look of Online Registration

Online registration at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has a new look and exciting new features!

• Create your customer account to register for Garden classes.

• During account creation, select Member or Non-Member as your Customer Type and you’ll automatically receive the correct pricing.

• Manage your account, profiles and classes from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

• Use your credit card to make easy and secure payments online.

• Print out receipts any time you need them.

• View how many spaces remain in a class and immediately book online, or add yourself to a waiting list if a class is full.

• Save classes to your Wish List before registration opens, then add your Wish List items to your cart once they become available.

• Receive registration reminders and sign up for text message alerts when a class or event is cancelled at the last minute.

We are excited all of these new capabilities and think you will be too!

Create your customer account today at https://apm.activecommunities.com/lewisginter/.

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EDUCATION & EVENTS April – August, 2017 REGISTER EARLY!

1800 LAKESIDE AVENUE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23228-3700 (804) 262-9887 EXT. 320 WWW.LEWISGINTER.ORG

www.lewisginter.org

How to Register for Classes Register early: One week before the start date, a class may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

Online: Go to lewisginter.org, Learn, Adult classes, Find a class PHONE: Call 804-262-9887 ext. 320 (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm).

MAIL: Mail your list of classes to: Registrar, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23228-4700. Mailed registrations are processed in the order received.

Garden Gift Certificates: Visit the Registrar’s office (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm) with your gift certificate to register for classes.

A printable registration form is available at lewisginter.org/Learn/adult-classes/ Fees for classes cancelled by the Garden may be credited to a future class or refunded. All credits must be used within one year from the date of the original class.

All programs subject to change.

A Million Blooms Through June 1

Wild Art:

A Journey Off-Canvas May 26 – October 1

NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 520 RICHMOND, VA

Adult & FamIlY

EDUCATION & EVENTS April – August, 2017

REGISTER EARLY!

Published April 5, 2017