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Orchid Extravaganza On view January 24–March 29 Winter is anything but cold, dreary, and snowy in our Gardens.

Step inside our warm, 4-acre Conservatory to breathe in fresh air and see how our horticulture expertise shines in Orchid Extravaganza. Discover nearly 5,000 vibrant orchids crafted into exquisite arrangements and forms, including our largest-ever orchid baskets, an oncidium waterfall display, and— back by popular demand—the return of our orchid meadow.

Be sure to plan a visit in March, too, to see our rare sky-blue poppies in bloom.

Be a Kid at OrKID Days January 19, February 16, & March 14, 11 am–2 pm Free with Gardens Admission

OrKID Days are filled with fun and wonder for our youngest guests.

Children can explore orchid discovery stations, participate in a rainforest activity, enjoy interactive storytelling with puppets, and partake in a family seek-and-find in our orchid-filled Conservatory.

Read. Think. Engage.

Our Community Read Expands

Join us for the second year of our Community Read, which is expanded this year to include a children's title. Community Reads are intended to encourage people to pick up a good book and start conversation about a specific topic.

This year we continue to think about our relationship to the natural world, as we embrace Longwood's new Meadow Garden, and invite you to read Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Kimmerer. Together, with local libraries and community partners, we will explore the book’s ideas about the importance of our relationship with plants, Native American culture and storytelling, and the science of botany.

Our children’s title, The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry, gives our youngest garden guests an inspired look at what the kapok tree means to the creatures that live in it—and what rainforests mean to the world’s ecology.

People often ask me what one thing I would recommend to restore relationship between land and people. My answer is almost always, “Plant a garden.” It’s good for the health of the earth and it’s good for the health of people.

–Robin Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

Community Read Events at Longwood Community Read Book Chats* April 11, 10–11:30 am April 12, 10–11:30 am For those readers interested in a personal experience with Robin Kimmerer, the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, we offer the opportunity to discuss the book with this gifted writer and scholar and a small group of fellow readers. Dr. Kimmerer will offer her insights and lead the group in a discussion of the ideas in her book.

Advanced registration and fee required: enroll.longwoodgardens.org 610.388.5454 *By registering for a Community Read Book Chat, you will receive a copy of the book in the mail with your confirmation.

Family Community Read Day March 7, 10 am–3 pm Free with Gardens Admission Hear from Lynne Cherry, inspiring author of The Great Kapok Tree, during an engaging discussion for families about connecting to nature.

Programs are at 10 am or 1:30 pm in the Ballroom, followed by a book signing. Children can also embark on

Get the Books Get your copy of our Community Read books and start reading today.

Available for purchase: The GardenShop and longwoodgardens.org and major booksellers. Available as an eBook: Kindle, Nook, & iBook.

Available for borrowing: Most New Castle County, DE, Chester County, PA, and Delaware County, PA public libraries. #LongwoodRead We’ll be talking about the books on social media. Be sure to follow us and share your ideas using the hashtag #LongwoodRead.

our Conservatory scavenger hunt, see a real kapok tree, and be inspired to share their conservation ideas.

Seating is limited and first-come, first-served for family discussion with Lynne Cherry in the Ballroom.

A Community Conversation with Robin Kimmerer April 12, 2–4 pm Join us for a special afternoon with author Robin Kimmerer in our Ballroom. Learn more about her writing, and join fellow readers to celebrate and discuss the book. There will be a book sale and signing to follow, along with the opportunity to continue the conversation.

Tickets: $20 General Admission Free for Members, advanced registration required Purchase tickets and register: enroll.longwoodgardens.org 610.388.5454

Community Read Events throughout the Region There are so many ways to celebrate the Community Read in our region!

Visit longwoodgardens.org/communityread to see a robust list of local adult and children’s events happening at our partner organizations including, Natural Lands Trust, Mt. Cuba Center, Chester County Libraries, New Castle County Libraries, Delaware County Libraries, and many more.

Highlights from Our Gardens Orchid Meadow Display Expands (1) Nestled into the beds of the East Conservatory, more than 400 orchids are tucked into the nooks and crannies between stumps, sedges, and other plant material that make up our orchid meadow display. Returning for its second year, our orchid meadow has almost doubled in size expanding across a 625-square-foot area in the parterres and beds surrounding the Patio of Oranges. The orchid meadow incorporates textures and colors that are inspired by the natural and sustainable landscape of our new 86-acre Meadow Garden. Of course, the orchid meadow wouldn’t be complete without orchids and with a larger space this year, a wider assortment of hybrids and species of Oncidium, species and cultivars of tropical slipper orchids, and pleurothallids, including Masdevallia, are on display.

The orchid meadow not only complements our Meadow Garden but also our orchid collection. When Orchid Extravaganza concludes, specimens will be added to our collection in an effort to continue to grow Longwood’s largest and oldest core collection.

Plant Explorers (2) Guests are often amazed by Longwood’s innovative and unique displays that feature plants from all over the world. In effort to continue our cutting-edge horticultural displays, Longwood expands our collections through plant exploration in which staff travel to plant-diverse areas of the world in search of new and exotic plants to bring back to the United States. During our most recent plant exploration, Longwood Floriculture Leader, Dr. Jim Harbage and Research Manager, Dr. Matt Taylor, traveled through the lush,

remote terrain of the mountains in Northern Vietnam. Over the course of three weeks the team hiked along four different mountain ranges including the Fan Si Pan Mountain, Tay Con Linh Mountain, Bát Đại Sơn Mountain, and Tam Đảo Mountain and had collected seed of nearly 500 plant specimens with ornamental or conservation value. The seeds are expected to arrive in the United States in early 2015 where Longwood will begin the extensive process of trialing the specimens for display, research, or breeding potential. See more photos from their exploration on our blog at longwoodgardens.org/blog.

Winter Bird Watch (3) Longwood Gardens is home to many feathered friends—even in winter. Pack your bird identification books and binoculars for a visit to our Meadow Garden and other Outdoor Gardens this season and see if you can spot some of our seasonal favorites. In early winter you may catch a glimpse of a Northern harrier gliding low over the Meadow. Northern harriers hail from the marshes and prairies of Canada and the Northern United States—and our Meadow Garden is the perfect pit stop for this large hawk on their long-distance migration. Another common sighting this time of year are blue jays, who also frequent our bird feeders. The belted kingfisher can be most often seen perching and preening imperiously on snags above bodies of water, watching for prey before diving head-first into the water in pursuit of small fish and amphibians. They can be found year round at our Hourglass Lake, where the clear water, fallen timber, and sparsely vegetated banks are well-suited for fishing and nesting.

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winter, Carolina chickadees tend to congregate in small flocks around people and food, often mixed in with other species like the tufted titmouse, downy woodpecker, white-breasted nuthatch, white-throated sparrow, and various finches. Look for them near the Terrace Restaurant, and anywhere nuts or berries can be found. Learn even more about these birds and discover an even larger list of winter birds on our blog at longwoodgardens.org/blog.

The Making of the Longwood Graduate Symposium

conceptualize and produce promotional materials, market the event, solicit and secure sponsorships, and much more.

Public horticultural and museum professionals as well as students and emerging professionals are encouraged to register for this year’s symposium which takes place on Friday, March 6 from 8 am–4 pm. This year’s topic, To Preserve or Change: Redefining Heritage to Guide the Future, will explore revisiting a public garden or related institution’s heritage and planning for the future. Guest speakers and panelists include Paul Redman, our Executive Director at Longwood Gardens, David Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Preservation Officer, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Jenny Young duPont, President and CEO, The Garden Conservancy, Susan Sellers, Head of Design, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many more. Symposium registration is now open at longwoodgardens.org.

Can't make it in person? You can also stream the symposium live, free of charge, at your desk via our website.

(4) Since 1990, our Longwood Graduate Program Fellows design and organize an annual event, The Longwood Graduate Symposium. The goal of the symposium is to bring together professionals to learn about and discuss important, timely topics that affect museums and public horticulture institutions. The Longwood Graduate Symposium is designed to give the Fellows the opportunity to plan a symposium, select individual topics and speakers, develop the schedule,

International Organ Competition Documentary To Air In March 2015 A documentary chronicling the journey of the 10 finalists in the 2013 Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition will make its debut on Philadelphia's WHYY in early March 2015. The documentary follows the 10 competitors behind-the-scenes as the drama and pressures unfold leading up to the announcement of the Pierre S. du Pont First Prize winner. This documentary was made possible by the support of our generous sponsors, Wilmington Trust, Frederick R. Haas Legacy Fund, Crystal Trust, 1916 Foundation, and the vision of established filmmaker and producer Eric Schultz of PCK Media. Visit longwoodgardens.org for up-to-date airing details.

New! Longwood Lecture Series Get engaged in the Fountain Revitalization Project. Hear from the visionaries, experts, and artisans who are restoring and renovating our beloved Main Fountain Garden during our new Longwood Lecture Series.

Great Gardens of the World: Inspiration and Design with Colvin Randall, P.S. du Pont Fellow Thursday, February 26 6:30–8 pm in the Ballroom This lecture focuses on the inspiration behind the original design of Longwood’s fountains. Hear the story of how the great fountains of the world influenced our founder, Pierre S. du Pont, and shaped the development of our iconic Main Fountain Garden. Spend the evening viewing beautiful images from Mr. du Pont’s and Colvin's travels abroad and additional photographs from Longwood’s Archives.

Water Features in Perspective: Past, Present, and Future with Jim Garland, Fluidity Design Consultants

Revitalization Project. This exciting lecture will illuminate the audience about the evolving nature of designing with water, and will also include videos of the next generation of our own Main Fountain Garden.

Infrastructure Insight: The Brains Behind the Beauty with Larry Gutterman, Beyer Blinder Belle Thursday, November 5 6:30–8 pm in the Ballroom Ever wonder what it takes for a fountain to reach heights of more than 150 feet? Learn what is necessary to bring some of the greatest feats of architecture to life in this exciting and engaging presentation from Larry Gutterman, Associate Partner of Beyer Blinder Belle, the lead architecture firm on the Fountain Revitalization Project.

Thursday, May 7 6:30–8 pm in the Ballroom Join Jim Garland, President of Fluidity Design Consultants, on an exploration of how water features have evolved from the pools of Babylon to the grand performances of today’s modern marvels, and peer into the future of fountains. Fluidity Design Consultants, a Los Angeles-based water feature design and engineering firm, will oversee the incorporation of state-ofthe-art infrastructure to our fountains during the Main Fountain Garden

Registration Opens January 14, 2015 General Admission: $29 Members: Free, Registration required Purchase tickets and register via longwoodgardens.org. Tickets include Gardens Admission.

Winter Calendar Insider Tours Get an exclusive look at these amazing spaces: our Production Greenhouse or Conservatory and Heat Plant. Experience our newest tour, the Conservatory Story where our expert guides lead you through the Conservatory and share stories about the heritage and history of our Performing Arts spaces.

Thursday–Sunday at 11:30 am & 2 pm Members $3, Guests $4 Conservatory Highlights Walks Meet our expert guides and learn about the Conservatory displays that are in peak bloom.

Landscape Design I 8-part class January 16, 23 & 30 February 6, 13, 20 & 27 March 6 1–4 pm* A World of Music Series: Sweet Honey in the Rock 8 pm2

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Season Extenders: Quick-hoops and Cold Frames

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OrKID Day 11 am–2 pm

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Orchid Extravaganza on View January 24–March 29

Thursday–Sunday at 1 pm Free with Gardens Admission

Beekeeping Basics 9 am–12 pm*

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Introduction to School Gardening Online Course January 10–February 22***

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Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

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Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal Outdoor Gardens are open 9 am–6 pm Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal Outdoor Gardens are open 9 am–6 pm Plant Science: Plant Propagation 6-part class January 13, 20 & 27 February 3, 10 & 17 1–3 pm*

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Landscape Design I 8-part class January 16, 23 & 30 February 6, 13, 20 & 27 March 6 9 am–12 pm*

Beekeeping Basics 1–4 pm* Comprehensive Wedding Design

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Meadow Birding Hikes 9–11:30 am

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Application Deadline** Teen Volunteer Program

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Floral Fun: Chinese New Year 6:30–8:30 pm*

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Dig In! Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Online Course January 30–March 13*

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A World of Music Series: Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits 8 pm2

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Organ Series: Tim Evers 1 pm

Application Deadline** College and University Internship Program

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Spring Dining Events Member Pre-sale: February 2–5 Sale begins 10 am Purchase tickets to our Spring Dining Events before the general public: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Easter Buffet & Mother’s Day Buffet

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OrKID Day 11 am–2 pm

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Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm

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Classical Series: O’Connor Quartet 8 pm2

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Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit February 20–March 29 View stunning images of our orchid collection.

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Sumptuous Succulents

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Meadow Birding Hikes 9–11:30 am

Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm Floral Fun: Valentine’s Day 6:30–8:30 pm*

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Design, Create, Construct: Water Features 4-part class February 4, 11, 18 & 25 6:30–8:30 pm*

Curtis Student Recital: Jiyeon Kim, guitar 1 pm

Today’s Horticulture Symposium 8 am–4 pm* This event includes a plant sale in our Conservatory, 8 am–4:45 pm

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Spring Dining Events Public Sale Sale begins at 10 am

Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm

Purchase tickets to: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Easter Buffet & Mother’s Day Buffet

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Landscapes for Life 5-part class February 25 March 4, 11, 18 & 25 6:30–8:30 pm*

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Longwood Lecture Series Great Gardens of the World: Inspiration and Design 6:30–8 pm

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Ideas for Impact 9 am–4 pm* Ideas for Impact–Morning Only 9 am–12 pm* Ideas for Impact–Afternoon Only 1–4 pm*

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Basic Floral Design I 6-part class February 24 March 3, 17, 24 & 31 April 7 1–4 pm*

Creative Crevice Gardening 9 am–12 pm*

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Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm

Hungry for Vegetable Gardening?

6-part class February 28, March 14, April 25, May 30, August 8 & September 19 9–11 am*

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Organ Series: Hector Olivera 8 pm2

Kokedama: Hanging String Gardens 9–11 am*

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Reimagine: Post-Processing Photos Online Course February 13–March 13*

Interpretation in Colored Pencils

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Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Kokedama: Hanging String Gardens Jazz Series: Anat Cohen Quartet 8 pm2

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Purchase tickets to our Summer Performance Series before the general public

Organ & Piano Concert: Michael Stairs & Rudy Lucente 1 pm

Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Botanical Illustration Studio

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Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm

Introduction to Botanical Illustration

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An Evening of Botanical Illustration 6-part class March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 April 6 6:30–9 pm*

Home School Day Capture It Program (K–8) 10–11:30 am

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Orchids for Beginners 6–9 pm*

Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm

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Summer Performance Series and Nightscape Public Sale Sale begins 10 am

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Sketching for Designers 5-part class March 14, 21 & 28 April 11 & 18 8:30–11:30 am*

People, Plants, & Landscape Design 4-part class March 3, 10, 17 & 24 6:30–8:30 pm*

Floral Fun: St. Patrick’s Day 6:30–8:30 pm*

Photography After Hours 4-part class March 3, 10, 17 & 24 6–9 pm*

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Philadelphia Flower Show Early Morning Tour 6:30 am–3:30 pm*

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A World of Music Series: Danú 8 pm2

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Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am Clivia Show 9 am–6 pm OrKID Day 11 am–2 pm Performance Pruning: Small Flowering Trees 8:30 am–12 pm*

Photographing Orchids 7 am–1 pm* Growing your School Garden Online Course March 7–April 18***

Performance Pruning: Small Flowering Trees 1–4:30 pm*

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Clivia Show 9 am–6 pm

Family Community Read Day 10 am–3 pm

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Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm

Decoding the Chinese Garden 10 am–12 pm*

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Fertilizers and Formulations 9 am–12 pm*

Glamorous Bridal Bouquets 9 am–4 pm*

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Summer Performance Series and Nightscape Member Pre-Sale: March 9–12 Sale begins 10 am

Chester County Food Bank Spring Planting Kick-Off 1–4 pm***

American Birding Association Monthly Bird Walk 9–11 am Luscious Layers

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The Artist and the Archivist 12–3 pm*

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Digging Deeper!

More Vegetable Gardening Online Course March 20–May 1*

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Bend it, Fold it, Braid it, Weave it!

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Ooh la la…Orchids!

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That’s a Cool Birdhouse 9–11 am*

Orchid Immersion

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Organ Lecture & Demo with Peter Richard Conte 3 pm

Jazz Series: Fred Hersch Trio 8 pm2

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Professional Gardener Student Spring Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm

Meadow Birding Hikes 9–11:30 am

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Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am Meet the Gardener Talk 1–1:30 pm Professional Gardener Student Spring Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm Broad-leaved Evergreens 6-part class March 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 5–7 pm*

Orchid Extravaganza Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm While supplies last Floral Fun: Easter 6:30–8:30 pm*

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Orchid Extravaganza Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm While supplies last

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Orchid Extravaganza Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm While supplies last

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Spring Blooms On View April 4–May 22 Orchid Extravaganza Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm While supplies last

Dining

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Family Fun

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1 Special ticket required: longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000 2 Special ticket required: ticketphiladelphia.org, 215.893.1999 * Advanced registration & fee required: enroll.longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5454 For a complete list of our Continuing Education opportunities visit us online at longwoodgardens.org. Members save 10%. ** To apply: longwoodgardens.org *** Advanced registration & fee required: enroll.longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5400 Prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner reservations available, $44. Make reservations at opentable.com.

Enjoy a complimentary coffee reception at the conclusion of this performance.

Home School Day. Advanced registration & fee required: Call 610.388.5400 Longwood Lecture Series. Advanced registration required: longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 8 & 9:30 am¹ Member Pre-Sale: Feb. 2–5 Public sale: Feb. 6 Easter Brunch 1–5 pm¹ Member Pre-Sale: Feb. 2–5 Public sale: Feb. 6 Birds of Longwood Tours and Meadow Birding Hikes require outdoor clothing and shoes/boots. Binoculars are recommended.

Meet the Gardener Talks give you the chance to hear from the horticulturists behind Orchid Extravaganza.

Is the class you want sold out? E-mail help-ce@longwoodgardens.org or call 610.388.5454 to be put on our wait list.

Is the Member event you want sold out?

Make sure we have your e-mail address at gardenpass@longwoodgardens.org to receive notifications when registration opens.

Please note all ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.

Members-only Moments Dining Event Member Pre-sale

Mark Your Calendar: Spring Member Appreciation Days

Member Pre-sale: February 2–5, sale begins at 10 am Public Sale: February 6, sale begins at 10 am Tickets: longwoodgardens.org

Monday, April 20 & 27 Monday, May 4

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny April 4, 8 & 9:30 am

Savor a gourmet breakfast buffet in our Ballroom and meet the Easter Bunny $42 ages 12 & over $34 Members ages 12 & over $23 ages 5–11 $19 Members ages 5–11 $5 ages 1–4 / Free for infants Easter Buffet April 4, 1–5 pm April 5, 10 am–5 pm Seatings are every half hour

Enjoy a seasonal and savory buffet in our Ballroom $60 ages 12 & over $49 Members ages 12 & over $32 ages 5–11 $26 Members ages 5–11 $5 ages 1–4 / Free for infants Mother’s Day Buffet May 9 & 10, 10 am–5 pm Seatings are every half hour

Treat Mom to a gourmet feast in our Ballroom $60 ages 12 & over $49 Members ages 12 & over $32 ages 5–11 $26 Members ages 5–11 $5 ages 1–4 / Free for infants

To make Spring Blooms even more extraordinary, be sure to join us for one or all three Member Appreciation Days. Visit us on these days to avoid the weekend crowds and receive 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café. Reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via opentable.com.

Join us for Revitalization Talks These Member Appreciation Days are also an opportunity to learn more about our Main Fountain Garden Revitalization Project during Revitalization Talks in our Visitor Center Auditorium at 11 am and 1 pm.

This short talk led by a Longwood Expert will highlight many innovative technologies, exciting features, sensitive restoration, and enhanced horticulture of the future Main Fountain Garden.

Space is limited.

Extended Mother’s Day Weekend Hours

Make plans to come revel in the beauty of our 1,077 acres with Mom Mother’s Day Weekend. Plan your visit in advance and be sure to take advantage of extended Mother’s Day Weekend hours. On Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, we will be open 9 am–8 pm.

Upgrade Your Membership Today Upgrade your Membership to enjoy our Orchid Extravaganza with friends and family. Our Individual Plus, Garden Plus, Rose Arbor, and Chimes Tower Memberships offer the flexibility to share the Gardens with friends. Learn more at longwoodgardens.org or call 610.388.1000.

Summer Camps Registration now open, space limited

Spend your summer making memories, building friendships, and learning something new! Register for our summer camp programs in art, science, writing, photography, horticulture, and more.

Zooming in on Nature: Digital Photography June 29–July 2, 9 am–2 pm For youth 12–15 $200 / $180 Members

Birds, Butterflies, and Bees Session I: July 13–17, 9 am–12 pm Session II: July 27–31, 1–4 pm For youth 6–12 $150 / $135 Members

Learn the key elements of digital photography while taking photographs of our Gardens. Develop skills to capture your perspective of nature's beauty, while creating your personal portfolio of work. Digital cameras and memory sticks will be provided.

Discover the birds, butterflies, and bees that inhabit our Gardens. Learn about the life cycle, habitat, and role pollinator partners play in nature and how to encourage them to visit your own backyard. Be inspired to become a Citizen Scientist during this weeklong camp.

Towering Trees and Treehouses Session I: July 6–10, 9 am–12 pm Session II: August 3–7, 1–4 pm For youth 6–12 $150 / $135 Members Become a champion of Longwood's trees and forest ecosystems while exploring our majestic treehouses and woodlands.

Learn how to identify Longwood's historic trees while participating in exciting forest investigations.

Natural Art July 6–10, 1–4 pm For youth 6–12 $200 / $180 Members Discover and capture the beauty of the indoor and outdoor Gardens while creating artwork with natural materials.

Paper making, tangled stick sculptures, and stone mosaics are just a few of the exciting artistic endeavors you will enjoy. Supplies will be provided.

It’s All About Art July 13–17, 1–4 pm For youth 6–12 $200 / $180 Members See the world of art through the eyes of great masters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso. Use nature as inspiration to create unique Longwood-inspired pieces using clay, paint, and other media. Supplies will be provided.

Plant Explorer July 20–24, 9 am–12 pm For youth 6–12 $150 / $135 Members Delve into the world of plants as you explore different areas of our Gardens.

Investigate the characteristics of plants and learn how they have adapted to survive. Go behind-thescenes to the Production Greenhouses to see how Longwood cares for its plants, and learn how you can start your own plant collection at home!

Textiles, Print, and Design July 27–31, 9 am–12 pm For youth 6–12 $200 / $180 Members Explore our Gardens and let the landscapes inspire you to create artistic designs. Go behind-the-scenes and discover the unique creations displayed throughout the property.

Experiment with color, pattern, and texture with various media to create original pieces for your portfolios.

Supplies will be provided.

Writing Adventures July 27–31, 9 am–12 pm For youth entering grades 4–5 Before April 1: $225 April 1 and after: $275 Meet Me in the Treehouse July 20–24, 9 am–12 pm For youth entering grades 2–3 Before April 1: $225 April 1 and after: $275

Come join us on an adventure designed especially for you as we explore unique spaces and places in the Gardens that are sure to inspire us as readers and writers.

Join us for an adventure inspired by Nature’s Castles, our magnificent tree houses. Explore reading and writing in various garden settings.

Register for this camp via West Chester University: 610.436.3089

Register for this camp via West Chester University: 610.436.3089 Arts and Engineering July 20–24, 1–4 pm For youth 6–12 $200 / $180 Members Explore unique structures throughout our Gardens and be inspired to create your own 3-dimensional artistic designs. This STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) camp will focus on the designs of fountains, birdhouses, trestles, and bridges featured at Longwood. Supplies will be provided.

Gardens and Green Thumbs August 3–7, 9 am–12 pm For youth 6–12 $150 / $135 Members Discover the secrets of growing herbs, vegetables, flowers, and more! Go behind-the-scenes to our Production Greenhouses and see firsthand what it takes to create Longwood's displays.

Register Today!

Advanced registration and fee required: longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5400.

Space is limited.

Full-Day Options Available all six weeks A supervised lunch is available each week to campers enrolled in both a morning and afternoon camp held at Longwood. Campers must provide their own bagged lunch. Advance registration is required for this option, please call: 610.388.5400

Performances that Inspire A World of Music Series

Sweet Honey in the Rock Friday, January 16, 8 pm Sweet Honey in the Rock® is a Grammy Award-winning a cappella group.

In five-part harmony, this all-woman, African American ensemble delights audiences with their expression of cultural pride through song, dance, and sign language.

Performance: Exhibition Hall $42 Reserved Seating $36 Members

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Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits Saturday, January 31, 8 pm Oliver Mtukudzi is one of Africa’s musical giants who is loved worldwide. This guitarist, singer, and songwriter, along with his band, the Black Spirits, combine a variety of musical backgrounds and perform with a distinct style.

Performance: Exhibition Hall $35 Reserved Seating $30 Members

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Organ Series

Hector Olivera Thursday, February 12, 8 pm Maestro Hector Olivera is a passionate musician, whose personal interpretations of both classical and popular music have amazed and delighted audiences around the world.

Performance: The Ballroom $40 Reserved Seating $34 Members

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O’Connor Quartet Thursday, February 19, 8 pm Violinists Mark O’Connor and Kelly Hall, violist Gillian Gallagher, and cellist Patrice Jackson, make up one of the most talented and exciting string quartets on the scene.

Performance: The Ballroom $40 Reserved Seating $34 Members

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Play The Longwood Organ April 11, 9:30 am–12:30 pm Join us for Open Organ Console Day to have your 5 minutes of fame on The Longwood Organ.

Free with Gardens Admission.

Pre-registration required: performingarts@longwoodgardens.org 610.388.5457

Jazz Series

Anat Cohen Quartet Saturday, February 28, 8 pm Clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen returns to Longwood after wowing the 2013 Wine & Jazz Festival crowd.

Cohen has been voted Clarinetist of the Year seven years in a row by the Jazz Journalists Association.

Performance: The Ballroom $40 Reserved Seating $34 Members

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Tickets Tickets are sold via Ticket Philadelphia: ticketphiladelphia.org or 215.893.1999.

Member Discount Members save up to 15% off regular ticket prices and receive reduced ticketing fees on Ticket Philadelphia purchases. Members, your discount code is on the back cover of this brochure.

3 Pick 3, Save 10% Build your own concert series and save 10%. This discount can be applied when tickets to three separate performances are purchased in one transaction.

Discount applies to performances sold through Ticket Philadelphia only.

Wine and Dine A World of Music Series

Danú Thursday, March 5, 8 pm Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Recognized around the world, their high-energy performance features a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.

Performance: Exhibition Hall $40 Reserved Seating $34 Members

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Fred Hersch Trio Saturday, March 21, 8 pm Proclaimed by Vanity Fair magazine, “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade or so,” 6-time Grammy nominee Fred Hersch is internationally recognized as a composer, bandleader, and theatrical conceptualist.

Performance: The Ballroom $38 Reserved Seating $32 Members

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Look for the dining symbol to make a reservation for a prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner in our fine dining restaurant, 1906. Three gourmet courses, $44. Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.

Meet the Artist Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artist after select performances.

Save the Date: Member Pre-sale for Summer Performance Series—Including Wine & Jazz Festival Pre-sale: March 9–12, sale begins at 10 am Public sale: March 13, sale begins at 10 am Members can purchase tickets to our Summer Performance Series, including our Wine & Jazz Festival on June 6, before the general public.

Check back with us soon for summer concert announcements and schedule: longwoodgardens.org

Nightscape A Light and Sound Experience Coming July 1

This summer explore the Gardens by day—and by night. Get ready for an immersive evening journey around our Gardens. You’ll encounter moving imagery and light set to music, brought to life by the natural canvas of our plants, leaves, trees, and lakes. Created

by Klip Collective of Philadelphia, this innovative display will showcase neverbefore-seen views of Longwood at night.

Complete the experience with a visit to our Beer Garden, offered only during Nightscape. You can enjoy delicious food, try our signature Longwood brew, and sit with friends and family under the stars.

Nightscape Tickets & Member Reservations Wednesday through Saturday evenings only July 1, 2015–October 31, 2015 Tickets A special ticket is required to view Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience.

Purchase tickets in advance as sell out is likely. Gardens Admission is included.

Ages 19 and Older Ages 5–18 Children ages 4 and under

$27 $17 Free ticket required

Member Reservations As a Member benefit, admission to Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience is free. Members may visit the exhibit any time, but require free reservations.

Reservations are limited, and sell out is likely.

Ages 19 and Older Ages 5–18 Children ages 4 and under

Free, reservations required Free, reservations required Free, reservations required

Tickets and Member Reservations available starting March 9.

For more details and to purchase tickets visit longwoodgardens.org/nightscape.

Gardens Information Gardens Hours January 12–April 5 9 am–6 pm Admission Adults: $20 Seniors ages 62+: $17 Students with student ID: $10 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free.

Dining at The Terrace The Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers two dining experiences, open daily: The Café Enjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients.

Please note: Due to annual maintenance, The Café will offer a limited menu in the Terra Cotta Room from January 20–February 1.

1906 Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.

Please note: 1906 will be closed January 12–30. 1906 will re-open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays only, 11:30 am–3:30 pm from January 31–March 17. 1906 will be available 11:30 am–3:30 pm, daily, from March 18–May 24.

For Your Convenience Longwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We’re happy to offer the following: – Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers are available on a firstcome basis for a fee. Supply limited, reservations not accepted.

– Rentals are free for Members, but Member guests will be charged a fee.

– Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather.

Become a Member Make our world yours—become a Member today. Membership pays for itself in two visits.

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