The Garden Times, Winter 2014

WINTER 2014

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“A Legacy in Lights” 120 Years from Bicycle Club to Botanical Garden NOVEMBER 28–JANUARY 12 Details on pages 4–8 and at bit.ly/GardenFest.

presenting sponsor

contributing & supporting sponsor Altria Group

media sponsors NBC-12 Richmond.com Richmond Times-Dispatch

Photo credits page 5.

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Message from the Director

6–8 GardenFest Calendar

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Recognition

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Garden Calendar

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Horticulture

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Holiday Shopping

4–5 GardenFest at a Glance

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Education

Message from the Director editor’s box Cycling from the past to the future, Garden volunteer Sherry Giese wears an 1890s-inspired woman’s bicycling costume and wheels a vintage bicycle from the same era. The costume was sewn from a historical pattern by Garden volunteers Mariette Norbom and Betty Woo.

The Garden Times newsletter is mailed three times a year to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden members.

Volume XXIX, Number 3 president and ceo Frank Robinson executive director Shane Tippett newsletter editor Lynn Kirk special thanks LGBG staff for editorial assistance

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120 years ago, Richmond was swept up in a national “bicycle craze.” The popularity of cycling soared with the arrival of safe, affordable bicycles, available to all ages and genders. The fervor of the times prompted changes in the activities of women and their fashions, spurred communities to pave local roads, and birthed hundreds of cycling, or wheel, clubs. If not the first, certainly the finest Richmond structure housing a cycling club at the time was the Lakeside Wheel Club building. It was located on the west shore of the lake at the heart of businessman and philanthropist Lewis Ginter’s Lakeside Park, just north of his eponymous suburb.

30 years ago, Lewis Ginter’s eponymous botanical garden was founded. This gift to the community was provided by the bequest of Ginter’s devoted niece Grace Arents, another noted Richmond philanthropist. The structure housing the former Lakeside Wheel Club was still here, but greatly transformed. A second floor was added for an infants’ convalescent hospital about the time of the First World War. Renamed “Bloemendaal” (Dutch for “Valley of Flowers”), the house became a private residence for decades, then a workspace for City of Richmond staff working on site. We now hold special events in Bloemendaal House and use it as a workspace, as well.

In 2015, Richmond again will be swept up in an international bicycle craze, as the UCI Road World Championships come to town in September. Some things will be the same as in the 1890s: the city is working hard on plans for improvements to local roads to accommodate competitors. We shall embrace the “craze,” making all our global visitors feel welcome, with extended evening hours at the Garden during the entire event. Some things will be different: cycling clubs are not so common. As a consequence, the wheel club, always at the heart of our Garden, has been rising up in our thinking about this anniversary year. That history is woven through this year’s Dominion GardenFest of Lights: “A Legacy in Lights” – 120 years from Bicycle Club to Botanical Garden. Some things will be radically different from over a century ago, when women fought bias to enjoy outdoor activities and wear suitable clothing for their activities. Of the Garden’s nearly 90 employees and 600 volunteers, three in four are dedicated women. Whatever today’s fashion statement for active women, we are proud that it begins with a Garden name badge.

Shane Tippett Executive Director

Garden Calendar

See pages 6–8 for GardenFest Calendar and page 10 for Education Calendar.

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SELECT TUESDAYS.................. 10–11AM Nov. 4: Japanese Maple Fall Color Dec. 2: Native Grasses Garden Installation Knowledgeable Garden Guide takes adults for behind-the-scenes chat with horticulturist.

Pre-registration required at lewisginter.org.

Free/Member; $/Non-Member.

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25 YEARS AND GROWING

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2009–2014

The year 2009 marked a milestone: twenty-five years since the incorporation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The following pages reflect the progress, enhancements, and growth that occurred between 2009 and 2014.

Visit the Garden Shop with your copy of the 25th anniversary book Lewis Ginter: 25 Years and Growing and receive a FREE addendum for years 2009–2014.

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ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION: FRIDAY, 7.............................5PM–8:30PM 20% discount from participating museums.

No Member Preview this year.

Gift Certificates make ideal gifts!

LYNN KIRK

SHOPPERS FAIR: FRIDAY, 7........................9:30AM–8:30PM SATURDAY, 8........................9:30AM–5PM

Holly Jolly Christmas on Lakeside Avenue FRIDAY, 14–SATURDAY, 15.............5–9PM Garden Shop open until 9PM on Friday (ONLY).

Splendor Under Glass

Champagne ‘n’ Shopping THURSDAY, 13...............................5–8PM Garden Shop Delightful pre-holiday shopping event with complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider, live music, & door prizes. Featuring Dimensions’ one-of-a-kind raku-fired clay shawl pins (pictured) & dconstruct’s eco-friendly Canadian jewelry that is beautifully inspired by nature & handcrafted from recycled architectural materials.

Member discount on purchases (with member ID).

The latest trend in high-fashion accessories: stop by the application station for a festive silver & gold temporary jewelry “tattoo.” Free with purchase!

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“YEAR OF THE PHOENIX” FRIDAY, 21 Conservatory Ticketed event.

Super Saturday SATURDAY, 22 ........................10AM–5PM Garden Shop 20% off member purchases (with member ID).

Garden Closed for Holiday

T he Winter Symposium and CVNLA Short Course has featured nationally known speakers. Here, Michael Dirr speaks with 2013 attendees.

Winter Symposium & Annual CVNLA Short Course “THE SCIENCE AND ART OF PLACEMAKING” WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY, 11–13........8AM–4PM Details page 10.

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DAILY, 1–31 15% member discount on purchases in the Garden Shop & Cafe (with member ID).

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Addendum to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: 25 YEARS AND GROWING 2009–2014

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DECEMBER 12 & 2ND FRIDAY EVERY OTHER MONTH........11AM–NOON Kelly Education Center, Library Reading Room Reading enthusiasts discuss group-selected books.

Details via email: library@lewisginter.org.

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The Conservatory’s lush tropical plants, magnificent orchids, and pre-spring displays dazzle the senses. Open daily.

GardenFest at a Glance “A Legacy in Lights” 120 Years from Bicycle Club to Botanical Garden November 28–January 12 Celebrate the Garden’s 30th birthday and embark on a tour through time! This year’s GardenFest celebrates the Lakeside Wheel Club, founded by Lewis Ginter in 1895, and then travels through Richmond’s history—vicariously via bicycle, high-wheeled cycle, train, trolley, and more—to 1984 when Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden opened. Bicycles blaze trails, fanciful flowers glow along pathways, and fascinating historical exhibits explore the Garden’s rich heritage.

Fun Tip: A man-in-the-moon backdrop beckons you for a one-of-a-kind photo op!

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Entertainment and excitement abound: fanciful characters, lighted animals reminiscent of Lewis Ginter’s 19th-century zoo, sky-high views from the CWDKids Tree House, and a fire pit (weather permitting; relocated adjacent to the Bling House). S’mores, warm beverages, and snacks from Espresso-A-Go-Go (by purchase), plus a kid-friendly Bling House chock full of light-up novelties (by purchase).

Fun Tip: The Children’s Maze, relocated to the Anderson Meadow, is now 50% larger for even more good times!

Holiday Tree Conservatory, North Wing The Lewis Ginter Tree, a 25-foot majestic display, is creatively decorated with lions and lace, tigers and bears, bicycles and trains—even alligators!—symbolizing the many ways our namesake, Lewis Ginter, made his mark on Richmond.

Fun Tip: How many Allen & Ginter vintage cards can you find on the holiday tree?

Woodland Wonders Conservatory, Cottage Wing Uncover a secret, magical side of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden filled with frolicking fairies, temperamental trolls, and mischievous dragonflies in an original children’s story brought to life! Authored and illustrated by volunteer Susan Murphy. Related readings detailed in Merry Mondays, page 6.

Fun Tip: Read the full story at lewisginter.org.

Railroad Exhibit Kelly Education Center, Classroom 2 Interactive model trains remain a holiday favorite for all ages! Check out the new setting for the S and O gauge toy trains, manufactured from 1920 to present. Special thanks to the Virginia Train Collectors.

Contact: John Exley, (804) 746-1946, vatraincollectors.com.

SCOTT ELMQUIST

Children’s GardenFest Adventures

Railroad Exhibit Conservatory, North Wing With exquisite handcrafted detail, a snow-dusted city in miniature features historic Richmond landmarks—such as Old City Hall, c. 1894; The Jefferson hotel and Lakeside Wheel Club, c. 1895; and Main Street Station, c. 1901—while late-19th-century trolley cars and G gauge toy trains travel to and fro.

Dollhouses, Victorian Tree, & Garden’s Pictorial History Kelly Education Center, Lora M. Robins Library Warm by the fire, peruse fascinating dollhouses, and view a 14-foot tree adorned with Victorian-style decorations and historic photographs depicting friends of the Garden, past to present. Also enjoy stories about the historic Lakeside Wheel Club.

Fun Tip: See if you recognize any former volunteers and staff.

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Exhibits

Holiday Trees Kelly Education Center, Corridor Ornaments crafted by local schoolchildren reflect turn-of-the-century inventions, bicycles, moons, and stars.

Collaboration with Henrico County Public Schools art educators.

“From Bicycle Club to Botanical Garden” Kelly Education Center, Ginter Gallery II Panel exhibit explores the Garden’s history from 1895–2014, using various lenses: what was happening on this site, in bicycle history, in Henrico County and Richmond, and in holiday celebrations.

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Instagram Contest Early Bird Group Tours DECEMBER 1–JANUARY 12.............................4PM, BY RESERVATION Knowledgeable Garden Guides lead your private group of 15 to 40 adults in an early-evening exploration of GardenFest of Lights. As darkness falls, your “early bird” access reveals the region’s most magical light show as it glows bright!

For tour only, call (804) 262-9887, ext. 320. For tour with group dining (begins 4:30PM), contact Facility Events at ext. 345 or 224. Tours start at the Robins Visitors Center. $.

Fun Tip: An extraordinary (and memorable!) alternative for your holiday gathering.

What Makes Dominion GardenFest Special? “ Taking my 92-year-old mother [now age 94] for the 1st time…and seeing her eyes light up like a child’s when I pushed her wheelchair out the door and she got her first glimpse of the lights. She was so excited! And although she doesn’t want to go out much anymore, she said to me a few weeks ago, ‘I definitely want to go to the Lewis Ginter lights this year—can we?!’” ~Elizabeth Compton “We love that it is something we can do during the ‘holiday season’ and not feel like outsiders. We love that it is not predominantly Christmas decorations.” ~Nicole Rossi

Dominion GardenFest Tips

• Carpool when possible.

• Arrive early (4:30PM) or later (after 8:30PM) to avoid peak times (5:30–8:30PM).

• Purchase tickets in advance at the Admissions Desk (daily, 9AM–10PM during GardenFest); online (lewisginter.org); or by calling (1-800-594-TIXX, ext. 8499). Service charges apply for online and phone sales.

• Dress in layers since GardenFest encompasses both outdoor and indoor elements.

• If gates are closed due to full parking lots, check back in 30 minutes.

• Plan on multiple visits to fully enjoy the various exhibits and activities.

Share your favorite photos from Dominion GardenFest of Lights on Instagram! Visit this year’s show, tag your best photos #GardenFest and you’ll be entered to win a prize package.

Follow the Garden on Instagram at instagram.com/lewisginter.

Details and rules at bit.ly/GrdnFest.

Fun Tip: See the best photos from this year’s Dominion GardenFest of Lights show—just search Instagram for the #GardenFest hashtag after Nov. 28.

Pictured here and on the cover are the 16 finalists of the 2013 #GardenFest Instagram Contest: (left to right, top row) @enigma_web @maraccat @hollywooz @cre8tivphoto; (2nd row) @jeannieboisineau @ciao_erin @1wanderer @mpickeral; (3rd row) @Jenwilkers @tiffanychan @jmaugle @KillerPR; (last row) @spike_brewster @tinydebbiejane @shdwrider1 @Murph2sk.

Both indoors and out, this year’s GardenFest makes a nod to our Victorian-era past through holiday decorations inspired by vintage bicycles, toys, and cards.

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TUESDAYS, 2, 9 16, 23, 30......... 6:30–8PM Various Garden Locations Holiday caroling throughout the Garden!

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G ardenFest admission required.

P resenting Sponsor: Dominion.

Children’s GardenFest Adventures NIGHTLY, NOV. 28–JAN. 12........... 5–10PM Children’s Garden Details page 4.

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Dominion GardenFest of Lights

1–3; 5–6; 12–23; 26–31..............5–9:30PM Children’s Garden Greenhouse

“Bling” in the holidays with LED light-up necklaces, rings, wands, & souvenirs galore (by purchase).

Crafty Wednesdays

NIGHTLY THROUGH JAN. 12.........5–10PM Details pages 4–5.

Presenting Sponsor: Dominion.

WEDNESDAYS, 3, 10, 17................. 5–8PM

Kelly Education Center, Classroom 1 (across from trains) Families make vintage-inspired crafts with staff & volunteers.

Closed Dec. 24.

Children’s GardenFest Adventures NIGHTLY THROUGH JAN. 12.........5–10PM Details page 4.

Musical Thursdays

FREE Member Nights MONDAY–WEDNESDAY, 1–3............5–10PM

Exclusive member benefit (Dec. 1–3 & Jan. 12 only).

Free member admission & access to the historic Bloemendaal House (former Lakeside Wheel Club), festooned with handcrafted Victorian-style decorations and showcasing antiques & memorabilia. Live music, 6–7:30PM: Dec. 1, VCU Flute Ensemble, Dec. 2–3, Harp Psalms.

Members may buy up to 4 extra tickets at member pricing (valid that Member Night only).

Merry Mondays MONDAYS, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29............. 5–8PM Kelly Education Center, Library Reading Room Charming storybook by Susan Murphy is read fireside by the GardenKeeper with visits from Butterfly Fairy (Mondays, 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30PM).

“Santa sightings” in the Conservatory (Mondays, 6–8PM through Dec. 22).

GardenFest admission required.

THURSDAYS, 4, 11, 18 ................................6–7PM & 7:30–8:30PM

Kelly Education Center, Lora M. Robins Library Acoustic musicians perform festive entertainment.

Closed Dec. 25.

Post this schedule for quick reference or visit lewisginter.org.

“Rain or Shine”

event, closed only for extreme inclement weather and December 24–25.

NIGHTLY, NOV. 28, 2014–JAN. 12, 2015 5–10PM, CLOSED DEC. 24–25

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This year’s GardenFest pays tribute to our heritage as a bicycle club with “A Legacy in Lights.” Enjoy Victorian-era themed decorations and bikes, extraordinary holiday lights, model trains, festive meals, family activities, Santa with friends, & more!

Presenting Sponsor: Dominion.

Dominion GardenFest for Fidos THURSDAY, 4................................ 5–10PM Enjoy holiday strolls with fido & friends.

Pet must be leashed.

GardenFest admission required. Suggested $2 pet admission benefits Richmond SPCA.

SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY, 14–17 ............................................ 5:30–7:30PM Kelly Education Center, Auditorium Reservations required. Details page 8.

Garden Closed for Holiday WEDNESDAY–THURSDAY, 24–25

New Year’s Eve Family Frolic WEDNESDAY, 31............................. 2–5PM Kelly Education Center

Jive with the “Ululating Mummies,” take photos with GardenKeeper & Butterfly Fairy, make a party hat, & “Roll in the New Year” with the annual hillside tumble (weather permitting).

Free for members; included with regular admission.

Attendees already in the Garden may stay for GardenFest at no additional charge.

january 2015 Dominion GardenFest of Lights NIGHTLY THROUGH JAN. 12......... 5–10PM Details pages 4–5.

Presenting Sponsor: Dominion.

Children’s GardenFest Adventures NIGHTLY THROUGH JAN. 12......... 5–10PM Details page 4.

GardenFest for Fidos THURSDAY, 8................................ 5–10PM Details in December listing.

Musical Thursdays THURSDAYS, 1, 8 Details in December listing.

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10AM & 1PM SOLD O Kelly Education Center, Auditorium Reservations required. Details page 8.

Presenting Sponsor: Meriwether Godsey.

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Saturday Brunch with Santa

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Merry Mondays MONDAYS, 5, 12............................. 5–8PM Details in December listing.

Caroling Tuesdays

FREE Member Night

TUESDAY, 6................................. 6–7:30PM Details in December listing.

MONDAY, 12 (ONLY)........................5–10PM

Crafty Wednesdays

Details in December listing.

Exclusive member benefit Live music, 6–7:30PM: Harp Psalms.

WEDNESDAY, 7............................... 5–8PM Details in December listing.

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Dominion GardenFest Calendar (continued) Holiday Dining

Offering diverse menus in distinctive settings, so there’s something for everyone!

GARDENFEST DINNER FOR GROUPS SUNDAYS–TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 30–JANUARY 12 Robins Room (semi-private) Seatings at 5:30 & 7:30PM Delightful holiday dining option for groups of 15+ people. Menu & package pricing at bit.ly/GardenFestDining.

Limited seating; reservations required: (804) 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224.

Includes GardenFest admission.

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SATURDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 6,T13 & 20 OU SOLDCenter, Kelly Education Auditorium Seatings at 10AM & 1PM Presenting Sponsor: Meriwether Godsey.

GARDENFEST DINNER WITH SANTA SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14–17 Kelly Education Center, Auditorium 5:30–7:30PM Family-friendly dining for groups of any size, featuring Santa’s visit! Menu & package pricing at bit.ly/GardenFestDining.

Limited seating; reservations required: (804) 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224 (reservations began Aug. 1). Includes GardenFest admission. Cameras welcome.

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Entertainment included!

GARDEN CAFE Casual dining, featuring home-style soups, salad bar, and sandwiches.

REGULAR HOURS: DAILY, 10AM–4PM GARDENFEST OF LIGHTS: DAILY, 10AM–8:30PM, INCLUDING NEW YEAR’S EVE Closed Nov. 27, Dec. 24–25, & Jan. 13–18.

TEA HOUSE Exceptional fare complemented by wines and picturesque views of the light show.

Reservations strongly suggested: (804) 262-9887, ext. 329. GardenFest admission required.

REGULAR HOURS: WEDNESDAYS–SUNDAYS, 11:30AM–2:30PM Closed for lunch Mondays–Tuesdays.

GARDENFEST OF LIGHTS: NIGHTLY, 5–9PM, INCLUDING NEW YEAR’S EVE Closed Nov. 27, Dec. 24–25, & Jan. 1–Feb. 28.

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Holiday banquets at Lewis Ginter feature delicious fare, delightful service, and the grandest of finales: free admission to Dominion GardenFest of Lights!

With such added value, dates book quickly, so don’t delay. Reserve now at lewisginter.org; (804) 262-9887, ext. 224 or 345; or facilityevents@lewisginter.org.

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Garden Gift Certificates

Time to stock up!

Teachers, neighbors, grandchildren, BFFs: everyone loves Garden Gift Certificates! Whether you select a full-year membership or a specific monetary denomination, remember to buy extras so you’re always prepared.

Wrapped and ready to purchase in the Garden Shop and at Admissions.

Horticulture

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Stoke’s Aster Stokesia laevis

Limber Pine Pinus flexilis ‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’

Yellow-berried American Holly Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa

Bromeliad Bromeliad sp.

Generosity Inspires More It’s amazing how ripples of a single act of generosity can impact an entire community.

Thanks to countless volunteers, the Community Kitchen Garden produced more than 5,500 pounds of nutritious produce for FeedMore’s 2014 hunger-relief effort. Watch for future announcements about how you can get involved!

The Impetus: “Imagine if the lake were encircled with cherry trees…” a seemingly innocuous comment from President and CEO Frank Robinson during a tour with a Garden Patron.

The Act: An anonymous donation to fund a new Cherry Tree Walk in the heart of the Garden.

The Ripples: Donor Karen Whelan and her late husband, Doug, had an interest in nature, education, and a love of the water. Karen’s donation of a pair of floating docks, made in honor of her husband, will provide a great outdoor teaching location for thousands of students each year. “The Garden is so uplifting and the people are so generous,” Whelan said. “The continued innovation inspires me. Everyone is always working to make it better, and it’s exciting to be in a place that is alive and growing.”

Next, several other donors were inspired to fund benches and a seat wall as places of quiet respite with picturesque views of the Cherry Tree Walk.

Finally, the Garden fielded inquiries from community arts groups who are excited to help bring a new event—in the form of a Cherry Blossom Festival—to the Garden in 2016! As we make plans, we are eager to see where the next set of ripples comes from and where they take us. To learn how your personal donation can help shape the Garden, please contact the Development Office at (804) 262-9887, ext. 339.

Recycle Your LEGO® Bricks Time to clean out your playroom? The Garden welcomes LEGO® bricks in all shapes and sizes for use with interactive educational activities related to the 2016 Nature Connects LEGO® Bricks Exhibit. Place your donations in the wishing well, located in the Robins Visitors Center, and watch for exhibit updates!

ALBERT BRIAN VICK

EDDIE KINGREE,

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Education The Garden’s Adult Education Course Catalog for January–April 2015 will be mailed to member households and published as a “Style Weekly” insert on December 3. Programs subject to change.

Details, fees, and registration at bit.ly/LGBGeducation; (804) 262-9887, ext. 320; or registrar@lewisginter.org.

Upcoming Highlights

Professional Development Workshops AT YOUR SCHOOL Let us come to you with these enlightening programs: • Outdoors in All Seasons (Pre-K–2) • Inquiry-based Investigations in the Schoolyard (Grades 3–7) • Using the School Grounds as a Classroom (All grades) Pre-registration required. Details at bit.ly/GardenEducation. $.

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AT LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN “WHAT’S IN THE BARN?” JANUARY 16...........................9AM–1PM Pre-K–5 Educators Explore life inside and around the barn and learn how to integrate it into your daily curriculum. Engage learners in investigations and hands-on activities involving animals and plants. Learn about the many people involved in the family farm. Explore the barnyard with our staff and leave with a basket full of ideas, activities, and resources.

Pre-registration required. Details at bit.ly/GardenEducation. Free.

Presented by Agriculture in the Classroom.

“NATURAL CONNECTIONS EDUCATORS’ CONFERENCE” MARCH 18–20 Three-day collaborative conference provides valuable professional development opportunities for Pre-K–6 educators, administrators, and pre-service teachers. Join your colleagues for inspiring opportunities to focus on the powerful ways nature-based education can connect and support all areas of the curriculum.

Pre-registration required. $.

Presented by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Virginia Department of Education, and Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Region 1.

SAVE DATE

Making Fairy Houses with Dried Natural Materials SATURDAY, DEC. 6 ........8:30–11:30AM ADULTS AND CHILDREN SATURDAY, DEC. 6.........12:30–3:30PM ADULTS ONLY SATURDAY, DEC. 13.......8:30–11:30AM ADULTS ONLY SATURDAY, DEC. 13.......12:30–3:30PM ADULTS AND CHILDREN Craft a whimsical fairy house using dried natural materials and hot glue guns.

Guided by senior horticulturist Shannon Smith, experienced staff, and volunteers. $.

Winter Botany DECEMBER 8 & 15....................................................................................... 9AM–5PM Uncover all the characteristics that woody plants “leave behind” during winter months and, more importantly, learn how to use the information to identify woody plants to the species level. Instructor: Dr. Douglas A. DeBerry, research assistant professor of biology and environmental science at the College of William and Mary. Includes lecture, lab, and field practicum. $.

Winter Symposium and CVNLA Short Course “The Science and Art of Placemaking” FEBRUARY 11–13.................................................................................... 8AM–4PM Three days of horticultural excellence for green-industry professionals and seasoned gardeners. Visit lewisginter.org/symposia for guest presenters and details. Registration begins Dec. 1.

Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and sessions. Net proceeds help build CVNLA’s scholarship fund for students pursuing horticultural careers.

Presented by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association, and Virginia Cooperative Extension. $.

Orchid Immersion Day MARCH 14.......................9AM–4:30PM Spend a day with nationally known orchid experts Tom Purviance and John Salventi covering all things orchid. Information for novices and experienced orchid enthusiasts alike.

Includes morning coffee and lunch. $.

TOM PURVIANCE

Especially For Educators

Artificial Wreath Workshop DECEMBER 5................... 10AM–NOON FULL DECEMBER 6................... 10AM–NOON Fun and creative workshop helps you design and make your own holiday wreath: a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for your front door! Silk and all materials, instruction, and hands-on helpers provided. Receive a discount coupon in class for use in the Garden Shop that day.

Some glue gun use. $.

Recognition

Congratulations to Julie Abbott, who was honored with the Garden’s 2014 Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award.

Staff Recognition Extending congratulations to the following Garden staff who celebrated service milestones during 2014: 15 YEARS Mitzi Shifflett

Special thanks to the 2014 Splendor Under Glass sponsors:

10 YEARS Randee Humphrey Karen Shank Shane Tippett Darlene Van Laan

Presenting Bon Secours Virginia Health System

Supporting BB&T Berkadia CapTech Hourigan Construction Patient First

Heather Veneziano STEPHANIE GROSS

Contributing Capital One Bank McGuireWoods MeadWestvaco M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust

GardenFest Volunteers A shout-out to all our Dominion GardenFest volunteers.

Your dedication, time, and talent support our staff’s vision to bring to life the region’s most spectacular holiday event!

5 YEARS Robin Gregson Jenny Roystone Victoria Zemlan

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Non-Profit Organization U S Postage

PAID

Permit 520 Richmond, VA

TREVOR WRAYTON

1800 LAKESIDE AVENUE RICHMOND, VA 23228-4700 (804) 262-9887 lewisginter.org

GardenFest:

An “enlightening” experience for the whole family!

GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA!

GARDEN SHOP Holiday shopping success starts in the Garden Shop, where you always enjoy free parking, warm welcomes, and personal service. In addition to a wide range of exceptional gifts and holiday decorations, the Shop offers a full range of statuary, home decor, and fairy garden items.

Looking for a signature gift?

Check out the Wildflower Honey, produced by the bees on our property!

Holiday hours and gift certificates Page 8.

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