Education & Events Guide to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Adult & FamIlY

EDUCATION & EVENTS August – December, 2017

Wild Art:

A Journey Off-Canvas

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden connects people through plants to improve communities.

through October 1

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights Generously supported by

November 25 – January 9, 2017

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Contents:

Take Away My Breath

Education Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The 200th anniversary of Henry David

Garden Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Thoreau’s birth came and went midsummer, and the passing centuries have

Featured Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5

failed to confine the man into a neat box.

Children’s Garden Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thoreau was as complex as the natural

Adult Education Catalog . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 9, 10

world he observed and documented with an appreciative eye. His ways and writings

Gardening and Garden Design

won admiration and spurred criticism.

Floral Design

His most famous work dealt with his

Botanical Illustration Art in the Garden Nature Photography

two-year sojourn on the shore of Walden Pond, a 60-plus acre kettle hole lake in eastern Massachusetts. Walden Pond is not the largest lake in North America; it is not even among the largest ten lakes in

Mind, Body, Spirit

Massachusetts. However, it looms large in

Garden Walks

our imaginations because of the ramblings

Lunchtime Lectures & Evening Tastings

Guided Group Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,11

and reflections of this 19th century Transcendentalist. As we are able, we take our own walks -

As we are able, we take our own walks - in the neighborhood, in the woods, or in a garden. May we make the moments special and sacred with our attention and study.

Garden Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

in the neighborhood, in the woods, or in a

Facility Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

garden. May we make the moments special and sacred with our attention and study. May we render

Garden Shop Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

imaginations, so that we can follow these footsteps: “As I walk along the stony shore of the pond in my

Executive Director Shane Tippett

the moment timeless with our appreciation, reflection, and affection. May we allow the world to fire our shirt-sleeves, though it is cool as well as cloudy and windy, and I see nothing special to attract me, all the elements are unusually congenial to me. The bullfrogs trump to usher in the night, and the note of

Director of Education Randee Humphrey

the whip-poor-will is borne on the rippling wind from over the water. Sympathy with the fluttering alder

Editor and Adult Education Coordinator Phyllis McLeod Laslett

These small waves raised by the evening wind are as remote from storm as the smooth reflecting

Design Longstaff Creative

and poplar leaves almost takes away my breath; yet, like the lake, my serenity is rippled but not ruffled. surface.” From Walden; or, Life in the Woods by Henry D. Thoreau In these pages, explore ways to experience moments within the natural world. Search out our expanded offerings on mindfulness modalities, including guided meditation as well as yoga and T’ai Chi practice. Use a seasonal garden walk or themed tour to re-engage your senses. Open yourself to

Our Vision

the complexities of your own landscape through design strategies. Breathe in as the world settles in

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.

for its quiet season.

Cover and banner photos: Don Williamson

Shane Tippett, Executive Director

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EDUCATION CALENDAR Gardening and Garden Design, page 7

Art in the Garden, pages 8-9

Grasses, Sedges, Rushes.............................................................................. August 7, 8 Fall Container Workshop............................................................................September 21 Making “Fairy Gardens” Workshop............................................................September 28 The Beginner’s Perennial Garden..................................................................... October 5 Home Landscape Design for Beginners................ October 7, 14, 21, 28, studios October 15, 29 Fall Pruning for Shrubs and Small Ornamental Trees.................................... October 14 Building Good Garden Soil............................................................................ October 21 Bees & Pollinators Series Bee Helpers: Plantings and Practices to Attract Pollinators..................September 9 All about Honeybees and Beekeeping.................................................September 23 Plants for Virginia Gardens Series Vines and Groundcovers for Virginia Gardens.....................................September 14 NEW More Perennials .................................................................. October 12, 19, 26

Colored Pencil II: Mixed Media, New Surfaces. . . . . . . . August 18, 25, September 1, 8 NEW Making Nature-Themed Mandalas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 13, 20, 27 NEW Nature Journaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 30 NEW Nature Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 29, December 6

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, page 9 NEW Simplicity—Inside and Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 9, 10 DSLR Photography: It’s All About Light!. . . . September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 NEW Capturing and Processing Landscape and Nature Photographs. . . September 30, October 1

Mind, Body, Spirit, page 9 Tuesday Yoga in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sessions start August 15 Thursday Yoga in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sessions start August 24

Floral Design, pages 7-8

Evening Yoga in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sessions start August 24

Basic Floral Design, Part 1 FULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 Basic Floral Design, Part 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 7, 12, 14, 19, 21

NEW T’ai Chi Guided Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sessions start September 5

Lunchtime Lecture: Farm to Table: Arranging with Locally Sourced Materials. . . . September 21

T’ai Chi Five Elements Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 16

Basic Floral Design, Part 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26

NEW Mindfulness, Meditation and Health for Beginners. . . . September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18

Wedding Floral Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

NEW Folk History and American Herbalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 24

Ikebana of Richmond: Annual Ellen Gordon Allen Lecture . . . . . . . . . . . . October 12

Themed Walks and Seasonal Garden Walks, page 10

NEW Design from Nature: Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 24 NEW Botany for Floral Designers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 11, 18

Themed Walk: The Hidden Lives of Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 12 OR October 19 Themed Walk: Seeing the Garden Like a Honeybee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 26

Holiday Floral Design Series NEW Wreaths and More from Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 28 Making Fairy Houses with Dried Natural Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . December 2 or 3

Seasonal Garden Walks . . . . . . . September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5

Garden to Glass and Lunchtime Lectures, page 10

NEW Fresh Wreaths with Natural Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 11 NEW Fresh Swags for Indoors or Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 18

NEW Garden to Glass: Themed adult beverage tastings with menu pairing samples Honey-Infused Cocktails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 17 Cocktails from Late Summer’s Bounty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 14

Botanical Illustration, page 8

Garden Events

Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration FULL .................. August 8, 10, 15, 17 Botany and Journaling with Lara Call Gastinger......... September 13, October 11, November 15 Intermediate Drawing for Botanical Illustration........... September 16, 23, 30, October 7 Advanced Watercolor for Botanical Illustration............................ October 19, 24, 26, 31 Botany for Botanical Artists......................................... October 21, 28, November 4, 11 NEW Biology for Botanical Artists: Fungi........................... October 27, November 3, 10 NEW Painting Fungi with Margaret Saylor............................................November 18, 19

Prost!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 26 Holiday Cocktails for a Crowd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 16 Lunchtime Lectures: Expert demonstration followed by a light lunch themed to the topic NEW Farm to Table: Arranging with Locally-Sourced Materials. . . . September 21 NEW Fall Soups with Chef Anne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 18 Dueling Designers Do Holiday Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15

Summer and Fall 2017 For latest details on these and other events, go to lewisginter.org ButterfliesLIVE! in the Conservatory, daily, 9 am – 5 pm through October 15 Wild Art: A Journey Off-Canvas Throughout the Garden through October 1

Flowers After Five

Thursday evenings through 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)

Fidos After Five

Leashed pets welcomed 2nd & 4th Thursdays: August 10, 24, September 14

NEW Late Summer Lawn Party at Historic Bloemendaal House

Saturday and Sunday, August 26 & 27 (details page 4)

Genworth Free Community Day

Cheers to Shopping!!

October Oddities

Holly Jolly Christmas on Lakeside Avenue

Labor Day Monday, September 4, 9 am – 5 pm Free admission to the Garden all day! (details page 4) October 1 – 31 throughout the Children’s Garden

RoseFest

Sunday, October 8, 12 – 3 pm Cochrane Rose Garden: informal tours, performances by the Latin Ballet of Virginia, and more.

Goblins and Gourds

Thursday, November 9, 5 – 8 pm Get an early start on holiday gifts at the Garden Shop! Friday, November 10, 5 – 9 pm Lakeside-area merchants, including the Garden Shop, stay open late for holiday shopping.

NEW ShopFest

Saturday, November 18 Super sale for holiday shopping! Members: 20% discount with member ID

Sunday, October 22 Harvest celebration with live music, pumpkin decorating, good green fun in the Children’s Garden.

4th Annual Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 28, 11 am – 4 pm Bloemendaal House

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Wild Art: A Journey Off-Canvas through October 1 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.

Daily 9 am – 5 pm Not open during extended hours Butterflies tend to be most active on clear, sunny days, so consider planning your visit accordingly

Enjoy these experiences throughout the Garden during Wild Art Search out large-scale art installations by area artists made from materials found in the natural environment. These multi-sensory experiences spark new ways of interacting with the natural world and each other. Explore your wild side at “creation stations” in the Garden. Transform humble rocks, leaves, petals and sticks into awe-inspiring works of ephemeral art as you harness the healing, meditative benefits of spending time in nature. Snap a photo of your creation to save the memory forever and share with your friends on Instagram at #MYWILDART As you explore, keep an eye out for pop-up installations created by volunteers, partner groups and staff. These small exhibits change over time so there’s something new to see at each visit! Details at bit.ly/WILDART Generously supported by

Late Summer Lawn Party Saturday, August 26, 12 – 3 pm and Sunday, August 27, 12 – 4 pm Enjoy a lazy, late summer afternoon on the lawn at Historic Bloemendaal, original home of the Lakeside Wheel Club (1895). Under the tent, enjoy icy treats ($) and picnic fare ($) against a nearby backdrop of music and historical bicycle displays and demonstrations. Relax as a barbershop quartet strolls and serenades, try out a summer lawn game, and step inside the Bloemendaal House for informal tours recalling the late 19th century bicycling craze. This family-friendly event offers a great end-of-season celebration before school resumes, amidst the abundant blooms of the Grace Arents Garden in all its late summer glory.

Sip / Snack / Dine in the Garden

Enjoy these special themed tasting and dining opportunities 4th Annual Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 28, 11 am – 4 pm Local food & beer (for purchase), live music, games & prizes on the Bloemendaal House lawn. Bring canned goods to benefit FeedMore. Sponsored by Meriwether-Godsey.

Art to Garden: Wine Dinner Series

Enjoy these delicious after-hours events on Wednesday, September 6, 6 – 9 pm Wednesday, October 4, 6 – 9 pm Meriwether-Godsey, the Garden’s caterer, offers wine dinners in the Garden. Seasonally themed full-course dinners feature locally sourced foods with wine pairings. Visit teahouseevents.com or check our FaceBook page for details closer to the dates.

Garden to Glass

August 17, September 14, October 26, November 16 Explore exciting ways to change up your cocktail hour and parties with seasonal craft cocktails, wine and beer, and food pairings. Details, p. 10.

Lunchtime Lectures

BUTTERFLIESLIVE!

Through October 15

September 21, October 18, November 15 Enjoy a floral design or cooking demonstration, followed by a delicious lunch. Details, p. 10.

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!

Photo Contests

Enter to win a prize package by uploading your favorite photos on Instagram: Butterflies LIVE! bit.ly/InstaBFLIES Enter by October 15 Wild Art: A Journey Off Canvas bit.ly/MyWildArt Enter by October 1 Dominion GardenFest of Lights http://bit.ly/GARDENFEST Begins November 24 You also can enter by emailing photos to jonahh@lewisginter.org. Winners will be announced on Facebook

Fall PlantFest Thursday, September 14, 4 – 7 pm Friday, September 15, 9 am – 5 pm Saturday, September 16, 9 am – 3 pm A great selection of plants from a variety of vendors for your fall planting! Thursday includes the last night for Flowers after Five and Fidos after Five. Organized by Garden volunteers. Proceeds benefit the Garden.

Genworth Free Community Day Free Garden admission on Labor Day, Monday, September 4 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Genworth have partnered to present Genworth Free Community Day at the Garden on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. The Garden is free to all for the day during regular hours, 9 am – 5 pm. The free admission includes entrance to the popular Butterflies LIVE! exhibit and the Wild Art: A Journey Off Canvas exhibit.

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Naturally Ever After: Stories in Lights Friday, November 24 – Monday, January 8, 2018 Grand Illumination, Friday, November 24, 5:30 pm Nightly 5 to 10 pm (except December 24 and 25)

Experience a dazzling 30-acre light and botanical display highlighting dozens of classic stories and folktales from around the world that reflect the essential connection between humans and nature.

Don Williamson

Enjoy dining in the Garden Café or Robins Tea House, make s’mores at our fire pit, enjoy hot chocolate or espresso from Espresso AGoGo (all food for purchase). Find updates and details at lewisginter.org

Merry Monday and Crafty Wednesday activities sponsored by

Children’s Garden Special Events

October Oddities

Celebrate the odd and curious in the plant world during October! See page 6 for details

Autumn Quest | October | Daily Families trek down the TreeTrail using Autumn Quest as a guide for sensory exploration. Available at Admissions

Goblins and Gourds

Sunday, October 22, 1 – 4 pm Celebrate the harvest season with wacky music by the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, pick a pumpkin from our patch for decorating, and enjoy good green fun under the tent. Food is available for purchase at the Garden Café. Free with Garden admission.

New Year’s Eve Family Frolic

Sunday, December 31, 2 – 5 pm Family activities in the afternoon with crafts and live entertainment by the Ululating Mummies; visitors can stay and enjoy GardenFest of Lights in the evening from 5 – 10 pm. Free with Garden admission.

Ginter Urban Gardeners

August 11 is the deadline for applications for the second cohort of the Ginter Urban Gardener training through Beautiful RVA. This program teaches citizens how to garden, and how to lead largescale projects and coordinate volunteers. Trainees will envision greening projects and learn how to develop, fund and maintain them. Details at http://www.beautifulrva.org/ urban-gardener-application/

Ellen Gordon Allen Lecture and Demonstration

Ikebana of Richmond Thursday, October 12, 10:45 am – 12:30 pm Celebrate the art of Japanese Flower arranging at the Ellen Gordon Allen Annual Lecture/ Demonstration featuring Sozan Nakamura, Master Instructor from the Sogetsu Foundation Headquarters in Tokyo. Lecture and Demonstration $20 through October 5, $25 at the door. Pre-registration through Ikebana of Richmond: email ikebanaofrichmond@gmail.com or call 804-749-4529.

SAVE THESE 2018 DATES!

Winter Symposium and CVNLA Short Course February 14, 15, 16

Three days of horticultural excellence for green industry professionals and seasoned gardeners. Go to lewisginter.org for updates. Registration begins December 1.

Tree Care Symposium March 22

Examine the future of trees in our changing climate, the value of trees in the landscape, and best practices for healthy trees. Go to lewisginter.org for updates.

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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

Children’s Garden Programs

Special Events

Our special events are free for members and included with Garden admission. (see also pages 4 & 5)

Cub Scout Programs Select Saturdays and Sundays | Now – November $; Pre-registration required These programs fulfill most requirements for Cub Scout adventures. Webelos | Into the Woods Bear | Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Wolf | Grow Something Tiger | Backyard Jungle

Girl Scout Programs Select Saturdays and Sundays | Now – November $; Pre-registration required Girl Scout leaders can schedule the following programs for their troops to compliment garden-related Girl Scout badge requirements. Daisy Blue Bucket | Brownie Bugs | Junior Flowers | Junior Gardener

Birthday Parties in the Children’s Garden

Select Saturdays | Now – October Party guests dive into fun hands-on activities led by a PlayPal in the Children’s Garden and each creates a special keepsake to take home.

Rolling in the New Year, 2016

Goblins & Gourds

Sunday, October 22, 1 – 4 pm Celebrate the harvest season with wacky music by the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, pick a pumpkin from our patch for decorating, and enjoy good green fun. Food is available for purchase at the Garden Café.

New Year’s Eve Family Frolic

Sunday, December 31, 2 – 5 pm Ululating Mummies, as well as “rolling in the New Year” on the event lawn (weather permitting).

Happening Now!

Volunteer Opportunities

Our self-directed family activities are designed for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together.

Save the Date Service Learning Program

October Oddities October | Daily

Refresh your “garden spirit” in October at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Enjoy seasonal displays in the Children’s Garden. Each display is designed to provoke a sense of curiosity and wonder using underappreciated oddities of nature and other found objects.

Autumn Quest | October | Daily Families trek down the TreeTrail using Autumn Quest as a guide for sensory exploration. Available at Admissions

Application deadline May 2018 The Service Learning Program provides middle and high school students with the chance to explore career opportunities in the fields of Education and the Sciences through professional development and practical work experiences. Shifts available on select weekdays and during special events.

Family Volunteer Opportunities Select dates | Now – October Spend time with your family outdoors at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden by volunteering together in the Children’s Garden. Show your children the value of giving to the community while getting some fresh air and a beautiful view. We ask that family members under the age of 18 be accompanied by an adult or guardian at all times. Family volunteering is not recommended for children under the age of 6. How do we start? Families must register in advance by submitting a Group Volunteer Application. 2017 Family Volunteer Dates: Thursday, August 3, 4 - 5 pm Thursday, September 7, 4 - 5 pm Thursday, October 5, 4 - 5 pm

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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

as a landscape designer—including how to create a garden on a site with bad soil! $63 / $50 member. GES: HL, 4, required.

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 hands-on and workshop classes—kept small for optimal learning experiences—to inspiring lectures by leading authorities.

Home Landscape Design for Beginners NEW

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, Mind, Body, Spirit, and Garden Walks. 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. Lunch is on your own unless specified.

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)

Grasses, Sedges, Rushes Monday, Tuesday, August 7, 8, 9 am – 5 pm 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. Instructor is Dr. Douglas A. DeBerry, Research Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at the College of William and Mary. NOTE: Session involves outside activity; dress for hiking and the weather. $154 / $128 member. GES: HL, 14, elective

Fall Container Workshop Thursday, September 21, 9 am – 12 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 planting for seasonal color, then create your own container garden under Beth’s guidance. Soil and plant material provided, students bring a suitable container. $81 / $68 member. GES: HL, 3, elective

Making “Fairy Gardens” Workshop Thursday, September 28, 3:30 – 6:30 pm Create your own miniature container garden in this workshop. Following a demonstration of plants and materials for miniature gardens, create your own “little fairy landscape.” Bring your own container. Potting and plant materials are provided, along with some whimsical accessories to start you off. Children over age 12 are welcomed, no more than two per accompanying adult. $81 / $68 member. GES: HL, 3, elective

4 Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 2 Sundays, 1 – 4 pm, October 7,14, 15, 21, 28, 29 Instructor Trevor Buckley guides you in analyzing your property for its landscape potential and acquiring the technical knowledge and creative tools to develop a design. Study sustainable practices for building soil, managing and conserving water, and creating habitats for pollinators and native species. Finish with a design that nurtures plants, wildlife, and people. Tools and techniques learned in this course can be applied to wherever you make a landscape! $353 / $275 member. GES: HL, 20, required

Fall Pruning for Shrubs and Small Ornamental Trees Saturday, October 14, 9 am – 12 pm Pick up tips on how to prune shrubs and small trees to prepare them for winter and early spring growth. Instructor Joel Koci describes the basics of pruning, discusses appropriate pruning times for various woodies, and demonstrates techniques. Joel Koci is a certified arborist, and holds a Masters in Ornamental Horticulture from Virginia Tech. He is an extension agent in urban forestry at Virginia State University. $53 / $40 member. GES: HL, 3, required

Building Good Garden Soil Saturday, October 21, 9 - 11 am Everything starts with the soil! Find out how to build your soil for spring gardening. Learn the characteristics of basic soil types, and how to analyze your own soils, including amendment techniques, drainage, and more. Instructor: Karin Stretchko, Agriculture Specialist, J. Sargent Reynolds Community College. $33 / $20 member. GES: HL, 2, required

Bees & Pollinators Series Bee Helpers: Plantings and Practices to Attract Pollinators NEW Saturday, September 9, 9 – 11 am Garden beekeeper Elise Benhase explains how to support honey bees and other important pollinators in your own yard through the fall with seasonal selections, companion planting and pesticide-free practices. $33 / $20 member. GES: HL, 2, elective

The Beginner’s Perennial Garden Thursday, October 5, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Perennials can provide almost year-round 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

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All About Honeybees and Beekeeping NEW Saturday, September 23, 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. NOTE: this is an informational class, not a how-to course. $45 / $32 member. GES: HL, 3, elective

Plants for Virginia Gardens Series 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. GES: HL, 3, required

More Perennials NEW 3 Thursdays, October 12, 19, 26, 3:30 – 6:30 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 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. Prerequisite: “The Beginner’s Perennial Garden” or equivalent. Intermediate level. $152 / $113 member. GES: HL, 9, elective

Floral Design

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

Basic Floral Design, Part 1 3 Tuesdays, 2 Thursdays, August 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm FULL OR 5 Thursdays, September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes, and how to prepare flowers for longlasting arrangements. Cut flower care and handling is discussed, along with a text. All materials provided; students need to bring sharp floral snips. Instructor: Mimi Cassick. $322 / $257 member. GES: FD, 10, required

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Basic Floral Design, Part 2

Wreaths and More from Nature NEW

2 Tuesdays and 3 Thursdays, September 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pm This class continues Mimi Cassick’s beginning class: expand your knowledge of composition, cut flower preparation, and mechanics for various types of arrangements. Fee includes all materials except floral snips. $340 / $275 member. GES: FD, 10, required

Tuesday, November 28, 9:30 am – 12 pm Learn to use the textures and colors of the late fall and early winter landscape to create wreaths, swags, or other hanging designs for your holiday décor. Designer Laura Anne Brooks helps you create elegant, creative decorations. She also demonstrates alternatives to traditional fluffy bows. $63 / $50 member. GES: FD, 2.5, elective

Lunchtime Lecture: Farm to Table: Designing with Locally Sourced Materials NEW

Making ‘Fairy Houses’ with Dried Natural Materials

Thursday, September 21, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm David Pippin discusses using locally sourced floral materials in arrangements. Details, p. 10

Wedding Floral Design 5 Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Make a wedding truly unique by creating your own floral decorations! Instructor Mimi Cassick covers the basic types of wedding arrangements from centerpieces to altar pieces, with tips for keeping your creations fresh for the big day. All floral materials provided. $340 / $275 member. GES: FD, 10, required

Ikebana of Richmond Ellen Gordon Allen Lecture Thursday, October 12, 10:45 am - 12:30 pm Celebrate the art of Japanese flower arranging at the Ellen Gordon Allen Annual Lecture/Demonstration. Details, p. 5

Design from Nature: Fall NEW Tuesday, October 24, 9:30 am – 12 pm Honor fall’s rich textures and colors in this workshop. Create a naturalistic design using items from the forest and fresh flowers for a different, and elegant, take on a harvest-themed decoration for late fall. Designer Laura Anne Brooks shows you how to create a unique seasonal design. All materials provided. $63 / $50 member. GES: FD, 2.5, elective

Botany for Floral Designers NEW 2 Saturdays, November 11, 18, 9 am – 12 pm Current and aspiring floral designers can delve into the life of flowering plants to understand how they grow and their botanical characteristics. Understanding the structure of plants and the functions of their various parts will help you choose materials for arrangements that are appropriate to the design’s needs. Botanist Jill Spear introduces ways to understand the external structure of plants, how they are grouped in scientific classification, and the characteristics of various families of plants. Use microscopes to dissect flowers and fruits to examine their structure. $135 / $109 member. GES: FD, 6, required

Holiday Design Series: Lunchtime Lecture: Dueling Designers Do Holiday Designs Wednesday, November 15, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, details, p. 10

Saturday, December 2, 8:30 – 11:30 am OR 12:30 – 3:30 pm OR Sunday, December 3, 1 - 4 pm Learn the skills to start your own fairy village like the ones featured annually during GardenFest and make a small house of your own to take home, under the guidance of Senior Horticulturist Shannon Smith and GardenFest volunteer Debbie Guckert. All levels of crafting adults, or adults and their accompanying children (children 5 years old and up; no more than two children per accompanying adult) create one house. Some hot glue gun use will be required. We ask you to bring some materials from home; a small base for your 8 x 8” house and floral materials are provided. $73 / $60 member member per adult/child group or single adult. GES: FD, 3, elective

Fresh Wreaths with Natural Materials NEW Monday, December 11, 1 – 4 pm Use fresh greens and sturdy florist materials to liven up a pre-made fresh wreath. Embellish with a variety of decorations, and choose from attractive ribbons to finish off your design. Instructor: Mimi Cassick. $73 / $60 member. GES: FD, 3, elective

Fresh Swags for Indoors or Out NEW Monday, December 18, 1 – 4 pm Use fresh greens and sturdy florist materials to create a swag that can double as a door decoration or centerpiece. Embellish with a variety of decorations, and choose from attractive ribbons to finish off your design. Instructor: Mimi Cassick. $73 / $60 member. GES: FD, 3, elective

Botanical Illustration 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

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

Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration+ FULL 2 Tuesdays, 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. GES: BI, 20, required

Botany and Journaling with Lara Call Gastinger 3 Wednesdays, September 12, October 11, November 15, 9:30 am – 12 pm Explore botany and art together. Join botanical artist Lara Call Gastinger to learn how to use a sketchbook to observe ways plants grow. Explore strategies to condense the natural world within the pages of your sketchbook. Meet once a month for three months to document seasonal changes. $219 / $180 member. A materials list is sent after registration. GES: BI, 7.5, elective

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. GES: BI, 20, required

Advanced Watercolor for Botanical Illustration+ 2 Thursdays, 2 Tuesdays, October 19, 24, 26, 31, 10 am – 3:30 pm Williamsburg-based botanical artist Juliet Kirby leads this workshop for advanced botanical artists. Participants bring a plant of their own choosing. Focus is on composition, accuracy, and direction of light. A list of recommended materials is sent after registration. $227 / $175 member. GES: BI, 20, required

Botany for Botanical Artists+ 4 Saturdays, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 10 am – 3:30 pm Botanical illustrators need to be well versed in the intricacies of plant forms. Morning sessions help you learn to understand the structure of flowering plants and conifers and to study and draw a diversity of plant parts under the guidance of botanist Sheila Hayden. Students keep an illustrated study journal. Scientific names in botanical illustration are discussed and used. Afternoons are devoted to graphite illustrations of plants related to the

morning’s discussion. Emphasis is placed on observation, accurate representation of details, and labeling. A materials list is sent after registration. $242 / $190 member. GES: BI, 20, required

Biology for Botanical Artists: Fungi NEW 3 Fridays, October 27, November 3, 10, 10 am – 3:30 pm Although no longer considered formally to be members of the plant kingdom, fungi make fascinating subjects for botanical illustrators. Morning sessions help you learn to understand the structure of these distinctive organisms through lecture and observation under the guidance of botanist Dr. John Hayden. Students keep an illustrated study journal. Descriptive morphological terms and scientific names are discussed and used. Afternoons are devoted to graphite illustrations of fungi related to the morning’s discussion. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration or equivalent coursework. $206 / $170 member. A materials list is sent after registration. GES: BI, 15, elective

Painting Fungi with Margaret Saylor NEW Saturday & Sunday, November 18, 19, 10 am – 3:30 pm Much of the mystery and intrigue surrounding mushrooms comes from the tiny kingdom on the forest floor that they inhabit. Join Margaret Saylor for a two-day workshop to examine different types of fungi and mushrooms, then sketch, compose, and build a unique and accurate painting. Include secondary elements such as spiky grasses, brittle leaves, or satiny acorns to add interest to the composition while informing the viewer about the habitat of the selected mushroom. Concepts are taught through demonstrations and individual instruction. Students should have solid knowledge of botanical art and materials. $332 / $306 member. A materials list is sent after registration. GES: BI, 10, elective

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

Colored Pencil II: Mixed Media, New Surfaces NEW 4 Fridays, August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 10 am – 3:30 pm Students are exposed to a variety of mixed media that can be used in conjunction with color pencils, including ink, watercolor and soft pastels. Students also use a variety of surfaces or substrates other than traditional white paper. The basics of color pencils are reviewed, 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

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Making Nature-Themed Mandalas NEW 3 Wednesdays, September 13, 20, 27 10 am – 1 pm Mandalas, from the Sanskrit word loosely translated as “circle”, are geometric patterns radiating from a center point that mimic the repetition of circles found in nature. Explore patterns in the garden, then construct a mandala with instructor Celeste Johnston’s guidance. Draw and color it to refresh your spirit and discover how this art form can be a form of self-expression and mindfulness. $165 / $126 member includes materials.

Nature Journaling Saturday, September 30, 9 am – 2:30 pm Create a journal and enjoy early fall in the Garden by observing and recording what you see. Nature journaling incorporates both visual and verbal skills to deepen your experience of the natural world. The day provides supplies and inspiration for beginning a practice you’ll use in all of your favorite places. Join journaler Lynn Wilson for this adventure. All skill levels welcome. $81 / $68 member includes materials.

Nature Stamps NEW 2 Wednesdays, November 29, December 6, 10 am – 1 pm Instructor Celeste Johnston helps you pick a subject from nature, draw it, then create linoleum block stamps and use them to create holiday cards, gift bags, paper, and small fabric items. Make more than one stamp for variations. All materials provided. Caution: sharp tools are in use. $96 / $70 member

Nature Photography

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

DSLR Photography: It’s All About Light! 6 Tuesdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 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 hands-on 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

Capturing and Processing Landscape and Nature Photographs NEW Saturday, September 30, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday, October 1, 10 am – 4 pm Award-winning photographer Ben Greenberg distills his 47 years of experience in this workshop. Learn how to capture quality landscape photographs by planning your photographic opportunities, maximizing the use of your equipment, finding the best light and achieving proper exposure, depth of field, sharpness, and composition. After presentations and discussions, apply your knowledge with a shoot in the Garden. Sunday is devoted to a review of the prior day’s content and images taken, followed by the processing and critiquing of class photos with each other and Ben. $200 / $174 member. A list of recommended equipment is sent after registration.

Simplicity—Inside and Out NEW

Tom Veazey

Saturday, Sunday, September 9, 10, 10 am – 4 pm Spend a weekend in the garden with instructor Barbara Ellison exploring the idea of photographic simplicity. Whether you are learning to isolate the subject in the garden, or create a simple, small piece indoors, Barbara helps you learn to create mood and express your vision through different backgrounds, camera angles, and depth of field. Choose one to be printed onsite as a card on art paper. $226 / $200 member. Equipment suggestions are sent after registration.

The Lora Robins Library offers 7,000 titles in the areas of botany, horticulture, garden design, botanical illustration, natural history, conservation, flower arranging, and garden history. Titles include books, videos, journals and children’s books. Go to the Library page on the Garden website for a searchable database. Members may check out books!

Botanical Book Club Fridays, 11 am - 12 pm, September 8, November 10, January 12 Join the Botanical Book Club in the cozy comfort of the Library on the second Friday of every other month. Book selections and dates are posted on the Garden’s Facebook page (use the link at lewisginter.org). Garden membership is encouraged but not required to participate. Please acquire a copy of the book to read before the meeting; Garden members may borrow the Library’s copy. Find book selections at lewisginter.org/learn/library. For more information, email library@lewisginter.org. The Library has wi-fi—come in and surf for answers to your gardening questions while enjoying the cozy atmosphere and fire in the Reading Room. Visit the Library page at lewisginter.org under “Learn” for all activities and resources available.

T’ai Chi Instructor Rie Franklin has been actively teaching a variety of movement forms in the Richmond area for the last 18 years. She is approved to teach the Five Elements form of T’ai Chi, and is currently a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500).

Mind, Body, Spirit

Guided Practice NEW

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

Tuesdays, 5:45 – 7 pm 6 – week sessions start September 5 Join others to experience the grace and beauty of movement meditation. Learn Qigong exercises to build strength, foster mobility, and increase balance. Classes take place in the garden or inside, depending on weather. Wear appropriate clothing and bring water. This is a continuing, multi-level class, no previous experience necessary. Sign up for one six pack, or sign up for more. $153 / $75 member.

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It’s Your Library: Use It!

Yoga in the Garden Instructor Jacqueline Gooding is a certified massage therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT 200/300) 6 sessions = 6 hrs. Tuesdays, 9 – 10 am, six-week sessions begin August 15 OR Thursdays, 10 – 11 am, six-week sessions begin August 24 OR Thursdays, 6 – 7 pm, sessions begin August 24 Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable Jacqueline to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside, depending on weather. Each six-week session: $153 / $75 member. NOTE: Evening yoga sessions move to Tuesdays starting November 21 and will be held offsite at 4025 Yoga Studio.

Five Elements Form Saturday, September 16, 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. The minimal number of steps to be learned and their repetition make the Five Elements form easy to learn and incorporate into daily practice. $88 / $75 member.

education, and the workplace. Learn about and discuss the origins of these practices, modern scientific underpinnings of research, and multiple applications in medicine, healthcare, and society. Understand mindfulness as a tool for stress management, self-awareness, and selfefficacy, and assess its application in your own life. Leader Nana Korantemah PierceWilliams has a MS in Mind Body Medicine, and is a CMT-Certified Massage Therapist, Wellness Consultant, and Spiritualist. $128 / $63 member.

Folk History and American Herbalism: An Overview of Western Plant Medicine NEW Sunday, September 24, 1 – 2 pm Learn about the centuries-old relationship between plants and humans as recorded through materia medica, botanical drawings, and oral tradition. Laura Baum of Laura’s Botanicals draws a line through this history, connecting endless stories about plants and people, origins, propagation, rituals, and therapeutic purposes. Join in a vibrant discussion about early American schools of plant medicine and their leaders, and how they influence the current renewal of interest in this herbal tradition. Take away lots of information about these traditions and ways to follow up on your own. Laura Baum is a community herbalist and the founder of The Richmond Herbalism Guild, started in 2016. $23 / $10 member

Mindfulness, Meditation and Health for Beginners NEW 5 Wednesdays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 9 - 11 am Mindfulness is a fundamental and ancient component of many Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. In recent years, there has been substantial research on the use of mindfulness in the treatment of medical conditions and mental disorders, as well as its application in healthcare,

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GARDEN WALKS

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

New work by Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas

Printmaker Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas presents new botanical-focused 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. September 15 - October 29

Works by students, staff, and faculty of Studio Two Three, Richmond’s workspace for art.

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, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 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 The Hidden Lives of Trees NEW

Saturday, Saturday, August 12, 9 – 10:30 am OR Thursday, October 19, 10 – 11:30 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.

Garden to Glass & Lunchtime Lectures

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 on August 17 and September 14. Pre-registration required. Details at http://bit.ly/LunchLEARN Honey-Infused Cocktails Thursday, August 17, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Cocktails from Late Summer’s Bounty Thursday, September 14, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Prost! Thursday, October 26, 5:30 – 7 pm

Seeing the Garden Like a Honey Bee NEW

Holiday Cocktails for a Crowd Thursday, November 16, 5:30 – 7 pm

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.

Lunchtime Lectures

Tuesday, September 26, 10 – 11:30 am

Guided GROUP TOURS for Garden Visitors Groups are special at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and we offer a number of options for group visits of 15 or more adults, including guided tours and group dining. Tours lasting approximately one hour are led by knowledgeable, well-trained volunteer Garden Guides. Learn more about tour topics, including dining options, on our website at lewisginter.org/visit/groups/adultgroup-visits/, and schedule your visit at least two weeks ahead by calling 804-262-9887, ext. 320 or submitting an online form. Not part of a group? Check out our seasonal garden walks and themed walks above.

Enjoy a light lunch and an educational demonstration. Pre-registration required. Details at http://bit.ly/LunchLEARN Farm to Table: Arranging with Locally-Sourced Materials NEW Thursday, September 21, 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. GES: FD, 1, elective Fall Soups with Chef Anne NEW Wednesday, October 18, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Learn tips and tricks for mastering the art of making delicious soups and stews with Meriwether-Godsey’s Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala. $42 / $29 member Dueling Designers Do Holiday Designs Wednesday, November 15, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Designers David Pippin and Al Brockwell return for this popular face off, as they take whatever the Garden throws at them to create designs suitable for the holiday season! $61 / $48. GES: FD, 1, elective

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Garden Shop Holiday Events Join us for these special opportunities—or come in anytime to browse for friends, family—and yourself! Cheers to Shopping Thursday, November 9, 5 – 8 pm Pop-up vendors, refreshments, and more! Holly Jolly Christmas on Lakeside Avenue Friday, November 10, 5 – 9 pm Include the Garden Shop on your trolley stop ShopFest Saturday, November 18, 10 am – 5 pm Super sale on holiday shopping! Members: 20% discount with member ID

Have you made plans to visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden during the holidays?

Don Williamson

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights Early Bird Tour

Scott Elmquist

Consider one of these unique options….

Available November 24-January 8 (closed Dec. 24 & 25) Knowledgeable Garden Guides lead your private group of 15 - 40 adults in earlyevening exploration of Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. Tours include special behind the scenes details of the region’s most magical light show. Learn how this year’s theme, Naturally Ever After: Stories in Lights went from the “page to the stage,” as you discover how the Garden’s staff and volunteers helped create vignettes from favorite stories like Charlotte’s Web and The Secret Garden. As darkness falls, your “early bird” access allows you to see the Garden’s transformation as it glows bright! For tour only (begins at 4 PM), call (804) 262-9887, ext. 320.

Holiday Parties allow for a private evening in one of our beautiful venues. Rental of a venue includes complimentary admission into GardenFest of Lights for your guests on the evening of your event, up to the capacity of the room. GardenFest Dinners, offered Sunday - Tuesday in the Robins Room, this semi-private dining option is perfect for family, corporate or association groups of 15 or more. (no meetings, speakers or music as you may be seated with other groups – thank you).

Visit www.lewisginter.org for venues, pricing and menus or call the Garden’s Facility Rental Coordinators at (804) 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224.

Your Way. Every Day. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Membership options let you explore the Garden with the Membership level that’s perfect for you. Our Friends-level membership lets you share the Garden with up to four adults and eight children. Bring neighbors one weekend. Out-of-town family the next. The choice is yours! Donate $500 or more and become a Garden Keeper Member and enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting the Garden’s mission to connect people through plants to improve our communities. Explore which Membership option is right for you at: lewisginter.org/visit/membership.

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For tour with group dining (begins at 4:30 PM, Sunday-Tuesday only), contact Facility Events at ext. 345 or 224. All tours start at the Robins Visitors Center.

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EDUCATION & EVENTS August - December, 2017 REGISTER EARLY!

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

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights November 24 – January 8, 2018

Wild Art:

A Journey Off-Canvas Through October 1

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 class cancellations 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.

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Published August 2, 2017