Adult & Family Education & Events at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Spring 2014 by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Adult & FamIlY

EDUCATION & EVENTS April – August, 2014

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s passion is connecting people and plants to improve our community.

BUTTERFLIESLIVE!

returns! May 2 – October 12, 2014

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Contents: Education Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Garden Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Featured Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 Children’s Garden Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Adult Education Catalog . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 9, 10 Gardening and Garden Design Floral Design

Marlu’s Café Marlu Winalski drove a big white boat of a car and liked to park it in the elbow of the asphalt lot between the Robins Visitors Center and the Education Building here at the Garden. On any one of hundreds of days, she unfolded herself slowly from behind the steering wheel, her dancing days long behind her. She methodically gathered up her materials onto a pull-behind cart, and proceeded down to the education office suite. Once there, she prepared materials for upcoming conferences, sorted materials for the registrar, visited. Like many volunteers at Lewis

Botanical Illustration

Ginter, the computer record of Marlu’s thousands of hours

Art in the Garden

of service was too low because the beginning of her service

Nature Photography

preceded the arrival of computers. Work with the education team was only one of the areas she graced here, all in her

Meditation and Movement

retirement. During plant sales she stationed herself in the

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staff kitchen and dispensed coffee, warm greetings, home-

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made brownies and home-spun wisdom. “Marlu’s Café” proclaimed the green wooden sign presented her by fellow

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volunteers. Frequently she was my counsel, and over

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strong coffee and small cookies in Marlu’s Café, she told me

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the way of things as people in my parents’ generation have been telling me for decades.

“Marlu’s Café” proclaimed the green wooden sign presented her by fellow volunteers. Frequently she was my counsel, and over strong coffee and small cookies in Marlu’s Café, she told me the way of things as people in my parents’ generation have been telling me for decades.

And what did I learn? The importance of kindness? Certainly there were times when I thought I was being kind to this woman who had adopted the Garden, only to realize later it was the other way around. Affection for the place I work? A job can sometimes be, well, a job. Seeing my job through Marlu’s eyes somehow ennobled it, and how often is anything you do ennobled by the words of another? The wonder and beauty of the natural world? Marlu reminded me of this always. At a MISSION STATEMENT

time of life when health and ability leads you down an ever narrower path, Marlu unfolded herself and

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden enlightens and inspires its constituents through its outstanding botanical collections, horticultural displays and landscape design. We engage our constituents with the natural world through interpretation, programs, educational resources and outreach. We advocate for sustainability and stewardship of our planet.

proceeded slowly down that path with wide eyes of wonder, delighting in the buds on spring trees

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and the return of the hummingbirds. The power of memory? Long after Marlu’s passing I think of her enthusiasm for plants and people often, and the world around me is a little brighter for the memory, even if poignant. I hope you take the time to learn something new about the world this spring and summer, and then turn to a neighbor or friend and share the knowledge and the joy.

Shane Tippett, Executive Director

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EDUCATION CALENDAR Plant Shows and Sales, page 5

Art in the Garden, page 8 (exhibits page 10)

Virginia Daffodil Society Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 5, 6 Richmond African Violet Society Show and Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11, 12, 13 Spring Plant Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1, 2, 3 Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 14 Richmond Rose Society Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4, 5

Exhibit: Joint Invitational Exhibit: Recent Work by Instructors and Students at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . through April 20 Book signing: American Botanical Paintings: Native Plants of the Mid-Atlantic. . . April 12 Library Exhibit: Nature Journal Exhibit: Reflections of the Natural World through Images and Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . through April 13

Gardening and Garden Design, page 7, 8 The Beginner’s Perennial Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24 Annuals and Perennials for Richmond Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24, May 1, 8, 15 NEW Living and Non-Living Diseases of Woody Plants. . . . . . . . . April 26 and May 3 Landscape for Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 28, May 1, 3, 8, 10 NEW Seasonal Winners: Plants for Late Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1, 8 NEW Designing Your Home Landscape . . . . . . . May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 / Studios June 8, 15 NEW Making a Butterfly-Friendly Container Garden / Adults and Children. . . May 22 Making a Meadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 27 NEW Intermediate Botany for Gardeners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 9, 16, 23 Making Fairy Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12 Composting Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21 NEW Seasonal Winners: Plants for Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 10, 17 NEW Native Plants for Pollinators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 Plant It Now! Organic Fall Vegetable Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 2 NEW Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 11, 18

Library Exhibit: Pysanky: Ukranian Easter Eggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 18 – May 11 Exhibit: Woody Woodroof Solar Prints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 2 – October 12 Landscape Drawing in the Garden (with Visual Arts Center). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 24 Making Dyes and Paper from Garden Plants and Weeds . . . . . . . . . July 9, 16, 23, 30 NEW Needle Felted Summer Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 Needle Painting with Botanical Subjects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 5, 7, 12, 14

Meditation and Movement, page 9 T’ai Chi Five Elements Form. . . . . . . . . . April 3 or May 1 or May 10 or May 14 or June 21 Yoga in the Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . six week sessions start April 8 NEW Relax and Restore Your Neck and Shoulders. . . . . . . . . . . July 12 or August 16 NEW Relax and Restore Your Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 21

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, page 9 NEW Lecture: The Creative Magic of Digital Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11 NEW Workshop: Digital Photography as Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12, 13

Floral Design, page 8

Making the Most of Your Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8, 10, 15, 17, 20

NEW Lunchtime Lecture: Big Bang Floral Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 3 NEW Creative Floral Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 8 Basic Floral Design, Part 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 Basic Floral Design, Part 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 Intermediate Floral Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 8, 10, 15, 17

Butterfliles, Beetles, and Bugs, Oh, My!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 14, 16, 21, 23, 28

Garden Walks and Lunchtime Lectures, page 8, 10 Lunchtime Lecture: Big Bang Floral Arrangements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 3 Ginter in the Morning:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 6, June 3, September 2 Lunchtime Lecture: Super Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 11

Botanical Illustration, page 8

Garden Events

Fundamentals of Watercolor for Botanical Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . April 8, 15, 22, 29 NEW Guest Artist Kelly Radding: Creating Botanical Textures on Calfskin Vellum. . . . May 17, 18 NEW Intermediate Watercolor for Botanical Artists . . . . . . . . . May 29, June 5, 12, 19 Drawing Fundamentals for Botanical Illustration, 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 3, 10, 17, 24 Advanced Botanical Illustration Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 8, 10, 15, 17 Drawing Fundamentals for Botanical Illustration, 2 . . . . . . . July 15, 22, 29, August 5 Fundamentals of Watercolor for Botanical Illustration. . . . . . September 9, 16, 23, 30

Walk and Talk: Hydrangeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 14, 21, 26 Walk and Talk: Dragonflies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 25, July 23 NEW Walk and Talk: In the Summer Meadow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9 NEW Walk and Talk Pollinator Series: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Butterflies June 4, September 17 l Moths July 17, August 14 l Hummingbirds August 13

ESPECIALLY FOR EDUCATORS, page 6 Agriculture in the Classroom: “What is in the Barn?” (Pre-K-5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 29

Spring-Summer 2014 For latest details on these and other events, go to www.lewisginter.org A Million Blooms

Through June 1 A spectacular succession of blooms throughout the Garden celebrates the spring season and the Garden’s 30th anniversary

Pinwheels for Prevention Garden

April 1-30 In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, more than 3,000 pinwheels are “planted” on the Terrace Lawn

Cheers to Art

April 10 This annual event features a lively silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Garden.

Heritage Weekend at Historic Bloemendaal

April 12 & 13 High-wheeled bicycles, a Victorian flea circus, ragtime music, and historic highlights from the Garden’s past

a Saturday concert on the lawn at Bloemendaal House; and Sunday Brunch in the Tea House by reservation

Historic Garden Week in Virginia

July 4 Free Garden admission for all! Wear red, white, and blue and join the parade at 2 pm.

April 30 Celebrate with an evening visit to the Garden— historic Bloemendaal House will be open, along with live music, dining, shopping and more

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Butterflies LIVE!

n LGBG Volunteers’ Spring Plant Sale

May 2 – October 12 Hundreds of live, showy tropical and native butterflies take flight in the Conservatory

Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend May 9, 10, 11 Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with a tour of Bloemendaal House on Friday, weekend-long family activities, and outdoor concert on Sunday

Father’s Day in the Garden Easter Weekend with Peter Rabbit June 15 April 19 & 20 Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs;

FREE Fourth of July Celebration

Family fun with model boats, live music, and a tasty cookout

Look forward to the return of these favorites

May 1, 2, 3 One of the region’s largest sales of well-known plants to rare exotics

n Flowers after 5 Thursday evenings in June, July, August Themed wine, beer, food (for purchase) and live music. Good Green Fun 5 – 6 pm in the Children’s Garden. (WaterPlay open until 8 pm)

n Fidos After Five Leashed pets welcomed June 12, July 10, August 14

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BUTTERFLIESLIVE!

May 2 – October 12

Daily during regular Garden hours

Presenting Sponsor:

A Million Blooms

Through June 1

A celebration of spring and the Garden’s 30th anniversary, with millions of blooms throughout the spring season: daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, irises, roses and peonies. Highlights include special events such as Mother’s Day Weekend, the Spring Plant Sale and plant shows, and activities in the Children’s Garden. Check for updates at lewisginter.org.

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Butterflies tend to be most active on clear, sunny days, so consider planning your visit accordingly. Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical and native beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors, captivating sights, and unparalleled discoveries. Get up-close-and-personal as hundreds of butterflies feed, flutter, and take flight. Explore their origins, preferred habitats and life cycles. Try your hand at photography. Register for a related ‘walk and talk,’ check out the Library for helpful resources and gather ideas for your own butterfly garden. Experience a youngster’s excitement as he makes a beeline to butterfly-inspired activities in the Children’s Garden. And of course, visit the Garden shop for a distinctive memento.

Family Activities NEW Check out Kaleidoscope Pointe located in the Bird and Butterfly Meadow in the Children’s Garden and the self-directed Butterfly-themed NaturePlay and Certified Monarch Waystation. Details at lewisginter.org Celebrate National Pollinators Week

June 16 – 23, Children’s Garden, Self-directed activity A major initiative of the national Pollinator Partnership, National Pollinators Week recognizes the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States and through partnerships, increases awareness and support for protecting and sustaining pollinators. Join us in the Children’s Garden where you can learn how to do the bee dance and participate in the “Who’s Pollinating the Garden?” activity.

Citizen Science Program NABA Butterfly Count

Saturday, June 12, 9 am - 12 pm Free with Garden admission; registration required Volunteers in the United States, Canada, and parts of Mexico conduct a one-day census of all butterflies sighted within a 15-mile diameter circle during the annual North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Counts. The NABA compiles and publishes the results in annual reports that provide information about the geographical distribution and relative population sizes of the species counted. The information can be used to monitor butterfly populations and study the effects of changes in weather and habitats.

Adult Programs Pollinator Walk and Talk Tours

June 4, July 17, August 13,14, September 17 Butterflies, moths and hummingbirds are all important pollinators; explore their habits and habitats with Garden Guide and Master Naturalist Barbara Wiederkehr on these walks through the Garden. See p.10 for details.

NEW Making a Butterfly-Friendly Container Garden

May 22, 10 – 11:30 am Naturalist Linda McBride discusses basic butterfly anatomy and reproduction for species common in our area and food and nectar plants. Adult and child pairs put together a pollinator-friendly container garden including host and nectar plants for Black Swallowtail or Monarch butterflies. Afterward, interested participants may join Linda for a brief garden walk to observe pollinators in the Garden. See p. 7 for details.

NEW Native Plants to Attract Pollinators in Your Backyard

July 19, 9 – 11 am Native butterflies and other pollinators often evolved to prefer native species for host and nectar needs. Annie Raup, lead butterfly curator for ButterfliesLIVE!, discusses the role of pollinators, like butterflies, bees, moths and hummingbirds, and how to select native plants to attract them. See p.10 for details.

Saturday Garden Strolls April 5, 19, 26, May 3,10,17, 24, 31 On Saturdays during A Million Blooms, knowledgeable Garden Guides will offer 45-minute guided tours at 11 am and 2 pm for the first 15 visitors assembled. Free to members and included with Garden admission. Content varies with weather, bloom display, and size of group. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Not offered during Heritage Weekend (April 12).

NEW! Cherry Tree Walk

Be among the first to stroll the completed Cherry Tree Walk around Lake Sydnor starting late May. This new walkway knits together the gardens surrounding the lake with an attractive, wheelchair-accessible illuminated path. Enhancements include improved planting beds on the east side of the lake, cherry tree plantings designed for an extended bloom cycle, and work to enhance existing specimen plants.

Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend May 9, 10, 11 Celebrate Mom all weekend with three days of special activities. All 3 days: the popular Butterflies LIVE! exhibit is open in time for Mother’s Day! Be among the first to see the butterflies. Friday, May 9 is National Public Gardens Day. On this day designed to promote awareness of public gardens, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will have its historic Bloemendaal House open to the public (11 am – 3 pm) with free tours by knowledgeable Garden Guides (regular admission is required). Learn about the original history of the house as the Lakeside Wheel (or bicycle) Club built in the 1890s. Saturday, May 10: Create the experience your mom would like. Stretch out on quilts in the Rose Garden and read favorite books. Explore woodland walks searching for fairies. Get down and dirty with digging activities. Help weave a Maypole, hula hoop and chase bubbles! (10 am - 4 pm) Sunday, May 11: Mother’s Day concert (1 - 4 pm) with food available for purchase in front of Bloemendaal House. No picnics, please. • In the Children’s Garden: make a Mother’s Day card and a flower made of recycled material (10 am - 4 pm) • Dining is available Sunday in the Garden Cafe and at a special Mother’s Day Brunch in the Tea House (10 am - 3 pm). Reservations required: (804) 262-9887, x329 (please note: the brunch is popular, so make reservations early to avoid disappointment).

Pinwheels for Prevention Garden April 1 – 30 Children’s Garden

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, 3,000+ pinwheels will be “planted” on the Terrace Lawn, each representing a child served this past year by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia’s Healthy Families program.

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GARDEN EVENING HOURS Enjoy the Garden while the sun sets at these after-hours events Historic Garden Week in Richmond

Heritage Weekend at Historic Bloemendaal

Wednesday, April 30, open until 9 pm

Saturday, April 12, noon to 3 p.m.

What is Historic Garden Week without a visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden? To mark this statewide celebration, stroll through the Garden until 9 pm on the evening of Wednesday, April 30 only. Bring your Garden Week ticket on April 30 and save $1 on Garden admission and enjoy: • Informal tours of historic Bloemendaal House (5 – 8 pm) • Casual fare, wine and beer (for purchase) at the Bloemendaal House (5 – 8 pm) • Soothing jazz (6 – 8 pm) • Garden Shop 10 am – 7 pm with 15% discount for Garden members Members: April 30th evening admission FREE for Garden members (only) Non-member: Present a Garden Week 2014 ticket to save $1 on Garden admission.

Sunday, April 13, noon to 4 p.m.

Details at lewisginter.org and vagardenweek.org

Flowers After 5

June, July & August Thursdays Garden open until 9 pm Kick back and relax at the Garden on Thursday evenings this summer! Families can enjoy Good Green Fun in the Children’s Garden from 5 – 6 pm; WaterPlay is open to 8 pm. Stroll the newly completed and illuminated Cherry Tree Walk around Lake Sydnor and then relax on the lawn of Bloemendaal House while enjoying music of all different genres. The Garden’s in-house caterer Meriwether Godsey offers great food, wine and beer for purchase under the tent at Bloemendaal House.

Fidos After 5 June 12, July 10, August 14 Garden open until 9 pm The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA and allows leashed dogs during Flowers After 5 on these special nights (second Thursdays).

Enjoy seasonal blooms at their peak and the Garden’s historic past as you imagine the early days of the original Lakeside Wheel Club, where cyclists gathered and enjoyed ice cream on the porch after a ride to the “country.” The family-friendly fun includes: • Ragtime-era music by “The Titanic String Band” • Informal Bloemendaal House tours • Costumed portrayals of Lewis Ginter and Grace Arents • Dress-up trunk with vintage-inspired clothing • High-wheeled bicycle displays and demonstrations • “Four in the Morning” barbershop quartet serenades throughout the Garden • FREE trolley rides around the Garden perimeter • Flea Circus and Street Theatre performances by Doc Volz • Hand-dipped ice cream cones by the Ice Cream Connection (for purchase) • Tea House dining, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (for reservations, ext. 399; Garden admission required)

Thursday, April 10, 6 to 9:30 pm

Cheers to Art

The Garden’s fifth Cheers to Art! event, on Thursday, April 10 features extraordinary local artworks available by silent auction coupled with beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment to benefit enhancements to the Children’s Garden. Visit www.lewisginter.org for details

Free Fourth of July Celebration Friday, July 4, 1 to 4 pm

Presented by M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust

Free Garden admission all day; special activities in the Children’s Garden 1 to 4 pm Guests are invited to wear red, white and blue and bring wagons and strollers to decorate for a parade, assembling in the Children’s Garden at 2 pm. Enjoy music, WaterPlay and be sure to visit Butterflies LIVE in the Conservatory!

Benefactor Sponsor Virginia Living magazine Supporting Sponsors Martin’s Food Markets, Maureen Massey & Co., Midas of Central Virginia

PLANT SHOW/SALE DATES Virginia Daffodil Society Show April 5 & 6 Kelly Education Center* Included with regular Garden Admission Saturday, April 5, 2 – 5 pm Sunday, April 6, 10 am – 3:45 pm * The Education and Library Complex has been renamed the Kelly Education Center in honor of a bequest from the Kelly family.

Richmond African Violet Society Show and Sale April 11, 12, 13 Visitors Center Atrium & Robins Room Open free to the public / regular admission to visit the Garden SALE: Friday April 11, 1 – 5 pm, Saturday April 12, 9 am – 5 pm Sunday April 13, 9 am – 5 pm SHOW: Saturday, 1 – 5 pm; Sunday 9 am – 5 pm

Spring Plant Sale May 1, 2, 3 Parking Lot B The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region selling plants ranging from wellknown favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden volunteers. Thursday, May 1, 1 – 6 pm; Friday, May 2, 9 am – 5 pm; Saturday, May 3, 9 am – 3 pm

Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and Sale June 22 Kelly Education Center* Open free to the public / regular admission to visit the Garden Saturday, June 22: SALE: 9 am until sold out EXHIBIT: 1 – 3:30 pm

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Richmond Rose Society Show OCTOBER 4 & 5 Auditorium, Kelly Education Center* Included with regular Garden Admission Saturday, October 4, 1 – 4 pm; Sunday, October 5, 11 am – 3:30 pm

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Grow and Learn in the Children’s Garden For complete details on all Children’s Garden programs visit lewisginter.org

Green Adventure Summer Camps

Spring Break Opportunities

Join us this summer Green Adventures, our week-long day camp programs for children. Campers explore the Garden to learn more about the plant kingdom and their connection to it. Enjoy keepsake crafts, field studies, garden games, and botanical snacks are all part of the daily activity.

$, Pre-registration required

Campers meet Monday – Friday 9 am – 12 pm.

Forest Fairies & Spring Sprites | Ages 5 - 7

$, Pre-registration required.

Wednesday & Thursday, April 16 - 17, 9 am – 12 pm

Space is still available in the following camps:

NEW Camp Cuisine | Ages 8 – 12 Monday & Tuesday, April 14 - 15, 9 am – 12 pm

NEW Garden Quidditch | Ages 8-12

Herbology Rising 3rd and 4th grades

Tuesday, April 15, 1 – 3 pm

August 11 – August 15, 9 am – 12 pm

WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS $, Pre-registration required NEW Fantastic Fungi | Ages 13 – 18

NEW Care of Magical Creatures Rising 5th and 6th grades

Tuesday, April 15th, 1-3pm

NEW Terraforming a Tiny World | Ages 13 – 18 Wednesday, April 16th, 1 - 3 pm

Birthday Parties for Children Celebrate your child’s special day in the Children’s Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Our Birthday Party package provides a 45 minute reserved program that includes a guided garden experience for children ages 3-12 lead by an LGBG Play Pal. For more information and to reserve a Birthday Party, phone the Garden Registrar at 262-9887, ext.322. Birthday Parties are staged on select Sundays of each month April – October, 2014. Reservations must be made at least two weeks before the scheduled party date.

June 23 – 27, 9 am – 12 pm

NEW Camp Cuisine Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grades July 21 – July 25, 9 am – 12 pm

Family Activities – Happening Now—On Your Own Our self-directed family activities are designed for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Learn alongside your children as you visit an Investigation Station, complete a Kid Quest or climb to the top of the CWD Treehouse. These activities are free with Garden admission.

Kid Quest | Year Round

Group Programs

Stickman | On the Go | April through October

Girl Scout Programs

Garden Art Studio | Mondays 1-3 pm, April – October

$, Pre-registration required. Girl Scout leaders can schedule programs for their troops to complement garden-related Girl Scout badge requirements. Programs are available on select Thursdays and Sundays in April, May, September, and October and must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Details available at lewisginter.org. Call 804-262-9887 ext. 322 to schedule.

NEW Homeschool Junior Master Gardeners Ages 8–12 $, Pre-registration required. 5 Mondays, April 21 – May 19, 2 – 3:30 pm To earn the certificate, attendance is required at all five sessions.

Family Exploration & Workshops

Volunteer Opportunities

$, Pre-registration required.

Youth Volunteer Opportunities, June, July and August

Tuesdays, June, July and August

Youth ages 13 – 18 work with the Children’s Garden staff to provide additional horticulture support in the Community Kitchen Garden, the Children’s Garden and other areas of the Garden as needed. Guided horticulture training gives volunteers the opportunity to learn more about local food systems, gain an understanding of our interdependence with plants and accumulate community service hours. Pre-registration required. Email: volunteer@lewisginter.org

Family Volunteer Opportunities, June, July and August 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. Pre-registration required. Email: volunteer@lewisginter.org

Garden Explorations for Families (all ages)

NEW Hoopin’ in the Garden Ages 7 – 12 with an adult Saturday, June 7, 1 – 3 pm

BUTTERFLIESLIVE! Related Programs Bird and Butterfly Meadow in the Children’s Garden

April – October | Daily 10 – 4 pm

Self-directed Butterfly-themed NaturePlay and Certified Monarch Waystation. Details, page 4

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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Classes at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden fit every level of gardening skill, from basic how-tos to refreshers for more experienced students. Class formats range from hands-on and workshop classes—kept small for optimal learning experiences—to inspiring lectures by leading authorities. Non-members who take classes receive admission to the Garden the day of their class—a great way to test-drive a membership! Classes are listed chronologically under subject areas: Gardening & Garden Design, Floral Design, Art in the Garden, Photography in the Garden and Yoga in the Garden. 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 93 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 and go to the Garden Education Series page under “Adult Education.” Request a copy of course requirements by emailing registrar@lewisginter.org or calling 804-262-9887 ext. 322 (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm). Classes applicable to Garden Education Certificates are noted as follows:

Landscape for Life™ 1 Monday, 2 Thursdays, 2 Saturdays, April 28, May 1, 3, 8, 10 April 28, May 1, 8: 6:30 – 8:30 pm / May 3, 10: 9 am – 12 pm Learn how to work within the natural order of the land to create a home landscape that supports water conservation, minimizes the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides—and is cost effective and easilymaintained. $196 / $141 member. 5 sessions = 10 hrs. GES: HL, 10, elective. Instructors: Kristi Orcutt, Heather Veneziano

Seasonal Winners: Plants for Late Spring NEW 2 Thursdays, May 1 & 8, 9 – 11 am In this seasonal series, instructor Candy Lindenzweig discusses spring plants for Richmond-area gardens, using the Garden’s collections to demonstrate appropriate siting, size, and planting concerns. The series covers both deciduous and evergreen woody plants. $62 / $40 member. 2 sessions = 4 hrs. GES: HL, 4, elective

BI: Botanical Illustration | FD: Floral Design | HL: Home Landscape

Designing Your Home Landscape

At the end of each class description, applicable hours are noted as: GES: HL, 3 (Garden Education Series: Home Landscape, 3 hrs.), and whether the class is required or elective for certificate needs. Lunch breaks are not included in course hour counts.

6 Thursdays, 9 am – 12 pm, May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19; 2 Sunday studios, June 8, 15, by appointment Instructor Candy Lindenzweig shows you how to learn the ‘language’ of design: how to read a plat, understand and use engineer’s and architect’s scales, how to conduct a site analysis, inventory your plants and more. Then, use your own plat, enlarge it to scale, and begin to develop a landscape design that will give you a long term blueprint for your own property. $286 / $220 member. 6 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: HL, 20, required

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)

The Beginner’s Perennial Garden

Thursday, April 24, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Perennials can provide almost yearround color in an easy-care garden. This workshop introduces you to hardy perennials, simple starter plans, and the basics of soil preparation. Instructor Beth Burrell (The Giving Tree) shares her years of experience as a landscape designer— including how to create a garden on a site with bad soil! $56 / $45 member. 1 session = 4 hrs. GES: HL, 4, elective

Annuals and Perennials for Richmond Gardens

4 Thursdays, April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 4 – 6 pm Students learn to graphically represent a residence and its landscape in plan view and elevation. Attention is given to decks, walls, fences, walkways, and driveways Learn which perennials, from full sun to shade, are tested performers in our area. Beth Burrell discusses site conditions and care for exciting combinations that

will enliven your own garden paradise. A selection of annuals that are proven performers are also discussed. The class combines lecture and instruction in the Garden. $128 / $95. 4 sessions = 8 hrs. GES: HL, 8, required

Living and Non-Living Diseases of Woody Ornamentals NEW 2 Saturdays, April 26, May 3, 9 am – 12 pm Learn which diseases affect woody plants, including funguses (biotic) agents and non-living (abiotic) agents that create soil and root disorders. Learn how to identify the cause, determine the likely disease, and what treatment options are available. Instructor Joel Koci is a certified arborist with an MS in urban forestry from Virginia Tech, and is an urban forestry extension agent at Virginia State University. $82 / $60 member. 2 sessions = 6 hrs. GES: HL, 6, elective. Approved for Arborist CEUs through the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture

Making a Butterfly-Friendly Container Garden NEW Adult / Child Workshop Thursday, May 22, 10 - 11:30 am Native butterflies, especially Monarchs, have evolved to use specific native plants on which to lay their eggs and feed their larvae. With the ongoing development of wild areas, many of these plants are disappearing from the landscape, and butterfly populations are dropping. Do your part to keep these charismatic charmers around by learning about their life cycle and which plants attract them from Master Naturalist Linda McBride. Make a ‘butterfly habitat’ in your own container with host and nectar plants to take home and encourage some fluttering visitors. $41 / $30 per adult/child group.

Making a Meadow Tuesday, May 27, 9:30 am – 12 pm Learn how to plan, prepare, plant and maintain a wildflower meadow for your property. Laura Anne Brooks discusses what to plant to attract native pollinators, how to discourage unattractive interlopers, and how to ensure your beautiful meadow returns each year, based on her own experiences in creating a meadow. $26 / $15 member. 1 session = 2.5 hrs. GES: HL, 2.5, elective

Intermediate Botany NEW 3 Mondays, June 9, 16, 23, 9 am – 5 pm This course provides an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify plants to the species

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level, with a strong emphasis on family characteristics. See the complete description on p. 9. Supported in part by the Freas Foundation

Making Fairy Gardens Thursday, June 12, 4 – 7 pm Create your own miniature container garden in this workshop. Following a demonstration of plants and materials for miniature gardens by instructor Beth Burrell, create your own ‘little fairy landscape’. Bring your own container (suggestions for materials and sizes are sent). Potting and plant materials are provided, along with some whimsical accessories to start you off. $61 / $50 member. 1 session = 3 hrs. GES: HL, 3, elective

Composting Basics Saturday, June 21, 9 – 11 am Recycle garden waste, kitchen scraps, and more into gardeners’ ‘black gold.’ Garden horticulturist Heather Veneziano discusses different styles of compost bins and techniques, the basic chemistry of compost, and how to get started with simple materials. Visit the Children’s Garden’s residential-scale compost bins for a first-hand look. $31 / $20 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 3, elective

Seasonal Winners: Plants for Summer NEW 2 Thursdays, July 10, 17, 9 – 11 am In this seasonal series, instructor Candy Lindenzweig discusses summer plants for Richmond-area gardens, using the Garden’s collections to demonstrate appropriate siting, size, and planting concerns. The series covers both deciduous and evergreen woody plants. $62 / $40 member. 2 sessions = 4 hrs. GES: HL, 4, elective

Native Plants for Pollinators NEW Saturday, July 19, 9 – 11 am Pollinators are ecologically and economically important creatures. Every third bite of food that we eat is the direct result of a pollinator. With the population of many native pollinators in decline due to disease, habitat loss, and pesticide use, what can the homeowner do? Learn which native plants you can use to create pollinator habitats that are attractive, eco-friendly, and functional. Lewis Ginter Lead Butterfly Curator Annie Raup discusses native plants that will provide the proper food and shelter for pollinators. $21 / $10 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2 elective

Plant It Now! Organic Fall Vegetable Gardening Saturday, August 2, 9 – 11 am Virginia’s long autumn makes this the perfect time to plant a late vegetable garden. Children’s Garden Horticulturist Heather Veneziano describes how to plan a fall garden and which plants work best in our climate. Veneziano describes organic gardening techniques like those used in the Children’s Garden, and provides pointers for those who want to grow vegetables year-round. $31 / $20 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: HL, 2, elective

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes NEW 2 Mondays, August 11 & 18, 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. See p. 9 for details. Supported in part by the Freas Foundation

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

Correct handling of flowers refines the personality Gustie L. Herrigel, Zen in the Art of Flower Arranging

Lunchtime Lecture: NEW

‘Big Bang’ Floral Arrangements Thursday, April 3, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Find out how extravagant, over-the-top large arrangements come together with David Pippin. For details, see ‘Lunchtime Lectures’ on this page. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: FD, 2, elective

Creative Floral Design NEW Tuesday, April 8, 9:30 am – 12 pm Laura Anne Brooks demonstrates and discusses how mass and line create extraordinary modern, creative floral designs, then helps you construct your own unique creation. Bring a contemporary container and take home a finished design. $56 / $45 member. 1 session = 2.5 hrs. GES: FD, 2.5, elective

Basic Floral Design, Part 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 6:30 – 8:30 pm This class continues Mimi Cassick’s beginning class, offered earlier: expand your knowledge of composition, cut flower preparation, and mechanics for various types of arrangements. Fee includes all materials except floral snips. $280 / $225 member. 5 sessions = 10 hrs. GES: FD, 10, required

Basic Floral Design, Part 1 Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes, and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. A section on cut flower care and handling is included, along with a text. All materials provided; students need to bring sharp floral snips. $280 / $225 member. 5 sessions = 10 hrs. GES: FD, 10, required

Intermediate Floral Design Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 8, 10, 15, 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Continue exploring elements and principles of design with instructor Mimi Cassick and how they apply in floral design. Learn how to plan floral designs or arrangements from how to choose your flowers and how many to buy, to how to create a theme. Explore new trends in floral design--and use this fast-track class to make efficient use of

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your summer! $224 / $180 includes all materials except floral snips. 4 sessions = 8 hrs. GES:FD, 8, elective

Lunchtime LectureS

Botanical Illustration

‘Big Bang’ Floral Arrangements

The Garden Education Certificate in botanical illustration is designed to provide a certification of competence in the classical approaches and disciplines of botanical illustration. Enrollment in the certificate program is not required to take courses in the Botanical Illustration curriculum. Find details about the certificate online at lewisginter.org under ‘Adult Education’, or request a hard copy of requirements at registrar@lewisginter.org Not interested in the Botanical Illustration track? Check out Art in the Garden for a variety of classes to enhance your understanding and appreciation for the natural world, learn new skills, and enjoy the company of like-minded artists!

I must draw, however poor the result.... I will do something sooner or later. Beatrix Potter (1866 – 1943)

Fundamentals of Watercolor for Botanical Illustration 4 Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 9 am – 1:30 pm Students learn about painting materials (papers and brushes), practice watercolor painting skills and complete exercises demonstrating core techniques. Instructor: Hazel Buys. On completion of this course, candidates for the Certificate of Competency in Botanical Illustration will submit their midprogram portfolio for review. $179 / $135. 4 sessions = 16 hrs. GES: BI, 16, required

Guest Artist Kelly Radding: Creating Botanical Textures on Calfskin Vellum NEW Saturday, Sunday, May 17, 18, 10 am – 5 pm If you admire the unique glow and translucent effect of watercolor on calfskin vellum and wonder how it is achieved, then this workshop is for you. Explore the basics of dry brush watercolor techniques on calfskin vellum using live plants, fruits and vegetables. Participants complete one small study of a subject of their choice during this class. Class includes demonstrations by Kelly in addition to individual attention. There is a class discussion with a question and answer period each day. Participants should have experience with basic drawing and painting. Vellum is included in the registration fee; a list of painting supplies is sent after registration. Lunch is on your own each day. $232 / $210 member. 2 sessions = 12 hrs. GES: BI, 12, elective

Intermediate Watercolor for Botanical Artists NEW 4 Thursdays, May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Create more vibrant and accurate paintings by learning more about the colors in your paint box and how to prevent your paintings from looking dull or “muddy”. Topics include: the basics of color theory, color schemes, characteristics of watercolor paint, and why some colors work better than others. Study how to paint light and reflected light on botanical forms and use that knowledge to begin a painting of a botanical subject using

Thursday, April 3, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Do you ever wonder how extravagant, over-the-top large arrangements come together? David Pippin demonstrates techniques and strategies for building a really big arrangement for a large space or special occasion, then creates one of these showstoppers. A delicious light lunch is included in your registration. $51 / $45 member. 1 session = 2 hrs. GES: FD, 2, elective

Super Foods!

Wednesday, June 11, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Imagine a superfood — not a drug — powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. Did we mention that there are no side effects? You’d surely stock up on a lifetime supply. Guess what? These life-altering superfoods are available right now in your local supermarket. Staff from the Garden’s caterer, MeriwetherGodsey, discuss these foods and how to prepare. $36 / $25 member

glazes and/or drybrush techniques. Instructor: Dr. Mary Jane Zander. $214 / $170 member. 4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES, BI: 20, elective

Drawing Fundamentals for Botanical Illustration, 1 4 Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 9 am – 1:30 pm This class explores drawing materials (papers and pencils), line quality and expressiveness as well as basic aids to drawing (types of rulers, compass and stencils). 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 of their choice, 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. $194 / $150 member. 4 sessions = 16 hrs. GES: BI, 16, required

Advanced Botanical Illustration Workshop: Artist’s Choice 2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, July 8, 10, 15, 17, 10 am – 3:30 pm Williamsburg-based botanical artist Juliet Kirby leads this four-day workshop on painting orchids. Participants learn about orchids as plants, and study composition, accuracy, and direction of light. Over the course, students complete one study, using blooming plants they may take home with them after the class ends. Students provide materials: a list of recommended materials is sent after registration. Lunch is on your own each day. $219 / $175 member. 4 sessions = 20 hrs. GES: BI, 20, required

Drawing Fundamentals for Botanical Illustration, 2 4 Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 9 am – 1:30 pm Continue to explore line quality and expressiveness as introduced in Part 1. Students build on their study of proportion, perspective, composition, and the use of tone to render form, continuing to develop the basic techniques and knowledge covered in Drawing Fundamentals 1. Students complete one or more drawings of a seasonally-appropriate botanical subject of their choice, practicing the

core concepts taught in the class. Accuracy of drawing is emphasized as well as artistic expression. Lunch is on your own each day. $194 / $150 member. Instructor: Hazel Buys. 4 sessions = 16 hrs. GES: BI, 16, required

Fundamentals of Watercolor for Botanical Illustration

4 Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, 9 am – 1:30 pm Students learn about painting materials (papers and brushes), practice watercolor painting skills and complete exercises demonstrating core techniques. Students complete one or more painting(s) of a simple botanical subject (e.g., leaf, nut, simple flower) of their choice, practicing the painting skills taught in the class. Accuracy of representation is emphasized as well as artistic expressiveness. Instructor: Hazel Buys. On completion of this course, candidates for the Certificate of Competency in Botanical Illustration will submit their mid-program portfolio for review. $179 / $135. 4 sessions = 16 hrs. GES: BI, 16, required

Art in the Garden Study the precise art of botanical illustration, or sharpen your observational skills by noting what you see in the garden; use different media to express your garden vision.

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

Landscape Drawing in the Garden

In cooperation with the Visual Arts Center Saturday, May 24, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Capture your impressions of the spectacular spring garden in this one-day workshop at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Students explore the possibilities of working with oil pastel on paper. The course focuses on materials and the use of basic drawing elements to translate the landscape into two dimensions. Previous drawing experience is recommended for this class. Bring a bag lunch or pick up something quick at the Garden Café. A materials list is sent upon class confirmation and is available at visarts.org. Instructor: Sarah Masters. $80 / $65 VAC & LGBG member. Register at www.visarts.org.

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Making Dyes and Paper from Garden Plants and Weeds 4 Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 9:30 am – 2 pm Plant lovers, gardeners and crafters will be amazed at the garden plants and weeds that can produce dyes for fiber and handmade paper. Learn how to harvest and process plant fibers, then dye and press them to make paper. Explore solar dyeing, an ecofriendly method of making dyes. Natural fibers such as cotton, wool and linen are dyed for embellishments and other projects. Botanical artists can draw paint and illustrate the plants. Others might create a notebook, journal or project of their choice with their handmade paper. Instructors: Celeste Johnston, Judith Towers. $194 / $150 member. 4 sessions = 16 hrs.

Needle Felted Flowers NEW Saturday, July 19, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Decorate your favorite hat, from a straw sun bonnet to a ball cap, with fabulous felted flowers! In this one-day class you learn the basics of making colorful, felted flowers for your favorite summer chapeau! Learn needle-felting basics, and how to construct flat and three-dimensional flowers of all types and colors. Fiber materials provided; equipment list is sent after registration. Instructor: Judy Thomas. Lunch is on your own. $86 / $75 member. 1 session = 4 hrs.

Needle Painting with Botanical Subjects 2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays, August 5, 7, 12, 14, 9:30 am – 12 pm Translate linen, cotton and silk floss into stunning works. Apply or learn simple embroidery techniques, select a simple design, and start your project! Students should be able to complete one design during the course that can be turned into a bookmark, journal cover, small purse, or framed piece. Instructor Anne McCahill is a botanical artist and fiber artist. Fabric and floss are provided; a list of equipment is sent after registration. $134 / $90 member. 4 sessions = 10 hrs.

MEET THE ARTISTS Saturday, April 12, 1 – 3 pm Lora M. Robins Library

The new book, American Botanical Paintings: Native Plants of the MidAtlantic, released in February, features botanical illustrations by 43 artists. Fourteen of the artists are from Virginia, and five are instructors, students, or graduates of Lewis Ginter’s Botanical Illustration Certificate Program. Come to the Garden on April 12 during Heritage Weekend to meet some of the artists, have your copy of the book signed, and celebrate the publication of this beautiful book! Ginter artists included: Tomoko Connolly, Juliet Kirby, Judy Rodgers, Judith Towers, and Mary Jane Zander. A companion exhibit of the book’s illustrations is on view at the U.S. Botanic Garden through June 15.

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Nature Photography

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

Author Unknown

Lecture and Workshop with Allen Rokach NEW Join master photographer Allen Rokach for a free lecture, and/or a weekend workshop Allen Rokach has traveled the world since 1975 on photographic assignments that range from the bulb fields of Holland and the antiquities of Egypt to the vast Amazonian rain forest. An expert in location photography best known for his photographs of flowers, gardens and landscapes, Rokach’s work has spanned everything from public relations and photojournalism to art and sculpture to travel and features about people. Lecture:

The Creative Magic of Digital Photography Friday, April 11, 6 – 7 pm A leading expert in flower and garden photography, Allen will share his innovative digital techniques used to create his popular world renowned images of flowers and gardens. Free. Pre-registration required at: lewisginter.org Workshop:

Digital Photography as Art Saturday and Sunday, April 12 & 13, 8:30 am – 5 pm To create truly extraordinary digital photographs, you need a personal vision and the knowledge and skill to translate that vision into images using both your digital camera and your computer. In this weekend workshop, master photographer Allen Rokach helps you understand the intricacies

of your digital camera to produce the best possible image in terms of exposure, depth of field, composition and content. Bring your laptop for review sessions that explore ways to improve and fine-tune your images working with today’s amazing but simple after-capture photo editing techniques. Be inspired by Allen’s own stunning examples of his “Effect!” $255 / $233 member includes continental breakfast and lunch each day.

Lynda Richardson Workshops Learn about nature photography from nationally known wildlife and environmental photojournalist Lynda Richardson (www. lyndarichardsonphotography.com) Each workshop includes an introduction to the subject covered, technical tips, a folder of handouts, and fieldwork in the Garden with Lynda. Participants should have adjustable digital SLR or film cameras (where you can change the aperture and shutter speed settings) with a close up or macro lens. A list of required equipment and suggested materials is sent after registration. Workshop:

Making the Most of Your Digital SLR Camera 2 Thursdays, 1 Tuesday (6:30 – 8:30 pm), 2 Saturdays (9 – 11 am), May 8, 10, 15, 17, 20 Learn the ins and outs of your digital camera and the basics of nature photography. Learn to use apertures and shutter speeds to their full advantage, making proper exposures as well as interesting compositions. A familiarity with F-stops and shutter speeds is helpful. $270 / $215 member. 5 sessions = 10 hrs. Workshop:

Butterflies, Beetles, and Bugs, Oh My! 3 Tuesdays (6:30 – 8:30 pm) and 2 Saturdays (9 – 11 am), August 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 Learn how to photograph all kinds of cool bugs! The class concentrates on butterflies

Programs for Seasoned Gardeners and Green Industry Professionals Looking for in-depth instruction? Try these programs aimed at individuals who want to expand their knowledge or freshen up what they learned in school. Instructor: Dr. Douglas A. DeBerry, Research Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at the College of William and Mary. Supported in part by the Freas Foundation. Each course includes lecture, lab, and field practicum. Attendees should come prepared for some “off-trail” hiking, rain or shine. Lunch is on your own each day.

Intermediate Botany—3 Mondays, June 9, 16, 23, 9 am – 5 pm

This course provides an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify plants to the species level, with a strong emphasis on family characteristics. Attendees are exposed to concepts in plant classification, nomenclature, habitat, distribution, and of course, vegetative and reproductive characteristics. Emphasis is on native or naturalized species in Virginia, and the use of dichotomous keys in technical plant manuals and regional floras. $225 / $192 member. 3 sessions = 21 hrs. GES: HL, 21 elective.

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes—2 Mondays, August 11, 18, 9 am – 5 pm

Identification of grasses, sedges, and rushes is often perceived as one of the most difficult activities in the realm of botany. This is due to many factors, the most prominent of which are that grasses, sedges, and rushes (i.e., “the graminoids”) are usually small, narrow-leaved plants with unassuming, diminutive flowers – and they all look alike! This course is for the disgruntled multitudes who would like to gain a better understanding of grass, sedge, and rush terminology, classification, nomenclature, and most importantly, identification. In addition, 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. $150 / $128 member. 2 sessions = 14 hrs, GES: HL, 14 elective.

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but also investigates other insects that make the garden their home. Participants should have a camera with the ability to focus closely on small subjects (close up or macro feature) as well as adjustable apertures and shutter speeds. $270 / $215 member. 5 sessions = 10 hrs.

MEDITATION and MOVEMENT

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

Hanna Rion

T’ai Chi Five Elements Form Choose one of five dates—or come back for multiple sessions. Each session: 10 am – 2:30 pm The Five Elements Form of T’ai Chi is filled with simple and gentle movements easily mastered in a short period of time. Students study the physical movements and philosophy of T’ai Chi as well as breathwork and meditation. Benefits include increased circulation, balance, and posture. Many find an increase in strength and flexibility and a reduction in stress. The minimal number of steps to be learned and their repetition make the Five Elements form easy to learn and incorporate into daily practice. Instructor Rie Franklin is a 1993 graduate of the VCU department of Dance and Choreography. Workshop includes morning refreshments and lunch. Each workshop: $86 / $75 member. Thursday, April 3, Thursday, May 1 Saturday, May 10, Thursday, May 14 Saturday, June 21

Yoga in the Garden

Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, depending on weather. Each 6-week session: $141 / $75 members. 6 sessions / 6 hrs. Tuesdays, 9 – 10:30 am, six-week sessions start April 8. No session July 1.

Relax and Restore Workshops NEW

Don’t just manage your tension and pain; learn how to get rid of it with simple exercises, self-massage and imagery tools which can be practiced daily. These techniques are also applicable to other exercise routines, allowing you to make better choices for your individual body and its needs while avoiding injury. Appropriate for all levels of physicality. Workshop includes morning refreshments and lunch. Each workshop: $86 / $75 member. Instructor: Rie Franklin Relax and Restore Your Neck and Shoulders Saturday, July 12 OR Saturday, August 16, 10 am – 2:30 pm Relax and Restore Your Back Thursday, August 21, 10 am – 2:30 pm

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GARDEN WALKS

Art in the Garden

All walks are free to adult members; $15 non-members. Pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough Guides for the group.

Ginter Gallery II Exhibits in the Kelly Education Center Through April 20 Joint Invitational Exhibit

Recent Work by Instructors and Students at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Saturday Garden Strolls April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Instructors and students in the Garden’s Botanical Illustration Certificate program and other art classes exhibit botanically-themed artwork created over the past two years. Media include traditional botanical illustration, fiber, mixed materials, and more.

Saturday Garden Strolls NEW

Botanical Cyanotypes by Woody Woodroof

Cyanotypes are a monochrome photographic printing process first discovered in 1842. Organic farmer, community organizer, and artist Woody Woodroof creates large scale botanical cyanotypes on fabric using the power of the sun. His work combines farming, the environment, and art, and asks viewers to slow down and notice the intricacy and beauty of the everyday plants and weeds around them.

Ginter in the Morning

In the Library

Discover seasonal highlights in the Garden with a knowledgeable Garden Guide. Wear suitable clothing for the weather and shoes for walking.

through April 13 Nature Journal Exhibit

Walks and Talks Garden Guides share their various areas of expertise in these themed walks!

Saturday, June 14 and 21, 9 – 10:30 am Thursday, June 26, 6 – 7:30 pm

Hydrangeas

Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads informative tours featuring these favorite summer shrubs: tours are timed throughout prime hydrangea bloom time, so take more than one!

Wednesday, June 25, July 23, 9:30 am – 12 pm

Dragonflies in the Garden

Explore the lifecycle and behaviors of these complex and magical early summer insects. Dragonflies are one of the oldest orders of insects, and have fascinated humans through history. Garden Guide and Master Naturalist Barbara Wiederkehr leads a brief introduction and walk through the garden to observe these spectacular and complex creatures.

Wednesday, June 19, 9 am – 12 pm

Pollinator Series

Pollinators like butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds are important to plant life and to humans: one of every three bites of food we eat is the direct result of pollination. Join Garden Guide and Master Naturalist Barbara Wiederkehr for these programs. After an informative introduction, Barbara leads a hunt for these creatures and their nectar or host plants in the Garden. In case of inclement weather, Barbara discusses gardening to attract them.

Reflections of the Natural World through Images and Words

Examples of all kinds of nature journals, from the artistic to the eclectic, are on view in this exhibit. See how others look at the natural world, enjoy observations from journals on view, look through books on journaling, and be inspired to start your own journal. Curated by artist and journaler Susie Kowalik. Through May 11

Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs The art of Pysanky is an ancient Eastern European tradition where a batik process is used to decorate eggs with traditional Ukrainian folk designs. Many people know these as ‘Ukrainian Easter Eggs.’ A stylus (a wooden tool with a copper point) is used to apply beeswax and hold the current color of the egg shell. The eggs are dipped in dyes which traditionally were made from dried plants, roots, bark, berries and insects. Pysanky are believed to carry magical powers, being able to protect households from evil spirits. This collection has been created by Georgine Muc while living in Richmond, Virginia.

Especially for Educators Professional Development Workshops at Your School—Let us come to you!

Programs Available: Outdoors in All Seasons (Pre-K - 2nd)

June 4, September 17, 9:30 am – 12 pm

Inquiry-based Investigations in the Schoolyard (3rd - 7th)

NEW Moths

July 17, August 14, 6 – 7:30 pm

NEW Hummingbirds

August 13, 9:30 am – 12 pm

Using the School Grounds as a Classroom (all grades)

Butterflies

Wednesday, July 9, 9 – 10:30 am

In the Summer MeadowNEW Visit the Garden’s developing wildflower meadow in its high summer peak with Garden Guide Barbara Wiederkehr. She will emphasize the importance of native plantings to support pollinators and other native wildlife.

Georgine Muc

Tuesdays, May 6, June 3, September 2, 10 – 11 am

May 2 – October 12 Woody Woodroof

On Saturdays during A Million Blooms, knowledgeable Garden Guides offer 45-minute guided tours at 11 am and 2 pm for the first 15 visitors assembled. Free to members and included with Garden admission. Content varies with weather, bloom display, and size of group. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Not offered during Heritage Weekend (April 12).

Details visit lewisginter.org/adult-education/teacher-training.php

Other Professional Development Opportunities Agriculture in the Classroom: “What is in the Barn?” a professional development workshop for Pre-K-5 July 29, 9 am - 1 pm Come with AITC and 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 for your Pre-K-5 students. Pre-registration required.

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden continues to receive prestigious awards related to special events, including these wedding related honors: “Wedding Wire” Couples’ Choice Award™ 2014 I “Virginia Living Weddings” Top Wedding Vendor 2014 “Richmond Bride Magazine” Top 165 Exceptional Wedding Reception Sites

It's not easy learning to be green.

For your next social event or professional gathering, contact our facility rental experts at 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224, or facilityevents@lewisginter.org.

Guided 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, by visiting lewisginter.org/groups/guided_tours.php, and schedule your visit at least two weeks ahead by calling 804-262-9887, ext. 322. On Saturdays during A Million Blooms, knowledgeable Garden Guides will offer 45-minute guided tours at 11 am and 2 pm for the first 15 visitors assembled. Free to members and included with Garden admission. Content varies with weather, bloom display, and size of group. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Not offered during Heritage Weekend (April 12).

NEW! Sharing Tree Stories

Jeannie Waltman

NEW! Saturday Garden Strolls April 5, 19, 26 I May 3,10, 17, 24, 31

Let us help.

If our landmark trees could talk they would tell you many tales. Volunteer Garden Guides enjoy speaking for them and showing you fascinating aspects of their bark, flowers, roots, and even knees. Tours visit many parts of the 80 acre site and always enjoy the most memorable seasonal highlights. Not part of a group? Check out our ‘Ginter in the Morning’ and ‘Walk and Talk’ tours (see page 10)

MEMBERSHIP The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion! Give a full year of free Garden admission, exclusive discounts, and more! Gift-wrapped memberships are available in the Visitors Center at the Admissions Desk or in the Garden Shop and can be activated at the recipient’s convenience. Memberships purchased online and by phone (804-262-9887 ext. 338) exclude gift box and are activated immediately. Consider giving a Garden membership to that person who’s impossible to buy for—it’s a gift that keeps giving all year round!

Give the gift of Garden experiences!

Gift certificates in any denomination are ideal for teachers and neighbors! Apply the certificate’s cash value to Garden memberships, Garden Shop purchases, Garden restaurants, admissions, and classes. Available at the Admissions Desk or in the Garden Shop.

Join and Save As a member, you enjoy special benefits while helping your non-profit Botanical Garden provide a place of beauty, learning and refreshment for our community and beyond. Garden membership is a perfect gift for family, friends, teachers, and new home owners! The Garden is constantly changing—that’s part of its wonderful allure. If you enjoy the changing seasons, membership allows you to visit as often as you like for a full year without an admission fee, while receiving valuable discounts on classes, events, and Garden Shop purchases. Plus, the Garden’s affiliation with the American Horticultural Society means your membership card gives you free admission to other gardens around the country, too. For details, go to lewisginter.org/members and choose your membership level. Once you purchase your membership, you can use your benefits immediately when you register for a Garden program.

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Registration is now open for classes in horticulture, landscape design and environmental stewardship. Learn about the latest trends in organic practices, sustainable design, conservation and ecology. Take a class or two and expand your personal or professional knowledge, or broaden your career options by enrolling in a certitificate program. Earn your CEUs. Visit us online to see our latest course offerings or to register for a class. spcs.richmond.edu/sustainability (804) 289-8133

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Adult & FamILY

EDUCATION & EVENTS April – August, 2014 REGISTER EARLY!

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

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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 and use the calendar listing. 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/adult-education Fees for classes cancelled by the Garden may be credited to a future class or refunded. All credits must be used within one year from the date of the original class. All programs subject to change.

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Published April 2, 2014