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Calendar of Events January–February 2015 the United States Botanic Garden UNITED STATES BOTANIC GARDEN Calendar of Events January–February 2015 The United States Botanic Garden The United States Botanic Garden(USBG) is a living plant museum. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free of charge. Exhibits interpret the role of plants in supporting earth’s diverse and fragile ecosystems and in enriching human life. Established by Congress in 1820, the U.S. Botanic Garden is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. The Garden has been administered through the Architect of the Capitol since 1934. It is recognized as a museum and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory is located on the National Mall at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and First Street SW, adjacent to the U.S. Capitol. The address is 100 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20001. TheConservatory houses permanent collections of plants from subtropical, tropical and arid regions and showcases orchids, medicinal, economic, endangered and Jurassic plants. From late May to mid-October, the Conservatory terrace and the East Gallery feature thematic displays. The National Garden is adjacent to the Conservatory. It features the Regional Garden, Rose Garden, First Ladies Water Garden, Butterfly Garden and Amphitheater. Bartholdi Park is across Independence Avenue from the Conservatory. Here visitors will find a tapestry of theme gardens surrounding the historic Bartholdi Fountain. The gardens showcase interesting plants and designs at a scale suitable for the home landscape. Parking is not available at the U.S. Botanic Garden on weekdays. It is accessible by public transportation. The Federal Center SW Station on the Orange and Blue Lines of Metrorail is at Third and D Streets SW, four blocks from the USBG. Metrobuses 32, 34 and 36 stop at Independence Avenue and First Street SW, between the Conservatory and Bartholdi Park. Free 45-minute highlight tours of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory may be available on the day of your visit. Please check at the Visitor Information Desk upon your arrival. To arrange a group tour, which requires a four-week advance reservation, please call (202) 226-2055. Groups of 10 to 25 adults may reserve a free 45-minute guided tour of the Conservatory Monday through Friday. The USBG strives to make its facilities and programs accessible to all visitors to ensure an enjoyable garden visit. Wheelchairs, Visitor Guides in braille and large print formats, sign language interpretation and hearing-aid compatible assistive listening devices for tours are all available upon request. Visit our website at www.usbg.gov For More Information General Information & Accessibility at the USBG: 202-226-8333 Register for Programs: 202-225-1116 Request Tours: 202-226-2055 Plant Hotline: 202-226-4785 Volunteer Opportunities: 202-226-1047 2 Calendar of Events At a Glance Programs are listed by starting date. Starting Date Time Title Page January 5 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 6 10:30 a.m. Seedlings 9 6 2:00 p.m. Tour: An Afternoon in the Garden 10 7 10:30 a.m. Sprouts 10 7 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 8 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 10 9 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 12 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 13 12:00 p.m. Tour: Medicinal and Poison Plants 11 13 2:00 p.m. Tour: An Afternoon in the Garden 10 14 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 15 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 10 16 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 17 9:00 a.m. Art Workshop: Plants and the Fibonacci Sequence 11 19 10:30 a.m. Lecture: A History of Sugar 12 19 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 19 1:00 p.m. Tour: Culinary and Medicinal Plants of Africa 12 20 2:00 p.m. Tour: An Afternoon in the Garden 10 21 10:30 a.m. Tour: Explore with the Executive Director 13 21 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 22 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 10 23 12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration: Winter Salads 13 23 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 23 7:00 p.m. Night Adventure at the USBG 14 24 7:00 p.m. Night Adventure at the USBG 14 26 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 27 2:00 p.m. Tour: An Afternoon in the Garden 10 28 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 29 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 10 29 12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration: Winter Salads 13 29 4:30 p.m. Teacher Training: How Plants Works 14 Continued on next page January–February 2015 3 Starting Date Time Title Page 30 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 9 30 12:00 p.m. Lecture: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine 15 31 10:30 a.m. Lecture: Ten Tips for Tighter Buns 15 February 2 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 3 10:30 a.m. Seedlings 16 3 2:00 p.m. Tour: An Afternoon in the Garden 17 4 10:30 a.m. Sprouts 17 4 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 4 1:00 p.m. Workshop: Connecting Generations 18 5 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 18 6 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 6 12:00 p.m. Lecture Series: Botanic Gardens from Old World to 19 New World: Pompeii 7 9:00 a.m. Art Workshop: Medieval Illumination: Silver Leaf 20 7 10:30 a.m. Practice With Love Yoga Gathering 20 9 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 10 2:00 p.m. Tour: An Afternoon in the Garden 17 11 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 12 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 18 13 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 13 12:00 p.m. Lecture Series: Botanic Gardens from Old World to 19 New World: Cordoba 13 1:00 p.m. Demonstration: The Language of Flowers: Victorian 21 Bouquet Making 14 10:30 a.m. Practice With Love Yoga Gathering 20 16 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 17 2:00 p.m. Tour: An Afternoon in the Garden 17 18 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 19 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 18 19 12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration: Hearty Casseroles 21 20 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 20 12:00 p.m. Lecture Series: Botanic Gardens from Old World to 19 New World: Padua 21 10:00 a.m. OrKID Family Festival 22 21 10:00 a.m. Winter Tree Tour of the Capitol Grounds 22 21 10:30 a.m. Practice With Love Yoga Gathering 20 23 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 4 Calendar of Events Starting Date Time Title Page 24 2:00 p.m. Tour: An Afternoon in the Garden 17 25 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 26 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 18 26 12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration: Hearty Casseroles 21 26 4:30 p.m. Teacher Training: How Plants Work 23 27 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory 16 27 12:00 p.m. Lecture Series: Botanic Gardens from Old World to 19 New World: Birth of Modern Botany 28 10:30 a.m. Lecture: Bananas: Botany, History, Agriculture and 23 Future 28 10:30 a.m. Practice With Love Yoga Gathering 20 28 2:00 p.m. Lecture: Citrus: Botany, Chemistry, History and Future 24 Lecture Early March 3 10:30 a.m. Seedlings 26 4 10:30 a.m. Sprouts 26 7 10:00 a.m. Open House: U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility 27 January–February 2015 5 U.S. Botanic Garden First Street SW Entrance/Exit Maryland Avenue SW National Garden Conservatory Third Street SW Bus Stop Independence Avenue SW Bus Stop Amphitheater Bartholdi Park Butterfly Garden Washington Avenue SW First Ladies Water Garden Lawn Terrace Rain Garden Regional Garden Terrace Gardens Rose Garden Bartholdi Fountain 6 Calendar of Events Emergency Exit Hawaii World Deserts Medicinal Plants Orchids Canopy Walk Children’s Southern Garden Exposure Exploration Plant Garden Primeval Garden Jungle Plant Adaptations Rare & Endangered Emergency Exit Emergency January–February 2015 West Gallery West Garden Court East Gallery Emergency Exit Emergency Classroom Entrance/Exit 7 Rest Rooms Water Fountain Information Elevator Wheelchair Access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Exhibits Exposed: The Secret Life of Roots Conservatory East Gallery February 21 through October 13 Plant roots are vital components of the earth’s ecosystem. They are necessary for plant growth, including the production of food and nutrients for humans and many other organisms. However, as root systems are out of sight, their beauty and importance often go unnoticed. Exposed: The Secret Life of Roots uses the work of Dr. Jerry Glover and photographer Jim Richardson to showcase the importance of roots in prairie ecosystems through visually stunning root representations. Photo by Jim Richardson 8 Calendar of Events Programs Programs are listed by start date. Tour January Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory USBG Volunteers What do manila folders, Chanel No. 5, vanilla and fossil fuels have in common? They all come from plants on permanent display in the USBG Conservatory. Take a tour with a knowledgeable guide who will connect the exotic plant world to everyday life.
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