UNITED STATES BOTANIC GARDEN Calendar of Events MARCH – MAY 2019
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 1 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 an accredited museum 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.
The Conservatory houses permanent collections of plants from subtropical, tropical, Mediterranean and arid regions, and showcases orchids, medicinal, economic, endangered, and Jurassic plants. From late May to mid-October, the Conservatory terrace and interior galleries feature thematic displays and exhibits.
Our outdoor gardens adjacent to the Conservatory feature the Regional Garden, Rose Garden, First Ladies Water Garden, Butterfly Garden, and Amphitheater.
A showcase of beautiful, sustainable, and accessible landscape design, Bartholdi Park was renovated in 2016 using the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative™. The accessible garden design features native plants, water-conserving rain gardens, wildlife habitat, greater accessibility, and Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi’s historic Fountain of Light and Water.
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, Blue, and Silver 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. The DC Circulator Bus (National Mall route) stops across the street from the Conservatory on 3rd Street.
Free 45-minute highlight tours of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory may be available on the day of your visit. Check at the information desk. Groups of 10 to 15 adults may reserve a tour of the Conservatory Monday through Friday by calling 202-226-2055 at least four weeks in advance.
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 for more info and to register for programs: www.USBG.gov/Learn
For More Information General Information & Accessibility at the USBG: 202-225-8333 Register for Programs: 202-225-1116 Request Tours: 202-226-2055 Plant Hotline: 202-226-4785 Volunteer Opportunities: 202-226-8066 Media Inquiries: 202-226-4145 Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden: 202-225-1281 (or see pg. 62) cover image: Rosa Heritage™
2 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT A GLANCE Programs are listed by type and date.
DATE TIME TITLE PAGE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS March 5 10:30 a.m. Seedlings 17 6 10:30 a.m. Sprouts 17 6 1:30 p.m. Sprouts 17 7 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 18 10 2:00 p.m. Plant Science Cafe: Engineering of the Plant World 20 14 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 18 16 10:00 a.m. Plant Science of the Chocolate Chip Cookie 23 21 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 18 21 2:00 p.m. Plant Science Cafe: Plant Classification 25 23 10:00 a.m. Cherry Blossoms and Kites: Petals Flutter to the Sky 25 28 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 18 29 10:30 a.m. Plant Stories with Miss Maryland 27
April 2 10:30 a.m. Seedlings 31 3 10:30 a.m. Sprouts 34 3 1:30 p.m. Sprouts 34 4 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 34 7 2:00 p.m. The Art and Science of Orchids 37 11 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 34 14 2:00 p.m. Plant Science Cafe: Plant Classification 39 18 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 34 25 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 34
May 1 10:30 a.m. Sprouts 47 1 1:30 p.m. Sprouts 47 2 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 47 7 10:30 a.m. Seedlings 49 cover image: Rosa Heritage™ Continued on next page
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DATE TIME TITLE PAGE 9 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 47 12 1:00 p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Garden 51 16 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 47 23 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 47 30 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 47
Early June 6 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 58 13 10:30 a.m. Snugglers 58
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS March 14 12:00 p.m. Spring Stews 21 14 12:50 p.m. Spring Stews 21 21 12:00 p.m. Spring Stews 21 21 12:50 p.m. Spring Stews 21
April 4 12:00 p.m. Spring Tonics 35 4 12:50 p.m. Spring Tonics 35 11 12:00 p.m. Rainbow Rice 38 11 12:50 p.m. Rainbow Rice 38
May 9 12:00 p.m. Incredible Herbs 50 9 12:50 p.m. Incredible Herbs 50 22 2:15 p.m. The Art and Architecture of the USBG 55 23 12:00 p.m. Late Spring Harvest 56 23 12:50 p.m. Late Spring Harvest 56 29 2:15 p.m. The Art and Architecture of the USBG 55 30 12:00 p.m. First Fruit 57 30 12:50 p.m. First Fruit 57
4 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE TIME TITLE PAGE FITNESS PROGRAMS March 2 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 16 9 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 16 16 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 16 23 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 16 30 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 16
April 6 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 36 13 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 36 20 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 36 27 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 36
May 4 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 48 11 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 48 18 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 48 31 6:00 p.m. Botanical Bliss: An Immersive Nature Walk 58
Early June 1 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 58 8 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 58
LECTURES March 2 10:30 a.m. Mints: Botany, Chemistry, and Uses 15 7 6:30 p.m. Addition by Reduction: The Art of Editing in Garden 18 Design and Stewardship 8 12:00 p.m. Tales of the Extraordinary Breadfruit and Jackfruit 19 15 12:00 p.m. The Joy of Forest Bathing 22 31 10:30 a.m. The Other Georgia: Springtime in the Caucasus 29 31 2:00 p.m. Flowers, True Love, and Popular Songs 29
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DATE TIME TITLE PAGE April 6 10:30 a.m. The Science of Wood 36 13 10:30 a.m. Bring Your Garden to the Sun: Success with 38 Containers and Straw Bales 20 10:30 a.m. Guayule: A New U.S. Source of Natural Rubber 40
May 31 12:00 p.m. Water in the Landscape: Creating a Garden Oasis 57
TOURS
Conservatory Highlights and Outdoor Gardens tours are offered throughout the week. Please see pages 14, 29, 44 & 45 for specific dates and times.
March 2 10:00 a.m. Winter Tree Tour 15 13 10:30 a.m. Facilities Behind-the-Scenes: 20 The USBG Production Facility 19 10:30 a.m. Exploring Bartholdi Park 24 21 11:00 a.m. Marvelous Morphology: Fruits 24 26 10:30 a.m. Phenomenal Plants: The USBG Medicinal 26 Plants Collection
April 2 12:00 p.m. Celebrating Birds: Lunchtime Bird Walk 31 16 10:30 a.m. Exploring Bartholdi Park 39 17 10:30 a.m. Facilities Behind-the-Scenes: The USBG 40 Conservatory 22 10:30 a.m. Earth Day Tree Tour of the Regional Garden 41 23 10:30 a.m. Phenomenal Plants: The USBG Medicinal 41 Plants Collection 25 11:00 a.m. Marvelous Morphology: Conifers and other 42 Gymnosperms 27 10:15 a.m. Celebrating Birds: Birding Basics for Gardeners 43 30 10:15 a.m. Celebrating Birds: Birds and the Regional 44 Garden Habitat
6 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE TIME TITLE PAGE May 4 10:00 a.m. Spring Tree Tour 49 13 1:00 p.m. Exploring Bartholdi Park 52 14 11:00 a.m. Marvelous Morphology: Ferns and their Friends! 52 16 10:30 a.m. Horticultural Backstage Pass: 53 The U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility 16 2:00 p.m. Explore with the Executive Director 53 17 10:30 a.m. Curator’s “Cur-A-Tour” of the Regional Garden 54 21 10:30 a.m. Exploring Bartholdi Park 55 30 11:00 a.m. Marvelous Morphology: Flowers 56
WORKSHOPS March 14 4:30 p.m. Teacher Training: STEAM at the U.S. Botanic Garden 21 16 10:30 a.m. Entertaining with Orchids 23 28 1:00 p.m. Make Your Own Terrarium 26 28 4:30 p.m. Teacher Training: Plant Adaptations 27 30 10:30 a.m. Painting with Natural Dye Extractions 28 30 2:00 p.m. Painting with Natural Dye Extractions 28
April 25 1:00 p.m. Spring Container Gardening 42
May 10 6:30 p.m. Floral Arranging 50 11 1:00 p.m. An Introduction to Natural Dyeing 51 18 10:30 a.m. Landscape Photography for Beginners: 54 In the Field with Depth of Field
SPECIAL PROGRAMS March 2 6:30 p.m. Escape the Garden 16 9 10:00 a.m. U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility Open House 19
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DATE TIME TITLE PAGE April 5 6:30 p.m. Dance: Leaning Towards the Sky 35 6 6:30 p.m. Dance: Leaning Towards the Sky 35 12 6:30 p.m. Dance: Leaning Towards the Sky 35 13 6:30 p.m. Dance: Leaning Towards the Sky 35
May 3 6:30 p.m. Beyond the Julep: Mint and Historic Cocktails 49
FESTIVALS April 6 11:30 a.m. Orchid Family Day: Amazing Adaptations 37 26 10:00 a.m. Celebrate Earth Day! 43
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MARCH – MAY 2019 | 9 U.S. Botanic Garden
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MARCH – MAY 2019 | 11 EXHIBITS
ORCHIDS: Amazing Adaptations THROUGH APRIL 28 NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY / SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM Escape the winter cold and step into a floral oasis in the Kogod Courtyard with Orchids: Amazing Adaptations. A joint collaboration with Smithsonian Gardens, United States Botanic Garden, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and National Portrait Gallery, this installation fills the courtyard with hundreds of orchids of stunning variety. The installation showcases how orchids have adapted to their many different environments and can be found on every single continent except Antarctica. Orchids: Amazing Adaptations is part of Habitat, a Smithsonian Gardens–wide exhibition exploring the importance of habitats and how we can help protect them. Habitat is the first in a series of changing exhibitions connecting all of Smithsonian Gardens’ spaces with a single theme. From 2019 to 2020, Habitat will feature a variety of indoor and outdoor displays, exhibits, and educational programs.
It’s Hip to Be Square: The Mint Family THROUGH NOVEMBER 25 CONSERVATORY SOUTH LOBBY Did you know that coleus, sage, and rosemary are all in the mint family (Lamiaceae)? This plant family contains many culinary herbs. Mint family members are usually aromatic, have square stems, and opposite leaves. Most people know about Mentha (peppermint and spearmint) and Salvia (sage) species, but there are over 230 genera and more than 7,000 species in the mint family. Come explore this beautiful exhibit to learn about the interesting plants in this unique family.
12 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS Celebrating New American Gardens THROUGH OCTOBER 15 CONSERVATORY WEST GALLERY Public gardens across America are engaging, inviting, and dynamic. Gardens are living creations, as they display seasonal changes along with a constant ebb and flow. This exhibit celebrates American gardens created or renovated within the last five years. These gardens showcase new plant collections, create spaces for people to connect with nature, and foster sustainability. Come explore what’s new in public gardens!
Gardens Across America MAY 24 THROUGH OCTOBER 1 USBG CAMPUS Featuring vignettes from a selection of gardens across the country, this exhibit spotlights the diversity and beauty of the more than 600 public gardens in the United States. From rare and endangered plants to historic estates and modern oases, the U.S. Botanic Garden showcases the collections and stories of 20 different gardens throughout the grounds. These gardens reflect their local communities and the amazing diversity found in the plant kingdom. The displays include signature plants and visual elements to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the gardens’ plants, styles, origins, regional characteristics, and missions.
Learn more about exhibits at www.USBG.gov/Exhibits
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 13 PROGRAMS
MARCH Programs are listed by start date.
TOUR Highlights from the Conservatory Collection USBG Volunteer Docent Want to visit a desert, a tropical paradise, and the Mediterranean? Want to travel back to the U.S. Exploring Expedition and the Jurassic period? Take a tour with a knowledgeable guide who will connect the exotic plant world to everyday life. You might see bananas, cacao, and coffee ripening on the tree or learn about the next big breakthrough in medicinal plant research.
MORNING TOUR TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DATES: Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
LUNCHTIME TOUR TIME: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. DATES: Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
AFTERNOON TOUR TIME: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. DATES: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
LATE AFTERNOON TOUR TIME: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. DATES: Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27
LOCATION: Tours meet in the Conservatory Garden Court FREE: No pre-registration required
14 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH TOUR Winter Tree Tour City of Melanie Choukas-Bradley, author of City of Trees Trees The Complete Field Guide and The Joy of Forest Bathing to the Trees of Washington, D.C. Winter is the best time to appreciate the architecture of the historic trees gracing the U.S. Capitol campus. Stroll around the grounds with Melanie, admiring and learning
Melanie Choukas-Bradley about magnificent trees from around the country and Illustrations by Polly Alexander the world. Learn to identify beeches, magnolias, horse- THIRD EDITION chestnuts, buckeyes, dogwoods, and many other trees during winter. Melanie will focus on the bark, buds, and overall growth habit of grand old trees, including many official state trees and memorial plantings. Giant sequoias and a massive bur oak are among the trees on the tour. Melanie will share history of the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum and the city of Washington throughout the tour. Please note: This tour is held outdoors. Please come prepared to be outside in the winter weather. The tour is canceled if it rains or snows.
DATE: Saturday, March 2 TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets on the Terrace in front of the Conservatory FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
LECTURE Mints: Botany, Chemistry, and Uses Rosmarinus officinalis Todd Brethauer, USBG Science Education Volunteer Plants from the mint family enliven our gardens with distinctive colors and fragrances. Their flavors spice up cuisines around the world. Join Todd as he shares facts about mint family botany and chemistry that help explain why these plants are so interesting to our noses and taste buds.
DATE: Saturday, March 2 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 15 FITNESS PROGRAM Yoga in the Garden Heather Markowitz, Founder, WithLoveDC MARCH Come flow at the Garden with this free yoga gathering, led by WithLoveDC. These classes aim to create an accessible space for all people to tune into their breath while enjoying the natural beauty in the Garden. Please note: This program is first-come, first-served with limited space available. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mats.
DATES: Saturdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Gallery FREE: No pre-registration required
SPECIAL PROGRAM Escape the Botanic Garden! A Plant-Based Mystery USBG Staff and Volunteers Back by popular demand! You are being summoned to the U.S. Botanic Garden to solve a plant forensics case! As part of a team, you will be challenged to investigate the Conservatory after dark, using exploratory stations to discover clues and information that might be key to the case. Even while enjoying food and drink, your mission must not be shared with others in the building as the suspect might be among us. Please note: This event is the same challenge as presented previously. It is intended for those 21 years of age and older. Small bites and beverages will be provided. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
DATE: Saturday, March 2 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory FRIENDS: $35 NON-MEMBERS: $45 Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
This program sponsored in part by the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden.
16 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Seedlings USBG Education Specialists Join us for four weeks of hands-on plant science for our Seedlings class (ages 6–10). Each week we will explore the amazing world of plants through science, art, and scientific inquiry. Please note: Seedlings is designed for a more advanced level of plant science education. For the benefit of all participants, we request that only children ages 6 and up attend and participate in class activities.
DATES: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required*, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn *Please note: Registration opens on February 6 at 10 a.m.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Sprouts USBG Education Specialists Dig in to plants with your preschooler (ages 3-5). Join us for four weeks of art, science, and a walking adventure in our gardens as we explore the fascinating world of plants. Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participating children must be at least 3 years of age. The 1:30 p.m. program is a repeat of the 10:30 a.m. program.
DATES: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 TIMES: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required*, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn *Please note: Registration opens on February 6 at 10 a.m.
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 17 PARENT & CHILD PROGRAM Snugglers Marjorie Abbot, USBG Volunteer Docent MARCH Do you have a tiny treasure in a snuggly? Looking for ways to get out of the house and learn? Join us each Thursday for a 45-minute guided tour of the Conservatory. Each week will be a different exploration. This program is designed for parents and care providers who have a tiny one in a snuggly. Please note: You are welcome to arrive with a stroller, however due to our narrow paths and the nature of this program, we cannot support strollers or older siblings during the actual program.
DATE (choose any or all of the following): Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
LECTURE Addition by Reduction: The Art of Editing in Garden Design and Stewardship Rick Darke, Consultant, Author, and Photographer It takes a good gardener to see order where none is apparent, and a prepared mind to see opportunity in the contradictory nature of living landscapes. Addition by reduction – the artful, scientific process of selective removal - can be the most effective means of preserving living diversity while enhancing the beauty and functionality of cultural landscapes. Rick will illustrate the art of editing by focusing on the applied examples of two new American gardens: one urban and one suburban. Please note: Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
DATE: Thursday, March 7 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Garden Court FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
18 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH LECTURE Mutinies, Midges, Migrations, Molecules and More: Tales of the Extraordinary Breadfruit and Jackfruit Nyree Zerega, Director and Professor of Instruction, Plant Biology and Conservation, Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden Few plants have led to maritime mutinies, produced fruit structures up to 80+ pounds, and held promise for contributing to a more sustainable food system. In this presentation, join Nyree on a journey around the world and learn about the captivating history, curious sex life, and hopeful future of two irresistible trees: breadfruit and jackfruit.
DATE: Friday, March 8 TIME: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
SPECIAL PROGRAM U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility Open House USBG Staff and Volunteers **Not to be Missed!** Rarely does the public get to see our growing facility, the largest greenhouse complex supporting a public garden in the United States. The site, completed in 1994, includes 85,000 square feet under glass, divided into 34 greenhouse bays and 17 environmental zones. In addition to foliage and nursery crops, you’ll see all of the USBG collection not currently on display, including orchids, medicinal plants, carnivorous plants, and rare and endangered species. Register for one of the open house times to get a brief orientation to the facility, meet the gardeners, ask questions, and wander through this working wonderland of plants. Please note: Limit of 50 people per entry time. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. No registrations will be taken at the door. Doors open 15 minutes prior to entry time. The Open House ends at 2:30 p.m.
DATE: Saturday, March 9 ENTRY TIMES: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: USBG Production Facility (directions can be found with the online listing) FRIENDS: $5 NON-MEMBERS: $10 Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
This program sponsored in part by the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden.
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 19 YOUTH PROGRAM Plant Science Cafe:
MARCH Engineering of the Plant World Lee Coykendall, Senior Education Specialist Join Lee for an afternoon of hands-on plant science, building models, and running experiments as we explore plant morphology and symbiotic relationships between plants and animals. Please note: This program is for middle and high school students.
DATE: Sunday, March 10 TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
TOUR Facilities Behind-the-Scenes at the U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility Ian Donegan, USBG Facility Manager Join Ian and see what it takes to keep the USBG Production Facility functioning properly, from the various types of water used and ventilation needs of the Garden to the intricate steam systems and controls of the different environmental zones. Take a peek behind-the-scenes during this lively tour and experience the life of USBG facilities personnel. Please note: Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress in layers, as the Production Facility may become quite warm. Directions to the Production Facility can be found with the online listing.
DATE: Wednesday, March 13 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Tour meets in the lobby of the Production Facility FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
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COOKING DEMONSTRATION Spring Stews Adrienne Cook, Gardening and Cooking Writer, and Danielle Cook, MS, Nutritionist and Cooking Instructor Winter may almost be over, but stew time is still here—with a twist. Join the Cook Sisters as they showcase seasonal herbs and vegetables for lighter, springier stews that still deliver robust and satisfying flavor. Please note: The 12:50 p.m. program is a repeat of the 12 p.m. program.
DATE: Thursday, March 14, 21 TIMES: 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Garden Court FREE: No pre-registration required
WORKSHOP Teacher Training: STEAM at the U.S. Botanic Garden Lee Coykendall, USBG Senior Education Specialist Wondering how to incorporate more plant science into your classroom? Join Lee for a behind-the-scenes workshop and learn how the Garden can help you teach STEAM in your classroom. This workshop is designed for middle and high school teachers.
DATE: Thursday, March 14 TIME: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 21 LECTURE The Joy of Forest Bathing Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Author of City of Trees and MARCH The Joy of Forest Bathing Join Melanie for a lecture and presentation about the joys and health benefits of spending quiet time in nature. Melanie, author of the newly released book, The Joy of Forest Bathing—Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life, will describe the world-wide phenomenon called shinrin-yoku or forest bathing that began in Japan in the 1980s and is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for nature. The practice has since spread to countries around the world. The mental and physical health benefits of spending quiet time in nature have been demonstrated in numerous studies in Asia, North America, and Europe. Melanie will show slides from her recent forest bathing trip to Japan and talk about the nature
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| MARCH – MAY 2019 MARCH – MAY Orchids are not just for windowsills and greenhouses; they also for windowsills and greenhouses; not just are Orchids Join Barbara for this fun class to discuss centerpieces. make great all while learning how to care, basic orchid trivia, and lore, orchid pieces. Please into wonderful tabletop conversation turn orchids a orchid, be given an Oncidium ‘Twinkle’ note: Each participant will Barbara Schmidt, Author Conservatory Conservatory Classroom Saturday, March 16 March Saturday, Saturday, March 16 March Saturday, No pre-registration required No pre-registration Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn required, Pre-registration 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ‘Twinkle’ Oncidium tree fern pot, and supplies to create their own masterpiece to take home. fern their to create tree pot, and supplies FREE: TIME: LOCATION: us chocolate—there might even be a taste! us chocolate—there DATE: brown and white sugar are from the same plant, and see the very tree that brings the same plant, and see the very tree from and white sugar are brown about the wonderful Poaceae family, how to make your own vanilla extract, whether about the wonderful Poaceae family, Ever wonder how many plants are in your chocolate chip cookie? Come learn in your chocolate chip all Ever wonder how many plants are USBG Employees and Volunteers CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Chip Cookie Plant Science of the Chocolate FREE: TIME: LOCATION: DATE: DATE: WORKSHOP Orchids Entertaining with TOUR Exploring Bartholdi Park Thomas Crawley, USBG Gardener, and MARCH Ray Mims, USBG Conservation and Sustainability Horticulturist This Bartholdi Park walking tour will highlight the park’s history, gardens, plantings, and recent renovation to upgrade accessibility, safety, and sustainability. Tour participants will also hear about the Sustainable SITES Initiative—a comprehensive rating system for sustainable, professional landscapes, meant to encourage the design and development of healthy, productive landscapes—and the Landscape for Life program that highlights these principles for home gardeners. Come join Thomas and Ray, rain or shine! Please note: This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing protective clothing and water. The tour is canceled in the event of extreme weather conditions.
DATE: Tuesday, March 19 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Tour meets by the Bartholdi Park fountain FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
TOUR Marvelous Morphology: Fruits Dr. Susan Pell, USBG Deputy Executive Director Did you know that bananas and avocados are berries? Join Susan as she discusses fruit structure and function. Take a tasting journey through fruit morphology as we explore the Garden’s bounty. Topics such as true vs. accessory fruits, fruit layers (pericarp), fruit classification, and seed dispersal will be explored and explained.
DATE: Thursday, March 21 TIME: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets in the Conservatory Garden Court FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
24 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH YOUTH PROGRAM Plant Science Cafe: Plant Classification Lee Coykendall, Senior Education Specialist Join Lee for an afternoon of hands- on plant science, building models, and running experiments. We will explore how plants get their names, which families they belong to, and the history behind plant classification. Please note: This program is for middle and high school students.
DATE: Thursday, March 21 TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Cherry Blossoms and Kites: Petals Flutter to the Sky USBG Education Team Come learn why cherry blossoms are loved by so many, and create your own botanically themed kite just in time for the kite festival on the National Mall. Please note: This is a drop-in program appropriate for all ages.
DATE: Saturday, March 23 TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory FREE: No pre-registration required
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 25 TOUR Phenomenal Plants: The USBG Medicinal Plants Collection Chelsea McKinley, USBG Gardener MARCH Join Chelsea, gardener of the Medicinal Plants house, on a tour of this fascinating collection. Learn about a variety of different species used for medicinal purposes that are currently on display at the USBG Conservatory. Topics to be discussed include plant-derived compounds used in pharmaceuticals, species that have been used for hundreds of years in traditional medicine, and plants that can be found in the ingredients of over-the-counter products.
DATE: Tuesday, March 26 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LOCATION: Tour will meet in the Medicinal Plants house FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
WORKSHOP Make Your Own Terrarium Byron Gwinn, USBG Gardener, and Lee Coykendall, USBG Senior Education Specialist Ever wonder how to design and maintain a terrarium? Then join Byron and Lee for this hands-on workshop on how to make and care for a glass cloche terrarium. Learn about long term terrarium care, watering, plant selection, and terrarium design. Please note: Workshop participants will make a terrarium to take home.
DATE: Thursday, March 28 TIME: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FRIENDS: $20 NON-MEMBERS: $25 Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
This program sponsored in part by the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden.
26 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH WORKSHOP Teacher Training: Plant Adaptations Lee Coykendall, USBG Senior Education Specialist and the Live It Learn It Educational Team Join educators from Live It Learn It and the U.S. Botanic Garden for a teacher training focusing on a new plant curriculum about plant adaptation. This curriculum includes pre-visit and post-visit virtual lessons. Please note: This training will include two hands-on lessons with a kit to take back to the classroom. Teachers in attendance will receive a certificate of participation for 2.5 PLUs.
DATE: Thursday, March 28 TIME: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Plant Stories with Miss Maryland Adrianna David, Miss Maryland 2018 Learn about plants and flowers with Miss Maryland 2018, Adrianna David! Miss Maryland will entertain kids of all ages with wonderful plant stories. Come join the fun!
DATE: Friday, March 29 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Gallery FREE: No pre-registration required
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 27 MARCH Painting withNaturalDyeExtractions WORKSHOP FREE: LOCATION: TIME: DATE: available. Potomac Valley ChapteroftheNationalRockGarden Society. Limitedseatswillbe and muchmore! Pleasenote:Thisprogram isoffered inconjunctionwiththe discussion ofarecent collectingexpeditionfocusedprimarilyonbulbs,ephemerals, containing plantsfoundnowhere elseintheworld.JoinPanayotiforalively of thesegreat mountainranges.Howevermuchoftheflorahere isendemic, Between theAlpsandHimalayas,Caucasusencompass elementsfrom both Panayoti Kelaidis,SeniorCuratorandDirectorofOutreach,DenverBotanicGardens The OtherGeorgia:SpringtimeintheCaucasus LECTURE FREE: LOCATION: TIME: DATE: visit www.USBG.gov/Learn 10:30 a.m.workshop. Please note:The2p.m.workshopisarepeat ofthe workshop doesnotrequire anypriorartexperience. your ownartwork,paintingonpaperandcotton.This dried flowers. You willthenusethecolorstocreate howtoextractcolorsfromyou willlearn bothfresh and 28 Paeonia tenuifolia |
Saturday, March 30 10:30 a.m.to12p.m.OR23:30 10:30 a.m.to12p.m. Pre-registration required, visitwww.USBG.gov/Learn Pre-registration required, Sunday, March 31 CALENDAR OFEVENTS Conservatory Classroom Conservatory Classroom Saya forthisengagingworkshopwhere from thedigitally-saturatedworld.Join us closertonature andallowarespite Working withplantsandflowerscanbring (Mixed MediaandSculpture) Saya Benham,Visual Artist
APRIL LECTURE Flowers, True Love, and Popular Songs Michael Lasser, Music Historian Flowers are an essential part of the familiar imagery of popular songs, where lyrics often reference tulips, violets, daisies, and especially roses—individually and in gardens. Their depiction shapes a song’s emotions and attitudes. In the process, flowers turn the familiar into the memorable as they give us insight into how popular songs reflect the beliefs, desires, and dreams of their time. Come explore the many meanings of flowers in music as Michael takes you on a journey across decades of pop music.
DATE: Sunday, March 31 TIME: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
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APRIL Highlights from the Conservatory Collection USBG Volunteer Docent Want to visit a desert, a tropical paradise, and the Mediterranean? Want to travel back to the U.S. Exploring Expedition and the Jurassic period? Take a tour with a knowledgeable guide who will connect the exotic plant world to everyday life. You might see bananas, cacao, and coffee ripening on the tree or learn about the next big breakthrough in medicinal plant research.
MORNING TOUR TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DATES: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 26, 23, 30 Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 Thursdays, April 4, 11, 5, 12 Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26
LUNCHTIME TOUR TIME: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. DATES: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 Thursdays, April 4, 11, 5, 12 Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26
AFTERNOON TOUR TIME: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. DATES: Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 26, 23, 30 Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27
LATE AFTERNOON TOUR TIME: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. DATES: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 26, 23, 30 Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24
LOCATION: Tours meet in the Conservatory Garden Court FREE: No pre-registration required
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MARCH – MAY 2019 | MARCH – MAY Tour meets on the Terrace in front of the Conservatory in front Terrace meets on the Tour Conservatory Classroom Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 Tuesdays, Tuesday, April 2 Tuesday, Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn required, Pre-registration www.USBG.gov/Learn visit required*, Pre-registration 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Eastern Towhee Registration opens on March 6 at 10 a.m. on March *Please note: Registration opens in the event of extreme weather conditions. in the event of extreme FREE: outdoors. We suggest bringing protective clothing and water. The tour is canceled clothing and water. suggest bringing protective outdoors. We TIME: LOCATION: Binoculars are suggested, but not required. This tour is held suggested, but not required. Please note: Binoculars are past year. DATE: You will also hear some of the highlights of what has been seen in the area over the of the highlights of what has been seen in the area will also hear some You break in the middle of the day and join Josh to learn watching. in the middle of the day and join Josh the basics of bird break gardens and larger U.S. Capitol campus are great locations for birding. Take a Take locations for birding. great and larger U.S. Capitol campus are gardens enthusiasts use their lunch break to study urban wildlife. The USBG outdoor to study urban enthusiasts use their lunch break Although it’s true that more birds can be seen early in the morning, many bird morning, can be seen early in the many bird birds that more true Although it’s Josh Berman, Birder and USBG Volunteer Celebrating Birds: Lunchtime Bird Walk Celebrating Birds: Lunchtime TOUR FREE: and May are a repeat of the class in March. a repeat and May are LOCATION: children ages 6 and up attend and participate in class activities. The classes in April attend and participate in class activities. ages 6 and up children DATES: TIME: of plant science education. For the benefit of all participants, we request that only request participants, we the benefit of all education. For of plant science Seedlings is designed for a more advanced level advanced level is designed for a more Seedlings Please note: inquiry. and scientific 6–10). Each week we will explore the amazing world of plants through science, art, science, of plants through the amazing world week we will explore 6–10). Each Join us for four weeks of hands-on plant science for our Seedlings class (ages for our Seedlings plant science four weeks of hands-on Join us for USBG Education Specialists USBG Education CHILDREN’S PROGRAM CHILDREN’S Seedlings BECOME A U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN VOLUNTEER!
U.S. Botanic Garden volunteers have a common sense of purpose in identifying with the Garden’s mission of demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, ecological, economic, and therapeutic importance of plants to humankind.
Volunteers are professionals, hobbyists, retirees, or employed full-time. Volunteers must be 18 years of age. Through their time at the Garden, volunteers develop new skills, explore their personal interests, and make significant contributions that enable the Garden to fulfill its mission. Volunteering is a great way to meet others and connect with the community.
Have questions or want more information? Please visit www.USBG.gov/volunteer.
32 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH – MAY 2019 | 33 CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Sprouts APRIL USBG Education Specialists Dig in to plants with your preschooler (ages 3-5). Join us for four weeks of art, science, and a walking adventure in our gardens as we explore the fascinating world of plants. Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participating children must be at least 3 years of age. The 1:30 p.m. program is a repeat of the 10:30 a.m. program. The classes in April and May are a repeat of the class in March.
DATES: Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 TIMES: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required*, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn *Please note: Registration opens on March 6 at 10 a.m.
PARENT & CHILD PROGRAM Snugglers Marjorie Abbot, USBG Volunteer Docent Do you have a tiny treasure in a snuggly? Looking for ways to get out of the house and learn? Join us each Thursday for a 45-minute guided tour of the Conservatory. Each week will be a different exploration. This program is designed for parents and care providers who have a tiny one in a snuggly. Please note: You are welcome to arrive with a stroller, however due to our narrow paths and the nature of this program, we cannot support strollers or older siblings during the actual program.
DATE (choose any or all of the following): Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
34 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL COOKING DEMONSTRATION Spring Tonics Adrienne Cook, Gardening and Cooking Writer, and Danielle Cook, MS, Nutritionist and Cooking Instructor From juices that make you jump to sides and salads that satisfy, join the Cook Sisters for this lively demonstration of ways to boost energy and chase away the winter blahs. Please note: The 12:50 p.m. program is a repeat of the 12 p.m. program.
DATE: Thursday, April 4 TIMES: 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Garden Court FREE: No pre-registration required
SPECIAL PROGRAM—DANCE Leaning Toward the Sky Choreography and Design by Orange Grove Dance, Composed by Dylan Glatthorn Come curiously explore the lush and abundant living collection of the USBG Conservatory as never before with Orange Grove Dance’s transformative site-specific choreography and design. Performed among the Celebrating New American Gardens exhibit and elsewhere in the Conservatory, Orange Grove Dance illuminates and further reveals the richness and wonder of life cycles in plants, people, and mythology through dynamic dancing, an original sound score, and vivid projection design. Step into the Garden for an evening of discovery that exists at a special place within yourself; that place where, if you stand still for a moment and listen, you can hear the heartbeat of the universe aligning with your own. Please note: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance begins at 7 p.m.
DATES: Friday, April 5, Saturday, April 6, Friday, April 12, or Saturday, April 13 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Garden Court FRIENDS: $15 NON-MEMBERS: $20 Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
This program sponsored in part by the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden.
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 35 FITNESS PROGRAM Yoga in the Garden APRIL Heather Markowitz, Founder, WithLoveDC Come flow at the Garden with this free yoga gathering, led by WithLoveDC. These classes aim to create an accessible space for all people to tune into their breath while enjoying the natural beauty in the Garden. Please note: This program is first-come, first-served with limited space available. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mats.
DATES: Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Gallery FREE: No pre-registration required
LECTURE The Science of Wood Todd Brethauer, USBG Science Education Volunteer Wood and the trees that produce it have played central roles in nature for hundreds of millions of years. Modern physics, chemistry, and biology are beginning to explain how wood composition and structure varies between species and environments. Join Todd for a discussion of trees and wood from the global, regional, forest, individual, cellular, and molecular levels to understand the durability, color, figuring, and workability of wood.
DATE: Saturday, April 6 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit Aucarioxylon www.USBG.gov/Learn arizonicum Todd Brethauer Todd
36 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL FESTIVAL Orchid Family Day: Amazing Adaptations Smithsonian Gardens and U.S. Botanic Garden Staff and Volunteers Orchids live on every continent except Antarctica. Visit the Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and explore how orchids have adapted to variable habitats. Join experts from Smithsonian Gardens, the U.S. Botanic Garden, SAAM, and the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) to celebrate Orchids: Amazing Adaptations. Make a paper orchid while learning about what makes an orchid different from other flowers. See how orchids adapt to their homes and explore homes in various forms in the collections of SAAM and NPG. Please note: This event does not occur at the U.S. Botanic Garden. It will occur at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
DATE: Saturday, April 6 TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. LOCATION: Smithsonian American Art Museum Kogod Courtyard FREE: No pre-registration required
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM The Art and Science of the Orchid Lee Coykendall, Senior Education Specialist and Todd Brethauer, USBG Science Education Volunteer Join us for a hands-on workshop where we uncover both the beauty and the botany of the orchid. Participants will dissect flowers and explore the function of a flower and its many parts. Participants will explore the intersection of art and science as they create several original art pieces. Please note: Participants must be between the ages of 10 and 16.
DATE: Sunday, April 7 TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 37 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Rainbow Rice APRIL Adrienne Cook, Gardening and Cooking Writer, and Danielle Cook, MS, Nutritionist and Cooking Instructor Beyond the familiar white rice, there’s a whole realm of rice flavor and goodness to explore! In this introduction to the wide world of rice, the Cook Sisters will show how to cook several varieties using recipe ideas from around the globe. Please note: The 12:50 p.m. program is a repeat of the 12 p.m. program.
DATE: Thursday, April 11 TIMES: 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Garden Court FREE: No pre-registration required
LECTURE Bring Your Garden to the Sun: Success with Containers and Straw Bales Craig LeHoullier, PhD, Gardening Author and Educator If the sun shines somewhere in your yard where there isn’t dirt for a traditional garden, don’t despair! You can grow pretty much anything using containers or straw bales. Craig will provide all of the ins and outs of these two useful gardening techniques, as well as answer any questions that you may have.
DATE: Saturday, April 13 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
38 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL YOUTH PROGRAM Plant Science Cafe: Plant Classification Lee Coykendall, Senior Education Specialist Join Lee for an afternoon of hands-on plant science, building models, and running experiments as we explore how plants get their names, which families they belong to and the history behind plant classification. Please note: This class is for middle and high school students.
DATE: Sunday, April 14 TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
TOUR Exploring Bartholdi Park Thomas Crawley, USBG Gardener, and Ray Mims, USBG Conservation and Sustainability Horticulturist This Bartholdi Park walking tour will highlight the park’s history, gardens, plantings, and recent renovation to upgrade accessibility, safety, and sustainability. Tour participants will also hear about the Sustainable SITES Initiative—a comprehensive rating system for sustainable, professional landscapes, meant to encourage the design and development of healthy, productive landscapes—and the Landscape for Life program that highlights these principles for home gardeners. Come join Thomas and Ray, rain or shine! Please note: This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing protective clothing and water. The tour is canceled in the event of extreme weather conditions.
DATE: Tuesday, April 16 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Tour meets by the Bartholdi Park fountain FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 39 TOUR Facilities Behind-the-Scenes of the APRIL U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory Ian Donegan, USBG Facility Manager Join Ian and see what it takes to keep the USBG Conservatory functioning properly, from the various types of water used and ventilation needs of the Garden to the intricate steam systems and controls of the different environmental zones. Take a peek behind-the-scenes during this lively tour and experience the life of USBG facilities personnel.
DATE: Wednesday, April 17 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Tour meets in the Conservatory Garden Court FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
LECTURE Guayule: A New U.S. Source of Natural Rubber Gene Lester, Product Quality and New Uses Leader, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Bill McLaughlin, USBG Plant Curator Finding a domestic supply of natural rubber has been a national priority for over 150 years. Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture-led research discovered breakthroughs in guayule (Parthenium argentatum), a rubber-producing shrub native to the southwestern United States, allowing it to be a commercial source of natural rubber, organic resins, and biofuel feedstock. Find out how the guayule plant could supplement the ever-growing need for tire-rubber in the U.S. and worldwide, and see guayule plants that have been added to the USBG’s collection.
DATE: Saturday, April 20 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
Parthenium argentatum
40 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL TOUR Earth Day Tree Tour of the Regional Garden City of Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Author of City of Trees Trees The Complete Field Guide and The Joy of Forest Bathing to the Trees of Washington, D.C. Spend Earth Day morning touring the Regional Garden with Melanie, award-winning nature book author and D.C. tree expert. Celebrate Earth Day in our outdoor Regional Garden as
Melanie Choukas-Bradley you learn to identify newly leafing and flowering trees of the Illustrations by Polly Alexander Mid-Atlantic Piedmont and Coastal Plain. Melanie will teach THIRD EDITION you how to identify tupelo, hop-hornbeam, red buckeye, pawpaw, common persimmon, oaks, and many other native trees. She will also share some of the arboreal history of Washington, D.C., which has long been known as the “City of Trees,” and offer ideas for self-guided tree tours in and around the nation’s capital. Please note: This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing sunscreen, protective clothing, and water. The tour is canceled if it rains or during times of extreme heat (heat index of 95 degrees or higher/Code Red weather alert).
DATE: Monday, April 22 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets on the Terrace in front of the Conservatory FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
TOUR Phenomenal Plants: The USBG Medicinal Plants Collection Chelsea McKinley, USBG Gardener Join Chelsea, gardener of the Medicinal Plants house, on a tour of this fascinating collection. Learn about a variety of different species used for medicinal purposes that are currently on display at the USBG Conservatory. Topics to be discussed include plant-derived compounds used in pharmaceuticals, species that have been used for hundreds of years in traditional medicine, and plants that can be found in the ingredients of over-the-counter products.
DATE: Tuesday, April 23 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LOCATION: Tour will meet in the Medicinal Plants house FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 41 TOUR Marvelous Morphology: Conifers and Gymnosperms APRIL Dr. Susan Pell, USBG Deputy Executive Director Ever wonder what the different cones on pine trees are for or where pine nuts come from? Join Susan on a tour of the Garden and discover cone, needle, and gymnosperm seed structures and their various functions. Learn the typical morphology of gymnosperms and some unusual exceptions. Topics such as cone structure, identifying gymnosperms by their cones and leaves, and species diversity will be explored and explained. Please note: This tour will go outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
DATE: Thursday, April 25 TIME: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets in the Conservatory Garden Court FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
WORKSHOP Spring Container Gardening Angela Weber Hetrick, USBG Gardener What better way to get excited about spring then planting a few spring annuals or bulbs? Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing during this small container workshop. Learn about a new annual plant or two and discover ways to prolong the spring blooms through the summer as you create a container for your patio, balcony, or table setting. Come dig in the dirt and enjoy the relaxed environment of container gardening, all while sharing plant knowledge with Angela and other participants.
DATE: Thursday, April 25 TIME: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
42 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL FESTIVAL Celebrate Earth Day! USBG Staff and Volunteers Join us as the U.S. Botanic Garden celebrates Earth Day! Come enjoy engaging hands-on activities and meet with representatives of environmental organizations from throughout the region. Learn about the ways you can make the planet a healthier place and become a more active steward of the plants that support life on earth.
DATE: Friday, April 26 TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LOCATION: Regional Garden, Lawn Terrace, Pollinator Garden (Rain Location: Conservatory Garden Court) FREE: No pre-registration required
TOUR Celebrating Birds: Birding Basics for Gardeners Josh Berman, Birder and USBG Volunteer One of the highlights for gardeners White-throated Sparrow is the creation of habitat for wildlife but many are unsure which birds are actually visiting their site. Join Josh for this birding walk in the Regional Garden and learn about common birds of the D.C. area, binoculars 101, basic birding tips, and even about community science programs like eBird. Please note: Binoculars are suggested but not required. This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing protective clothing and water. The tour is canceled in the event of extreme weather conditions.
DATE: Saturday, April 27 TIME: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. LOCATION: Tour meets on the Terrace in front of the Conservatory FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 43 TOUR Celebrating Birds: Birds and the Regional Garden APRIL Jean Mitchell, USBG Gardener, and Josh Berman, Birder and USBG Volunteer The USBG Regional Garden provides a valuable habitat for wildlife in urban D.C. Join Jean and Josh for this engaging tour to learn some birding basics, which birds were observed in the Regional Garden last year, and which of Jean’s favorite native plants are good for birds. Please note: Binoculars are suggested but not required. This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing protective clothing and water. The tour is canceled in the event of extreme weather conditions.
DATE: Tuesday, April 30 TIME: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. LOCATION: Tour meets on the Terrace in front of the Conservatory FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
Yellow-rumped Warbler
44 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY TOUR Highlights from the Conservatory Collection USBG Volunteer Docent Want to visit a desert, a tropical paradise, and the Mediterranean? Want to travel back to the U.S. Exploring Expedition and the Jurassic period? Take a tour with a knowledgeable guide who will connect the exotic plant world to everyday life. You might see bananas, cacao, and coffee ripening on the tree or learn about the next big breakthrough in medicinal plant research.
MORNING TOUR TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DATES: Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29 Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 31
LUNCHTIME TOUR TIME: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. DATES: Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29 Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 31
AFTERNOON TOUR TIME: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. DATES: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29 Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18
LATE AFTERNOON TOUR TIME: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. DATES: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29
LOCATION: Tours meet in the Conservatory Garden Court FREE: No pre-registration required
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 45 TOUR
MAY Outdoor Gardens USBG Volunteer Docent Join our docents to explore the USBG outdoor gardens. Tours may highlight the Regional Garden, Rose Garden, or Bartholdi Park. Learn about the history of our outdoor gardens, plants that attract pollinators, and sustainable design. Please note: These tours are held outdoors. We suggest bringing sunscreen, protective clothing, and water. Tours are canceled if it rains or during times of extreme heat (heat index of 95 degrees of higher/Code Red weather alert).
MORNING TOUR TIME: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. DATES: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 28 Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
LUNCHTIME TOUR TIME: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. DATES: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29
AFTERNOON TOUR TIME: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. DATES: Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28
LOCATION: Tours meet on the Terrace in front of the Conservatory FREE: No pre-registration required
46 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Sprouts USBG Education Specialists Dig in to plants with your preschooler (ages 3-5). Join us for four weeks of art, science, and a walking adventure in our gardens as we explore the fascinating world of plants. Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participating children must be at least 3 years of age. The 1:30 p.m. program is a repeat of the 10:30 a.m. program. There is no class scheduled on Wednesday, May 15. The class in May is a repeat of the classes in March and April.
DATES: Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29 TIMES: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required*, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn *Please note: Registration opens on April 3 at 10 a.m.
PARENT & CHILD PROGRAM Snugglers Marjorie Abbot, USBG Volunteer Docent Do you have a tiny treasure in a snuggly? Looking for ways to get out of the house and learn? Join us each Thursday for a 45-minute guided tour of the Conservatory. Each week will be a different exploration. This program is designed for parents and care providers who have a tiny one in a snuggly. Please note: You are welcome to arrive with a stroller, however due to our narrow paths and the nature of this program, we cannot support strollers or older siblings during the actual program.
DATE (choose any or all of the following): Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 47 SPECIAL PROGRAM
MAY Beyond the Julep: Mint and Historic Cocktails Dwight Grimm, Owner and Head Mixologist of the Projectionists Club at the Greenville Drive-In, Greenville, NY Lamiaceae, commonly known as the mint family, contains over 7,000 species found around the globe. Many of the species contain distinctive medicinal and flavor properties that humans have been utilizing for centuries. In addition to providing the flair in such classic cocktails as the mojito and the mint julep, members of the family like lemon balm, hyssop, lavender, and marjoram are often secret ingredients in the production of historic spirits. Join us on a unique sensory adventure as we smell, touch and, yes, drink, samples in a discussion of this important botanical family. Please note: Program is intended for those 21 years of age and older. Small bites and beverage samples will be provided. Doors open at 6 p.m.
DATE: Friday, May 3 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Garden Court FRIENDS: $35 NON-MEMBERS: $45 Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
This program sponsored by the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden.
FITNESS PROGRAM Yoga in the Garden Heather Markowitz, Founder, WithLoveDC Come flow at the Garden with this free yoga gathering, led by WithLoveDC. These classes aim to create an accessible space for all people to tune into their breath while enjoying the natural beauty in the Garden. Please note: This program is first- come, first-served with limited space available. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mats. There is no program scheduled for May 25.
DATES: Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Gallery FREE: No pre-registration required
48 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY TOUR Spring Tree Tour Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Author of City of Trees and The Joy of Forest Bathing Spend a May morning strolling under the venerable trees that grace the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum with Melanie. These lush and botanically diverse grounds were designed by the pre-eminent 19th century landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted—designer of New York City’s Central Park and many other North American landscapes—and they have been described as one of the world’s finest arboretums. We will explore the historic groves of the Capitol at the height of spring foliage and flower, admiring and learning about the trees that grace the grounds, including species from around the United States and the world. We hope to see magnolias, dogwoods, buckeyes, horsechestnuts, and other flowering trees in bloom. The tour begins at the USBG Conservatory and continues to the Capitol. Learn some basics of tree identification and a secret side of political Washington: the love of trees that goes back to founding presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and led to the capital becoming known as the “City of Trees.” Memorial trees planted by Members of Congress— including one that is 104 years old—are among the trees on the tour. Hear arboreal highlights of the city’s planning history and recommendations of local natural areas for further exploration. Please note: This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing sunscreen, protective clothing, and water. The tour is canceled if it rains.
DATE: Saturday, May 4 TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: Tour will meet in front of the Conservatory entrance on the Terrace FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Seedlings USBG Education Specialists Join us for four weeks of hands-on plant science for our Seedlings class (ages 6–10). Each week we will explore the amazing world of plants through science, art, and scientific inquiry. Please note: Seedlings is designed for a more advanced level of plant science education. For the benefit of all participants, we request that only children ages 6 and up attend and participate in class activities. The class in May is a repeat of the classes in March and April.
DATES: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required*, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn *Please note: Registration opens on April 3 at 10 a.m.
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COOKING DEMONSTRATION Incredible Herbs Adrienne Cook, Gardening and Cooking Writer, and Danielle Cook, MS, Nutritionist and Cooking Instructor Herbs add pop, flavor, and freshness to food—and even boost health! Join the Cook Sisters and discover new ways to use herbs in a variety of flavorful and healthy dishes. Please note: The 12:50 p.m. program is a repeat of the 12 p.m. program.
DATE: Thursday, May 9 TIMES: 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Garden Court FREE: No pre-registration required
WORKSHOP Floral Arranging Arrin Sutliff, Floral Artist Interested in bringing seasonal life and color indoors? Join Arrin for a discussion, demonstration, and hands-on workshop detailing foam-free methods of floral design. Arrin will cover principles of floral arranging, sourcing, mechanics, materials, and technique.
DATE: Friday, May 10 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
50 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY WORKSHOP An Introduction to Natural Dyeing An-Phuong Ly, Textile Artist In this program, participants will learn about the wide range of colors that nature can yield. Using in-season, plant derived dyestuffs, including plants from the mint family (Lamiaceae), and other natural materials, you will have the opportunity to experiment with various colors and learn about the ways to prepare fabric for dyeing. A brief history of the practice of natural dyeing, the origins of dyestuffs and colors, and the science behind the process will be discussed. Each participant will take home one hand dyed piece.
DATE: Saturday, May 11 TIME: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. LOCATION: Amphitheater (Rain Location: Conservatory Classroom) FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Garden! USBG Education Team and Danielle Cook, MS, Nutritionist and Cooking Instructor Flowers for Mother’s Day? Bring your mother to the USBG and join us for a floral- inspired art activity and cooking demonstration. Please note: This is a drop-in program and appropriate for all ages.
DATE: Sunday, May 12 TIME: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Gallery FREE: No pre-registration required
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 51 Join us in celebrating NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS WEEK MAY May 13–19 with the following programs!
TOUR Exploring Bartholdi Park Thomas Crawley, USBG Gardener, and Ray Mims, USBG Conservation and Sustainability Horticulturist This Bartholdi Park walking tour will highlight the park’s history, gardens, plantings, and recent renovation to upgrade accessibility, safety, and sustainability. Tour participants will also hear about the Sustainable SITES Initiative—a comprehensive rating system for sustainable, professional landscapes, meant to encourage the design and development of healthy, productive landscapes—and the Landscape for Life program that highlights these principles for home gardeners. Come join Thomas and Ray, rain or shine! Please note: This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing protective clothing and water. The tour is canceled in the event of extreme weather conditions.
DATE: Monday, May 13 TIME: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets by the Bartholdi Park fountain FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
TOUR Marvelous Morphology: Ferns and their Friends! Dr. Susan Pell, USBG Deputy Executive Director Ever wonder what the spots on the underside of your fern’s fronds are? Join Susan on a tour of the Conservatory and discover vegetative and reproductive structures of ferns and the so- called fern allies (e.g., horsetails, club mosses, and spike mosses). Topics such as spore dispersal, frond structure, and alternation of generations will be explored and explained.
DATE: Tuesday, May 14 TIME: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets in the Conservatory Garden Court FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
52 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY TOUR Horticultural Backstage Pass: The U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility Kyle Wallick, USBG Botanist Go behind-the-scenes on this guided horticultural highlights tour of the U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility. Featuring almost two acres of greenhouses, this facility is the largest support facility for a public garden in the U.S. Explore unique and unusual plants from the USBG collection and witness gardeners and horticulturists in action. Please note: This is a working greenhouse facility. Some rooms may not be available for viewing due to horticultural need. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress in layers, as greenhouse bays may become quite warm. Directions to the facility can be found with the online listing.
DATE: Thursday, May 16 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Tour will meet at the entrance to the Production Facility FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
TOUR Explore with the Executive Director Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin, USBG Executive Director Join USBG Executive Director Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin on an expedition through the collections of the U.S. Botanic Garden. Saharah Moon will share stories of her favorite plants, the mission of the institution, and many unique treasures contained within and outside the Garden’s walls. Please note: This tour may go outside. Please dress accordingly.
DATE: Thursday, May 16 TIME: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets in the Conservatory Garden Court FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
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10:30 a.m.to12:30p.m. 10:30 a.m.to11:30 Pre-registration required, visitwww.USBG.gov/Learn Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn Saturday, May18 Friday, May17 CALENDAR OFEVENTS Conservatory Classroom Tour willmeetontheLawnTerrace and unnaturallighttocapture plantsinaseminaturalbackdrop. maximum depthoffield”techniques. Take fulladvantageof natural photography whilecapturingphotosofplantsusing“minimum and terminologyusedinlandscape During theworkshop,learn Join Naomiforthisengagingworkshopbeginnerphotographers. Naomi Z.Hawk,Photographer, UrbanEnvironmentalEducator MAY TOUR Exploring Bartholdi Park Thomas Crawley, USBG Gardener, and Ray Mims, USBG Conservation and Sustainability Horticulturist This Bartholdi Park walking tour will highlight the park’s history, gardens, plantings, and recent renovation to upgrade accessibility, safety, and sustainability. Tour participants will also hear about the Sustainable SITES Initiative—a comprehensive rating system for sustainable, professional landscapes, meant to encourage the design and development of healthy, productive landscapes—and the Landscape for Life program that highlights these principles for home gardeners. Come join Thomas and Ray, rain or shine! Please note: This tour is held outdoors. We suggest bringing protective clothing and water. The tour is canceled in the event of extreme weather conditions.
DATE: Tuesday, May 21 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Tour meets by the Bartholdi Park fountain FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
TOUR The Art and History of the U.S. Botanic Garden Susan Klusman, USBG Volunteer Docent Ever wonder why the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory is located on its present site? What the architectural style of the building is? How Bartholdi Fountain became part of the USBG? Where many of the first plants in the Conservatory originated? This walking tour will explore how historical currents, architecture, sculpture, and landscape architecture came together to create this grand garden. Please note: The program is canceled if it rains.
DATES: Wednesdays, May 22 and 29 TIME: 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets by the entrance to the Conservatory on the Terrace FREE: No pre-registration required
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 55 MAY Cooking Instructor Adrienne Cook,GardeningandCookingWriter, andDanielleCook,MS,Nutritionist Late SpringHarvest COOKING DEMONSTRATION FREE: LOCATION: TIME: DATE: Please dress accordingly. diversity willbeexplored andexplained.Pleasenote: This tourmaygooutdoors. Topics suchasflowerstructure, identifyingplantsbytheirflowers,andfloral thepartsoftypicalflowersandsomeunusualexceptions. various functions.Learn a fruit?JoinSusanontouroftheGarden anddiscoverflowerstructures andtheir Ever wonderwhatthespotsonflowerpetalsare fororwhatpartoftheflowerforms Dr. SusanPell,USBGDeputyExecutiveDirector Marvelous Morphology:Flowers TOUR FREE: LOCATION: TIMES: DATE: is arepeat ofthe12p.m.program. last withsuggestionsfrom theCookSisters. Pleasenote:The12:50p.m.program other goodies—istheopeningacttosummer’s excesses.Enjoythesewhilethey Late spring’s shortseasonofpeas,carrots, potatoes,andpepperygreens—among 56
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11a.m.to12p.m. Pre-registration required, visitwww.USBG.gov/Learn No pre-registration required Thursday, May30 Thursday, May23 CALENDAR OFEVENTS 12 p.m.to12:45and12:501:30 Tour meetsintheConservatory Garden Court Conservatory Garden Court MAY COOKING DEMONSTRATION First Fruit Adrienne Cook, Gardening and Cooking Writer, and Danielle Cook, MS, Nutritionist and Cooking Instructor Few things in the garden are more eagerly awaited than strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and other early season sweet gems. Come join the Cook Sisters to explore the various ways to cook with these delectable early season fruits. Please note: The 12:50 p.m. program is a repeat of the 12 p.m. program.
DATE: Thursday, May 30 TIMES: 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Garden Court FREE: No pre-registration required
LECTURE Water in the Landscape: Creating a Garden Oasis Kathy Jentz, Editor/Publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine Water features and water gardens can be a magical addition to your landscape. Water can be stimulating or calming, depending on how it is used. Water gardens can sustain native wildlife and mask ambient noise. This class explains the basics of installing and maintaining a water feature of any size into a garden. It also highlights water garden plant choices appropriate for this region.
DATE: Friday, May 31 TIME: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
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MAY Botanical Bliss: An Immersive Nature Walk Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Author, Naturalist, Certified Forest Therapy Guide Studies have shown that spending time in nature is good for both mental and physical health. This slow moving, immersive tour through the USBG outdoor gardens aims to promote wellness and reflections on nature. Join Melanie as she explores the beauty and wonder of the Garden through all five senses. Stop to periodically share experiences and observations with other participants and sip some pure maple sap “tea” at the conclusion of the journey.
DATE: Friday, May 31 TIME: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. LOCATION: Tour meets on the Terrace in front of the Conservatory FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
Mark your calendars for these programs in early June!
PARENT & CHILD PROGRAM Snugglers JUNE Marjorie Abbot, USBG Volunteer Docent Join us each Thursday for a 45-minute guided tour of the Conservatory. Each week will be a different exploration. This program is designed for parents and care providers who have a tiny one in a snuggly. Please note: You are welcome to arrive with a stroller, however we cannot support strollers or older siblings during the actual program.
DATE (choose any or all of the following): Thursdays, June 6, 13 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn
FITNESS PROGRAM Yoga in the Garden Heather Markowitz, Founder, WithLoveDC Come flow at the Garden with this free yoga gathering, led by WithLoveDC. These classes aim to create an accessible space for all people to tune into their breath while enjoying the natural beauty in the Garden. Please note: This program is first-come, first- served with limited space available. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mats.
DATES: Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Terrace Gardens (Rain Location: Conservatory Gallery) FREE: No pre-registration required
58 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS GARDEN TOURS ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE
Use your mobile phone to have a private tour of the Garden and plants at the United States Botanic Garden.
PHONE CALL OPTION 1. Dial the tour number: 202-730-9303. 2. Enter the stop number on the sign.
SMARTPHONE OPTION 1. Go to www.usbg.oncell.com 2. Click “begin tour” 3. Select stop; push play
QR CODE OPTION Scan the QR codes on the signs with your smart phone or tablet.
CONSERVATORY NATIONAL GARDEN 1 USBG Brief History 700 National Garden Overview 10 Garden Court 705 Regional Garden 30 Rare & Endangered Plants 710 Butterfly Garden 50 Orchids 715 Rose Garden 60 Medicinal Plants 720 Piedmont vs. Coastal Plain 70 World Deserts 725 Stream 80 Hawaii 730 Cycle of Fire 90 Garden Primeval 735 Sustainability 100 Plant Adaptation 740 Amphitheater 120 Children’s Garden 745 First Ladies Water Garden 130 The Tropics 750 Lawn Terrace 140 Southern Exposure
You may hang up and redial the tour at any time. During the tour, you can control the audio by pressing 1 to rewind the recording, 2 to pause/play the recording, or press # to skip the recording.
Normal fees apply to your call.
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 59 BECOME A JUNIOR BOTANIST!
Visit the U.S. Botanic Garden and check out a Junior Botanist Adventure Kit.
Your adventure will begin in the Garden Court and continue throughout the Conservatory. You will be challenged to use all of your senses to discover just how amazing plants really are. It often takes multiple visits to the Garden to complete all of the activities. Backpacks may be checked out by an adult with a picture ID. After your adventures, stop at our information desk to return the backpack and receive your Apprentice Junior Botanist badge. You will continue your botanic adventures at home with a trip to the grocery store and a walk around your neighborhood.
Once all activities are completed, you will mail your booklet to our botanist for review. Upon successful completion of the activities, Junior Botanists will receive a certificate signed by our botanist, a field journal, an explorer’s lens, and an invitation for a behind-the-scenes tour of our greenhouses with our botanist. The program is free. Please note: Schools may complete all activities in one visit by assigning small groups to different rooms. Schools must reserve Junior Botanist kits in advance by contacting our Senior Education Specialist at [email protected].
60 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVERYONE IS WELCOME
The U.S. Botanic Garden strives to make its collection, programming, and facilities accessible to ensure a successful museum visit for all visitors. For additional information, please visit www.USBG.gov/accessibility-usbg or contact our Accessibility Coordinator at [email protected] or 202-226-1047.
Assisted Listening Devices Visitor Guides Assisted Listening Devices are The U.S. Botanic Garden’s map available upon request. The and visitor guide are available headsets are compatible with in Braille and large print and hearing aids. may be picked up at the front desk upon request. Additional Sensory-Friendly Programs languages available. Seasonal early openings provide access to registered individuals Wheelchairs with cognitive and/or sensory Wheelchairs are available for processing disabilities. loan on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sensory Bags Sensory bags are available Service Dogs upon request. Items available to Service dogs that are trained borrow include noise-reducing to work or perform tasks for headphones, weighted lap an individual with a disability blankets, and a selection of fidgets are welcome in all areas of the to help ease sensory stimulation. garden unless the dog poses a direct threat, is not housebroken, Sign Language Interpretation or is not under control. Pets In cooperation with the Office and emotional support/comfort/ of Congressional Accessibility therapy animals are not allowed Services, the U.S. Botanic on USBG grounds. Garden offers sign language interpretation upon request. If possible, please allow at least five business days advanced notice to schedule an interpreter.
Learn more at www.USBG.gov/Accessibility
MARCH – MAY 2019 | 61 BECOME A FRIEND OF THE U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN
Partners in Education The Friends of the United States Botanic Garden (formerly the National Fund for the U.S. Botanic Garden) supports the educational activities of the USBG, including the Hands On Plant Science (HOPS) summer program, the National Garden Fellowship, Landscape for Life, D.C. Teachers Night, and numerous public programs throughout the year. The Friends allow the Garden to provide a range of educational opportunities, led by outstanding instructors and lecturers. Please consider donating to the Friends of the USBG to help support the Garden’s many on-site educational programs and events.
Learn more and make a donation: visit www.USBGFriends.org
A contribution of $75 or more entitles you to discounted registration fees for programs sponsored by the Friends, and invitations to special events.
Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden welcomes donations of any size. The Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible.
62 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS About Registration • Class sizes are limited. • To register by telephone with a credit Early registration is recommended. card, call 202-225-1116. • To register online for programs, go to • The U.S. Botanic Garden reserves the the U.S. Botanic Garden website at right to substitute instructors or cancel www.USBG.gov/Learn. programs when necessary. • To register by mail, • Registration fees will be refunded only complete the form and send to: in the case of program cancellation by Registrar, U.S. Botanic Garden the U.S. Botanic Garden. 245 First St SW Washington, DC 20515
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