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UNITED STATES BOTANIC GARDEN

Calendar of EventsMARCH – MAY 2019

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The United States Botanic GardenThe 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 InformationGeneral Information & Accessibility at the USBG: 202-225-8333Register for Programs: 202-225-1116Request Tours: 202-226-2055Plant Hotline: 202-226-4785Volunteer Opportunities: 202-226-8066Media Inquiries: 202-226-4145 Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden: 202-225-1281 (or see pg. 62) cover image: Rosa Heritage™

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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


16 10:00 a.m. Plant Science of the Chocolate Chip Cookie 23


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


29 10:30 a.m. Plant Stories with Miss Maryland 27

April


3 10:30 a.m. Sprouts 34



7 2:00 p.m. The Art and Science of Orchids 37


14 2:00 p.m. Plant Science Cafe: Plant Classification 39



May

1 10:30 a.m. Sprouts 47




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12 1:00 p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Garden 51




Early June



COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

March

14 12:00 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

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FITNESS PROGRAMS

March

2 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Garden 16





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31 6:00 p.m. Botanical Bliss: An Immersive Nature Walk 58

Early June



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 Design and Stewardship

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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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April

6 10:30 a.m. The Science of Wood 36

13 10:30 a.m. Bring Your Garden to the Sun: Success with Containers and Straw Bales

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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: The USBG Production Facility

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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 Plants Collection

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April

2 12:00 p.m. Celebrating Birds: Lunchtime Bird Walk 31


17 10:30 a.m. Facilities Behind-the-Scenes: The USBG Conservatory

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22 10:30 a.m. Earth Day Tree Tour of the Regional Garden 41

23 10:30 a.m. Phenomenal Plants: The USBG Medicinal Plants Collection

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25 11:00 a.m. Marvelous Morphology: Conifers and other Gymnosperms

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27 10:15 a.m. Celebrating Birds: Birding Basics for Gardeners 43

30 10:15 a.m. Celebrating Birds: Birds and the Regional Garden Habitat

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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: The U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility

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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


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: In the Field with Depth of Field

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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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April

5 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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EXHIBITS

ORCHIDS: Amazing AdaptationsTHROUGH 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 FamilyTHROUGH 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.

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Celebrating New American GardensTHROUGH 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 AmericaMAY 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.

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Highlights from the Conservatory CollectionUSBG 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

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Winter Tree TourMelanie Choukas-Bradley, author of City of Trees and The Joy of Forest Bathing

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

about magnificent trees from around the country and the world. Learn to identify beeches, magnolias, horse-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 UsesTodd 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

The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington, D.C.

Melanie Choukas-Bradley Illustrations by Polly Alexander

City of Trees

THIRD EDITION

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Yoga in the GardenHeather 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, 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 MysteryUSBG 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.

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SeedlingsUSBG 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.


SproutsUSBG 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.


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SnugglersMarjorie 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, 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 StewardshipRick 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

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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 HouseUSBG 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



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Plant Science Cafe: Engineering of the Plant WorldLee 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 FacilityIan 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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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 GardenLee 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


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The Joy of Forest BathingMelanie Choukas-Bradley, Author of City of Trees and 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 immersion walks she has led for the U.S. Botanic Garden, Smithsonian Associates, National Bonsai Foundation, Casey Trees, Rock Creek Conservancy, Aspen Institute, and other organizations. Melanie is the award winning author of A Year in Rock Creek Park and City of Trees. She is a nature and forest therapy guide with certification from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, based in Sonoma County, California.

DATE: Friday, March 15 TIME: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn

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Entertaining with OrchidsBarbara Schmidt, Author

Orchids are not just for windowsills and greenhouses; they also make great centerpieces. Join Barbara for this fun class to discuss orchid lore, trivia, and basic orchid care, all while learning how to turn orchids into wonderful tabletop conversation pieces. Please note: Each participant will be given an Oncidium ‘Twinkle’ orchid, a

tree fern pot, and supplies to create their own masterpiece to take home.

DATE: Saturday, March 16 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn


Plant Science of the Chocolate Chip CookieUSBG Employees and Volunteers

Ever wonder how many plants are in your chocolate chip cookie? Come learn all about the wonderful Poaceae family, how to make your own vanilla extract, whether brown and white sugar are from the same plant, and see the very tree that brings us chocolate—there might even be a taste!

DATE: Saturday, March 16 TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory FREE: No pre-registration required

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Exploring Bartholdi ParkThomas 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, 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

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Marvelous Morphology: FruitsDr. 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

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YOUTH PROGRAM

Plant Science Cafe: Plant ClassificationLee 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


Cherry Blossoms and Kites: Petals Flutter to the SkyUSBG 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


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Phenomenal Plants: The USBG Medicinal Plants CollectionChelsea 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, 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

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Make Your Own TerrariumByron 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


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Teacher Training: Plant AdaptationsLee 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


Plant Stories with Miss MarylandAdrianna 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

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Painting with Natural Dye ExtractionsSaya Benham, Visual Artist (Mixed Media and Sculpture)

Working with plants and flowers can bring us closer to nature and allow a respite from the digitally-saturated world. Join Saya for this engaging workshop where

you will learn how to extract colors from both fresh and dried flowers. You will then use the colors to create your own artwork, painting on paper and cotton. This workshop does not require any prior art experience. Please note: The 2 p.m. workshop is a repeat of the 10:30 a.m. workshop.

DATE: Saturday, March 30 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn

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The Other Georgia: Springtime in the CaucasusPanayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Outreach, Denver Botanic Gardens

Between the Alps and Himalayas, the Caucasus encompass elements from both of these great mountain ranges. However much of the flora here is endemic, containing plants found nowhere else in the world. Join Panayoti for a lively discussion of a recent collecting expedition focused primarily on bulbs, ephemerals, and much more! Please note: This program is offered in conjunction with the Potomac Valley Chapter of the National Rock Garden Society. Limited seats will be available.

DATE: Sunday, March 31 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn

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Flowers, True Love, and Popular SongsMichael 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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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


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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 classes in April and May are a repeat of the class in March.

DATES: Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 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 March 6 at 10 a.m.

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Celebrating Birds: Lunchtime Bird WalkJosh Berman, Birder and USBG Volunteer

Although it’s true that more birds can be seen early in the morning, many bird enthusiasts use their lunch break to study urban wildlife. The USBG outdoor gardens and larger U.S. Capitol campus are great locations for birding. Take a break in the middle of the day and join Josh to learn the basics of bird watching. You will also hear some of the highlights of what has been seen in the area over the past year. 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 2 TIME: 12 p.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

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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.

BECOME A U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN VOLUNTEER!

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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.

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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

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Spring TonicsAdrienne 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

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Leaning Toward the SkyChoreography 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



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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

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The Science of WoodTodd 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.

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Orchid Family Day: Amazing AdaptationsSmithsonian 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


The Art and Science of the OrchidLee 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


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Rainbow RiceAdrienne 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

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Bring Your Garden to the Sun: Success with Containers and Straw BalesCraig 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

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Plant Science Cafe: Plant ClassificationLee 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

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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


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Facilities Behind-the-Scenes of the U.S. Botanic Garden ConservatoryIan 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

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Guayule: A New U.S. Source of Natural RubberGene 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

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Earth Day Tree Tour of the Regional GardenMelanie Choukas-Bradley, Author of City of Trees and The Joy of Forest Bathing

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

you learn to identify newly leafing and flowering trees of the Mid-Atlantic Piedmont and Coastal Plain. Melanie will teach 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

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Phenomenal Plants: The USBG Medicinal Plants CollectionChelsea 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

The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington, D.C.

Melanie Choukas-Bradley Illustrations by Polly Alexander

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Marvelous Morphology: Conifers and GymnospermsDr. 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

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Spring Container GardeningAngela 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

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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

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Celebrating Birds: Birding Basics for GardenersJosh Berman, Birder and USBG Volunteer

One of the highlights for gardeners 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

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Celebrating Birds: Birds and the Regional GardenJean 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

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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

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Outdoor GardensUSBG 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

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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.




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


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Beyond the Julep: Mint and Historic CocktailsDwight 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.

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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

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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



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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Incredible HerbsAdrienne 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

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Floral ArrangingArrin 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

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An Introduction to Natural DyeingAn-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


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

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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

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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

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Horticultural Backstage Pass: The U.S. Botanic Garden Production FacilityKyle 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

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Explore with the Executive DirectorDr. 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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Curator’s “Cur-A-Tour” of the Regional GardenBill McLaughlin, USBG Curator

Take a tour of the Regional Garden highlighting its design concepts and environmentally friendly, forward-thinking approach to gardening. Come learn about the D.C. area’s Mid-Atlantic Fall Line flora, in a garden that celebrates beauty, American style! Please note: This tour is held outdoors. Registration will be limited to 20 participants. 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: Friday, May 17 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Tour will meet on the Lawn Terrace FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn

WORKSHOP

Landscape Photography for Beginners: In the Field with Depth of Field

Naomi Z. Hawk, Photographer, Urban Environmental Educator

Join Naomi for this engaging workshop for beginner photographers. During the workshop, learn terminology used in landscape photography while capturing photos of plants using “minimum and maximum depth of field” techniques. Take full advantage of natural and unnatural light to capture plants in a semi natural back drop.

Photography students are encouraged to use this workshop as an opportunity to add to their portfolio. Please note: Students should have their own camera. This course is not intended for those using a cell phone camera.

DATE: Saturday, May 18 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Conservatory Classroom FREE: Pre-registration required, visit www.USBG.gov/Learn

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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

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The Art and History of the U.S. Botanic GardenSusan 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

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Late Spring HarvestAdrienne Cook, Gardening and Cooking Writer, and Danielle Cook, MS, Nutritionist and Cooking Instructor

Late spring’s short season of peas, carrots, potatoes, and peppery greens—among other goodies—is the opening act to summer’s excesses. Enjoy these while they last with suggestions from the Cook Sisters. Please note: The 12:50 p.m. program is a repeat of the 12 p.m. program.


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Marvelous Morphology: FlowersDr. Susan Pell, USBG Deputy Executive Director

Ever wonder what the spots on flower petals are for or what part of the flower forms a fruit? Join Susan on a tour of the Garden and discover flower structures and their various functions. Learn the parts of typical flowers and some unusual exceptions. Topics such as flower structure, identifying plants by their flowers, and floral diversity will be explored and explained. Please note: This tour may go outdoors. Please dress accordingly.

DATE: Thursday, May 30 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



First FruitAdrienne 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.


LECTURE

Water in the Landscape: Creating a Garden OasisKathy 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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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!



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


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

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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 OPTION1. Dial the tour number: 202-730-9303.2. Enter the stop number on the sign.

SMARTPHONE OPTION1. Go to www.usbg.oncell.com 2. Click “begin tour”3. Select stop; push play

QR CODE OPTIONScan 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.


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].

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EVERYONE IS WELCOMEThe 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 DevicesAssisted Listening Devices are available upon request. The headsets are compatible with hearing aids.

Sensory-Friendly ProgramsSeasonal early openings provide access to registered individuals with cognitive and/or sensory processing disabilities.

Sensory BagsSensory bags are available upon request. Items available to borrow include noise-reducing headphones, weighted lap blankets, and a selection of fidgets to help ease sensory stimulation.

Sign Language InterpretationIn cooperation with the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, the U.S. Botanic Garden offers sign language interpretation upon request. If possible, please allow at least five business days advanced notice to schedule an interpreter.

Visitor GuidesThe U.S. Botanic Garden’s map and visitor guide are available in Braille and large print and may be picked up at the front desk upon request. Additional languages available.

WheelchairsWheelchairs are available for loan on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Service DogsService dogs that are trained to work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability are welcome in all areas of the garden unless the dog poses a direct threat, is not housebroken, or is not under control. Pets and emotional support/comfort/therapy animals are not allowed on USBG grounds.

Learn more at www.USBG.gov/Accessibility


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.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN

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About Registration

• Class sizes are limited. Early registration is recommended.

• To register online for programs, go to the U.S. Botanic Garden website at www.USBG.gov/Learn.

• To register by mail, complete the form and send to:

Registrar, U.S. Botanic Garden 245 First St SW

Washington, DC 20515

• To register by telephone with a credit card, call 202-225-1116.

• The U.S. Botanic Garden reserves the right to substitute instructors or cancel programs when necessary.

• Registration fees will be refunded only in the case of program cancellation by the U.S. Botanic Garden.

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