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SUMMARY:Lei Making at USBG
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Each June\, in honor of Kamehameha Day\, the local Hawaiian community crafts beautiful lei using plant materials sourced from the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. During this drop-in program at the Garden’s Conservatory\, learn about Hawaiian culture\, and try your hand at lei-making. Then watch as members of the Hawai’i State Society of Washington D.C. prepare lei for the ceremonial draping at the U.S. Capitol. \nThis drop-in experience will be repeated several times over the course of two hours.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/lei-making-at-usbg/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Craft,Plants,Social & Cultural
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven\, hilly terrain\, have a positive focus\, and include a silent\, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-walk-at-meadowlark/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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SUMMARY:Plant Clinic at Arlington Library
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Public Library) The Plant Clinic at Arlington Central Library is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners\, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests and diseases and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/plant-clinic-at-arlington-library/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 North Quincy Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants,Stewardship
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SUMMARY:Wild Things: The Art of Kusamono
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Arboretum) This three-day weekend event is devoted to the Japanese botanical art of kusamono. Discover how wild grasses\, wildflowers\, and other small native plants may be artistically arranged to suggest miniature representations of natural habitats. Often displayed alongside bonsai as an accent\, kusamono stands on its own as a complete expression\, emphasizing simplicity\, seasonality\, and a sense of place. Come see the exhibit and watch free demonstrations every day in the museum’s Exhibits Gallery. Buy kusamono plants\, soil\, and ceramics from vendors on the East Terrace.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wild-things-the-art-of-kusamono/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Plants,Social & Cultural
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SUMMARY:Demonstration: Repotting Orchids
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Connect with horticultural experts as they present tips and techniques related to their field of expertise. On this occasion\, George will be in the Conservatory Garden Court showing how to repot orchids. Stop by to strengthen or stretch your skill set!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/demonstration-repotting-orchids-2/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven\, hilly terrain\, have a positive focus\, and include a silent\, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-walk-at-meadowlark-2/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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SUMMARY:Flower to Fruit: A Pollinator Journey
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join Lilly Andersen\, USBG Family Education Specialist\, to investigate the differences in plants before and after pollination\, including in our beloved state flowers! In this drop-in program\, dissect a flower to learn about its different parts and how these components attract and interact with pollinators. Watch a fruit dissection demonstration to see how flowers develop into fruits after pollination.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/flower-to-fruit-a-pollinator-journey/
LOCATION:U.S. Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Plants,Wildlife
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