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SUMMARY:Exhibit: America's State Flowers
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants\, artistic displays\, botanical illustrations\, and herbarium specimens. \nAssociated educational programs will be offered throughout the run\, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska\, drop-in demonstrations\, online talks\, and more.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-americas-state-flowers-2/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Plants,Social & Cultural
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SUMMARY:Summer Evening Hours at USBG
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us for extended evening hours on the third Thursday of each month. The Conservatory will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to explore the USBG plant collection while enjoying live music and refreshments at our four extended evening hour events. \nTonight\, enjoy live music by Night Hawk as you explore the Conservatory. In partnership with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden\, local vendors Vintage Views will have lemonade\, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails\, and snacks available for purchase. Additionally\, local frozen treat vendor Here’s The Scoop will have gourmet ice cream and non-dairy sorbet available for purchase.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-evening-hours-at-usbg/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Plants,Social & Cultural
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SUMMARY:Hillwood Japanese-style Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the serenity and beauty of the Japanese-style garden\, just as Marjorie Post and so many of her guests did. Join Michael Rollinson\, gardener\, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the intricately manicured\, yet “naturally wild\,” Japanese-style garden. \nTickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is limited to twelve and meets in the visitor center conservatory.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/hillwood-japanese-style-garden-tour-2/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Social & Cultural,Tour
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SUMMARY:National Moth Week
DESCRIPTION:National Moth Week is an annual\, global event that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in mothing by sharing photos of moths they find for citizen science. Communities around the globe come together during National Moth Week to celebrate the beauty\, diversity\, and ecological importance of moths. Join participants of all ages to contribute valuable data that helps scientists better understand these fascinating insects. \nThese contributions help researchers study moth diversity\, distribution\, and ecology worldwide!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/national-moth-week/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Lotus and Water Lily Festival
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (NPS) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Each summer\, the Lotus and Water Lily Festival invites visitors to experience the stunning blooms of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens while celebrating the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Anacostia River. This year\, the festival embraces a special America 250th theme\, highlighting stories that connect our shared national history with the beauty of this treasured landscape. Activities will include drumming\, music\, art\, and nature immersion experiences.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/lotus-and-water-lily-festival/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Social & Cultural
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