Capital Nature

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us outside of public hours for a sensory-friendly morning at our annual “Season’s Greenings” holiday exhibit! Explore model trains in the gated outdoor gardens circulating through large models of pollinators made from plant parts, as well as poinsettias and D.C. landmarks made from plants inside the Conservatory. These pollinator scenes include sculptures of a bat ...

(DC) (National Park Service) Come check out this seasonal pop-up exhibit in the Rock Creek Nature Center to learn about the plants of the winter solstice. Craft your own winter solstice-plant inspired decoration to help us decorate the exhibit hall for the holiday season. Ongoing through Dec. 29th.

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Want to know more about holiday herbs, spices, and fruits? Drop by the Garden Court in the Conservatory to talk with Adam Pyle, USBG Horticulture Project Manager about the plants that give us the familiar flavors of the holidays! Bring your questions and connect with USBG plant science professionals in this Expert Is In program.

(DC) (Hillwood) Explore the bones of Hillwood’s peaceful winter gardens with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture. Evergreen plants take center stage, deciduous woody plants become architectural, and hardscapes become more important. Winter’s cool light shapes the experience, and we can sense more subtle shades of green and brown. The few flowers in bloom are very special, and the texture of ...

(DC) (African American History and Culture Museum) Explore More! in STEM is a classroom program for ages 8+ to explore STEM concepts in relation to African American history, culture, or the museum. In this lesson, participants will learn about the Gullah Geechee people and their culture, how rice was/is cultivated in the U.S., and take a closer look at rice itself.

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join Howard Luckey, USBG Gardener (Advanced) as he shares his expertise on all things poinsettias! Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or budding plant enthusiast, Howard is here to answer your burning questions, offer tips for caring for these beautiful holiday classics, and help you explore their fascinating history and variety.

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Want to know more about poinsettias? Drop by the Garden Court of the USBG Conservatory to talk with Howard Luckey, USBG Gardener (Advanced) about these seasonal sensations! Bring your questions and connect with USBG plant science professionals in this Expert Is In program.

(DC) (Hillwood) Explore the bones of Hillwood’s peaceful winter gardens with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture. Evergreen plants take center stage, deciduous woody plants become architectural, and hardscapes become more important. Winter’s cool light shapes the experience, and we can sense more subtle shades of green and brown. The few flowers in bloom are very special, and the texture of ...

(DC) (Hillwood) Celebrate the holiday season with a floral arrangement full of luxuriously rich colors and festive blooms. Hillwood floral designer Ami Wilber helps you create a beautiful creation with step-by-step guidance and plenty of time to ask questions. Supplies are not included, and participants are encouraged to buy flowers and produce from a local farm, farmer’s market, or other ...