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Can a Leaf Make Music? (Online Demonstration)

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanical Garden) Join Dr. Paul V. Miller, Musician and Engineer, and Christopher Coz, Musician and Engineer, as they explore the history and technology related to the world of plant musicians and sound designers. During this online demonstration they will share some of their sound experiments while considering what it means to have an artistic collaboration with a tropical ...

Expert Is In: Rain Gardens

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanical Garden) Want to know more about how plants can prevent flooding? Drop by the Terrace in front of the Conservatory to talk with Reshmina. You'll learn how rain gardens can make neighborhoods safer and watersheds cleaner, and dive into how you could plan your own rain garden. Bring your questions and connect with plant science professionals in ...

The Basics of Botanical Drawing and Keeping a Sketchbook (Virtual)

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Beginners and experienced artists can celebrate the beauty of spring by learning the basics of botanical drawing and the practice of keeping a sketchbook. Drawing botanical subjects is one of the best ways to develop your eye for form, composition, and color, but it can be challenging to find the time and space for practice. In ...

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Look & Learn: Repotting Orchids

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) The USBG’s Look and Learn drop-in demonstrations encourage visitors to come by the Garden to connect with horticultural experts as they present tips and techniques related to their field of expertise. On this occasion, George Guenthner, USBG Gardener, will be in the Conservatory Garden Court showing how to repot orchids. Stop by to strengthen or stretch your ...

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Medicinal Plants at the Conservatory

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Drop by the Conservatory's Garden Court to talk with Emily Ogwin, USBG Gardener, about medicinal plants. Bring your questions and connect with USBG plant science professionals in this Expert Is In program.

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Winter Wreath Design at the Conservatory

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join Arrin, owner of Tint Floral as she shares the elements of winter wreath construction and design during this drop-in demonstration. Learn to identify plant materials that will last well and look beautiful in a wreath, understand how to prep and construct those chosen elements, and bring a bit of winter wonder into your space. Visitor participation ...

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Medicinal Plants at the Conservatory

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Drop by the Conservatory's Garden Court to talk with Emily Ogwin, USBG Gardener, about medicinal plants. Bring your questions and connect with USBG plant science professionals in this Expert Is In program.

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US Botanic Garden Holiday and Trains

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) The annual holiday display “Season’s Greenings” will feature model trains in the gated outdoor gardens, festive lights throughout the Garden, and the Conservatory will feature poinsettias, holiday decor, and D.C. landmarks made from plants. G-gauge model trains will circulate through displays of pollinators made from plant parts in the outdoor gardens. These scenes will range from ...

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