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11/08/2025 2:00 pm to 11/08/2025 4:00 pm
(Adults) Create a one-of-a-kind fairy garden scene out of natural materials with the help of instructor Bailey Price. Go on a guided walk to find inspiration and collect items from nature to work with. Learn how to build miniature furniture using hot glue and natural materials such as dried plants, acorns, twigs and bark. Feel free to bring fairy…
11/15/2025 10:00 am to 11/15/2025 4:00 pm
(16-Adult) For the beginner or advanced student, artist and instructor Dawn Flores will share watercolor techniques through exercises that help you understand color, composition and improve brush control. Learn about the history and types of paper used in botanical art. Basic drawing skills are helpful for drawing the plant specimen from which to…
11/15/2025 1:00 pm
(16-Adult) Join Smithsonian Gardens horticulturist, Christine Price-Abelow for a fascinating lecture on the garden surrounding the National Museum of the American Indian. Learn about the carefully selected native plants, their cultural significance, and the stories they tell about the land and Indigenous traditions. Discover how the landscape honors the connection…
11/22/2025 1:00 pm
(16-Adult) Join Kathy Jentz, Editor and Publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine, for a festive and informative workshop on caring for classic seasonal plants.
Jentz will share expert tips on nurturing holiday favorites and introduce a few unique plant varieties that make thoughtful gifts and charming additions to your home décor. You'll also learn the basics…
01/11/2026 1:30 pm
(16-Adult) Join Hardy Kern, Director of Government Relations for American Bird Conservancy’s Pesticides and Birds Campaigns, for an engaging talk on how to garden with birds in mind—even in small or container spaces. Learn how to choose bird-safe plants, avoid common outdoor hazards and create welcoming habitats with food, water and shelter. Whether you have a backyard…
01/18/2026 1:30 pm
(16-Adult) Step into the enchanting world of fairy gardens with Green Spring’s fairy expert, Bailey Price. Discover how these miniature landscapes have larger-than-life impacts by sparking imagination and creativity, deepening our connection to nature and even strengthening community bonds. Learn how to create your own fairy garden, from design themes and plant…
01/25/2026 1:30 pm to 01/25/2026 2:30 pm
(16-Adult) Dogs are well known for their powerful noses, and those sniffing superpowers are proving to be invaluable for conservation efforts.
Join Laura Holder, founder of Conservation Dogs Collective, for an inside look at the groundbreaking work her team of canine conservationists is doing. These specially trained dogs are using their…
02/01/2026 1:30 pm to 02/01/2026 2:30 pm
(16-Adult) Designed as a tranquil, rejuvenating retreat for the end of the day, a moon garden comes to life at twilight and into the night. Discover with Green Spring horticulturist, Pam Smith, how to cultivate this serene space with plants that glow softly in the dark and foliage that shimmers in the moonlight.
Silvery leaves and…
02/14/2026 1:00 pm
(Adults) Love has been a subject for artists throughout history. In honor of St. Valentine’s Day, enjoy representations of the emotion on canvas. Discover art that shows love of many kinds – romantic, maternal, brotherly and patriotic. Be inspired, amused, moved, and elevated as we delve into the heart of art.
02/15/2026 1:30 pm to 02/15/2026 2:30 pm
(16- Adult) Discover how 18th-century neighbors built community through the exchange of seeds, cuttings and garden knowledge. Join Holly Gruntner, Mount Vernon’s landscape historian for a look at how early Americans shared plants, ideas and innovations—shaping both their gardens and relationships. Explore the social and botanical networks that…
