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Member Appreciation
MONTH

We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet?  Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March! BECOME A MEMBER

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INTRODUCTION TO
Botanical Drawing I

This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw. Marks on paper are all a drawing is. Marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this, not everyone takes the time to learn how to draw. […]

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MEDICINAL PLANTS
TRADITIONS, TOPICALS, & TEAS

Plants have been used as medicine for thousands of years, and in this course, we honor the traditions from countries all around the world. Join biologist Clara Aus as she leads the group through a brief history of plants as medicine, outlines a variety of plants and their medicinal properties, and then explains some of […]

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Singularity is a Forest

Experience Singularity is a Forest, a photography series by Álvaro Alejandro López, a self-taught photographer from Mexico City. López's photography invites viewers to explore the spaces between what is seen and what is felt. His images challenge us to look beyond the surface, revealing connections between seemingly unrelated objects and moments. Each photograph serves as […]

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The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle Exhibit

Artist Mary Van Slyke invites you to celebrate spring and the return of lepidoptera (winged insects, including butterflies and moths) with a visit to The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle at the Kelly Education Center, Community Art Gallery. The exhibit features vibrant watercolor paintings that depict in detail the life stages of the cecropia moth. High-magnification […]

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY
TREE TOUR

Bring your family and enjoy a walk through the Garden; exploring and visiting some of our most prominent trees. Using pictures and descriptions of leaves, go on a group scavenger hunt for the specific trees throughout the Garden. Get crafty and make leaf prints and climb the famous Mulberry tree in the Children's Garden. Expect […]

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Richmond African Violet Society
SHOW & SALE

Visit the Richmond African Violet Society Show & Sale to discover interesting and unusual African violet varieties, both on display and for purchase (while supplies last)! You can also expect to see floral arrangements using African violets, such as underwater arrangements, terrariums, and natural plantings, and meet knowledgeable growers who can answer questions and provide […]

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THEMED WALK
Spring Migration Tour

Enjoy a pleasant walk in the garden with Garden Guides Buz and Barb Sawyer and learn about how birds use our 80 acres to rest, refuel and continue the journey north to their breeding grounds. Discover what birds will be passing through or arriving in Richmond for the summer. Spring migration can be an exciting […]

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EMBRACING
Companion Planting

Growing vegetables sustainably can be achieved by embracing companion planting. Learn how to grow more in a smaller space while managing disease and insect pressures. Discover how pairing some plants enriches the soil biome which improves the flavor of your produce, increases nutrient uptake while minimizing weeds. Matching specific pollinator plants with your vegetables will […]

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NEXT STEPS
Watercolor Endeavors

Have you taken one, (or more!!) of the beginning watercolor classes? Learn new tips, techniques, and tricks. Build on the skills you have acquired. Always inspired by the Garden, you will experiment with color, try new brush techniques, and play with some new media. All supplies will be provided and the materials are also “next […]

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