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Art: In The Garden

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

"Asian Valley Spring" by Tom Hennessy is just one of the many works for sale in the juried show "In the Garden" Included with Regular Garden Admission In the Garden is a show of 20+ garden and bloom-inspired art works juried by Crossroads Art Center. On display in the Lora Robins Library and Ginter Gallery II in the Kelly Education Center. All […]

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The Art of Play
Member Preview

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

We love our members and that's why we're hosting a members-only preview of our spring and summer exhibition, The Art of Play! Take an after-hours sneak peek at our exciting summer exhibition celebrating creativity and play. Whimsical installations throughout the Garden will give children and grownups alike a chance to sit astride a life-size wooden […]

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Artist Meet & Greet

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Included with Garden Admission   Join us in the Lora Robins Library and meet some of the artists behind the works in The Art of Play exhibition and “In the Garden” juried show by Crossroads Art Center.

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Tree Care
Symposium

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Tree populations are being affected by changing climates and conditions. This year, we look at how climate is affecting long-range planning for forest management, review the biomechanics of trees in this environment, and consider the fundamentals of soils for successful trees as well as changes in insect behavior. View the complete schedule here (PDF) Fee: […]

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Butterfly Basics
Walk and Talk

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Come learn some basic and fun information about butterflies and moths, including the significance of Monarch butterflies and how we can each make a difference. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walk around the Garden. We’ll end at the Conservatory with a visit to M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE!

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Rogério Lupo
Graphite Techniques for Scientific Illustration

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Beautiful artwork is created with value—the degree of light and dark in a specific subject. Working in pencil, develop values and master seamless gradations from the lightest lights to the darkest darks without the usual graphite sheen. A simple exercise trains each student to draw incredible detail using practical rendering of textures and different colors […]

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Thursday Yoga in the Garden:
April-May Session

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting.  Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience.  Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season.  Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, […]

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Evening Yoga in the Garden:
April-May Session

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture during this evening offering in a tranquil Garden setting.  Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience.  Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season.  Classes take place in the Garden […]

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The Hidden Life
of Trees

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

New best-selling books have brought revelations about how trees live their lives. Visit some of the Garden’s most prominent trees and hear discoveries about their subtle communication skills through the “wood wide web”. Tour includes many parts of the garden; expect some uneven terrain.

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