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BUTTERFLY PINNING
101

Discover the amazing world of entomological pinning with instructors Justin and Clara! Experienced pinning instructor Justin Torone from Rest In Pieces joins forces with Lepidopterist and the Garden's former Butterflies […]

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NATURE JOURNALING
OBSERVING NATIVE BEES OF VIRGINIA

Have you ever noticed small half circles cut into your plants' leaves? "Leaf cutter" bees do that. Despite their circular excavations, this native bee is small, docile, and solitary. Leaf […]

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THE ART & SCIENCE OF
PAINTING BIRDS

In this virtual course, award-winning artist Patricia Savage guides students in the drybrush watercolor method utilized by scientific illustrators. On Days 1 and 2, students will study the anatomy of […]

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AQUATIC PLANT
CARE BASICS

In this class taught by Danny Cox, the Garden’s Vice President of Horticulture, participants will be introduced to different aquatic plants that can be grown in water gardens. We will […]

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CONTAINER GARDENING
IN SMALL SPACES

Make the most of your small space with instructor Sunny McGann, Master Gardener and adjunct horticulture professor at Reynolds Community College. Sunny will inspire and provide guidance on how to […]

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FLOURISH:
A TROPICAL EXTRAVAGANZA TOUR

The Central Garden and Conservatory are lush with tropical plants featuring large leaves, unusual colors and spectacular blooms. Join Horticulturist Jayton Howard and Garden Guide Julia Cothron to explore this […]

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