List of Events

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Exhibits

	Hawaii at the USBG Now open - "Hawaii," our newest permanent exhibit! More...
	Heroes of Horticulture Stories and images of plants that witnessed historical events More...
	Begonia With more than 1,500 species, begonias are one of the largest plant families (genera) in the world. More...
	Orchids: A Cultural Odyssey This February, go on a journey with the U.S. Botanic Garden as we explore the ways orchids have permeated the lives of people around the world. More...

Lectures and Tours

	Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory (January) What do manila folders, Chanel No. 5, vanilla, and fossil fuels have in common? The answer is that they all come from plants on permanent display in the USBG Conservatory. More...
	Plants in American History – From Columbus to the Turn of the Century From the lure of Indian spices that led to Columbus landing in the New World to the use of corn as food and fuel, plants have been intertwined with American history. More...
	Romance of the Floral Kind Begin your special Valentine's Day evening with a guided walk through the romantic glow of the Conservatory at night. More...
	Winter Tree Tour of Capitol Grounds Winter is the best time to appreciate the architecture of the historic trees that grace the U.S. Capitol Grounds. More...
	Conservatory Highlights Tour January and February Join Bob for the following Highlights Tours in the Conservatory. Here is an opportunity to gain greater insight and information about two of the Conservatory’s largest rooms. More...
	U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility Open House Only once each year do we invite the public to see our growing facility, the largest greenhouse complex supporting a public garden in the United States. More...

Registration

	Sprouts Preschoolers ages 3–5 Bring your preschooler to the U.S. Botanic Garden for plant–related fun. Sign up for a one–month session and attend four different programs. More...
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Workshops and Demonstrations

	Orchids In Watercolor Watercolorist Jean Brinton Jaecks will guide you in painting a variety of orchids from the extensive and exotic collection at the U.S. Botanic Garden. More...
	Botanical Illustration Using Ink and Ink Wash Techniques This course is designed for the beginning and intermediate student interested in utilizing botanical subjects to focus their efforts on developing strong drawing and compositional skills and techniques using ink media. More...

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