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Celebrating the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-42

Event Date: April 13, 2013 10:00AM

Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 pm. — The U.S. Botanic Garden's plant collection dates back to the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-42. Three of the original plants from this expedition can still be seen on display in the Conservatory! Commanded by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, this expedition took scientists and sailors on six ships to explore the seven seas. These explorers collected living plants, pressed specimens and cultural artifacts from around the globe. Join the USBG as we celebrate both the history of the Garden and this historic voyage. Designed with...

The New Blue Concert at the U.S. Botanic Garden

Event Date: March 19, 2013 12:00PM

This event has already occurred — Come to the U.S. Botanic Garden and hear The New Blue, Yale's oldest all-female a cappella group! The New Blue was founded the first year that Yale admitted undergraduate women and has prided itself on an eclectic repertoire and innovative musical spirit ever since. The group is visiting the DC area this week as part of its spring East Coast tour. Join them for a rousing lunchtime set in the lushness of the Conservatory's Garden Court. Please note: Limited seating will be available.

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Shoots of Spring Cooking Demonstration

Event Date: March 15, 2013 12:00PM

This event has already occurred - Slender, tender asparagus stalks and the pale-to-pink stalks of rhubarb are appearing in the garden in the next weeks. Join Adrienne Cook, Gardening Specialist and Danielle Cook Navidi, Nutritionist, for great ways to use these harbingers of spring. Please note: Demo will run at 12 p.m. and repeat at 12:45 p.m.

Date: Friday, March 15 and Thursday, Marc 21
Time: 12 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
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National Invasive Species Awareness Week Kids Day!

Event Date: March 3, 2013 12:00PM

Sunday, March 3, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. — Learn about invasive species and the threats they pose to our environment, health, economy and natural resources. Find out what you can do about them through hands-on activities, demonstrations, songs and stories.

Date: Sunday, March 3
Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Conservatory West Gallery
FREE: No pre-registration required

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Understory Exhibit

Event Date: January 22, 2013

January 22 to October 14 — Spring ephemerals of the forest understory are among the most interesting of our wildflowers. The photography of Jackie Bailey Labovitz celebrates the short-lived flowers of perennial native plants that bloom beneath the forest canopy. During a brief window of opportunity, they arise from the ground after it thaws and bloom, taking advantage of the sunlight beaming through the leafless trees. As soon as the trees leaf out, the above-ground parts of the ephemerals begin to wither, and by summer, most have vanished. They make up an important...

Lunchtime Tour of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory

Event Date: March 18, 2013 12:00PM
Tour the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory with a knowledgeable guide on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12 p.m.

Medicinal & Poisonous Plants Tour

Event Date: February 12, 2013 12:00PM

This event has already occurred — Many important medicines are derived from plants, but too much of a good thing can be dangerous. During a walking tour of the Conservatory, Beth Burrous will feature poisonous and medicinal plants growing at the U.S. Botanic Garden. She will talk about famous, interesting and sometimes fatal cases of poisoning by plants. You will also see and learn about plants used to make life-saving medicines.

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