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10:45 am

Tour: Phenomenal Plants – The USBG Medicinal Plants Collection

August 30, 2017 @ 10:45 am - 11:30 am
U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Join Chelsea, Gardener of the Medicinal Plants house, on a tour of this fascinating collection. Learn about a variety of different species used for medicinal purposes that are currently on display at the USBG Conservatory. Topics to be discussed include plant-derived compounds used in pharmaceuticals, species that have been used…

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2:00 pm

Tour: The Art and History of the U.S. Botanic Garden

August 30, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Ever wonder why the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory is located on its present site? What the architectural style of the building is? How Bartholdi's Fountain became part of the USBG? Where many of the first plants in the Conservatory originated? This walking tour will explore how historical currents, architecture, sculpture,…

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4:30 pm

LEAF Youth Program

August 30, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

LEAF (Learning for Environment, Agriculture and Food), is an excitement-filled hour of hands-on farming, cooking, eating, and learning. During these sessions, youth participate in the full farm-to-table cycle through caring for our Youth Garden, harvesting veggies, and/ or preparing a snack in our outdoor kitchen. Youth are encouraged to share…

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6:30 pm

Mushroom Growing in the City

August 30, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20010 United States

Growing your own shiitake mushrooms is a delicious way to make use of your shady spaces. Shiitakes also boost your immune system and are a key component of growing a well-balanced diet yourself. If you’re growing for market, shiitakes are a low maintenance specialty item that is well worth the…

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