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Now–March 24, 2019Orchid Extravaganza
Our talented horticulturists celebrate the beauty and variety of orchids with our artful display.
Saturday, February 23
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- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Vegetable Gardening Boot Camp Class
In this immersive day, discuss principles for designing and creating a vegetable garden, including the location, layout, and bed preparation.
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- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit (Winter)
Explore a winter exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Webelos: Into the Woods Adventure
Learn about the historic trees on our property and investigate the role of trees and plants in the ecosystem.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Bears: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Adventure
Explore our historic indoor and outdoor Gardens to discover the world of plants and insects.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Wolves: Grow Something Adventure
Go behind the scenes to learn about the varieties of plants growing in our indoor production greenhouses.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Cadettes: Tree Legacy Badge
Discover amazing facts about our champion trees and hundred-year-old bonsais.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Junior Girl Scouts: Flowers Legacy Naturalist Badge
Tour the beautiful Conservatory and discover the types of flowers growing year-round.
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- 9:30 am
- 11:00 am
Member Orientation
Join us to learn more about your Membership and enjoy a Garden tour and Scavenger Hunt.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Brownies: Bugs Legacy Naturalist Badge
Explore our Gardens and learn about insect body parts, life cycles, and habitats.
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Sunday, February 24
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- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit (Winter)
Explore a winter exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Junior Girl Scouts: Flowers Legacy Naturalist Badge
Tour the beautiful Conservatory and discover the types of flowers growing year-round.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Brownies: Bugs Legacy Naturalist Badge
Explore our Gardens and learn about insect body parts, life cycles, and habitats.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Webelos: Into the Woods Adventure
Learn about the historic trees on our property and investigate the role of trees and plants in the ecosystem.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Bears: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Adventure
Explore our historic indoor and outdoor Gardens to discover the world of plants and insects.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Wolves: Grow Something Adventure
Go behind the scenes to learn about the varieties of plants growing in our indoor production greenhouses.
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- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Cadettes: Tree Legacy Badge
Discover amazing facts about our champion trees and hundred-year-old bonsais.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens on select days with one of our expert staff. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 1:00 pm
Curtis Student Recitals Performance
Experience the stars of tomorrow as they perform solo and chamber music in these pre-graduation recitals.
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Monday, February 25
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- 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Introduction to Botanical Illustration Class (Spring)
9 sessions. For all who are interested in mastering the art of plant illustration.
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- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit (Winter)
Explore a winter exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Botanical Illustration Studio Class (Spring)
9 sessions. Illustrate plants and flowers from Longwood's greenhouses and outdoor grounds.
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- 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
An Evening of Botanical Illustration Class (Spring)
9 sessions. For beginners as well as more accomplished artists interested in the art of plant illustration.
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Tuesday, February 26
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- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit (Winter)
Explore a winter exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
- 1:30 pm
- 2:30 pm
Live Organ Demonstration
Free with Gardens admission. Enjoy a free live organ demonstration with Principal Organist Peter Richard Conte.
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Wednesday, February 27
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- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit (Winter)
Explore a winter exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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Thursday, February 28
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Summer Camps & Scout Programs On Sale
Explore our programs designed to get kids off the couch and out into nature.
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- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit (Winter)
Explore a winter exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens on select days with one of our expert staff. Free with Gardens Admission.
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Friday, March 01
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- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delaware Photographic Society Exhibit (Winter)
Explore a winter exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Principles of Color Class (Winter)
2 sessions. Explore the role of color using a spectrum of flowers, greens, and fabric backgrounds.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens on select days with one of our expert staff. Free with Gardens Admission.
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