Join this free online conversation with artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg and author Giovanni Aloi about imagining art with other living worlds. What would art look like if its primary audience were not human? In this Plant Initiative conversation, artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg joins art historian, author, and Plant Initiative board member Giovanni Aloi to explore […]
Join us on Thursday, October 29 from 12-1 pm at La Kretz Garden Pavilion for another installment of Botany Brown Bag. Dr. Rachel Shahan will give a talk titled “Getting to the Root of Plant Development.” Plants have an amazing ability to produce new organs throughout their lifetimes, including flowers above the ground and roots […]
Experiment with collage and watercolor techniques in this fun project-centered workshop to create your very own botanical collage. You'll draw inspiration from the natural world of the Marin Art and Garden Center as well as art history and design to create plant inspired collages in this guided workshop. *No drawing or art experience is necessary […]
Join American sculptor and Washington gem Joan Danziger, along with Smithsonian Museum of Natural History chief entomologist Floyd Shockley, as we examine human history’s fascination, indeed its reliance, on the beetle. Danziger’s sculptures radiate the strength and beauty of these creatures in her ongoing exhibition “Beetlemania!” Dr. Shockley’s deep knowledge of the vastness of beetle […]
Use foraged materials to create dramatic images from nature. Join Marin-based photographer and printmaker Ben Davidson and photo teacher and artist Laurie Reemsnyder for a creative printmaking workshop using botanical […]
Join us to savor the poetry of the season, in this free gathering hosted by Jayne McPherson. Gardens have an essential and ubiquitous place in lyric poetry. The great poet […]
On Saturday, November 7th, we’re celebrating the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum's 50th Anniversary with a day full of festivities. Tour the museum, see 3D bonsai tree visualizations, take part […]
Discover the magic of indigo dyeing in this hands-on introductory workshop at Magnolia. Learn the basics of working with natural indigo as you watch fabric transform from green to vibrant […]
Virginia Camellia Society sponsors an American Camellia Society Accredited Camellia Show, November 7, 2026 at Norfolk Botanical Garden. The show is open to both experienced and novice camellia growers. Enter […]
Spend an afternoon at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens creating your own textile masterpiece. Using traditional indigo dye techniques and a rich extract derived from a humble green plant, you’ll watch […]
