Upcoming Holiday Access Programs at the U.S. Botanic Garden

Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 8:30 AM to

U.S. Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Avenue SW , Washington, DC 20001

Contact: Maura Nelson   mnelson@aoc.gov   (202) 226-1047  

Sponsored by: U.S. Botanic Garden

https://www.usbg.gov/

Take a train ride across America as our annual holiday show Season’s Greenings showcases train stations! Plant-based recreations of iconic train stations from across the U.S. will be represented in the train room. Thousands of blooms will be on display throughout the Conservatory (100 Maryland Ave., SW). Our collection of D.C. landmarks made from plant materials returns with a new botanical version of Washington, D.C.’s Union Station. Join us as we celebrate the holidays and America’s railroad history.

Program Dates

Morning at the Garden
Sunday, December 16
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Doors open to the public at 10:00 a.m.)
All ages are welcome.

Evening at the Garden
Sunday, December 16*
6:30-8:00 p.m.
*We invite participants 13+ years and their families to enjoy the Garden after hours for our inaugural evening program.

Program Details

The entire Conservatory will be open for exploring. Parking is available on Maryland Avenue in front of the USBG. In addition to the model train room, the following interactive stations (as well as a take-a-break space) will be available:

• Chocolate discovery cart - participants will learn about our wonderful Theobroma cacao tree and discover how chocolate is made!
• Build and take home your own terrarium (a living ornament!).
• Explore a variety of very cool cones and learn about pines, firs, and spruces!
• Visit our holiday discovery cart to learn about how all the festive buildings and structures are created.

RSVP

RSVP to Maura Nelson at mnelson@aoc.gov or 202-226-1047. Please indicate your preferred date in the RSVP. We will fill each date on a first come, first serve basis.

Easy Access Pass

If you are not able to join us on the program dates listed above, or would like to return for a visit, we are happy to now offer an Easy Access Pass which allows for entry to the train room without waiting in line. Please reach out to Maura Nelson directly (contact information above) to request a pass for a date and approximate time of visit. Upon arrival, report to the front desk for pass pickup and proceed to the entrance to the West Gallery (train room).