A special morning of family fun and endless doodling!

You won’t look at trees the same way again!The Secret to Tree & Shrub HealthThursday, September 16, 7:00 - 8:30pmPresented by Jake Hendee, Arborist, Smithsonian GardensForget everything you’ve learned about planting and mulching! Join arborist Jake Hendee for a thought-provoking lecture examining the epidemic of tree and shrub health problems caused by our most basic garden maintenance practices. Healthy trees, shrubs, and urban forests require a paradigm shift about how we manage the trees in …

Join us to shoot the season!Photo WalkSaturday, September 18, 9:00 – 11:00 am(Rain date: September 19)Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerAward-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will be your mentor and guide for these monthly small group sessions. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you, while learning various compositional and technical options on the spot.Participants will need to bring a camera, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. A …