Feb. 14-April 27, explore thousands of orchids – both beautiful and deceptive as part of “Orchids: Masters of Deception!" The 29th annual joint orchid exhibit between @usbotanicgarden and @SIGardens will feature unique, bizarre, and intriguing orchid adaptations!
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Steeped in history, the United States Botanic Garden is the oldest continuously operating botanic garden in the U.S., founded by Congress in 1820.
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For most of July and August 2024, the U.S. Botanic Garden will shift open hours for the Conservatory to 11 a.m.–6 p.m. From July 8 – August 30, the shifted hours will allow the USBG to replace the greenhouse glass roof in the Conservatory Garden Court. usbg.gov/visit
Announcement - Special Summer Evening Hours! The U.S. Botanic Garden invites visitors to come enjoy blooms and a beverage with special summer evening hours on June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2024. Drinks available for purchase. Tickets are not required. USBG.gov
Thank you @NewsHour for spotlighting the @USBotanicGarden and plant conservation! Many plants are facing threats, but many botanic gardens are working to conserve them. We depend on plants for food, medicine, clean air... We'll continue working to preserve earth's biodiversity!
Scientists say 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we don’t know what’s being lost until it’s too late. to.pbs.org/3H6a9GOView quoted post on X
We are excited to have made our @Jeopardy debut tonight! We love to see the love for the USBG when we show up in pop culture. Keep visiting and learning with us, and we’ll keep growing and sharing about the amazing world of plants! (Shout out your answer below!) #powerfulstink