Carnivorous Plant & Bog Garden Workshop

Dive into the intriguing world of carnivorous plants! Explore their unique adaptations and ecological significance. During this educational workshop, you'll learn the art of caring for carnivorous plants, propagation methods like seed collection and separation, and how to create a thriving bog garden at home. Depending on which ticket you purchase, you will either build a bog of your own during the class, or will take a carnivorous plant to plant at home after the class.

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) is thrilled to host this carnivorous plant workshop with Cultivate the City. The workshop will take place at the Washington Youth Garden, located on the grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum. Cultivate the City, a pioneering urban farming company in Washington, DC, is known for transforming urban spaces into vibrant green environments.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with nature and enhance your gardening skills —come and be a part of this unique workshop!

Choose from one of two ticket options:

• Class Only — $30: Includes the class and one carnivorous plant in a 2” pot to take home.
• Class + Bog Garden Creation — $60: Includes the class, 3 carnivorous plants,  growing medium, top dressing options, and a terrarium. ( You are welcome to bring your own growing container if you prefer. Please don't bring a clay pot, since it won't retain the necessary amount of moisture.)

All FONA members can also receive a $5 discount as part of their member benefits. Please make a donation of any amount to become a FONA member. If you are already a member, email [email protected] for the coupon codes.

Every participant will leave with their own carnivorous plant to start their collection.

Weather Cancellations: Weather that could lead to an event being canceled is a heat index temperature at the time of the event of 105 degrees, or severe weather warnings. Whenever possible, cancellations will take place at least 6 hours before the event.

Low Registration Cancellations: FONA reserves the right to cancel a session if fewer than 25 people register. In the event of a cancellation due to low participant registration, you will receive a full refund.

Refund Policy: Refunds issued up to 7 days before the event.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Washington Youth Garden, Crabtree Rd. NE and Ellipse Rd. NE, Washington, United States