All programs are free and open to the public. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult approved by the legal guardian.
Email rsvp@piedmontgarden.org to register for a program or ask a question.
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Super Saturday in the Garden! – America the Beautiful
Super Saturday at the Garden! – America the Beautiful
Celebrate America the Beautiful during June Super Saturday as we honor our nation’s 250th anniversary and the incredible beauty of native plants. Enjoy family-friendly activities, discover the important role native species play in our ecosystems, and explore the Garden while celebrating the natural treasures that make America unique.
Saturday, June 27th
Super Saturday Schedule
*Please note, the schedule may be subject to change and thunder and lightning cancels all events at the Garden.
8:00am-10:00am
Garden Guardians
Steward the Garden with other volunteers and learn about what’s growing and Garden management with our Landscape Manager, Bridget Curran.
9:00am-12:00pm
Summer Poetry Walk
While strolling the Garden view excerpts of nature inspired poems.
9:00am-12:00pm
Explore to Read
Explore the garden trails while discovering enlarged storybook pages.
9:00am-12:00pm
Poetry Activity Table
Help write a community poem inspired by the Garden with Educational Coordinator Bruce Gatling-Austin.
9:30am-11:00am
Plein Air with Robin Hoffman
This art class with local artist Robin Hoffman teaches ages 5-adult how to paint in the outdoors without leaving a footprint. All supplies will be provided, just bring an open mind and be prepared for outdoor conditions including mud, bugs, and varying weather. This 1hr+ workshop will be followed by an art show to share and admire everyone’s work! Registration required.
10:00am-11:00am
Peggy Cornett – Thomas Jefferson’s Flowers
Enjoy an intimate talk with Peggy Cornett, acclaimed author of Thomas Jefferson’s Flowers! Peggy will discuss her book and the research behind it, highlighting Thomas Jefferson’s beautiful and unique plant collection and its significance in American horticultural history.
10:30am-12:00pm
Flower Pressing and Preserving
Learn techniques to press and preserve flowers with our Landscape Manager, Bridget Curran.
11:00am-12:00pm
Music in the Garden – Rivanna Winds
The Garden has received a generous grant to feature a classical music performance series in the Garden. Each concert will feature a different group highlighting a variety of instruments and musical arrangements. Enjoy this free outdoor concert and bring chairs or blankets as seating is limited in our mini amphitheater. If it rains, the performance will take place under the tent.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Native Plant Walk
Join Virginia Master Naturalist John Holden for a Native Plant walk over gentle terrain. You’ll learn to identify Virginia Native Plants in a variety of ways. Space is limited to 16 Participants.
