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Posted October 5, 2020
October 24, 2020: 2020 Virtual Garden Glow with Ladew Topiary Gardens
Ladew Topiary Gardens will present its third annual Garden Glow with a socially distant twist on October 24, 2020. This year’s seasonal celebration will feature an online showcase of jack-o’-lanterns created by artists, celebrities, dignitaries, local businesses, friends and neighbors of Ladew. The festive virtual display will have fun educational content for children including creatures…
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Posted August 25, 2020
September 19, 2020: Virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival Presented by Ladew Topiary Gardens
WATCH FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME Presented by Ladew Topiary Gardens Experience the best and brightest in environmental and adventure films combining stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. You will be informed, inspired, and equipped with solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities by these unique short films. Families and friends…
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Posted February 25, 2020
April 4, 2020: Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour at Ladew Gardens at 2pm and 7pm (Monkton)
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is considered one of the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film festivals. It is a program of short films selected to celebrate nature and to inspire care and activism for our environment. This event is a fundraiser to support the environmental education programs at Ladew Gardens. We are also…
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Posted February 21, 2020
March 25, 2020: Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Exploring Native Wildflowers and their Habitats with Alan Weakley, Ph.D. (Monkton, Maryland)
An expert on the flora of the southeast including Maryland, Dr. Alan Weakley shares his vast experience investigating the flora, natural plant communities, and conservation of the region. Alan will introduce plants in their natural habitats in vivid photographs, demonstrate a practical plant identification app, and update progress on significant plant conservation issues. Currently UNC-Chapel…
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Posted January 8, 2020
Environmental Educator Summer Internship at Ladew Gardens
Internship Description: Help promote an awareness, understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Teach hands-on science and environmental education topics to children in Ladew’s school fieldtrip programs, or children in summer nature camps. Summer program topics will include butterflies and other invertebrates. Other topics could include Fun in the Gardens, From Seed to Flower, Exploring…
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Posted January 8, 2020
Butterfly House Summer Internship at Ladew Gardens
The butterfly house is a seasonal (open to the public June –October) exhibit providing a close-up, educational experience on the natural history and life cycle of butterflies. It showcases several species of native Harford County butterflies and their host plants, as well as nectar plants. The exhibit emphasizes the importance of creating and protecting native…
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Posted October 3, 2019
(Monkton, MD) Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Enter the Coyote, with Ecologist John Canoles
Ecologist John Canoles traces changes to the habitat and animals focusing on how the secretive coyote, a top level predator, has moved into Maryland’s landscape. Learn how coyotes may further transform the ecosystem, affect deer and other animals including pets, and even influence the incidence of Lyme disease. Lecture price includes admission to the formal…
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Posted September 12, 2019
(Monkton, MD) Evening Lecture and Dinner at Ladew Gardens: Of Monarchs and Milkweed
Of Monarchs and Milkweed: Coevolution, Cultural History, and Conservation Join Cornell University professor and author, Anurag Agrawal, for a fascinating investigation into how the monarch butterfly has evolved closely alongside milkweed over the millennia, how plant poisons have not only shaped monarch-milkweed interactions but have also been culturally important for centuries. Tickets include dinner in…
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Posted September 4, 2019
(Monkton, MD) Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Of Monarchs and Milkweed: Coevolution, Cultural History, and Conservation
Lecturer: Anurag Agrawal Professor of Environmental Sciences, Cornell University Using striking visual imagery, esteemed professor Dr. Agrawal will present the natural history of monarchs, including the current predicament of conservation and declines; and milkweed, with its famous toxins and cultural importance spanning human history. The thought-provoking give-and-take interactions between monarchs and milkweed over the course…
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Posted June 6, 2019
Monarch Butterfly Workshop at Ladew Gardens
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, naturalist, gardener or simply a lover of butterflies, “Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies” will help you gain knowledge, skills, and confidence in raising monarch caterpillars and butterflies. This two-day workshop will provide a meaningful, hands-on learning experience with an interdisciplinary approach of combining science, gardening, art, geography, literacy, math,…
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Posted May 10, 2019
Monarch Butterfly Workshop at Ladew Gardens
Gain knowledge, skills and confidence in raising monarchs and creating a wonderful learning experience for your students or for yourself in this two-day workshop, Tuesday August 6 and Wednesday August 7 (must attend both days). $120 per person. One MSDE credit. For questions, contact Sheryl Pedrick at 410-557-9570 x226 or spedrick@ladewgardens.com. Visit https://www.ladewgardens.com/EDUCATION/Adult-Education/Monarch-Butterfly-Teacher-Workshop for more…
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Posted April 8, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Renewal of the Blue Garden in Newport, Rhode Island, with Sarah Vance
The Blue Garden, an historic treasure designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., opened in 1918 with a flourish of celebrity. Once famous for its architectural and horticultural riches, the garden was almost forgotten by the early twenty-first century. The unique palette of blues and purples had become subsumed under a thick covering of weeds and…
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Posted March 25, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Complementing the Landscape in Architectural Design
By appreciating a site’s unique natural features, the design of a home or outdoor living space can incorporate the essence of nature for beauty and appeal. This photographic presentation by architect Peter Ratcliffe explores stunning outdoor living spaces and homes where topography, plants, and water are vital forces shaping the visual outcome. From waterfront to…
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Posted March 19, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: The Hidden Cost (Industrial Scars)
Art and environmental activism come together in this exhibition by celebrated American Photographer J Henry Fair. His superbly beautiful aerial images are appealing and bold- at first glance compositions of abstract shapes and colors. A closer look reveals them to be the detritus of industrial processes. The ethical implication of the photographs leaves viewers pondering…
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Posted March 12, 2019
Ladew Gardens- Butterfly House Internship
To Apply: Mail or email cover letter, resume, and the names and contact info of three references to Butterfly House Manager, Susan Myers at smyers@ladewgardens.com. Butterfly House Description: The butterfly house is a seasonal (open to the public June –October) exhibit providing a close-up, educational experience on the natural history and life cycle of butterflies….
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Posted March 12, 2019
Ladew Gardens- Environmental Educator Internship
To Apply: Mail or email cover letter, resume, and the names and contact info of three references to Education Director, Sheryl Pedrick at spedrick@ladewgardens.com. Internship Description: Help promote an awareness, understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Teach hands-on science and environmental education topics to children in Ladew’s school fieldtrip programs, or children in summer…
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Posted March 11, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Evolution of Chanticleer’s Gravel Garden
The Chanticleer Gravel Garden is a stunning and unique landscape planted with a mix of fine-textured grasses, gray-leafed Mediterranean plants, drought tolerant perennials, annuals grown from seed, and hardy succulents. Form, texture, color, and rhythm are carefully considered in the design choices on this gently sloping site. Lisa Roper, horticulturist at Chanticleer, will introduce some…
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Posted February 28, 2019
Monarch Butterfly Workshop at Ladew Gardens
Gain knowledge, skills, and confidence in raising monarchs and creating an interdisciplinary learning experience for your students, the community, or yourself. This is a 2 day event; you must attend both days: Tuesday August 6 and Wednesday August 7. $120 per person. 1 MSDE credit. For tickets: http://www.ladewgardens.com/EDUCATION/Adult-Education/Monarch-Butterfly-Teacher-Workshop
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Posted February 28, 2019
Lecture and Dinner at Ladew Gardens: Enjoying the Outdoors Safely in the Age of Lyme Disease
Dr. John Aucott, an international authority in the management of tick borne disease, will discuss the latest information on preventing and managing Lyme and other tick-borne illness in Maryland. The risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases will be discussed. Ways to prevent tick bites will be highlighted as well as how to enjoy…
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Posted February 28, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Renewal of the Blue Garden in Newport, Rhode Island, with Sarah Vance
The Blue Garden, an historic treasure designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., opened in 1918 with a flourish of celebrity. Once famous for its architectural and horticultural riches, the garden was almost forgotten by the early twenty-first century. The unique palette of blues and purples had become subsumed under a thick covering of weeds and…
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Posted February 28, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Awaken Your Gardens with Taffy Litz
New life can emerge from an old garden by using imaginative techniques. Design adjustments, choice of a theme, and addition of desirable plants can provide great visual rewards. Practical information guides the gardener about ways to rejuvenate an existing space, enhancing its form and structure. The process of transformation is illustrated in this lively lecture…
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Posted February 28, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: The Hidden Cost (Industrial Scars)
Art and environmental activism come together in this exhibition by celebrated American Photographer J Henry Fair. His superbly beautiful aerial images are appealing and bold- at first glance compositions of abstract shapes and colors. A closer look reveals them to be the detritus of industrial processes. The ethical implication of the photographs leaves viewers pondering…
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Posted February 28, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: : Complementing the Landscape in Architectural Design with Peter Ratcliffe
By appreciating a site’s unique natural features, the design of a home or outdoor living space can incorporate the essence of nature for beauty and appeal. This photographic presentation explores stunning outdoor living spaces and homes where topography, plants, and water are vital forces shaping the visual outcome. From waterfront to country settings, the surrounding…
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Posted February 28, 2019
Lecture at Ladew Gardens: Evolution of Chanticleer’s Gravel Garden
The Chanticleer Gravel Garden is a stunning and unique landscape planted with a mix of fine-textured grasses, gray-leafed Mediterranean plants, drought tolerant perennials, annuals grown from seed, and hardy succulents. Form, texture, color, and rhythm are carefully considered in the design choices on this gently sloping site. Lisa Roper, horticulturist at Chanticleer, will introduce some…