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The Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden is a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C., whose mission is to support educational outreach at the USBG

The United States Botanic Garden and the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden share a dedication to demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic and ecological importance of plants to human well-being. Botanic Garden supports the creation of extraordinary programs and events that delight, educate and inspire visitors to become more active stewards of the plants that support life on earth.

04/14/2026

A little prosecco, a little jazz, and a lot of flowers 🌸✨ From exploring the USBG with experts to making pressed-flower keepsakes, we loved seeing the Garden come alive at the Friends’ Blossom Soirée. Guests sipped, shopped, learned, and created, moving from jazz-filled rooms to blooming displays. Where else is smelling something terrible a perk of the event?

📸 by Jeronique Bartley

03/10/2026

🌸 Blossom Soirée tickets are now available! 🌸

Join us for an exclusive after-hours evening of jazz, drinks, and blooms celebrating the opening night of the U.S. Botanic Garden’s new exhibit “America’s State Flowers: An America250 Celebration.”

Event details:

🌸 Live Jazz: The soulful sounds of (cocktail jazz)

🌸 Prosecco Bar: Sip on prosecco, cocktails, and mocktails as you explore the Conservatory

🌸 DIY Station: Design and take home your own pressed-flower ornament with local artist .co

🌸 Explore the Garden’s new exhibit, “America’s State Flowers: An America250 Celebration” showcasing the official flower for every U.S. state and territory, from bluebonnets to roses to orchids

Admission includes: All activities and one drink ticket to get the party started. Additional drinks and bites are available for purchase.

All proceeds from this event support the Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring active environmental stewardship through educational programs in partnership with the U.S. Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.USBGFriends.org.

This event is presented through the support of the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden. 
Intended Audience: Adult All Levels

🌸 Tickets available at usbg.swoogo.com/blossom-soiree-evening-event 🌸

Friday, April 10, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Location: Conservatory Cost: $35 Pre-registration required. Must be 21+ to attend. Friends receive a discount with their membership

03/05/2026

Cherry blossoms are just the beginning! 🌸 Save the date for the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden’s Blossom Soirée, and celebrate the exhibit opening of America’s State Flowers: An America250 Celebration. Music, drinks, and ALL the blossoms.
Tickets on sale soon 🌼

12/12/2025

Join the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden for their annual member and USBG volunteer holiday celebration, with after-hours access to the Garden’s “Season’s Greenings: Dino-Mite!” holiday show and train display! All Friends members, USBG volunteers, and their families are invited to explore the exhibit while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, a variety of delicious desserts, and something extra for the adults to sip on. Be sure to bundle up to enjoy the dinosaur models in the train display outdoors!

RSVP required. This event is only open to current members of the Friends of the USBG, USBG volunteers, and their guests. If you’re not yet a Friends member, join at www.usbgfriends.org/join and you’ll receive an email afterwards to RSVP for this special event!

Date: Friday, December 19
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and outdoor gardens

CONTACT E-MAIL
[email protected]

12/02/2025

Help the Garden Grow this Giving Tuesday! 🌱
Because of the support we’ve received, we’ve expanded community engagement, strengthened the USBG volunteer program, and offered more accessible onsite and virtual programming for all.

This year alone, we hosted D.C. Teachers Night, Community Harvest Day, the Production Facility Open House, and the Summer Solstice Market; continued our PLACCE education series; brought live music to the USBG; and launched new teacher and family programs.

And most exciting of all, your generosity helped us ✨triple✨ the number of transportation scholarships for Title I schools, ensuring more students can experience the wonder of the Garden firsthand.

Thank you for helping us grow a thriving, welcoming Garden community. 🌿
Please consider making a donation today to continue our impact. Visit the link in our bio or usbgfriends.org/donate

11/28/2025

✨ One week until Mistletoe Mingle! ✨
Join us for festive drinks, hands-on wintry activities, and exclusive after-hours access to Season’s Greenings: Dino-Mite! Bundle up to catch the outdoor trains chugging past plant-made dinosaurs. 🦖🚂
🎟️ Dec 5 • 6–8:30 PM • $35 • 21+ • Ticket link in bio!

11/13/2025

Sip festive botanical cocktails with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden on December 5th at the Mistletoe Mingle, and enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Season’s Greenings: Dino-Mite!

Wander the Conservatory adorned with poinsettias, holiday decor, and beloved D.C. landmarks crafted from plant materials. Outdoors, delight in the G-gauge model trains chugging through displays of dinosaurs made from plant parts, including Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor, and more, as well as living plants whose ancestors lived alongside them!

Throughout the evening, enjoy hands-on seasonal activities. Mix and match aromatic spices and dried fruits to craft your own custom mulling spice blend, perfect for warming up the winter nights at home. You’ll also get a chance to gain some last-minute inspiration for incorporating natural materials to brighten your own holiday decor at home.

Your ticket includes one complimentary seasonal cocktail or mocktail. Additional snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

Guests are invited (but not required!) to lean into the merriment with cozy sweaters and plant-inspired patterns. The trains and dinosaur display outdoors are worth bundling up for!

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern
Location: USBG Conservatory
Cost: $35 (Friends receive a discount with their membership)
Pre-registration required. Must be 21+ to attend.

06/19/2025

Only two more days until the Summer Solstice Market!🌿☀️ On Saturday, June 21, the U.S. Botanic Garden Terrace transforms into a vibrant market. Sip on something refreshing, grab a sweet treat, and browse botanical-themed goods and live plants from Rewild 🌱 Check out our second round of vendor highlights!

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06/06/2025

Excited to announce the vendors for the Summer Solstice Market!🌿🌞 On Saturday, June 21, the U.S. Botanic Garden Terrace transforms into a vibrant market. Sip on something refreshing, grab a sweet treat, and browse botanical-themed goods and live plants from Rewild 🌱 Check out this first batch of highlighted vendors!

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06/03/2025

We’re bringing live music to the every third Thursday this summer! Enjoy these local musicians and treat yourself to a mocktail from or ice cream from ! Admission is free and tickets are not required.

June 19th:
A trio of classically trained string musicians who will be playing a variety of pop covers this evening, including artists like ABBA, Queen, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Harry Styles.

July 17th:
A mixture of covers and originals with powerful pop & bluesy melodies over Bossa nova & funk grooves

August 21st:
Upbeat Americana and bluegrass band with gorgeous vocals and high flying strings.

September 18th:
Baltimore native and DMV-based performer, Chanel Kelly—widely known as “TrapCellist”—is an acclaimed Acoustic and Electric Cellist, featured on HBO Max and Magnolia Network’s, Second Chance Stage. Her musical range knows no bounds, seamlessly blending classical technique with modern genres to create unforgettable experiences. She will be playing a variety of R&B, Soul, and hip-hop on the acoustic cello for this performance.

05/14/2025

Save the date! 🌿🌞 On Saturday, June 21, the U.S. Botanic Garden Terrace transforms into a vibrant Summer Solstice Market. Sip on something refreshing, grab a sweet treat, and browse botanical-themed goods from local makers and live plants from Rewild 🌱 Full list of vendors coming soon!

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245 1st Street SW
Washington D.C., DC
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Telephone

(202) 225-1281

Website

https://usbgfriends.org/

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