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Orchid Family Day Smithsonian Gardens Where: National Museum of Natural History Washington, DC 20560 Date(s): Saturday, February 23, 2013 — Saturday, February 23, 2013 Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm Description: Family Festival/ ¡Fiesta de las Or-KID-eas! Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the world of orchids at the "Orchid Exhibit Family Festival" in the Evans Gallery at the National Museum of Natural History on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 10am - 2pm. This fun-filled day of free activities celebrates the exhibition, Orchids of Latin America. The event is a collaboration between Smithsonian Gardens, the United States Botanic Garden, the National Museum of Natural History and the North American Orchid Conservation Center. Activities include constructing a giant mosaic made from felt pieces and assembling a garland similar to those made for celebrations in some Latin American countries. Visitors can even pot an orchid to take home! Orchid experts from the Smithsonian and U. S. Botanic Garden will be available to answer questions and tell visitors about unique plants from their collections that will be on display. FREE
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Contact Name: Smithsonian Gardens Address: Capital Gallery Building, Suite 3300 City/State: Washington, DC 20013 Phone: 202-633-2220 E-mail the contact Visit the event's Web Site
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