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Spring Ephemerals in the Blomquist

Duke Gardens Lewis St. Entrance 2000 Lewis Street, Durham

A special phenomenon happens in the native woodland garden every spring—sunlight reaching through bare branches warms the soil and a group of delicate spring wildflowers burst to life.  Due to their small stature and brief visible life span, it can be easy to miss these harbingers of spring. Join curator Annabel Renwick to learn more about spring ephemerals and spot what is popping up in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants at this time of year.      

$18

April Fusho-an Tea Gathering-Saturday, first seating

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow

Join us for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will experience the centering calm of a traditional Japanese tea gathering. Enjoy the aesthetics, poetry and serenity of this rich tradition over an enticing bowl of whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. Guests will meet onsite at Duke Gardens, to be escorted on a 10-minute walk to the teahouse. Seating is on the ground unless a chair is requested during registration by emailing GardensEducation@duke.edu. Capacity of eight; for ages 12 and up.

$68

April Fusho-an Tea Gathering-Saturday, second seating

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow

Join us for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will experience the centering calm of a traditional Japanese tea gathering. Enjoy the aesthetics, poetry and serenity of this rich tradition over an enticing bowl of whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. Guests will meet onsite at Duke Gardens, to be escorted on a 10-minute walk to the teahouse. Seating is on the ground unless a chair is requested during registration by emailing GardensEducation@duke.edu. Capacity of eight; for ages 12 and up.

$68