NATURE NURTURES! A Three-Part Series Celebrating the Goodness of Nature [Virtual Event]

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Saturday, October 24, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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This event supports the Foundation of the State Arboretum of Virginia.

The Piedmont Chapter of VNPS invites you to join internationally known gardener, author, and native plant advocate Colston Burrell who will lead you on a wonderful tour of his personal garden filled with native plants. 

Cole promises to discuss native plants and ecology in “Can a Garden Have Everything?” A lecturer in the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Virginia, he teaches about plants and their ecological connections to natural systems and cultural landscapes.

Sponsored in part by the Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society.

This presentation is part of a three-session event on October 21 beginning at 11am supporting the Foundation of the State Arboretum of Virginia. Join us to hear three compelling presentations on how nature plays such an important role in our lives, from dining to gardening to wellness. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

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1 – 11:45 a.m. A Cooking Demonstration: Loving All of Nature’s Culinary Gifts

Chef and owner of Field & Main Restaurant Neal Wavra will present two delicious dishes that showcase the good of the Earth through the glorious — and oft misunderstood — beet. Located in Marshall, Virginia, Neal is an unofficial ambassador for Virginia vineyards and the farm-to-table movement. He’ll offer suggestions for how to use the whole beet, including the root, stem, and leaves, in the hopes that the beet may become the star ingredient of your next dinner. Sponsored in part by Nature Composed.

1 – 1:45 p.m. Beauty, Integrity, and Resilience: Can a Garden Have Everything?

Internationally known garden designer, author, and native plant advocate Colston Burrell will lead you on a wonderful tour of his personal garden filled with native plants. Cole promises to discuss native plants and ecology in “Can a Garden Have Everything?” A lecturer in the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Virginia, he teaches about plants and their ecological connections to natural systems and cultural landscapes. Sponsored in part by the Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society.

3 – 3:45 p.m. Taking Care of Yourself in Autumn, Thanks to Nature

Corey McDonald is an herbalist and owner of Red Root & Co., a maker of small-batch culinary, beverage, health, and wellness products. Corey connects people to plants with nourishing and delicious herbal infusions. Join us to discover more about plant remedies growing around us this autumn and learn how to support the body with herbs and lifestyle as we transition into the cooler months.

 

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