(16-Adult) Create your own botanical journal. Practice drawing exercises, take a seasonal walk for inspiration, and learn tips for layout and media options. Start with pencil and move to watercolor or colored pencil. A list of suggested materials will be sent prior to class start. Class meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

(7-Adult) Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the spirit of Pachamama. Take a nature walk to reflect on her significance, then create portraits using natural materials to express what she means to you. Craft a personal pledge to carry with you as a reminder of your connection to the Earth. All attendees must be registered.

(16-Adult) Learn from Green Spring Gardens' historian about the rich history of how edible flowers have enhanced dishes for centuries by adding flavor, beauty and symbolism. Blend culinary tradition with Victorian artistry as you try your hand at crystallizing petals. Take home your candied creations and tips for using flowers as elegant, edible decorations.

(Adults) Experience Green Spring Gardens with all your senses. Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide and co-founder of local nonprofit Capital Nature, Ana Ka’ahanui, to slow down and connect with nature on a peaceful walk inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku that will help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity and enhance mood and creativity. Bring something to sit on the ground, which may be damp, and a water bottle. Dress for the weather.

(10-Adult) Celebrate spring through scent and creativity. Explore the garden’s earliest blooms on a sensory walk, then craft a personal scent using natural ingredients that capture the fresh, floral notes of the season. All attendees must be registered.

(5-Adult) Spring is a beautiful time for flowers. Enjoy a walk through the gardens and the native plant trail as we check out what's in bloom. Learn how different colors attract different pollinators. Then we will make a spring flower craft. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(8-Adult) Slow down, breathe deep and connect with nature. Take in the garden, using your senses to discover its sights, scents and sounds. Then settle into breathwork and gentle yogic movement to invite in grounding, and a deeper relationship with the Earth. All attendees must be registered.

(2-4 yrs.) Your preschooler will enjoy nature-themed activities and crafts while you meet other playgroup parents one Monday a month. Through games, songs, activities and a garden walk, we will explore seasonal topics. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who does not need to register for the program. Siblings under 3 welcome to accompany parent without registering.

(16-Adult) Learn how to turn garden and yard waste into valuable compost to use throughout your yard and garden. Learn how easy it can be to save money by making your own. Extension Master Gardeners show what you need to do to have your own compost pile.

(16-Adult) Branch out and try something different in your garden. Extension Master Gardeners will introduce you to an incredibly diverse selection of spectacular native annuals and perennials that are sure to expand your gardening possibilities.

(16-Adult) The no man’s land between street and sidewalk don’t often support healthy lawns. They can host thriving gardens that dramatically improve their surroundings. Extension Master Gardeners show you how to add curb appeal and give wildlife an urban stopover for shelter and food.

(16-Adult) Rock gardens add a special look to any landscape. Extension Master Gardeners will teach you how to design and plant a beautiful display with fabulous small and dwarf perennials and evergreens. Not only do these plants boast great longevity, but they require little maintenance.

(Adults) Learn how to plan, plant and grow your food in an environmentally friendly way. Extension Master Gardeners show you how to get the most out of your spring kitchen garden and enjoy home grown vegetables before the heat of summer.

(16-Adult) In honor of Stop Food Waste Day, learn how to regrow vegetables, herbs, and more from your food scraps. Start your own kitchen scrap garden with a grow bag and potatoes. Whether you have a windowsill or a garden, you’ll discover easy ways to stretch your groceries, reduce food waste and boost food resilience.

(16-Adult) Groundcovers can be a great accent in the garden with many flowering and evergreen options for sun or shade. Join Green Spring Gardens staff for a short lecture on how to use groundcovers to solve design challenges, followed by a walk around the grounds to view some of our gardeners’ favorites. Dress for the weather.

(10-Adult) During this comprehensive four class series participants will learn the essentials of cultivating a thriving indoor herb garden. Each class will cover crucial topics like soil selection, fertilization and organic pest control. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to grow a sustainable, flavorful indoor herb garden year-round.

(4-10 yrs.) Pollinators help our fruits, vegetables and flowers grow. Learn about our native pollinators and make a butterfly related craft.

(4-10 yrs.) Harvest herbs from the garden to make teas and other treats.

(16-Adult) Explore how nature, metaphor, and deep listening can enhance connection—with yourself, others and the world around you. This immersive garden-based class combines guided reflection, emotional awareness practices, and practical tools for mindful communication. Learn to tune into your inner landscape while engaging with the natural one. End with a relaxing sound bathing experience to help you integrate, unwind and return to your day grounded and refreshed. Class goes outside, weather permitting.

(4-Adult) Join us at Green Spring Gardens each month for a nature-themed scavenger hunt and discovery walk. Explore different aspects of the garden while searching for seasonal blooms and monthly-themed objects hidden throughout the park. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(11-Adult) The Seasons of Growth is a comprehensive, four- class series taught by a master gardener designed to guide participants through the unique gardening tasks and strategies for each season of the year. Each class focuses on a different season, ensuring that gardeners are well prepared to manage their gardens throughout the year.

(16-Adult) From onion grass and violets to elusive morels, learn how to identify a variety of wild plants that may be growing right in your own backyard. Take a walk with fresh eyes and rediscover your surroundings through the lens of foraging. This class will guide you through the basics of safe and responsible foraging, including key identification tips, potential look-alikes and culinary or medicinal uses of each plant. You'll leave with a new appreciation for the natural abundance around you. Please be aware that foraging is prohibited in Fairfax County parks.

(Adults) Tour Green Spring's beautiful demonstration gardens with a master gardener docent. Enjoy some standout plants of spring and find inspiration in our garden designs. Hear about our 18th century origins and our mission today.

(All Ages) It's springtime and that often means rainy days. Let’s get together for a cozy session of reading books about rain, making rainy day crafts and singing songs. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(16-Adult) Join Green Spring Staff on a walking tour of John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens Park (6711 Princess Anne Lane, Falls Church). Stroll through this serene natural setting while discovering a stunning variety of flowering plants, trees, and shrubs that thrive during spring. Learn about the diverse collection and the restorative efforts that have been happening at this hidden oasis while taking in the colorful spring flowers.