(14-Adult) Each season features a thoughtfully chosen novel with botanical or garden themes. You'll gather twice—first for a pre-reading welcoming circle to meet fellow readers, enjoy refreshments, and receive your guide and then again post-reading for a lively book discussion and a hands-on activity that brings the story to life. From hidden gardens to wild landscapes, members explore rich, immersive stories that celebrate growth, connection and the natural world—one season at a time. Fall read: Evergreen Academy by Heather Schneider. Activity: Kokedama. Class meets October 2 and November 13.

(All Ages) Let's play pretend at Green Spring Gardens. Read the classic children's book We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Then make a map and binoculars for our "bear" hunt. Finally go on an adventure walk to see if we can find some friendly bear stuffed animals hidden in the park. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(All Ages) Woodpeckers are busy in the fall. Read books about woodpeckers and look for evidence of their handiwork outside. Help your little one learn some woodpecker skills with fine-motor activities. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

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

(16-Adult) Bring the magic of fall to your landscape. Extension Master Gardeners show you a variety of perennials, shrubs and trees in rich gold, burnt orange, brilliant burgundy and vibrant red to add glorious fall colors to your existing plantings with remarkable results.

(16-Adult) Cleaning your garden beds and pruning this fall can make your spring tasks lighter and improve your garden’s health. Learn from Extension Master Gardeners what you need to do to prepare for winter, what needs pruning, transplanted and mulched.

(16-Adult) Planting a fall vegetable garden extends the gardening season so you can continue to harvest fresh produce. Many cool-season vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts produce their best flavor and quality when they mature during cool weather. Extension Master Gardeners share tips and recommendations.

(16-Adult) Join our Horticulture Manager on a walk around the gardens and learn about the behind-the-scenes work. Tour the central gardens focusing on the vibrant asters, salvias and ornamental grasses.

(16-Adult) Join our Horticulture Manager on a walk around the gardens and learn about the behind-the-scenes work. Tour the central gardens focusing on late blooming camellias and the last of fall colors.