(Adults) Join us for a walk through the park. These accessible walks are designed for individuals with physical disabilities. Students must be able to walk for the duration of class with minimal breaks.

The application and approval are required for this registration.

The application fee and approval are required for this registration.

(5-9 yrs.) Let nature be your classroom as you experiment outdoors with different art media. Our colorful gardens, streams, ponds and woodlands provide creative inspiration. Each day features different artists and art forms, honing your creative skills as you create your own work of art. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(7-11 yrs.) Let nature be your classroom as you experiment outdoors with different art media. Our colorful gardens, streams, ponds and woodlands provide creative inspiration. Each day features different artists and art forms, honing your creative skills as you create your own work of art. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

The application and approval are required for this registration.

The application fee and approval are required for this registration.

(7-11yrs) From tadpoles to meadow voles, water is needed for all living things. Join us for this mostly outdoor camp as we explore many features of the watershed and learn about animals that depend on it. Be prepared to get wet, do cool experiments and learn how humans affect the quality of water in our rivers and streams. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(Adults) Come to the EcoSavvy Gardening Faire and immerse yourself in sustainable gardening information provided by the VCE Master Gardeners. Choose program sessions with specialized speakers and topics, browse educational displays on gardening, composting and sustainable plantings. Enjoy a guided tour, demonstrations and free educational materials.

(16-Adult) Explore the bounty of Green Spring’s Edible Garden with an Extension Master Gardener docent who showcases many food plants – from vegetables to fruit trees – suitable for home landscapes. See how edibles can grow in containers and small spaces and discover their ornamental value in the garden.

(4-Adult) Our aquatic ecosystems are bursting with activity in the summertime. Come learn all about the amazing animals that live there such as turtles, tadpoles, fish and dragonflies. You are sure to see some spectacular creatures as we study their habitats and activities. Binoculars and magnifying glasses will be provided. Wear old shoes that can get wet and muddy. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(4-Adult) Learn about the amazing migration of the monarch butterfly as we search the garden for caterpillars and butterflies. Discover the secrets of this butterfly's life cycle, from egg to flight and beyond. Take home a monarch-themed craft. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(5-Adult) Learn the history of how this gourd grew from its humble beginnings as a garden plant to an iconic symbol of fall. Track the life cycle from seed to sprout to pumpkin, then decorate your own pumpkin to take home. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(16-Adult) Create an eye-catching succulent plant and pumpkin arrangement with Green Spring horticulturist Parker Jennings. Mix balance, scale, proportion and contrast to add flair to your fall decor. Your guests will be impressed with this conversation piece. Please register for the program and supply fee.

(5-Adult) Learn about the history and process of flower and leaf pressing, then create your own beautiful botanical creation to take home. Tour the gardens and collect materials to press for future classes to use. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(3-Adult) Shapes and patterns are everywhere in nature. Enjoy a walk through the gardens to discover your favorite patterns in nature and then turn them into prints you can take home and keep forever. From leaves to seeds to petals, come explore the art nature has to offer. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.

(3-5 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. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who does not need to register for the program.

(Adults) Extension Master Gardener discusses how climate change impacting our garden practices and share ways to adapt to a changing conditions thorough plant selection, water management and other practices.

(Adults) Give bullying plants an inch and they’ll take over your yard. Fairfax County has an ordinance against bamboo. Come listen to Extension Master Gardeners give you alternatives to grow instead. You’ll be amazed at the choices you have.

(Adult) Take the luck out of lawn care and learn the tips and tricks you need to keep your lawn healthy, thick and green. Extension Master Gardener discusses fertilization, seeding and weed prevention to withstand dry, hot weather.

(16-Adult) Instead of dragging your kitchen, garden and yard waste out to the curb week after week, learn how to use it to make your own valuable compost to use throughout your yard and garden. Extension master gardeners show what you need to do to have your own compost pile.

(Adults) Bring the glorious colors of fall to your landscape. An Extension Master Gardener will show you gorgeous trees and shrubs with dazzling leaves in rich gold, burnt orange, brilliant burgundy and vibrant red colors. Make fall magical with warm and inviting colors.

(Adults) Habitat loss has reduced wildlife diversity in our neighborhoods. Extension Master Gardener will discuss gardening techniques for attracting wildlife to turn your corner of the planet into a thriving habitat for pollinators, birds and other native insects.

(Adult) Make a positive contribution to our feathered friends by planting a bird-friendly garden. Learn about native plants and ecological gardening techniques to support native and migrating birds with food, nesting sites, cover and space in this walk and talk program. Curatorial horticulturalist, Brenda Skarphol, will lead you through the gardens of Green Spring to see these prized plants first-hand so you can decide which ones would work best for your garden. Dress for the weather.