Adapted Walking for Individuals w/Physical Disab

(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.


ANNANDALE FARMERS MARKET POP-UP

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ANNANDALE FARMERS MARKET SPACE

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BURKE FARMERS MARKET POP-UP

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BURKE FARMERS MARKET SPACE

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Eco-Savvy Gardening Faire

(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.


Family Fun - Pumpkin Painting

(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.


Floral Workshop - Gourd-geous Arrangements

(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.


Garden Artists - Flower Pressing

(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.


Garden Artists - Seasonal Nature Prints

(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.


Garden Sprouts Fall - Nature Playgroup

(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.


Garden Talk - Adapt & Thrive with Climate Change

(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.


Garden Talk - Alternatives for Invasive Plants

(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.


Garden Talk - Build the Lawn of Your Dreams

(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.


Garden Talk - Composting Made Simple

(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.


Garden Talk-Make a Backyard Sanctuary for Wildlife

(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.


Gardening for Native and Migratory Birds

(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.


Getaway - Fine Arts, Flowers & Tea (Adults)

(Adults) Includes motor coach, exhibit information catalog and full English tea. Get away to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond to enjoy the Fine Arts & Flowers exhibit, which features dazzling floral design interpretations of masterpieces from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Have a light lunch at the museum and end the day with tea at the Jefferson Hotel. Trip departs Green Spring Gardens at 8 am and arrives back at approximately 5 pm. Cancelation deadline is October 11


HERNDON FARMERS MARKET POP-UP

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