Adult Programs
Butterfly Trek – The Amazing Monarch Migration
Presented via Zoom and available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YWaHlxJhxg4 Learn about Monarch butterflies and the life cycle of the 4 generations it takes to complete their 6,000-mile migration from Mexico to Canada and...
Hanging with the Bat Squad
Presented via Zoom and available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iO8hvRsLaXg?si=CvnUvGFHgnhdjmfb There is something about October that makes us think of bats! Have you ever wondered WHY bats hang upside down? Or, how many species...
2021 Virtual Butterfly Festival
Activities for the 2021 Virtual Butterfly Festival include: Butterfly Photo Contest Painted Lady Chrysalis Craft Kits (limited supply - registration required) Virtual Learning Sessions - via Live Stream on WBG's YouTube channel Coloring Pages...
Helping Monarchs with Milkweed and Making a Monarch Waystation
This program was presented by the WBG 2021 Virtual Butterfly Festival. Watch the recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/CDCE8MVTWGQ?si=9iHMrAay9JDIaGkd Learn about the Monarch butterfly's life cycle and migration and how to help protect these amazing butterflies...
Butterfly 101: A Look at Virginia Butterflies and their Caterpillars
This program was presented by the WBG 2021 Virtual Butterfly Festival. Watch the recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3N-sL_MnRIg?si=1mbLg2LkXfaZGQUK Karen and Steve McCurdy share the marvels of Lepidoptera species we see in Virginia. Learn about the...
Name That Butterfly! How to ID by Markings and Behaviors
This program was presented by the WBG 2021 Virtual Butterfly Festival. Watch the recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-o_PmnQYbts?si=SCAZuaHw7SRx_6_9 What's the difference between an American Lady and a Painted Lady? Do you think every orange butterfly...
Nature’s Notebook: Science of the Seasons
This Learn and Grow presentation is available to watch on the Garden's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/gWJanWqeMYU Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal...
10 Gardening Tips for More Birds in Your Yard
This Learn and Grow presentation is available to watch on the Garden's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/r0loFk2JYVA?si=V9wVKQsaZHx5EU-J Bring more birds to your yard with plants that create a supportive habitat beyond the bird feeder. Image courtesy...
Arboretum Status: It’s a Really Big Deal!
Did you know that Williamsburg has a Level I Arboretum and a Level II Arboretum? VCE Master Gardener and Tree Steward Bill Dichtel explains how these two arboretums developed and how you can enjoy...
Growing a Beautiful Lawn and Alternatives to Turf
Take the Mystery Out of Growing a Beautiful Lawn and Alternatives to Turf Learn the sequence of care to build a lawn that’s both attractive and healthy. VCE Master Gardener Dave Kleppinger explains how...
Flowering Bulbs for Late Winter and Spring Color
WE REGRET THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. The first brave blooms of late winter make everyone happy! Daffodils are the best-known blooming bulbs, but there are many other early blooming bulbs that grow...
Bluebirds in Your Back Yard
Learn about the lifecycle of bluebirds from nest building to fledging and how to attract these delightful birds to your yard. Our speaker is Connie Reitz, current President of the Historic Rivers Chapter of...
Jump Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Veggies fresh from your own garden will taste far better than what you can buy at the grocery store. Learn how to start and establish a great vegetable garden starting with soil preparation and...
Planting Design for Gardeners
Learn how to choose and combine plants based on shape, form, color, and texture to design your garden from acclaimed landscape architect Gordon Chappell, FASLA *, who was the garden director and landscape architect...
Flowering Bulbs Beyond Spring
After daffodils end, there are many beautiful flowering bulbs that add color and interest to your garden beyond spring. VCE Master Gardener Mitzi Balma will tell us about bulbs that bloom in late spring,...