Winter is Prime Time for Pruning
James City County Recreation Center 5301 Longhill Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesMost trees and shrubs should be pruned during winter while they are dormant to invigorate the plant and encourage new growth in spring. The VCE Master Gardeners Pruning Team will explain the right tools...
Suburban Residential Landscape Design
Location to be announced.This illustrated lecture by acclaimed landscape architect Gordon Chappell will feature a discussion on the dominance of the suburbs and their unique landscaping styles. We’ll consider how the typical lawn and foundation plantings affect...
Nature Photography with a Focus on Birds
Location to be announced.Local nature photographer Jim Easton will cover aspects of creating a good photograph, including light, location, equipment and several of the important design elements of composition. His presentation includes stunning images, all of which...
Pollinators, Predators, and Pests: How Insects Shape Our Gardens and Forests
Location to be announced.Shawn T. Dash PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Hampton University, presents "Pollinators, Predators, and Pests: How Insects Shape Our Gardens and Forests". Dr. Dash will take you on a tour of the...
Name that Butterfly: Identifying by Markings and Behavior
Location to be announced.The Williamsburg area is home to more than 90 species of butterflies, and in recent years, local experts have found species not previously recorded. Eleven families of butterflies come in a variety of sizes...