conservation
Suburban Residential Landscape Design
This illustrated lecture by acclaimed landscape architect Gordon Chappell will feature a discussion on the dominance of the suburbs and their unique landscaping styles. He will explain how the typical lawn and foundation plantings affect wildlife and suggest alternatives to a lawn. Lastly he will discuss balancing the desire to garden responsibly with expected garden […]
Funday Sunday in the Garden: Giving Thanks “In November”
Join us on the Garden patio for a reading of the book, In November by Cynthia Rylant, and a guided walk in the Garden to give thanks to plants that support our birds through winter. This FREE program is for children Ages 5+ - no registration needed. Meet in the Garden Pavilion next to the […]
Invasion of the Plant Snatchers
A stealthy catastrophe is happening in regional spaces that are suffering from the spread of invasive plants. VCE Master Naturalist Tracy Melton will tell you about large and small-scale invasive species removal projects. You'll learn about the serious negative impact of invasives, and how to identify and remove these plants from your own property to […]
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 Virginia Master Naturalists. Connie has been a bluebird trail monitor for 7 years and has also served as the County Coordinator […]
The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects
The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects with Shawn T. Dash, Ph.D. There's a wild world of insects that call your garden home. Learn about the creatures that rule your corner of the planet and how important they are to the big picture of biodiversity and ecology. Gain an understanding of how plants, insects, birds, and […]
Stormwater Basics for Homeowners
Stormwater Basics for Homeowners to Limit Erosion and Mitigate Flooding Every homeowner needs to know how to deal with stormwater issues that we face in our area. Learn ways to control erosion, prevent and manage flooding, and implement rain gardens, rain barrels and more to protect your property. Today's speaker is Robyn Woolsey, Colonial Soil […]
Everything is Connected
Presented via Zoom and available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cBSelvR0E-U?si=Km7YI20znP2IliDB Learn about mindful gardening for environmental conservation. Brian Taber, the director of the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory, will share insights into how garden spaces are important for the preservation of wildlife for a healthy ecology and environmental conservation. Virtual Learn & Grow programs are posted […]
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