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...
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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...
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening in the Williamsburg Area with VCE Master Gardener Bill Dichtel Williamsburg’s favorable climate and long growing season allows us to plant and harvest from spring through fall. Learn about cool...
Nature Photography with a Focus on the Garden
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, many of which...
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...
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...
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...
A Tidewater Butterfly Primer
Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden with native plants that support the lifecycle of various butterfly species that inhabit the Tidewater region. Jonay Campbell will explain how to identify both the adults...
Nature’s Notebook: Science of the Seasons
Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. It is one of the simplest ways to track the impact of climate change...