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Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Riparian Buffer Workshop for Landowners (Boyce, VA)

Join the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District, the VA Department of Forestry, and the Piedmont Environmental Council for a workshop on riparian forest buffers. Learn about the importance of these buffers as a tool to improve water quality in our local watersheds and explore sources of funding for implementing buffers on your property.

Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Warbler Walk (Boyce, VA)

Late September/early October is close to the peak of fall songbird migration. Join Blandy Director and birding enthusiast Dr. Dave Carr in search of southbound warblers, vireos, hawks, and more! Registration required.

Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Full Moon Walk (Boyce, VA)

Explore the arboretum at night on a guided nature walk. Who knows what we’ll discover? Registration required.

Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia – Stargazing with the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (Boyce, VA)

After a short introduction in the library, Astronomical Society members will set up telescopes and guide us as we search the night sky for stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, and more! Registration is required.

Norfolk Botanical Garden – Camellia Show and Plant Sale (Norfolk, VA)

Don’t miss the Camellia Society Fall Show & Sale! Plant Sale is from 10am to 3pm. Show is from 12pm to 4pm. Location: Baker Hall/Baker Hall Terrace and Education Lawn. Free with Garden admission

Adkins Arboretum – Nature Support Group (Ridgely, MD)

Whether you are suffering from a loss, a traumatic experience, or the demands of caretaking, nature has the power to soothe and restore. Join naturalist Jenny Houghton on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. for a nature support group. We’ll take a leisurely stroll along our paths while listening, sharing, or simply soaking in the silence. To participate, contact Jenny at jhoughton@adkinsarboretum.org.

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library – Floral Design Workshop (Winterthur, DE)

Dried flowers were used throughout Winterthur’s history to enhance the beauty of the house, and the Dried-Flower Tree is one of our iconic Yuletide sights. Using flowers dried by our floral team, design an 8.5″ by 11″ mosaic. No supplies needed.

West Virginia Botanic Gardens at Tibbs Run Preserve – Forest Wander and Wonder Walk (Morgantown, WV)

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University – Fall Plant Sale (Harrisonburg, VA)

Greenwood Gardens – Native Plant Walk (Short Hills, NJ)