Green Spring Gardens

CONTACT INFORMATION: Gate locked at 5 p.m.
703-642-5173 TTY 711
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, Virginia
Jim Serfass
Manager

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Historic House Walk and Talk

04/25/2026 10:00 am to 04/25/2026 11:30 am

(12-Adult) Take a brief outdoor stroll around the 1784 Historic House to learn about its architecture and historic designed landscape. Step inside the house to learn about residents of Green Spring past. Enjoy compelling stories of public service, trailblazing women, espionage, civil rights, enslavement and freedom. Hear what we know about…

Intro to Tai Chi: Find your Balance

04/25/2026 11:00 am

(13-Adult) Experience the calming flow of Tai Chi in this introductory class which is perfect for anyone curious about its gentle movements and stress-reducing benefits. Learn fundamental principles, basic forms and cultivate a sense of mind-body connection in a welcoming environment. This class provides a great way to discover if Tai Chi is right for you.

Drawing Workshop - Butterflies and Plants

05/02/2026 9:30 am to 05/02/2026 3:30 pm

(16-Adult) Explore the beauty of butterflies and their dependence on plants for their life cycle. Use specimens or photographs to study and illustrate them. Artist and instructor Caroline Hottenstein shows you how to use the media of your choice - a micron pen, watercolor, graphite or colored pencils to capture and highlight details. Previous…

Book Workshop - Fighting for the Forests

05/02/2026 1:30 pm to 05/02/2026 3:00 pm

(12-Adult) Join award-winning author P. O’Connell Pearson for an engaging exploration of her acclaimed book Fighting for the Forest: How FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps Helped Save America. Discover the true stories of the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who helped restore America’s landscapes into National Parks during the…

Fighting for the Forest: A Hands-On Conservation Experience

05/02/2026 1:30 pm to 05/02/2026 3:00 pm

Join award-winning author P. O’Connell Pearson for an engaging look at her acclaimed book Fighting for the Forest: How FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps Helped Save America. Learn how the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) helped restore America’s landscapes and build the foundation of our National Parks during the Great Depression.…

Spring Garden Plant Sale

05/16/2026 9:00 am

Kick off the growing season at Green Spring Gardens with a community-favorite plant sale and garden celebration hosted by the Friends of Green Spring (FROGS). Free.

Look forward to:

Annuals, perennials, shrubs and treesPlants from dozens of local vendorsGardening tips from vendors and Master GardenersFROGS Bake SaleFROGS members save 10% in the Garden Gate…

Little Gardeners

05/30/2026 10:30 am to 05/30/2026 11:15 am

(2-6 yrs.) Explore the ever-changing landscape of the garden. Each week, participants will explore and discover the changes in the garden. This program will feature seasonal activities that can include planting seeds, pollinators, harvesting vegetables, digging in the soil and exploring plant parts. Adults must attend with a registered child.

Swallowtail Soirée

06/06/2026 6:30 pm

Sip. Create. Celebrate the beauty of butterflies. Step into an after-hours garden escape at Green Spring Gardens.

Wander the glasshouse at golden hour, explore the art exhibit and sip a refreshing herbal mocktail made with ingredients grown onsite. Then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on workshop inspired by the colors, scents and magic of…

Green Spring Classes and Camps

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Art Exhibits at Green Spring

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