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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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.

Garden Tour - Beatrix Farrand's Legacy

06/06/2026 9:30 am to 06/06/2026 10:30 am

(16-Adult) Beatrix Farrand’s small-scale landscape at Green Spring is one of the few surviving gardens of this acknowledged master of twentieth century American landscape design. Hear about her unconventional life and brilliant career, why she designed a garden at Green Spring, and how we continue to protect her important legacy. Refreshments…

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…

Forest Bathing Walk in the Gardens

06/12/2026 9:30 am to 06/12/2026 11:30 am

(Adults) Experience Green Spring Gardens with all your senses. Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide and co-founder of local nonprofit Capital Nature, Ana Ka’ahanui, to slow down and connect with nature on a peaceful walk inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku that will help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity and enhance mood and…

Pride Family Picnic in the Gardens

06/13/2026 10:00 am to 06/13/2026 12:00 pm

(All Ages) Celebrate Pride Month with Green Spring Gardens at the Pride Family Picnic. Pack your favorite picnic foods, bring a blanket or chairs, and enjoy games, crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities with everyone in the community. This event is free, and registration is encouraged.

Ice Cream at Green Spring

06/13/2026 2:00 pm to 06/13/2026 3:00 pm

(All Ages) Learn about the history and process of making this sweet treat while you tour Historic Green Spring. Try your hand at making a batch the old way before sampling the fruits of your labor. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Green Spring Classes and Camps

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Art Exhibits at Green Spring

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