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09/17/2026 1:30 pm to 09/17/2026 3:00 pm
(16-Adult) Explore the art of garden design and poetry at Green Spring, with a focus on the life and work of Beatrix Farrand, one of America’s pioneering landscape architects. Guided by poet Lisa Lowry read and discuss poems that incorporate landscape, history and historical figures. Then write some poems of your own.
09/18/2026 1:30 pm to 09/18/2026 2:30 pm
(16-Adult) Bulbs can turn an ordinary garden into extraordinary. Learn about the enchanting world of bulbs and their cousins, corms, tubers and rhizomes, and how they can add beauty to your garden. Now is the time to plant. Learn how from Extension Master Gardeners.
09/18/2026 1:30 pm to 09/18/2026 2:30 pm
(16-Adult) Bulbs can turn an ordinary garden into extraordinary. Learn about the enchanting world of bulbs and their cousins, corms, tubers and rhizomes, and how they can add beauty to your garden. Now is the time to plant. Learn how from Extension Master Gardeners.
09/19/2026 1:30 pm to 09/19/2026 2:30 pm
Join author Heather Schneider for a virtual book talk about the "Society of Magical Botanists" in the Evergreen Academy series. Discover the inspiration behind this whimsical story and explore themes of growth, resilience and belonging.
Presented in partnership with Kingstowne Library, this hybrid event can be enjoyed online or in person at…
09/20/2026 1:30 pm to 09/20/2026 4:30 pm
(8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking paper strips into beautiful works of art. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves crafts and wants to try something new. Students learn how to roll, shape, and glue strips to create beautiful sunflower frames. $30 supply fee payable at class.
09/30/2026 1:30 pm to 09/30/2026 3:00 pm
(16-Adult) Join published poet Sherri Waas Shunfenthal for a creative, reflective workshop using poetry and/or sketching. Begin with a mindful walk in the garden, then gather indoors to explore metaphor, seasonal change and personal renewal. Through guided prompts, you’ll write, create and share in a supportive space—ending with a brief, grounding…
10/02/2026 3:30 pm
(14-Adult) Each season features a thoughtfully chosen novel with botanical or garden themes. You'll gather twice—first for a pre-reading welcoming circle to meet fellow readers, enjoy refreshments, and receive your guide and then again post-reading for a lively book discussion and a hands-on activity that brings the story to life. From hidden gardens to wild landscapes,…
10/07/2026 1:30 pm to 10/21/2026 3:30 pm
(16-Adult) Create your own botanical journal. Practice drawing exercises, take a seasonal walk for inspiration, and learn tips for layout and media options. Start with pencil and move to watercolor or colored pencil. A list of suggested materials will be sent prior to class start. Class meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Each…
10/10/2026 10:00 am to 10/10/2026 11:30 pm
(14-Adult) Enjoy a sociable crafting workshop to create an all-season centerpiece that combines two of our favorite things: flowers and teacups. Gather at the Historic House to make a beautiful teacup topiary that will grace a table or mantle for years to come. All materials supplied, including fine china teacup and saucer. Meet at the Historic…
