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01/31/2026 10:00 am to 01/31/2026 11:30 am
(6-Adult) Discover the cosmic magic where sky meets soil. Explore constellations in the night sky and learn how stars have influenced gardening traditions from around the world. Then, bring the stars down to Earth by creating your own glow-in-the-dark constellation craft to take home. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the…
02/01/2026 1:30 pm to 02/01/2026 2:30 pm
(16-Adult) Designed as a tranquil, rejuvenating retreat for the end of the day, a moon garden comes to life at twilight and into the night. Discover with Green Spring horticulturist, Pam Smith, how to cultivate this serene space with plants that glow softly in the dark and foliage that shimmers in the moonlight.
Silvery leaves and…
02/07/2026 12:30 pm
(Adults) Washington Gardener Magazine is co-hosting the annual seed exchange at Green Spring Gardens with lectures and a face-to-face seed swap. Bring your extra seeds to swap and leave with a bag full of seeds, new garden friends, and expert planting advice.
Cost: $15 for verified Friends of Green Spring members and Washington Gardener subscribers; $20 for…
02/07/2026 1:00 pm
(9-Adult) Celebrate Valentine's Day by creating a natured inspired craft. We will take a nature walk to gather natural materials and use them to create a one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day card. Creative, hands-on and full of love for both art and the outdoors.
02/09/2026 10:30 am
(3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed toys and puzzles while you meet other playgroup parents one Monday a month. Through games, songs, activities and a garden walk we explore seasonal topics. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who does not need to register for the program. Siblings under 3 welcome to accompany parent without registering.
02/14/2026 10:00 am
(All Ages) Love is in the air at Green Spring Gardens. Come read Valentine's Day stories with your little one and make a Valentine's craft to keep them close to your heart. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program.
02/14/2026 12:00 pm
(8-Adult) Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a storytelling adventure rooted in nature and connection. Discover how landscapes, plants and animals have inspired folktales from different traditions. Enjoy heartwarming stories about kindness, friendship and togetherness, then collaborate to craft your own nature-inspired tale to take home. All attendees, including parents,…
02/14/2026 1:00 pm
(Adults) Love has been a subject for artists throughout history. In honor of St. Valentine’s Day, enjoy representations of the emotion on canvas. Discover art that shows love of many kinds – romantic, maternal, brotherly and patriotic. Be inspired, amused, moved, and elevated as we delve into the heart of art.
02/14/2026 1:00 pm
(Adults) Love has been a subject for artists throughout history. In honor of St. Valentine’s Day, enjoy representations of the emotion on canvas. Discover art that shows love of many kinds – romantic, maternal, brotherly and patriotic. Be inspired, amused, moved, and elevated as we delve into the heart of art.
This is lecture only. Afternoon tea is not…
02/15/2026 1:30 pm to 02/15/2026 2:30 pm
(16- Adult) Discover how 18th-century neighbors built community through the exchange of seeds, cuttings and garden knowledge. Join Holly Gruntner, Mount Vernon’s landscape historian for a look at how early Americans shared plants, ideas and innovations—shaping both their gardens and relationships. Explore the social and botanical networks that…
02/21/2026 9:30 am
(16-Adult) Make a hand-bound journal by sewing signatures together filled with watercolor paper and various types of paper. Then create a unique cover and add other special touches to some inside pages. Your journal will be a unique treasure ready to be filled with drawings, paintings or writing. It will be special, but it is made to be used often.
02/22/2026 1:00 pm
(Adults) There’s nothing quite like it for all kinds of things. Tea can be used in a multitude of different, and surprising, ways – from cleaning Persian rugs to feeding plants. We’ll help you get the most out of your used tea bags or leftover brew with a variety of practical uses for tea.
This program is lecture only and does not include tea.
02/28/2026 1:00 pm
(14-Adult) Learn simple ways to upgrade your home (inside and out) to make it more sustainable. We will discuss clean energy and energy-saving tips, water systems, garden design and other general conservation habits that will save the planet while saving you money. The majority of the class will be spent taking a tour of the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center, which…
