(VA) (Arlington Parks) This is a pop-in event and no appointment is necessary. Naturalists and gardeners will be ready to guide you in your native plant gardening journey. You can also get help pre-ordering for our Spring Native Plant Sale. Adults
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate Earth Day with tiny “green grenades” of native herb, flower, and vegetable seeds that create pockets of beauty and habitats for pollinators in your garden! Come make your own seed bombs using colored paper and native wildflower seeds and take them home to plant in your garden or neighborhood.
(DC) (Hillwood) Take a short walk with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, to see and hear how Hillwood is combining a beautiful aesthetic with sustainability. Then plant a container with native cultivars while learning container design basics and details on the pollinators these plants may attract. All materials are included. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You’ll be standing and ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate National Pollinator Week as we wander through an open meadow of beautiful perennials swarming with pollinators. Learn about mid-Atlantic native plants you can plant to help support beneficial insects while adding beauty. Ages 18+ Meet at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the Brookside Nature Center (1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902) Led by ...
(DC) (DC Natives) First Flower Fridays is DC Natives' Demonstration Garden Series. Held on the first Friday of every month, it offers hands-on instruction right in the gardens of community members. Our gardener team will guide you through: Caring for your pollinator haven Planting techniques for a flourishing pollinator pathway Essential tips for maintaining healthy and vibrant native pollinator gardens ...
(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Are you new to native plants? New to gardening? Join Ivy for the final installment of the Native Gardening 101 series! We will discuss the importance of your garden during the fall and winter seasons and where garden maintenance fits into that. We’ll also reflect on the year and kickstart the planning phase for the ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Library) Fall is the time for planting trees! Learn how trees native to Northern Virginia support songbirds, butterflies and the rest of the living world. Presented by Plant NOVA Natives. Registration required. This is an online presentation. A Zoom link will be emailed to those who register two hours before the event. Teens and Adults.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Check out our nativescaping programs and learn how to incorporate native plants into your landscape. Where do plants prefer? What kind of “look” would you like to design? Explore the needs of plants, how they fit your space, and how to plant communities while creating an aesthetic that works for you. This program is part of our ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn how to make your outdoor space a sanctuary for Maryland wildlife. We’ll explore how to choose the best plants for your space and which plants are the most helpful to birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Discover why gardening with intention is one of the most impactful methods for climate resilience and how you can be a ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Check out our nativescaping programs and learn how to incorporate native plants into your landscape. Where do plants prefer? What kind of “look” would you like to design? Explore the needs of plants, how they fit your space, and how to plant communities while creating an aesthetic that works for you. This program is part of our ...
(VA) (Vienna Conservation and Sustainability Commission) Fall is right around the corner and there is no better place to find all sorts of native plant options for the season than at the Fall Native Plant Sale! So head over to the Vienna Community Center and get your wildlife-friendly plants.
(DC) (DC Natives) First Flower Fridays is DC Natives' Demonstration Garden Series. Held on the first Friday of every month, it offers hands-on instruction right in the gardens of community members. Our gardener team will guide you through: Caring for your pollinator haven Planting techniques for a flourishing pollinator pathway Essential tips for maintaining healthy and vibrant native pollinator gardens ...
