(DC) (DC State Fair) The DC State Fair is a showcase of the District’s creative talents and a daylong celebration of all things homegrown. We work with local businesses and organizations that are committed to helping our community thrive. Among many activities, the fair will include 50+ exhibitors including local makers, community organizations, food vendors, government agencies, and universities, live ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) The Virginia Chamber Orchestra’s eighth season in our Korean Bell Garden continues with Nocturnal Sounds. The string quartet will deliver everything from powerful movements to dulcet tones and delicate melodies in this performance. Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($4-$8) or garden membership. On your way to the Korean Bell Garden, stop ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) More than 30 fascinating bonsai trees, each a work of art, will be on display at the Northern Virginia Bonsai Society’s (NVBS) Fall Bonsai Show. NVBS members will provide demonstrations of bonsai techniques and be on hand to share their knowledge. This free show takes place in the Visitor Center.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) The Virginia Chamber Orchestra’s eighth season in our Korean Bell Garden continues with "Bullfighter's Prayer". Attendees of the concert will be treated to a program filled with drama, intensity, and a sense of adventure. Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($4-$8) or garden membership. On your way to the Korean Bell Garden, ...
(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Get your fall plantings underway! This volunteer plant sale is organized to promote native plant gardening in our neighborhoods because gardening with natives is better for our watershed, our woodlands, and our wildlife, especially birds. Bringing together many growers selling a variety of plants makes it easier for neighborhood gardeners to find quality plants and ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Succulent and cactus plants are known for being low maintenance, deer resistant, and fun dish garden plants, a great combination! This sale, offering a great variety of interesting plants, will be hosted by the National Capital Cactus and Succulent Society.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) The Virginia Chamber Orchestra’s eighth season in our Korean Bell Garden ends with a grand finale—"To a Waterfowl." The concert is titled after the final piece in its program, the world premiere of "To a Waterfowl" by composer Rob Vuono. Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($4-$8) or garden membership. On ...
(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Get your fall plantings underway! VNPS plant sales are held on the first Wednesday morning of the month through October at our propagation beds behind the Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens. Our knowledgeable Propagation Bed Volunteers are looking forward to visiting with you and helping you select the right plants for your environment.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy the autumn colors on a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres. Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way. This is a drop-in activity. No reservations are required. Ages 18+.
(MD) (University of Maryland) pH, organic matter, CEC, ppm, FIV, base saturation, oh my! This presentation will cover the basics of a soil test report and how to make management decisions based on your test results.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) The monarch butterfly is probably the most famous insect specialist feeding only on milkweed, but did you know that many native bees are also specialists? Studying these native plant-bee specializations and their overlapping habitat requirements will help your garden support more pollinators. Threats such as habitat loss and climate change will also be covered. Instructor: Heather Holm, ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Volunteers from the Northern Virginia Bonsai Society will be available at Meadowlark's Bonsai Pavilion to share their knowledge on the fascinating and beautiful art of Bonsai. Free with garden admission or membership. Weather permitting. Saturdays and Sundays 11 to 3
