Gardening All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.
Gardening Green Spring Gardens
4603 Green Spring Road Alexandria, Va. 22312 703-642-5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring
Visit Green Spring Gardens for ideas and inspiration for gardening in the Washington metro area. Gardens feature trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, bulbs and vegetables that grow well in our region. • 22 Themed Gardens • Private Garden Tours • Nature Walks • Horticulture Center • Glasshouse • Library • Plant Shop • Event Rental Space • Gift Shop To book a private garden tour, call 703-941-7987. Cost is $12 per person for a group of two to 19; $10 per person for a group of 20 or more.
Events Family Fall Festival
Plant Shop open until October 31, Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, 12-3 p.m.
Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (All ages) Join us at Green Spring Gardens for the annual Family Fall Festival! The festival will have activities for the entire family, including classes for children and adults, a silent auction, a book sale, and a bake sale. Vendors will be selling a large variety of plants and other items. Enjoy musical entertainment at the White Gazebo. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Friends of Green Spring (FROGS). For more information, contact Green Spring at 703-642-5173.
Gift Shop open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 12-4 p.m.
Garden Symposium Urban Gardening and Design 101
Hours and Admission: Horticulture Center open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 12-4:30 p.m.
Park grounds open dawn to dusk daily.
Choose Your Nature Walk
(All Ages) Book a walk with one of our Youth and Family teachers and choose from a variety of topics for a themed tour of the park. Each tour will include a handson element and can be customized to include the science topics your students are learning in school. Choose one of the following topics: Pond Fauna & Flora, Native Virginia Plants & Trees, Watersheds & Geology of Green Spring, Virginia, Ecosystems Walk, History of Green Spring as a Farm or General Garden Tour. You can sign up for our scheduled walks ($45 per group) or schedule an on-demand tour ($50 per group). A group is up to nine people, one of which must be an adult. Contact Elizabeth Waugh at elizabeth.waugh@fairfaxcounty. gov, or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173.
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Children and Parent Programs Garden Sprouts Fall-Nature Playgroup
(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. Program will take place outdoors, weather permitting. 1--1 hour 30 minute program
(Adults) Do you have a small space but big garden dreams? In this half-day symposium, turn your growing dreams into reality and learn how to build a gorgeous and unique garden that showcases your personal style, while still being functional and productive. Presenters Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight share tips and tricks from their new book, “The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City,” to bring style and practicality into your own garden. 1--3 hour symposium Location
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breads. This festive day is for gardeners of all ages. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Friends of Green Spring (FROGS). For more information, contact Green Spring at 703-642-5173.
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Family/All Ages Nature Scavenger Hunt
(4-Adult) Join us on the first Saturday of each month to learn about different aspects of nature and go on the hunt for themed objects around the park. All attendees, including parents, must be registered for the program. 1--1 hour program
Gardeners Holiday
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Sunday, December 4, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (All ages) Treat yourself to a day of holiday fun in the garden featuring holiday decorations and seasonal displays, holiday music, and a bake sale with seasonal
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For questions or for a free Parktakes subscription, call 703-222-4664.
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