Festive Greens

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Together we will create a large beautiful wreath made from several varieties of fresh evergreens. We will have options available to personalize your wreath such as dried fruits, pine cones, berries, and ornaments. We will also learn how to make a beautiful bow to add to your wreath. Meet at the Frances Plecker Education Center

$65.00

Gardening with Native Plants

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Free Talk! Brown Bag Lunch Lecture July 3rd | 12 pm - 1 pm Frances Plecker Education Center Owner of Urban Natives & Landscaping, Ivy Makia, will lead a talk on native plant gardening-- where to start and the best ways to support your local ecosystem from the bees to the birds and more!

Free

Bat Emergence Monitoring Program

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

FREE EVENT! Date: Friday, July 5th Time: 8:30pm-9:30pm Description: Members of our local chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists, in partnership with Bat Conservation and Rescue of Virginia, will be hosting Evenings with Bats by the Pond in the JMU Arboretum on the first and third Fridays of the month, beginning on April 19 and concluding […]

Free

Storytime in the Understory

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Thursday, July 11th | 11:00-11:30 am Meet at the Storytime Spot in the At Home in the Woods Family Garden (next to the Pavilion) Preschoolers and their families are invited to enjoy 30 minutes of nature-themed reading at the Storytime Spot in the At Home in the Woods Family Garden.

Free

Plants for Pollinators | Brown Bag Lunch Series

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Free Talk! Brown Bag Lunch Lecture July 17th | 12 pm - 1 pm Frances Plecker Education Center Join us to hear and share stories about plants you know and pollinators you see at home and at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. Some points of conversation are: • Flowering plants all have pollen but not […]

Free

Carnivorous Terrarium Workshop

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Dive into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants with our Carnivorous Terrarium Workshop! This immersive experience will guide you through the art of creating a unique, self-sustaining terrarium featuring some of nature’s most intriguing and exotic plant species. Perfect for plant enthusiasts and budding novices, this workshop combines hands-on crafting with a deep dive into […]

$40