Rocktown Energy Festival

Turner Pavilion 228 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

The mission of this FREE event is to “Promote a Clean Energy Future for the Valley,” with the goal being to inform Rockingham County community members on their sustainable energy and living. Festival participants will have the opportunity to attend a variety of speaker sessions and workshops, including informative presentations, family-friendly education activities, the Solar Home Showcase for attendees […]

Free

15th Annual Harvest Fest

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Saturday, October 28th | 11am-2pm Join us for our annual Harvest Fest, a fun fall festival the whole family will enjoy. ¡Acompáñenos en nuestra Fiesta de la Cosecha anual, un diverting festival de otoño que disfrutará toda la familia! Games| Storytime| Activities| Crafts JUEGOS | HORA DE CUENTOS | ACTIVIDADES | ARTESANÍAS PARKING: 664 University […]

Free

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