Spring Open House

Grass Roots Garden Center 1084 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Hop on over Saturday, March 23 for our welcome to Spring open house! We're celebrating 25 years in business and the beginning of spring in a big way. It's our way of saying thank you for supporting our small business over the last 25 years. Details below and stay tuned for additional info! 25% off […]

Free

Event Series Bonsai Club Meeting

Bonsai Club Meeting

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Bonsai Club Meeting! Have you always wanted to explore bonsai as a hobby or are just curious about the art? Join presenters, Clark Driver and Simon Jilg, at Frances Plecker Education Center for a short lecture, bonsai displays, and door prizes! Cost: FREE Date: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 Time: 6-8 PM Venue: Meet at the […]

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

Virginia Flora App | Brown Bag Lecture Series

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Free Talk! Brown Bag Lunch Lecture July 10th | 12 pm - 1 pm Frances Plecker Education Center Anna Maria Johnson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and president Shenandoah Chapter of the VA Native Plant Society, will walk guests through the new Flora of Virginia Mobile App and how to use it in your day-to-day life!

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

Monarch Education Celebration

White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Tasting Room 2644 Cross Keys Rd, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join us as we celebrate our new Monarch Education Station dedicated to raising awareness of how to help monarch butterflies through science and art! You can experience our monarchs, learn about what we do and meet our muralist, Laura Thompson, take pictures, and hear about her process for creating this mural. Complimentary entrance to our […]

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

Event Series Bonsai Club Meeting

Bonsai Club Meeting

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Bonsai Club Meeting! Have you always wanted to explore bonsai as a hobby or are just curious about the art? Join presenters, Clark Driver and Simon Jilg, at Frances Plecker Education Center for a short lecture, bonsai displays, and door prizes! Cost: FREE Date: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 Time: 6-8 PM Venue: Meet at the […]

Free

Event Series Bonsai Club Meeting

Bonsai Club Meeting

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Bonsai Club Meeting! Have you always wanted to explore bonsai as a hobby or are just curious about the art? Join presenters, Clark Driver and Simon Jilg, at Frances Plecker Education Center for a short lecture, bonsai displays, and door prizes! Cost: FREE Date: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 Time: 6-8 PM Venue: Meet at the […]

Free

Event Series Bonsai Club Meeting

Bonsai Club Meeting

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Bonsai Club Meeting! Have you always wanted to explore bonsai as a hobby or are just curious about the art? Join presenters, Clark Driver and Simon Jilg, at Frances Plecker Education Center for a short lecture, bonsai displays, and door prizes! Cost: FREE Date: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 Time: 6-8 PM Venue: Meet at the […]

Free

Upcycle Terrarium Workshop | Bonfire Botany

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Sunday, October 6th | 1 PM - 2 PM | $25/person Location: Pavilion Join us in a pursuit of beauty, sustainability, and fun with our Upcycle Terrarium Workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to transform everyday recycled materials into charming, eco-friendly terrariums. Guided by our experienced instructor, you'll be walked through the process […]

$25

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

Event Series Bonsai Club Meeting

Bonsai Club Meeting

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Bonsai Club Meeting! Have you always wanted to explore bonsai as a hobby or are just curious about the art? Join presenters, Clark Driver and Simon Jilg, at Frances Plecker Education Center for a short lecture, bonsai displays, and door prizes! Cost: FREE Date: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 Time: 6-8 PM Venue: Meet at the […]

Free

Event Series Bonsai Club Meeting

Bonsai Club Meeting

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Bonsai Club Meeting! Have you always wanted to explore bonsai as a hobby or are just curious about the art? Join presenters, Clark Driver and Simon Jilg, at Frances Plecker Education Center for a short lecture, bonsai displays, and door prizes! Cost: FREE Date: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 Time: 6-8 PM Venue: Meet at the […]

Free