Consider joining us for a unique and innovative take on our traditional wine and cheese event, Wine and Cheese in the Trees. This year’s event was crafted by local farmer’s Alan and Robin Ulmer’s produce; vine ripened, hand-picked hydroponic, and field grown produce. The evening’s presentation will feature the origin story of Ulmer’s Mountain View Farm, […]
Do you want to get the kids outside, but just need a little push? Do you need a very gentle introduction to hiking? Terrain not suitable for strollers, but baby backpacks are welcome. We'll explore one of the upland trails of the Arboretum at a curious child's pace (less than a mile.) If you have […]
Do you want to get the kids outside, but just need a little push? Do you need a very gentle introduction to hiking? Terrain not suitable for strollers, but baby backpacks are welcome. We'll explore one of the upland trails of the Arboretum at a curious child's pace (less than a mile.) If you have […]
This workshop will promote painting through mindful, intentional listening. Participants will come to appreciate how certain sounds can move their imaginations and, surprisingly, influence their artistic expressions. To help us understand how sound can influence artistic expression, we will refer to the paintings of Wassily Kandinsky. All materials and tools, including brushes, charcoal, watercolor and […]
This workshop will promote painting through mindful, intentional listening. Participants will come to appreciate how certain sounds can move their imaginations and, surprisingly, influence their artistic expressions. To help us understand how sound can influence artistic expression, we will refer to the paintings of Wassily Kandinsky. All materials and tools, including brushes, charcoal, watercolor and […]
Do you want to get the kids outside, but just need a little push? Do you need a very gentle introduction to hiking? Terrain not suitable for strollers, but baby backpacks are welcome. We'll explore one of the upland trails of the Arboretum at a curious child's pace (less than a mile.) If you have […]
Join us for a lovely evening of food, fun and flavor featuring Shenandoah Spice of Strasburg, VA. Owners Nick Crabill and Josh Burrows will present on the history of their company, their various products and how you can use their spices to enhance your meals. The evenings hors d’oeuvres will be prepared by the chefs […]
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is excited to announce the release of CLEAR DAY THUNDER: Rescuing the American Chestnut, a documentary about the grassroots efforts of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically significant tree species. The American chestnut once dominated portions of the eastern U.S. forests, from Maine to […]
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
oin us for our winter craft night making paper snowflakes and Valentine's Day art! We’ll be warm inside at the Frances Plecker Education Center. We invite everyone in the JMU and Harrisonburg community to embrace their inner kid and indulge in crafts, cookies, and hot cocoa! Bring your boo or your buddy. All are welcome! […]
FREE for all ages! We’re excited to join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for this community science blitz! Participate for 15 minutes or more, from wherever you are—details at www.birdcount.org. Stop by the Frances Plecker Education Center the week of February 12 to pick up a free checklist of local birds you're likely to spot. Bird Count […]
On your division's planned day off, we invite you and your elementary and older-aged students to a paper snowflake workshop at the Arboretum. We’ll meet in the Frances Plecker Education Center to share the true story of Snowflake Bentley and take a closer look at the fascinating structure of snow. Then we’ll enjoy making our […]