Please Pardon our Construction Mess!

We're building a new handicapped accessible trail around our lawn and pond, and a new terrace patio at the Frances Plecker Education Center.

EJC Arboretum's New Activity Groups

Join the EJC Arboretum's new activity groups: the Trail Stewards, a Master Naturalist, Master Gardener service group at the arboretum open to any certified Master Gardener or Master Naturalist. Email the Arboretum Director from our Contact Us page to join the Trail Stewards.

Or join the Bonsai Club, meeting monthly first Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Frances Plecker Ed Center open free to all Bonsai enthusiasts young and old!

Valentine's Day walk-in Indoor Blooming Plant Sale

February 12, 13 & 14, 2012 - 1pm to 4pm
Shop from a selection of blooming potted plants for your Valentine that can be enjoyed all growing season long. More information

Valentine's Day Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

February 12 & 14, 2012 - 5pm to 8pm
Romantic horse drawn carriage rides by moonlight on Valentine's Day, afternoon rides the Sunday before Valentine's Day, 1:00-4:00 pm, advance reservations required. Reservations can be made beginning January 9 by calling the arboretum office at (540) 568-3194. More information

And don't forget to check out our carriage ride gallery

Ferns Terrarium Workshop

February, 15, 2012 - noon to 1:30 pm
Participants will create a fern terrarium using a covered two gallon apothecary jar. Jan Sievers Mahon, Arboretum Director, will lead the workshop along with a lecture and overview about ferns and their environment, and how to best take care of your fern terrarium. More information

A Walk You Will Remember... And A Latte' Jive

February, 15, 2012 - noon to 1:30 pm
Register to walk or run in Sigma Kappa and the EJC Arboretum's April 22nd second annual Alzheimer's benefit 5k!!! Live Music and free water, coffee, tea ,and snacks will be served. More information

For a complete list of EJC Arboretum programs and events, browse our Annual Calendar of Events.