Special Events
April 25 - May 3 | Excluding Sundays
9 AM-3 PM
Location: Ernst Tree Terrace
Shop from a variety of houseplants, native perennials, shrubs, and trees!
Shop Plants SoonWalks, Talks & Workshops
April Wildflower Walks
Wednesdays | 12-1 PM | FREE
Location: Meet at the Pavilion
Join us for an educational stroll with Keala Timko during this exciting and beautiful time of year. You will learn about various spring ephemerals and where to locate them in the Arboretum!
The first flush of color shown in the arboretum woods include: Bloodroot, Dutchman’s Breeches, Bluebells, Woodland Phlox, Spring Beauty, Trillium, and much more.
Native Plant Butterfly Buffet
Sunday, May 4 | 1-2 PM
$40/adult + $10/kid
Location: Ernst Tree Terrace
You'll be walked through the process of repurposing glass jars, old containers, and other upcycled items into beautiful, self-sustaining mini gardens.
You are encouraged to bring along any containers that you'd like to repurpose!
Plants + Medicine
Monday, May 12 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | FREE
Location: Meet at the Frances Plecker Education Center
Set your garden up for success this year with helpful tips and resources from the Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners!
Reoccuring Programs
Evenings With Bats | Monitoring Program
1st & 3rd Fridays| Dusk | FREE
Next Meeting: May 2nd
Location: Pond
Gather around the Pond and marvel at bats as they emerge for their evening hunt. The VA Master Naturalists return for their bat emergence monitoring program.
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before sunset.
Bonsai Club Meeting
1st Tuesdays | 6-8 PM | FREE
Next Meeting: May 6th
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Join presenters, Clark Driver and Simon Jilg for a short lecture, bonsai displays, and door prizes!
Wellness and Soundscape Programs
Martial Arts at the Arb!
Martial Arts | $15/session
Location: FPEC or Terrace
Tai Chi | Saturdays | 8-9 AM
Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise that can improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.
Baguazhang | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30-7 PM
Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking.
Sound Bathing Experience
Tuesday, May 13th | 5:30-7 PM
$25/session
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Embark on a sound journey that will relax and de-stress you and bring your whole being back into a state of harmony on all levels; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Connie Magee is a multi-modality massage therapist, medicine woman, Yoga Instructor, and meditation teacher.
Harrisonburg Songtuary
Saturdays |Dates TBA | 2-3:30 PM
Location: Pavilion
Harrisonburg Songtuary is a community song circle that seeks to propagate co-enchanting cohorts of contemplayful singers, sponsored by the Arts Council of the Valley and the Office of Creative Propulsion.
On the Songtuary website, you may find more details and RSVP for upcoming gatherings; receive email updates, add to your calendar, or share on social media. We appreciate when you let us know you’re coming, and we hope the web RSVP is convenient for you as well!
ANNUAL EVENTS
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February March April May |
June - August September October - December |
May - September | Private Greenhouse Shopping by Appointment
$50 Minimum purchase required, call (540)-568-3194 to schedule
Grounds: Free to the public
Dawn to dusk | 365 days a year
Frances Plecker Education Center:
M-F | 8 AM - 4 PM
