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Fall Plant & Bulb Sale
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Talks & Workshops

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

LECTURE NOTES & VIDEOS AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Enjoy topics presented by local experts! 

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Gardening with Native Plants

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Flora of Virginia Mobile App 

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Plants for Pollinators
Carnivorous Terrarium Workshop
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Sunday, October 27th | 1-2 PM | $40/person

Location: Ernst Tree Terrace (beside the Education Center)

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 the captivating world of carnivorous flora.

Register Here!

Reoccuring Programs
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Bonsai Club Meeting

1st Tuesday Every Month @ 6:00-8:00 pm

Next Meeting: October 1st

Location: Frances Plecker Education Center

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! For questions and concerns please reach out to ShenandoahValleyBonsaiSociety@gmail.com 

Register Here

Wellness and Soundscape Programs
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Saturdays | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | $15 per session

November 9th & 16th

December 7th & 14th

Location: Frances Plecker Education Center

Tai chi, or Taijiquan, is an ancient Chinese martial art originally created for combat and self-defense. Tai chi has since evolved into a gentle, low-impact form of exercise that can improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breath work of tai chi. 

Registration required

REGISTER HERE

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Sound Bathing Experience

October 22nd, November 12th, December 17th

5:30-6:45 pm

$25/session

Location: Frances Plecker Education Center

Using gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, voice, drums, shakers, and chimes, Connie Magee will take you 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.

Registration required

Register Here

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Harrisonburg Songtuary

Saturday, November 16| 1:30-3:30 PM

Location: The 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.

Register Here 

At www.songtuary.org/events, 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

February
Frances Litten Botanical Lecture & Invitiational Reception
Great Backyard Bird Count

March
Workshop and/or Wine & Cheese

April
Guided Wildflower Walks
Spring Celebration Plant Sale

May
Spring Celebration Plant Sale
Guided Wildflower Walks
Wine & Cheese on the Ernst Tree Terrace

June - August
Summer Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

September
Wine & Cheese on the Ernst Tree Terrace
Fall Plant & Bulb Sale
Monarch Tagging Workshop

October - December
Festive Greens Workshop
Harvest Festival

May - September | Private Greenhouse Shopping by Appointment
$50 Minimum purchase required, call (540)-568-3194 to schedule

View Annual Youth Programs Calendar

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