National Pollinator Week

National Pollinator Week

From the Desk of Avery Bohman, 577 Program Coordinator Imagine a honeybee buzzing on a striking yellow sunflower, a butterfly joyfully fluttering around in a field of asters, coneflowers, and goldenrods, or a hummingbird drinking nectar from a bright red flowering...
Pollinator Gardens: Beyond Blooms

Pollinator Gardens: Beyond Blooms

Around the Grounds with Bennett O Dowling, 577 Landscape Garden Horticulturist When thinking of pollinator plants, one’s mind flutters toward the colorful blooms of coneflowers and goldenrod, liatris and bee balm. It is easy to see the butterflies and bees foraging...
Celebrate Go Green Day on April 20

Celebrate Go Green Day on April 20

Celebrate sustainability with a day of fun for the whole family this Saturday, April 20 from 11am to 3pm! Explore the gardens and grounds, check out the special activities and guests, and tour the first floors of Virginia’s historic home and the Cottage. Plus, enjoy a...

Mark your calendars! September classes open for registration on Wednesday, July 31 at 9am ~ AND ~ the next Music in the Gardens is Saturday, August 10, from 11am to 3pm.

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