Except where noted, all events and meetings are open to the public. Some lectures and events will be offered via YouTube or ZOOM technology. Zoom meetings/presentations will require registration prior to start date. The Free Lance Star and MGACRA Facebook page will also be used to post/advertise all activities. All gardening, insect, plant disease, and horticultural related questions can be called into our VCE office: 540-658-8000. The office serves the four-county area and Fredericksburg. Additional resources are available at: ext.vt.edu where subjects of interest can be searched. *****************************************************************************************************************
19 December (Thursday): MGACRA General Membership Meeting & Christmas Party:
Afternoon Walks through Cossey Park Arboretum. Many lovely shrubs and trees begin to bloom at Cossey. Come see, enjoy, and learn about our collection. Immediately following the walk, and in the same location, there will be a short talk on different horticultural topics pertinent to Spring gardening. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Free and Open to all ages, and please register through the catalog at fxbgparks.com then search under Activities/Nature/MGACRA Programs.
Monday March 31. 1 to 2 p.m. Topic following the walk: What Can I Prune Now?
Tuesday April 8. 1 to 2 p.m. Topic following the walk: What Native Plants Should I Look For Now?
Tuesday April 22. 1 to 2 p.m. Topic following the walk: How to Kill a Tree.