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. ***************************************************************************************************************** 2 June Plant Clinic for Fredericksburg is at Main Branch of CRRLibrary on the main floor: First Saturday of the month. 12 June: MGACRA Monthly Meeting & Education Program:
1:00 p.m.NOTE: This is the 2nd Wednesday!!!
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Theater Rm., 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg
Central Regional Rappahannock library, Theater Room, 1201 Caroline St. 22401.
This event is to showcase the groups in the area (Planning District 16) and the Regional Library's readership that work to create habitats to attract pollinators. You can get ideas, find out about a group you might be interested in and come learn about how you can help in your very own yard.
Non-profit groups (plant and pollinator related) that would like to set up a display can contact Laurie Clarkston.This can be a local garden club, a school group, a neighborhood, local Boy/Girl scouts, church groups. If your group would like to participate, contact Laurie: [email protected]. Tables and Chairs provided; you bring the info.
Also:Master Gardeners will be giving out small pots of native plants (native VA or Native to the US). One per family. Limited numbers available. Annual seedlings in small pots for kids who are interested in participating in the Pollinator Flower Show this coming August 20 and 21. One plant per child. Limited numbers available.
15 June New Class through Fredericksburg Parks and Rec; Janet Douberly will speak about Insects, Pests, and Friends. 10 a.m. at Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St. 22401. Free, but registration is helpful: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/fredericksburg-va/catalog. Search Nature/MGACRA Programs.
Looking Ahead:
20-21 Aug - Annual Flower Show (see August Calendar page) Flower Show in Theater Room Fredericksburg Library 1201 Caroline St. 22401. Come be part of the fun, beautify your yard, then bring a flower in a jar to the library and perhaps receive a ribbon for your work. ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE!