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. ***************************************************************************************************************** 8 October: MGACRA Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Zoom link will be emailed. 15 October: MGACRA Monthly Meeting & Education Program:
1:00 p.m.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Theater Room, 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg.
TBD October: Afternoon Walks through Cossey Park Arboretum
Time 1 to 2 p.m. This year we are planning Afternoon Walks through Cossey Park Arboretum. Open to All Ages. Master Gardeners will lead tours to showcase the flowering shrubs and trees at Cossey Park Arboretum. Immediately following the walks there will be short talks in the park on different horticultural topics pertinent to spring gardening. Dress for the weather/being outdoors and wear comfortable shoes. Location: Cossey Park Arboretum, 1601 Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg, 22401. Adjacent to Fredericksburg Dog Park and Community Garden. Deadline to register: Wednesday before each session.