Cedell Brooks Park Demonstration Garden
Volunteers needed to help spruce up the area including mulching weeding and watering.
To volunteer-contact Alvin Calhoun
aac.ac4@gmail.com
Plant Clinics-
MGs provide information about plants, insects, and gardening for a local citizens universality of venue such as farmers markets, libraries, etc. throughout the Central Rappahannock Region.
Belmont Nature Trail-
MGs work on trail restoration and maintenance, preparation of plant ID and descriptive signs, provide interpretive walks.
VA State Fair - October 1, 2019 Tracy Day is looking for 12 volunteers to work 4 hour shifts (3 volunteers per shift) at the Master Gardener booth, which will be focused on pollinators. This is a really fun event, and in return for volunteering, you get free parking and a free ticket to the Fair! Please email or call Tracy at trayday516@aol.comor (540)424-5989 if you are interested.
Boxwood Wreath Workshops-
These have been suspended for 2019 due to the Boxwood Blight.
Hopefully, another year, MGs will guide participants in the making of holiday wreaths and other decorations using boxwood.
Cossey Park Botanical Garden- MGs educate the public on a variety of plant species that can be used in landscapes. The emphasis is on diversity of plants to reduce need for pesticides.
Local Schools and Children's Nature Program- MGs provide interactive sessions with grade school children about insects, vermiculture, plants, gardening, and more.
TCCSWCD Meaningful Watershed Experience at Oakley Farm (ongoing dates, September thru Oct. 10):
(10000 Corbin Ln., Spotsylvania VA, 22551)
Chatham Historical Gardens- MGs answer questions and provide information about the gardens, as well as restore, maintain, and enhance the gardens.
Annual Seed Swap- local MGs join the national seed swap movement to provide seeds, plants, information and more to the public.
Therapy Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Fairy Gardens-
MGs provide education about gardening, plants, and beneficial/ harmful insects, as well as maintenance for gardens at a number of locations in the Central Rappahannock Region.
Informational Displays, Exhibits/Demonstrations-
MGs also provide and staff informational displays, exhibits/demonstrations
for the public on a variety of horticultural topics that are both educational and of interest to the public.
for more information about how to volunteer contact:
Lisa Ellis
(540)658-8000, ext 1056
Lisae22@vt.edu
Volunteers needed to help spruce up the area including mulching weeding and watering.
To volunteer-contact Alvin Calhoun
aac.ac4@gmail.com
Plant Clinics-
MGs provide information about plants, insects, and gardening for a local citizens universality of venue such as farmers markets, libraries, etc. throughout the Central Rappahannock Region.
Belmont Nature Trail-
MGs work on trail restoration and maintenance, preparation of plant ID and descriptive signs, provide interpretive walks.
VA State Fair - October 1, 2019 Tracy Day is looking for 12 volunteers to work 4 hour shifts (3 volunteers per shift) at the Master Gardener booth, which will be focused on pollinators. This is a really fun event, and in return for volunteering, you get free parking and a free ticket to the Fair! Please email or call Tracy at trayday516@aol.comor (540)424-5989 if you are interested.
Boxwood Wreath Workshops-
These have been suspended for 2019 due to the Boxwood Blight.
Hopefully, another year, MGs will guide participants in the making of holiday wreaths and other decorations using boxwood.
Cossey Park Botanical Garden- MGs educate the public on a variety of plant species that can be used in landscapes. The emphasis is on diversity of plants to reduce need for pesticides.
Local Schools and Children's Nature Program- MGs provide interactive sessions with grade school children about insects, vermiculture, plants, gardening, and more.
TCCSWCD Meaningful Watershed Experience at Oakley Farm (ongoing dates, September thru Oct. 10):
(10000 Corbin Ln., Spotsylvania VA, 22551)
Chatham Historical Gardens- MGs answer questions and provide information about the gardens, as well as restore, maintain, and enhance the gardens.
Annual Seed Swap- local MGs join the national seed swap movement to provide seeds, plants, information and more to the public.
Therapy Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Fairy Gardens-
MGs provide education about gardening, plants, and beneficial/ harmful insects, as well as maintenance for gardens at a number of locations in the Central Rappahannock Region.
Informational Displays, Exhibits/Demonstrations-
MGs also provide and staff informational displays, exhibits/demonstrations
for the public on a variety of horticultural topics that are both educational and of interest to the public.
for more information about how to volunteer contact:
Lisa Ellis
(540)658-8000, ext 1056
Lisae22@vt.edu