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January 2024

Jan
7

Winter Sowing Workshop with Wild Ones NoVA

Sunday, January 7th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Advent Lutheran Church, 2222 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Arlington, VA, 22202 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Swap Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Come learn how to Winter Sow native seeds to use in your garden next year! Winter sowing is an affordable and easy way to grow plants from seed. You'll need a few empty plastic milk jugs, some potting soil and some Virginia native seeds. We'll have some to share, or bring your own. We will also have an informal seed swap.  

Registration Details will be provided soon.

Jan
25

"Cultivating Change" with Lorraine Johnson

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, January 25th, 2024
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. Learn about the pivotal role of gardening as an act of stewardship in the face of climate and ecological challenges. Discover the profound connections between individual gardens and the broader world and learn how these green spaces can serve as catalysts for positive ecological and social change.  Join Wild Ones for a practical and insightful discussion on gardening's positive impact on the environment and our future. 

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April 2024

Apr
27

Native Plants at Arlington National Cemetery Members Only

Saturday, April 27th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Ave, Arlington, VA, 22211 Map

Members Only Free Event Public Restroom Lots of Physical Activity

Come get a private tour of Arlington National Cemetery's native plants from the  horticulturalist on site.  This tour will be on foot, and will last about 2 hours.  Please come prepared.

Date:                     Saturday, April 27, 2024

Time:                    All meet at 9:00 am inside Welcome Center, near kiosk.  The tour run from 9 to 11 am.

Parking:               Paid parking, once parked go to Welcome Center and go through the magnetometers.

Metro:                  Once off of Metro, walk into the Welcome Center, and go through our magnetometers.

I’ll be standing by for folks and will be on the look-out for you and the group.

Restrooms:         In Welcome Center

Folks should know the landscapes are far apart from each other, but will be a beautiful walk of the cemetery

Registration and additional details to follow.