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Downtown Greens

Founded in 1995, Downtown Greens promotes environmental care by preserving two urban garden areas, using sustainable gardening methods, teaching children through a weekly Garden Club, and raising bees with the Urban Bees program.

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Donate

Downtown Greens is dependent on private donations. Make your tax-deductible contribution through the paypal button below or send a check to Downtown Greens, 206 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Va 22401

In-Kind Support

There are many ways you can help Downtown Greens. In addition to our garden wishlist, we also welcome donations by skilled professionals, including electricians, plumbers, lawyers, accountants, videographers etc.

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Visit the Garden

The garden is open sunrise to sunset, 365 days per year. Take a stroll, read a book, meditate, and smell the flowers. We rely on volunteers help to keep the 2.7 acres of public greenspace maintained.

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Events

Every year we host events in the garden as well as our two major fundraisers, the Down Home Ball in the fall, and the Fork it Over Festival in the spring. 

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Participate in our Programs

We have a lot going on for all ages! You can join us for one of our diverse workshops or regular programs: Herbal Enthusiasts, Marenje Marimba, Youth Garden Club, and Urban Beekeeping Club.

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Other Ways to Support Us

Spread the word: let folks know about the great things going on at Downtown Greens! Send us an email for other ideas of how you can be a part of the Downtown Greens community.

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Friends of the Garden

 
“Thank you!” to our generous friends that sponsored the 22nd annual Down Home Ball!

Check out a list of the sponsors and learn more about these great local businesses.

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Downtown Greens Events

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Down Home Ball 2018

September 11, 2018 greenspace
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Down Home Ball

Down Home Ball An Elegant Hoedown Get Tickets Now Come one, come all! The twenty-second annual Down Home Ball, Fredericksburg’s...

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Guest Bartender Event: Castiglia’s Rooftop Bar

June 7, 2018 greenspace
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Guest Bartender Event

Wear your best floral print and join us on Castiglia’s beautiful rooftop bar for a fun evening to support the...

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Fork it Over Festival 2018!

April 23, 2018 greenspace
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Fork It Over Festival

Our annual Fork it Over Festival will take place on Saturday, May 19th, 2018, from 1–4pm, in Downtown Green’s Upper...

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Giving Tuesday. November 28th, 2017

Giving Tuesday | November 28, 2017

November 16, 2017 greenspace
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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday was created to unite us all in a day of generosity, to make a difference in the world...

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Downtown Greens is located at 206 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Garden Hours: Thursdays 3:00–6:00PM and Saturdays 9:00AM–12:00PM.

Office Hours: Thursdays 12:30–2:30PM.

Call Us: 540.371.7315.

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