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    • Youth Programs >
      • Youth Farm Program
      • Youth Garden Club
      • Garden Sprouts
      • Home School Groups
      • Field Trips
    • Community Programs
    • Events >
      • Fork It Over Festival
      • Down Home Ball
      • Sip and See Tours
    • Learning Opportunities
  • Visit
    • Location and Hours
    • Maps
    • Photos
  • Help Us Grow
    • Volunteer Opportunites
    • Ways to Donate
    • Our Sponsors
  • About
    • Latest News
    • Mission and History
    • Staff and Board
    • Jobs and Internships
    • Contact
    • Shop
  • Donate

Learning Opportunities

FERTILE MINDS—AT ANY AGE​

From regular programs to one-time workshops, there's something for everyone.

Learn to garden with us

Interested in learning more about organic and sustainable gardening?

Virtual Education
Watch our Veggie Gardening 101 series on YouTube. 

Garden Hours
You can also join us for twice-weekly Garden Hours. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the garden while learning from our knowledgeable staff.

Garden Hours:
Thursdays 3:00pm–6:00pm
Saturdays 9:00pm–12:00pm

Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator Janet Douberly: programs@downtowngreens.org

Community Beekeeping Club

The Community Beekeeping Club is an exciting club that covers all aspects of beekeeping with a communal hive here at Downtown Greens.  From the novice to the seasoned beekeeper, all are welcome to come, learn and study this most valuable pollinator, the Bee!  Join us and see what fascinating things the bees are up to on any given day!
​Contact us to get email reminders about meeting days. We have several veils, gloves and shirts available for public use, please contact us if you have further questions about what to wear or bring.  You can also find us on Facebook in our Bee Enthusiasts group. See you at the hive!

eco-Workshop series

Adult workshops are held periodically. Past topics have included shiitake log making, wild weed walks, chapstick making, eco cleaning product fabrication, canning, tree identification walk, compost tea making, hula hoop making, dance in the garden, music therapy and many more.

Stay tuned for future classes by signing up for our newsletter or checking back on this page.

All classes have been suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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206 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, Va 22401
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