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Join us at the Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library as we go over turning your kitchen scraps into black gold!
We will teach you everything you need to know to start your own composting system! From piles to tumblers, we will cover different types of composting and what you can do to create nutritious amendments for your soil while cutting back on greenhouse gasses! Fredericksburg Branch Library is located at 1201 Caroline Street, 22401. Ample parking in rear of building. This is a free class with no signup required. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Join us for a fun and relaxing walk through the beautiful fields and forest at our Belman Road Campus. This event is a great opportunity to connect with nature, get some exercise, and enjoy the fresh air. The walk is less than 1.5 mile and is held at a meander with lots of stopping to look and discuss! Things can get muddy so wear your boots!
This is a free event but sign up is required! Belman Road Campus is located at 1360 Belman Road, 22401. Ample street parking. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Join us in the garden as our resident mushroom guy, Ryan Mooney, gives you all the materials and knowledge you need to grow some amazing Lion's Mane mushrooms in the comfort of your own home.
Lion's Mane mushroom has many health benefits as well as being a tasty addition to any diet! Each ticket covers the cost of one mushroom grow kit and entrance for two people into the class. Class will be held in the Lower Garden of our Downtown Campus at 206 Charles Street, 22401. Street parking available. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Join us at the Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library as we get crazy about cucumbers!
Our own Janet Douberly will teach you everything you need to know about this cucurbit including what types are best for what recipes, how to grow them, awesome cucumber facts, and how to save their seeds! You will leave this class a cucumber scholar! This is a free class. No sign up required. Fredericksburg Branch is located at 1201 Caroline Street, 22401. Ample parking in rear. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Join Downtown Greens and Fredericksburg Tree Stewards June 28th to remove as much Japanese Stilt Grass as possible from our Belman Road Campus.
Japanese Stilt Grass is a very aggressive invasive plant that can take over large areas, crowding out our native plants, if not kept in check. Sign up is required. More details on sign up page. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Join us in the Lower Garden for Basket Weaving! Each participant will go home with their very own hand woven basket!
This class will last 2.5 hours. All participants of the beginners class will be eligible to sign up for the Advanced class which will cover how to start the basket from scratch. The Lower Garden is located behind our office building at 206 Charles Street, 22401. Ample street parking located in surrounding areas. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Join us for a fun and relaxing walk through the beautiful fields and forest at our Belman Road Campus. This event is a great opportunity to connect with nature, get some exercise, and enjoy the fresh air. The walk is less than 1.5 mile and is held at a meander with lots of stopping to look and discuss! Things can get muddy so wear your boots!
This is a free event but sign up is required! Belman Road Campus is located at 1360 Belman Road, 22401. Ample street parking. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Join us at the Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library as we make it all about the herbs!
Our own Janet Douberly will be discussing various culinary herbs. She will cover tips on growing, using, and preserving these herbs. After this class you will be ready to level up your herbaceous game in the garden and the kitchen! This is a free class. No sign up required. Fredericksburg Branch is located at 1201 Caroline Street, 22401. Ample parking in rear. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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We are seeking participants to sign-up and bring their string trimmers to selectively string trim Japanese Stilt Grass in predetermined areas while doing their best to avoid any native plants in the mix. We are hoping to reduce native plant casualties, but recognize it might happen! The end goal is to carefully knock down as much grass while it is in flower before it seeds.
If you are unable to wield a whacker, please consider coming to manually pull some stiltgrass by hand before it goes to seed! Sign up required. Full Details on sign-up page. Email [email protected] to coordinate bringing your weed whackers please! |
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Join us at the Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library as our own President of the Board, Christie Hoerneman, talks about gardening for wildlife!
She will cover useful gardening tips to attract and care for our native wildlife. If you love nature and gardening you will not want to miss this opportunity! This is a free class. No sign up required. Fredericksburg Branch is located at 1201 Caroline Street, 22401. Ample parking in rear. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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We are seeking participants to sign-up and bring their string trimmers to selectively string trim Japanese Stilt Grass in predetermined areas while doing their best to avoid any native plants in the mix. We are hoping to reduce native plant casualties, but recognize it might happen! The end goal is to carefully knock down as much grass while it is in flower before it seeds.
If you are unable to wield a whacker, please consider coming to manually pull some stiltgrass by hand before it goes to seed! Sign up required. Full Details on sign-up page. Email [email protected] to coordinate bringing your weed whackers please! |
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Join us every Saturday, 9am-12pm and every Thursday, 3-6pm for our Volunteer Garden Hours at our Downtown Campus.
No signup necessary! Just grab your water bottle, wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and close-toed shoes and come on by! Questions? Check out our FAQ page using the button below or email [email protected] |
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