Virginia Cooperative Extension

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (ENR) CLASSES

Virginia Cooperative Extension Horticulture classes are free (unless noted) and open to the public. Pre-registration is required for classes. Note that class cancellations are determined by the weather and number of registrations. For more information or to register, call the Extension Horticulture Help Desk at 703-792-7747 or email [email protected].

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Christina Hastings at 703-792-6285/TTY 711 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
 

UPCOMING CLASSES

May 13 - Stormwater Solutions for the Homeowner

Do you have a challenging landscape with erosion, slopes, poor soil? Do you live near a local stream, reservoir or lake and have water quality concerns?  Get some tips from Nancy Berlin, Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional for remediating these problems and determining which requires professional consultation.  Class will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Montclair Library, 5049 Waterway Dr, Dumfries, VA.  Register

May 28, 2025, 6:00 pm - Zoom
Beyond the Spray: Protecting Wildlife and Biodiversity with Safer Mosquito Control Solutions
Liz Train, NVBA Fairfax County Wildlife Sanctuary Program Coordinator will review the research on harms to wildlife caused by broadcast spraying for mosquitoes and talk about alternative (and more effective) methods to reduce mosquito populations.  She’ll also include discussion of integrated pest management for controlling mosquitoes, including various methods you can use yourself and recommend to clients.  Zoom link will be sent to registrants one day prior. Register

SATURDAY IN THE GARDEN (SIG) CLASSES:  All SIG classes are held at the Teaching Garden 9535 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow VA and begin at 9:00 am, ending time varies depending on the class.  

June 7- Enslaved Gardens in Virginia. Discover untold stories and history that shaped the land with David M. Born, PWC Historic Preservation Office. He’ll explore the daily lives of slaves in Virginia and the vital role they played in survival and culture.

July 12-Reptile Relations. Curious about handling turtles and snakes in your Garden. Bill Crisp of K2C Wildlife Encounters will give expert tips on sharing your garden with critters.

Aug 2-Kids Day at the Garden. End the summer with VCE 4H and Environmental Educators and learn about gardening, nature, and get ready for back-to-school. Fun crafts!

Sept 6-Turf & Cover Crops. Ag Agent Thomas Bolles will share tips on using cover crops followed by Environmental Educator Elesha Young on Turf care dos and don’ts. Stop by our Plant Sale after the class!

Oct 4-Invasive Plants Management Throughout the Fall and Winter. Looking to tackle invasive plants in your yard? Join Natali Walker, Blue Ridge PRISM, for a fun and informative session on which pesky species you can manage.

You can register for any/all Saturday in the Garden classes here.

Several VCE units are working together to provide a variety of online recorded garden-focused classes and informational videos. See the links below.

View Recorded Classes and Informational Videos at:

VCE-Prince William: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieUH29UpfDHJiaEfon5qCQ
VCE-Arlington/Alexandria: https://mgnv.org/reading-room/master-gardener-virtual-classroom/
VCE-Culpeper: https://video.vt.edu/playlist/dedicated/1_vhxqtf04/
VCE-Fauquier: https://fridaysinthegarden.blogspot.com/
VCE-Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUGDaw8YUMOe2eWCdBPq1w
VCE-Master Gardener Program: https://www.facebook.com/VCEMasterGardenerProgram/live
VCE-Virtual Farm to Table Tour: https://fauquier.ext.vt.edu/programs/FarmtoTable.html

 

Virginia Cooperative Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids services or other accommodations for a workshop or meeting, please discuss your accommodation needs at least five days prior to the event with Virginia Cooperative Extension 703-792-6289/TDD PC 1-800-828-1120.