GREEN SPRING GARDENS
Winter Programs 2022
EVENTS
Saturday, February 5 - Washington Gardener Seed Exchange
12:30-4:30 p.m. (Adult) Washington Gardener Magazine is co-hosting the annual seed exchange at Green Spring Gardens with lectures, a face-to-face seed swap and more. Bring your extra seeds to swap and leave with a bag full of seeds, new garden friends, and expert planting advice. $15 for verified Friends of Green Spring members (use code C1E.C9DL) and Washington Gardener subscribers; $20 for guests (use code C1E.I01D). Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173.
Saturday, February 19 - Virtual EcoSavvy Symposium: Restoring Urban Forests
8:30am-12:30 p.m. (Adult) Help restore our urban forest, one yard at a time. This program will help you understand the ecological imperative to preserve and grow our tree canopy. Learn what you can do to help improve the issue of tree canopy decline throughout the region, and learn steps you can apply in your community and in your own yard to reverse this disturbing trend. A Zoom link will be emailed before the event. $58 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 5UA.Y17N.
FAMILY / ALL AGES
Monday, January 3 and February 7 - Garden Sprouts: Winter Nature Playgroup
10:30-11:30 a.m. (3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed activities while you meet other playgroup parents one Monday a month. Through games, songs, activities and a garden walk, we explore seasonal topics. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code DC0.K8EM for 1/3; DC0.KJMW for 2/7.
Saturday, January 8 and February 5 - Nature Scavenger Hunt
11am-12 p.m. (4-Adult) Join us on the first Saturday of each month to learn about different aspects of nature and go on the hunt for themed objects around the park. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $7 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code VDE.4AVJ for 1/8; VDE.W779 for 2/5.
Saturday, January 8 - Family Fun: Winter Weather Meteorologist
1-2 p.m. (7-Adult) What's the difference between weather and climate? How does weather affect animals and plants? Discover the answers and become a meteorologist. Make weather instruments to predict when the next winter storm will come. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code DJI.LV2V.
Monday, January 10 and February 7 - Storytelling in the Garden
9-9:45 a.m. (2-Adult) Join us every other week at Green Spring Gardens for a story. Families can bring a picnic blanket or just sit in the grass and listen to our storytellers read a story with a different theme. Afterwards, take some time to explore our gardens, ponds and Historic House. All attendees must be registered for this program. $5 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code R1X.1ID1 for 1/10; code R1X.3AYT for 2/7.
Monday, January 10 and February 14 - Storywalk
9-10 a.m. (4-Adult) Do you love books, gardens, and nature walks? Combine all three and join our storytellers to move through the pages of a story and the beautiful gardens of Green Spring, connecting literature to the physical world. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $8 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code N9E.V67R for 1/10; N9E.VXXP for 2/14.
Saturday, January 15 - Family Fun: Bedrock to Gardenbed
11am-12 p.m. (5-Adult) Although bedrock is hidden under layers on soil, it plays a role in all life. Discover the ways bedrock dictates the plants and animals that dwell above, and investigate the powerful geology of Green Spring Gardens. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code LLF.M38D.
Saturday, January 15 and February 19 - Choose Your Nature Walk
2-3 p.m. (All ages) Book a walk with one of our Children’s Education teachers and choose from a variety of topics for the themed tour of the park. Each tour will include a hands-on element and can be customized to include the science topics your students are learning in school. Choose one of the following topics: Pond Fauna & Flora, Native VA Plants & Trees, Watersheds & Geology of Green Spring, VA Ecosystems Walk, History of Green Spring as a Farm, or General Garden Tour. $45 per group of up to 9 people, including at least one adult. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code X1D.NM9V for 1/15; X1D.0YTL for 2/19.
To schedule your own on a different date, fill out our web form, contact Elizabeth Waugh at elizabeth.waugh@fairfaxcounty.gov, or call Green Spring Gardens at (703) 642-5173.
Saturday, January 22 - Family Fun: Glasshouse Exploration
10-11 a.m. (5-Adult) Escape the cold winter weather and transport yourself to the tropics. Explore our glasshouse and learn about our plant collection and their warm native environments. Create your own mini glasshouse with seeds to take home. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $8 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code O1L.UAZF.
Saturday, January 29 -Garden Artists: Fleeting Masterpieces
10-11 a.m. (5-Adult) Explore the temporary art of Andy Goldsworthy, and utilize rocks, leaves, branches, and even ice to create your own fleeting nature masterpiece. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $8 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code K4B.IEVS.
Saturday, February 12 - Family Fun: Forcing Flowers
10-11 a.m. (7-Adult) Flowers in winter? You bet! Discover the science behind blooms, and how to coax them out, even in winter. Create an early bouquet including pussy willow and forsythia branches to bloom indoors. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $12 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 2L0.X46G.
Saturday, February 26 - Garden Artists: Fleeting Masterpieces
1-2 p.m. (5-Adult) Explore the temporary art of Andy Goldsworthy, and utilize rocks, leaves, branches, and even ice to create your own fleeting nature masterpiece. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $8 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code K4B.CVSY.
Saturday, February 19 - Family Fun: Polyhouse Planters
11am-12 p.m. (7-Adult) Can't wait until April to plant? Come to our warm and toasty polyhouses! Explore these amazing tools our gardeners use to grow seeds all year round. Plant your own seed tray to come back and collect in Spring. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code OZ6.CBI6.
Saturday, February 26 -Family Fun: Nature Invaders
10-11 a.m. (7-Adult) An invasion is coming! Bugs, vines, birds and more. Come and join the fight against invasive species. Learn about where these species come from and why we must put up a fight. Plant a native seed to take home and grow. All attendees, including parents, must register to control group size. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code PNN.3CDZ.
Adult Programs
Saturday, February 12 - Starting from Scratch with Seeds
10:30am-12 p.m. (16-Adult) Grow flowers, vegetables and herbs from seed and expand your garden. Be inspired by Green Spring staff members as they discuss potting mixes, containers, seed treatments, lighting, fertilization, watering, seed sources and timing. Then take home a few seeds to start your own collection. $22 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code J1V.D6BU.
Saturday, February 26 - Winter Garden Tour: Green Spring Up & Down
10-11:30 a.m. (Adult) Extension Master Gardener docents lead a tour of Green Spring's winter landscape. View some upper demonstration gardens, then take the garden path less travelled to explore the naturalistic lower garden areas: the Virginia Native Plant Garden, woodland stream valley, and ponds. Finish at the Historic House with warm drinks. Tour involves a steep slope with loose gravel. $15 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code V9N.BJ0T.
Saturday, February 26 - Great Woody Plants for the Home Garden
10:30am-12 p.m. (16-Adult) Green Spring horticulturist Brenda Skarphol highlights beautiful flowering shrubs that grow well in Virginia home gardens. Get to know seasonal standouts for winter and spring. Learn the culture and care of these beauties and how to best showcase them in your garden. The program takes place outdoors. $18 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code JC2.FE9S.
Garden Talks
Saturday, January 29 - Garden Talk: Easy Garden Makeover Tips
10:30-11:30 a.m. (16-Adult) Do you have an area of your garden that you want to plan or rework? Are you tired of your current landscape design or lack of one? Does your landscape meet your needs? With a little bit of knowledge, planning and effort you can brighten your garden with dazzling color. Extension Master Gardener docents lead you through this “do-over” class to help you determine your needs and rethink your garden space to better match your style. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code EJ0.1DVA.
Saturday, February 26 - Garden Talk: Get Ready for Spring
10:30-11:30 a.m. (16-Adult) Spring garden maintenance in Northern Virginia begins in winter and is a terrific way to shake the winter blahs. It's time to prune, transplant, fertilize, mulch and prevent weeds. Extension Master Gardeners give tips for selecting plants and starting seedlings. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code B58.AJW9.
Fine Arts
Saturday, December 11 - Floral Design: Holiday Sparkle
10-11:30 a.m. (Adult) During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, treat yourself to a morning of fun and learning. In this workshop led by certified floral designer Betty Ann Galway you create a beautiful floral present for yourself or a loved one. Class sizes are limited, so register early. Bring disinfected shears and a short box or container that will help you transport your arrangement home. $40 per person (plus $30 supply fee). Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code Q0V.LYCB.
Saturday, January 8 - Floral Design: Branches and Blooms
1-2:30 p.m. (16-Adult) Create a wintery floral design using beautiful blooms accented by seasonal branches with the help of certified floral designer Betty Ann Galway. Learn tips and tricks of the trade to practice on your own designs at home. Bring disinfected shears and a short box or container that will help you transport your arrangement home. $40 per person (plus $30 supply fee). Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code Z52.E8OL.
Saturday, January 22 - Watercolor Workshop: Painting Whites with Color
9:30am-3:30 p.m. (16-Adult) Have you ever noticed that things that are white in a painting are not truly white? Artist and instructor Marni Maree demonstrates how to paint snowy trees, clouds and other white things while using multiple colors on your watercolor palette. Supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch. $105 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 5WE.PFAE
Saturday, February 26 - Colored Pencil & Acrylic Workshop
9:30am-3:30 p.m. (Adult) Colored pencils and acrylic layering is a fantastic technique for building up soft textures, sharp edges, and rich colors. Drawing from colorful photographs or still-life objects of flora and fauna, artist Dawn Flores helps you explore the techniques used to take colored pencils a step beyond their traditional use. Supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch. $97 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code BD3.6D4O.
Historic Green Spring Tea & Tasting Programs 
A traditional English afternoon tea served in the 1784 Historic House follows each program. Full tea includes finger sandwiches, pastries, and scone with cream and jam.
Programs are by reservation only. Call Historic Green Spring at (703) 941-7987.
Thursday, December 9; Saturday, December 11; Sunday, December 12- Christmas Candlelight Teas
4-5:30pm. (Adult) Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is the quintessential tale of the yuletide spirit. Discover the story’s origins, how it reflects life in Early Victorian England, and how it influenced our Christmas traditions in its depiction of the ultimate grinch, Ebenezer Scrooge. Bah! Humbug! $48 per person.
Saturday, January 8 - Teas for Winter Health
10-11:30 a.m. (Adult) A steaming cup of tea offers warmth, comfort and health benefits throughout cold and flu season. Sample a variety of the best teas and herbal infusions to boost immunity and cure the winter blues. Learn about their medicinal properties and discover new healthful brews to enjoy year round. Take home a sample. Afternoon tea not included. $25 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 508.5MOU.
Sunday, January 30 - Royal Records
1-3 p.m. (Adult) This year marks the platinum anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, making her the world’s longest-reigning queen. Enjoy fascinating and entertaining stories about superlative sovereigns as we reveal more royal record holders: the oldest, youngest, most married, least popular, most fashion-conscious, most villainous…and more.
Sunday, February 13 - History of the Kiss
1-3 p.m. (Adult) A kiss can express many things: love, attraction, respect, friendship, and sacrament. Hear about kissing’s origin and meaning as we explore kisses in art, famous kisses in history, and iconic kisses of the silver screen. Discover that the meaning and etiquette of kissing varies wildly across cultures. Mwah!
Sunday, February 27 - Sniffing Out History
1-3 p.m. (Adult) Smells are like historical artifacts. Join us for an olfactory journey through the ages, exploring aromas from the past and the significant role of scent in human history. Learn how some museums use technology to recreate smells from bygone eras, from ancient perfumes to Viking toilets.
BY-REQUEST PROGRAMS
Private Garden Tours
Schedule a private group tour led by Green Spring Extension Master Gardener docents who interpret the gardens, the plant collections, the site’s mission, and its historic legacy. $10 per person for groups of 20 or more; $12 per person for 19 or fewer. Minimum group size is five. For information or to schedule a garden tour call Historic Green Spring at (703) 941-7987.
Private Tea Programs
Private groups may reserve a lecture or garden tour followed by a traditional English afternoon tea served in the 1784 Historic House. Minimum group size is 18. For information call Historic Green Spring at 703-941-7987.
Choose Your Nature Walk
(All ages) Book a walk with one of our Children’s Education teachers and choose from a variety of topics for the themed tour of the park. Each tour will include a hands-on element and can be customized to include the science topics your students are learning in school. Choose one of the following topics: Pond Fauna & Flora, Native VA Plants & Trees, Watersheds & Geology of Green Spring, VA Ecosystems Walk, History of Green Spring as a Farm, or General Garden Tour. $45 per group of up to 9 people, including at least one adult. Fill out our web form, contact Elizabeth Waugh at elizabeth.waugh@fairfaxcounty.gov, or call Green Spring Gardens at (703) 642-5173.
GARDEN TALKS
Saturday, January 29 - Garden Talk: Easy Garden Makeover Tips
10:30-11:30 a.m. (16-Adult) Do you have an area of your garden that you want to plan or rework? Are you tired of your current landscape design or lack of one? Does your landscape meet your needs? With a little bit of knowledge, planning and effort you can brighten your garden with dazzling color. Extension Master Gardener docents lead you through this “do-over” class to help you determine your needs and rethink your garden space to better match your style. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code EJ0.1DVA.
Saturday, February 26 - Garden Talk: Get Ready for Spring
10:30-11:30 a.m. (16-Adult) Spring garden maintenance in Northern Virginia begins in winter and is a terrific way to shake the winter blahs. It's time to prune, transplant, fertilize, mulch and prevent weeds. Extension Master Gardeners give tips for selecting plants and starting seedlings. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code B58.AJW9.
HARRY ALLEN WINTER LECTURE SERIES
Sunday, January 16 - Winter Lecture: Hidden Gardens
1:30-2:30 p.m. (16-Adult) Throughout history, many splendid gardens have been abandoned and lost, unknown and unseen for decades and even centuries. Join Green Spring historian Debbie Waugh in viewing stunning gardens around the world that have been rediscovered and painstakingly restored to their former grandeur, and hear their fascinating stories. Consider the important work underway today to restore and conserve historic landscapes. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code RBO.JI9U.
Sunday, January 23 - Virtual Winter Lecture: Native Shrubs for Birds
1:30-2:30 p.m. (16-Adult) The importance of trees and shrubs for sustaining our bird population is not often fully understood. Anne Little, co-founder of the Virginia Bluebird Society and founder of Tree Fredericksburg, will introduce you to native trees and shrubs that help sustain our bird populations. Three billion birds have disappeared across North America since 1970 — a 29% decline. Two-thirds of the continent's bird species are at risk of extinction due to climate change. By creating the proper habitat in our yards and public spaces, we can help slow this decline. A Zoom link will be emailed before the event. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 5IM.FLSM.
Sunday, January 30 - Virtual Winter Lecture: Houseplants by Design
1:30-2:30 p.m. (16-Adult) You want houseplants, you need houseplants—but do you really utilize houseplants to their fullest potential? In this virtual lecture, designer Tovah Martin explores some of the easiest, most rewarding houseplants appropriate for all types of home situations and varying window exposures. Learn about house-plant design principles and how to pair and profile them with your décor, using containers that really make your houseplants shine with personality. Your habitat needs houseplants—why not do it with panache? A Zoom link will be emailed before the event. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 4HM.97PV.
Sunday, February 6 - Winter Lecture: Thomas Rainer Garden Design
1:30-2:30 p.m. (16-Adult) Renowned landscape architect and design blogger Thomas Rainer will talk about going beyond the basics of good garden design. Take lessons from his garden creations to improve your own planting plans for an ecologically diverse and beautiful garden. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code EHH.LFU2.
Sunday, February 13 - Virtual Winter Lecture: Create Designer Container Gardens
1:30-2:30 p.m. (16-Adult) Winter is the perfect time to begin planning your Spring and Summer container gardens! Container Gardening expert Steph Green of Contained Creations discusses the elements behind her luxurious, eye-catching designs and shares her techniques for building lush, layered arrangements. We’ll cover pot selection, plant combinations, and layouts that will help you elevate your own designs this year. A Zoom link will be emailed before the event. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code NO2.4YOQ.
Sunday, February 20 - Virtual Winter Lecture: Lift Every Voice
1:30-2:30 p.m. (16-Adult) From sea to shining sea, Black people have made rich contributions to American garden history. Join horticulturalist and historian Abra Lee on this journey through the DMV and beyond as we celebrate these horticultural trailblazers. A Zoom link will be emailed before the event. $10 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code UXS.V27I.
Fitness
Mondays, starting January 3 - Yoga for Gardeners I
9:30-10:30 a.m. (Adult) This class features a gentle introduction to the Vinyasa method which helps participants increase the strength, flexibility and endurance necessary for gardening. Class held indoors. $96 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 6E6.5JPS.
SCOUTS
Saturday, January 22 - Grow Something - Wolf Elective
1-2:30 p.m. $11 per scout. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 432.BZ1A
Saturday, January 29 - Junior Girl Scouts - Social Butterfly
1-3 p.m. $14 per scout. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code AF1.PW0Y.
Saturday, February 5 - Brownie Girl Scouts - Making Games
1-3 p.m. $12 per scout. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 29C.6PJN.
Saturday, February 12 - Senior Girl Scouts - Sow What?
1-3 p.m. $14 per scout. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Code 6A3.1I6V.
Green Spring Gardens
(Entrance just across from Pinecrest Golf Course off Braddock Road behind the Pinecrest Shopping Center)
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