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SUMMARY:Roots in Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Designing a Multi-Functional Garden Ecosystem\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Procedure – Virtual Class: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/YNZhM7F9R3G6sUHaGDE0Mw\n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nJoin Extension Master Gardener Faatimah Muhammad in a one-hour class to explore the art and science of combination gardening\, an approach that blends pollinator plants with culinary herbs and vegetables to cultivate a resilient\, biodiverse ecosystem. Learn how strategic plant pairings can improve soil health\, naturally deter pests\, and attract beneficial insects\, all while creating a vibrant\, edible landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\nHerbaceous perennials Baptisia tinctoria and B. australis (yellow and blue wild indigo) and Rosmarinus officinalis  (rosemary) and other shrubs in a residential landscape in May. Photo © Christa Watters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/roots-in-harmony-2026/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Best Management Practices,Sustainable Landscaping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
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SUMMARY:YMCA Healthy Kids Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Us at YMCA Alexandria Healthy Kids Day 2026!\n\n\n\nRight across the parking lot from the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden \n\n\n\nGet ready for a fun-filled day at the YMCA Alexandria! This is your chance to enjoy exciting activities\, meet new friends\, and celebrate health and happiness in person. Bring your energy and enthusiasm—there’s something awesome waiting for kids of all ages. Extension Master Gardeners from the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden will be there to work with kids on fun gardening activities. \n\n\n\nReserve a spot!
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/ymca-healthy-kids-day-2026/
LOCATION:YMCA Alexandria\, 420 East Monroe Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Simpson Park Demonstration Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260220T232221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T232225Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Celebration and Plant Sale at Glencarlyn Library Garden
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Earth Day and Arbor Day at the annual Spring Celebration and Plant Sale at the Glencarlyn Library Community Garden. An abundance of nature-related activities and products will be available. Small Trees Make Big Canopies will be giving away saplings during the event and there will paper crafts and other kids’ activities. Stock up on native plants from Hill House Nursery and plants propagated from the Library Garden. Items for sale include hand-made ceramics and jewelry\, recycled bags\, floral boxes & cards\, and used books from the Friends of Arlington Libraries. The oldest house in Arlington\, the Ball-Sellers House\, will be open to visitors. Representatives from Northern Virginia Bird Alliance Wildlife Sanctuary Program and Arlington Regional Master Naturalists as well as Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. All proceeds will support Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. For more information email glencarlynlibraygarden@gmail.com.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/spring-celebration-plant-sale-glencarlyn-2026/
LOCATION:Glencarlyn Library Community Garden\, 300 South Kensington Street\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22204
CATEGORIES:Glencarlyn Library Community Garden,Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:Yes! You Can Grow Vegetables in Containers - and Your Kids Can Help! 
DESCRIPTION:Tomatoes growing in a container.  Photo © Benton Murphy\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join Extension Master Gardners  at a workshop on how to grow vegetables in containers. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a newbie\, this class is for you. We’ll cover container gardening basics — including soil medium\, pots\, popular plants (tomatoes!)\, watering guidelines\, and pest management. Bring your questions. We’ll also provide resources for additional information.  \n\n\n\n      Email tara.mccarthy@mgnv.org for questions and to sign up.  \n\n\n\nYMCA Alexandria420 East Monroe AvenueAlexandria\, VA 22301 \n\n\n\nRight across the parking lot from the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden!
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/yes-you-can-grow-vegetables-in-containers-and-your-kids-can-help/
LOCATION:YMCA Alexandria\, 420 East Monroe Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
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SUMMARY:The Top 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/y9Y0wQ6jTQqyv1l3wZCoGg \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nThere are dozens\, maybe hundreds\, of vegetables that you could choose to grow in your garden. Join Extension Master Gardeners Dona Lee and Susan Wilhelm as they discuss ten vegetables that meet one of these criteria: easy to grow\, fun/interesting\, nutritious\, great taste\, lots of variety\, and good return on investment. They will describe the vegetable\, provide care tips\, identify diseases or pests to look out for\, and highlight varieties that work well in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and 8. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto of lettuces by Susan Wilhelm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/the-top-10-vegetables-to-grow-in-your-garden/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260311T012334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T012337Z
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SUMMARY:Langston Boulevard Earth Day Every Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Langston’s 5th annual Earth Day Every Day Festival! This family-friendly event has something for everyone! There will be live music\, art vendors\, local food and more. Look for Extension Master Gardeners to answer your questions about Spring planting and more! For more information go to: https://langstonblvdalliance.com/event/earth-day-every-day/ \n\n\n\nIn front of the Lee Heights Shops at 4500 Cherry Hill Road
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/langston-boulevard-earth-day-every-day-festival-3/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Langston Boulevard Alliance":MAILTO:contact@langstonblvdalliance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
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SUMMARY:Del Ray GardenFest
DESCRIPTION:GardenFest is a fun\, free\, educational afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations\, informational booths\, and interactive activities. Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your garden-related questions.  \n\n\n\nGardenFest is hosted annually by the Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA). \n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nColasanto Park Baseball FieldCommonwealth Ave x Mt Vernon Ave
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/del-ray-gardenfest-2026/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260411T163207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T163240Z
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SUMMARY:The Kitchen Herb Garden
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ad7zKlGbStWBuJiiMZe0ow \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nEnjoy the flavor\, health\, and convenience of growing your own kitchen herbs\, and be inspired by simple and beautiful herb garden designs for small outdoor spaces. Join Extension Master Gardener Kathryn Kellam to discover the many delicious herbs and spices you can grow in your garden; herbs you can grow on a windowsill; and how to nurture and harvest these wonderful superfoods for year-round use. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nA mix of herbs and natives\, inlcuiding rosemary\, sage\, thyme\, tarragon \,and mint in containers. Photo © 2018 Elena Rodriguez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/the-kitchen-herb-garden/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Vegetable Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260411T164056Z
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SUMMARY:Inviting Nature In: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Support Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/Po5VxFoaSr6psDqf8r4auw \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nNo matter the size of your yard\, you can create an inviting space that supports wildlife year-round. Each of us can play an important role in supporting native plants and animals in the face of challenges like habitat loss\, declining biodiversity and climate change. Join Master Naturalist Amy Bolton to discuss how to incorporate the basic needs for wildlife into your outdoor space. Learn how choosing a few strategic plants can attract a host of birds\, butterflies and mammals. Be surprised at the biodiversity you can support by planting native plants and creating a four-season habitat. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) butterfly on Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) in August.Photo © Christa Watters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/inviting-nature-in-to-support-wildlife/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Beneficial Insects,Best Management Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260306T161441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T172953Z
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SUMMARY:Green Spring Gardens: Spring Garden Day – MGNV Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Here’s your chance to meet with VCE Arlington/Alexandria Extension Master Gardeners to choose the perfect plants for your garden!  If you are planning to start or add to a native plant collection\, they will help with plant selection\, planting advice\, and answer all your questions.  In addition\, there will be artists\, food vendors\, and bake sales. This event is hosted by Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS).  Free. Questions? Telephone FROGS at 703-642-5173 or email info@friendsofgreenspring.org
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/green-spring-gardens-mgnv-plant-sale-2026/
LOCATION:Green Spring Gardens\, 4603 Green Spring Rd\, Alexandria\, Virginia\, 22312
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260411T173357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T220602Z
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SUMMARY:Small Space Garden Activity for Young People — See
DESCRIPTION:Read a story with Extension Master Gardeners and experience one of the senses of the garden: See\, Feel\, Smell\, Taste\, and Hear as the garden wakes up for spring!  \n\n\n\nStarting with Seeing\, we’ll read Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman with pictures by Beth Krommes (HarperCollins Publishers\, 2011) and children will plant sunflower seeds.  \n\n\n\n\n\nllustrated by Beth Krommes. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, 2011 Used by permission from Joyce Sidman.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/small-space-garden-see/
LOCATION:Small Space Garden\, Fairlington Community Center 3308 S. Stafford St.\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22206
CATEGORIES:Small Space Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260507T194713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T202226Z
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SUMMARY:Information Night for Fall 2026 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer in Arlington and the City of Alexandria? Here is an opportunity to learn more about our volunteer training program requirements\, meet and talk with current EMGs\, and begin the decision-making process about whether this program is for you. We will cover details on this year’s in-person training class format\, internship\, and how to apply. \n\n\n\nRegistration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/lsC9iVhtQtWCk46uNS7m3A#/registration \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEMG Linda Carney offering guidance on shady plants.Photo © 2019 Rachel Vecchio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/information-night-for-fall-2026/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260507T202452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T202455Z
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SUMMARY:Partnering with Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/-lgTITCLT6-ipN_-PBRNZg \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nIn anticipation of International Pollinator Week in mid-June\, join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to discuss the small animals that perform such an important role in our home landscapes. Learn about the characteristics of our pollinators and the plants native to the Mid-Atlantic region that will attract them and fill their needs\, whether your garden space is large or limited to a patio or balcony. Special attention will be given to keystone plants\, soft landings plantings beneath trees\, and the needs of pollen specialist bees \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Species coneflower provide nectar and pollen Photo © Elaine Mills\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/partnering-with-pollinators/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Beneficial Insects,Best Management Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000
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SUMMARY:Yorktown Civic Association Neighborhood Day
DESCRIPTION:Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and share resources at an informational table at the Yorktown Civic Association Neighborhood Day on Sunday\, June 7 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting). The event will take place at N. Greenbrier St. & 25th Road N.\, which is located behind the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/yorktown-civic-association-neighborhood-day/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
CREATED:20260507T220351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T220354Z
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SUMMARY:Small Space Garden Activity for Young People — Taste
DESCRIPTION:Read a story with Extension Master Gardeners and experience one of the senses of the garden: See\, Feel\, Smell\, Taste\, and Hear as the garden wakes up for spring!  \n\n\n\nJoin Extension Master Gardeners for a sensory activity related to plants for kids aged 4-8.  In June we are featuring taste\, with a book reading about strawberries and hopefully a taste of the delicious native strawberries in our garden.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/small-space-garden-kids-program-taste/
LOCATION:Small Space Garden\, Fairlington Community Center 3308 S. Stafford St.\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22206
CATEGORIES:Small Space Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T014426
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SUMMARY:Replacing Invasive Plants with Natives
DESCRIPTION:Registration Procedure: \n\n\n\nRegistration is directly via Zoom; you will receive the confirmation with the Zoom link right away. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yl2KnptESJqQn3nHz0sbxQ \n\n\n\nClass Description \n\n\n\nThis talk explains why the destruction of native plant habitats is contributing to a significant and ongoing decline in bird and insect populations. By removing invasive\, non-native species and planting a greater diversity of native plants in your own backyard\, you can make a difference. Extension Master Gardener Julie Acker shows you how to identify many non-native invasive plants and suggest alternatives that look and “behave” similarly.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRemoving English IvyPhoto © R.Olsen ARMN\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\,  \n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an immediate email Zoom confirmation with the link to the class and some registration questions.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – make sure to check your SPAM folder.\n\n\n\nYou will receive a reminder confirmation with resource materials the day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease add events@mgnv.org and webmaster@mgnv.org to your address book\, so that emails from MGNV do not go into your spam or junk folder.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration stays open until the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation\, please notify Sarah Calhoun\, Unit Administrator at (703) 228 6400 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy our free Public Education offerings\, please consider making a donation to MGNV to support our quality educational classes.\n\n\n\nCan’t join us for a live online presentation? Video recordings of the sessions are posted to the Master Gardener Virtual Classroom.
URL:https://mgnv.mai-cloud.net/event/replacing-invasive-plants-with-natives/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Beneficial Insects,Best Management Practices
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