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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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/inviting-nature-in-to-support-wildlife/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Beneficial Insects,Best Management Practices
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SUMMARY:👩🏼‍🌾 Old Town Farmers Market Plant Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Plant Clinic at the Old Town Farmers’ Market is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners\, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests\, diseases\, and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. \n\n\n\nThe City of Alexandria’s historic Old Town Farmers’ Market has temporarily moved to the 100 block of North Royal Street and the courtyard at Tavern Square. The new location is in the vicinity of 110 North Royal Street\, Alexandria\, VA 22314\, just across the street from Market Square. This move allows the market to continue operating during the renovations to City Hall and Market Square.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/%f0%9f%91%a9%f0%9f%8f%bc%f0%9f%8c%be-old-town-farmers-market-plant-clinic/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Old Town Farmers Market\, Relocated\, 110 North Royal Street\, Alexandria\, Virginia\, 22314
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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SUMMARY:🥕 Arlington Courthouse Farmers Market Plant Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Plant Clinic at Arlington Courthouse is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners\, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests and diseases and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%95-arlington-courthouse-farmers-market-plant-clinic-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Arlington County Farmers Market\, 1400 N Courthouse Road\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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SUMMARY:🌽 Del Ray Farmers Market Plant Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Plant Clinic at Del Ray Farmers Market is staffed by VCE Master Gardeners\, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests and diseases and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%bd-del-ray-farmers-market-plant-clinic/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Del Ray Farmers Market\, 203 E. Oxford Ave\, Alexandria\, 22301
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
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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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/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:20260517T090000
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SUMMARY:🥬 Fairlington Farmers Market Plant Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Plant Clinic at the Fairlington Farmers Market is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners\, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests\, diseases\, and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. The Plant Clinic is located at the back of the Fairlington Community Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%ac-fairlington-farmers-market-plant-clinic/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Fairlington Community Center\, 3308 S Stafford St\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
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SUMMARY:Small Space Garden Kid’s Program – Sensory Gardens
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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/small-space-garden-kids-program-sensory-gardens/
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:20260520T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T194500
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SUMMARY:🌱Arlington Central Library Plant Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Plant Clinic at Arlington Central Library is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners\, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests and diseases and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. The clinic is located in the Lobby of the Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b1arlington-central-library-plant-clinic/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy Street\, Arlington\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
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UID:10001207-1779301800-1779305400@mgnv.org
SUMMARY:📚 🌱 2026 Wednesday Library Garden Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Garden Talks in 2026\n\n\n\nArlington Central Library – 1015 N Quincy StreetSponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Extension Master GardenersFree! No registration required. \n\n\n\nMarch – October 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmAll talks will be inside the library in the Bluemont Room unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 18 – Principles of Soil Health: Learn the basic soil health principles and how a gardener/farmer can utilize these principles to conserve and improve their soil. Learn more about the principles behind potting soil\, the components they are made of\, and tips for plant care in potting soil.\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 25 – Container Gardening: You don’t need a yard to grow your own herbs and vegetables. Find out how container gardening can work for you.\n\n\n\nApril 8 – Preventing Food Waste: (Meet in Wilson Room) Food is grown to feed people. Whether purchased or received as a donation\, the highest and best use of food is for it to be eaten. Join us for a conversation to discuss the importance of preventing food from being wasted. Why it matters and how to balance tradeoffs among haste\, taste\, and waste.\n\n\n\nApril 15 – Pepper-licious!: Peppers—hot and sweet—are the 7th most popular vegetable in the world. This talk will focus on growing delicious peppers of your own this summer. You will learn how to: select those that suit your needs; plant and nurture your peppers; and identify pests and diseases common to peppers.\n\n\n\nMay 6 – Herbs- Planning\, Planting: Fresh herbs can take your cooking from good to great. There are herbs for all cuisines and growing conditions. Which will you grow? How do you grow them? Where do they fit with your vegetables?\n\n\n\nMay 20 – Gardening Structures: Easy-to-build garden structures help you save garden space\, grow healthier plants\, bring higher yields\, and control those pesky varmints.\n\n\n\nJune – 3 – TBA\n\n\n\nJune 17- Weed Control by Design: Mulch\, Groundcovers and Cover Crops: Improve your soil and decrease weed pressure by exploring ways to keep the ground covered. We’ll highlight mulches that add organic matter\, low growing plants that can be worked into your established garden design\, and cover crop combinations that crowd out those pesky weeds.\n\n\n\nJuly 1 – TBA\n\n\n\nJuly 15 – TBA\n\n\n\nJuly 29 – TBA\n\n\n\nAug 5 – No Garden Talk: Arlington County Fair\n\n\n\nAug 19 – TBA\n\n\n\nSept – 2 – TBA\n\n\n\nSept – 16 – TBA\n\n\n\nOct 7 – TBA\n\n\n\nOct 14 – Garlic! Plant it Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/%f0%9f%93%9a-%f0%9f%8c%b1-2026-wednesday-library-garden-talks/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy Street\, Arlington\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000
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UID:10001528-1780426800-1780432200@mgnv.org
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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/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:20260515T040504
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UID:10001529-1780653600-1780659000@mgnv.org
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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/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
DTSTAMP:20260515T040504
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UID:10001531-1780844400-1780855200@mgnv.org
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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/yorktown-civic-association-neighborhood-day/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T040504
CREATED:20260507T221937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T222348Z
UID:10001533-1781427600-1781438400@mgnv.org
SUMMARY:🍅 Four Mile Run Farmers’ Market Plant Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be at 4 Mile Run Market to answer your garden-related questions\, teach about the value of soil testing\, and share seeds and gardening resources with you. EMGs will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/%f0%9f%8d%85-four-mile-run-farmers-market-plant-clinic/
LOCATION:Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market\, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave\, Alexandria\, Virginia\, 22305
CATEGORIES:Plant Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000
DTSTAMP:20260515T040504
CREATED:20260507T220351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T220354Z
UID:10001532-1781431200-1781433000@mgnv.org
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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/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:20260515T040504
CREATED:20260507T203120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T203122Z
UID:10001530-1782468000-1782471600@mgnv.org
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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n				Bluesky\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n				WhatsApp\n			More\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)\n				Telegram\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n				Mastodon\n			\n				Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\n				Nextdoor
URL:https://mgnv.org/event/replacing-invasive-plants-with-natives/
LOCATION:ONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATION
CATEGORIES:Beneficial Insects,Best Management Practices
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