New! Looking for a great way to have some fun while getting to know native plants? Try our Scavenger Hunts!
Use your phone to click on the link below (no software downloads required!) and be guided through a step-by-step hunt through the garden, with plenty of clues about where to find plants and trees. Learn the identity of native plants and fun facts about them. Answers are provided as you go. The activity usually takes less than one hour to complete, but there is no time limit and you may do as much or as little as you like. This is a great activity for families, play dates, friends, or any garden enthusiast seeking to add some challenge to their garden walk. Please be mindful of staying on the paths to protect our plantings! Enjoy!
Glencarlyn Library Community Garden Native Plant Scavenger Hunt
The Glencarlyn Library Community Garden is located on the grounds of the Glencarlyn Public Library at 300 S Kensington St, Arlington, VA 22204, at the corner of Third Street S. and S. Kensington Street off Carlin Springs Road. The library has a small parking lot and there is plenty of street parking.
Shade Garden at Bon Air Park Native Plant Scavenger Hunt
The Quarry Shade Garden is located at Bon Air Park, Wilson Blvd. at North Lexington Street. Park in the lot next to the Rose Garden and follow the paved walkway at the north end of the parking lot by the Sunny Garden into the park.
Simpson Park Demonstration Garden Native Plant Scavenger Hunt
Simpson Park Demonstration Garden is located at 420 East Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, between the YMCA and Eugene Simpson baseball stadium, and behind the Simpson Park Playground at 399 E. Duncan Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301. Parking is available at the YMCA and on E. Duncan.
Sunny Garden at Bon Air Park Native Plant Scavenger Hunt
The Sunny Garden is located at Bon Air Park, Wilson Blvd. at North Lexington Street between Ballston and Seven Corners. The Garden is at the north end of the parking lot.