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To see our full schedule of events, including plant clinic schedules, demo garden events, & community programs, please click on Calendar of Events
If 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.
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Information Night for Fall 2026 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training
FeaturedONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATIONAre 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.
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Partnering with Pollinators
FeaturedONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATIONIn 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.
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Yorktown Civic Association Neighborhood Day
FeaturedExtension 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).
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Small Space Garden Activity for Young People — Taste
FeaturedSmall Space Garden Fairlington Community Center 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, VirginiaRead 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!
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Replacing Invasive Plants with Natives
FeaturedONLINE ZOOM PRESENTATIONBy 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.
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Inclement Weather
For information on whether the Fairlington Community Center is open or whether your program or class will take place or whether you should show up at the Help Desk, here are some resources to try:
- Arlington, VA Closings, Delays, and Cancellations
- Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation Inclement Weather Line (703-228-4715)
- Fairlington telephone number (703-228-6588)