| | Start the year with inspiration, exploration and a touch of nostalgia! From thought provoking lectures and wetland wonders to hands-on maple syrup magic and historic radios, there something for everyone this January. Let’s make 2025 your year of discovery! | | | Grow Your Garden IQ at Green Spring Gardens Discover the art and science of gardening at Green Spring Gardens’ Annual Winter Lecture Series! Explore iconic gardens, learn to manage invasive species, and gain expert tips from horticulturists, landscape designers, and Master Gardeners. Each engaging lecture is just $15 per person—grow your knowledge this winter! • Green Spring Goes to Great Dixter, Sunday, January 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Pleasure Gardens, Sunday, January 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Gardens in the Age of Jumping Worms, Sunday, February 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Winter Lecture-Rethinking the Invasive Plant Issue, Sunday, February 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. | | | | | | | | From Tree to Treat! The Maple Syrup Boil Down at Colvin Run Mill
Experience the magic of maple syrup making at Colvin Run Mill! Learn how sap is collected, why trees produce it, and watch as it’s boiled down into delicious syrup. Warm up by the fire, sample syrup on cornbread made with mill-ground grains, and explore the mill, Miller’s House exhibit, and general store. Don’t miss this sweet winter tradition!
Sunday, January 26, February 2 and February 8, Choose times between 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Colvin Run Mill, $8 | | | | | | Light Up the Lunar New Year Ring in the Lunar New Year with an evening of vibrant celebration at Twin Lakes Golf Course! On February 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy live performances, mesmerizing demonstrations, and delicious eats from local food trucks. This unforgettable night brings the community together to honor the beauty and traditions of the Lunar New Year. Interested in performing or vending? Applications are now open! Saturday, February 8, 6-8 p.m., Twin Lakes Golf Course, Free | | | | | | | | Explore the Voices That Changed Lives with Historic Radios on the Farm Step back in time to the 1920s and witness how radios revolutionized farm life! Journey though history, featuring the sounds of antique radios and the stories of their impact on families and farmers.
Saturday, January 25, 1-2:30 p.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, $14 | | | | | | Preserving Nature’s Legacy--World Wetlands Day 50th Anniversary Walk Join us at Huntley Meadows Park to celebrate its 50th anniversary! Explore the rich history of environmentalism with an engaging presentation, then take a naturalist-guided walk through forested trails and the iconic wetland boardwalk. Immerse yourself in the beauty and legacy of this cherished park. Sunday, February 2, 1-3 p.m., Huntley Meadows Park, $9 | | | | | | | | |
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