Winter Break | JMU Holiday

The Frances Plecker Education will be closed during this time, however the main Arboretum will stay open to visitors!

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Gratitude Walk for the New Year!

Step into 2026with Gratitude! Do you want to start the new year with a deeper dive into yourself? Self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-care are key to a thriving newyear! Dress warmly for a winter stroll with prompts and stops by a guide toconnect deeper to yourse......More

Step into 2026with Gratitude! Do you want to start the new year with a deeper dive into yourself? Self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-care are key to a thriving newyear! Dress warmly for a winter stroll with prompts and stops by a guide toconnect deeper to yourself and the natural seasonal environment! You can bringa journal/pen/pencil if you like! Enjoy a 30 minute gratitude walk in communityto start the new year curious and connected! Meet at the Arboretum's Ernst Terrace, right next to the Frances Plecker Education Center! Register for free at tinyurl.com/walksEJCA

Gratitude Walk for the New Year!

Step into 2026with Gratitude! Do you want to start the new year with a deeper dive into yourself? Self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-care are key to a thriving newyear! Dress warmly for a winter stroll with prompts and stops by a guide toconnect deeper to yourse......More

Step into 2026with Gratitude! Do you want to start the new year with a deeper dive into yourself? Self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-care are key to a thriving newyear! Dress warmly for a winter stroll with prompts and stops by a guide toconnect deeper to yourself and the natural seasonal environment! You can bringa journal/pen/pencil if you like! Enjoy a 30 minute gratitude walk in communityto start the new year curious and connected! Meet at the Arboretum's Ernst Terrace, right next to the Frances Plecker Education Center! Register for free at tinyurl.com/walksEJCA

[FPEC] Bonsai Club | Shenandoah Valley Bonsai Club

FREE EVENT First Tuesdays each month  6:00 - 8:00 pm REGISTER HERE Meet in the Frances Plecker Education Center ......More

FREE EVENT First Tuesdays each month  6:00 - 8:00 pm REGISTER HERE Meet in the Frances Plecker Education Center for an evening all about bonsai! Meet with the Shenandoah Valley Bonsai Club for a brief presentations and door prizes! For questions and concerns please reach out to [email protected]

Invasive Plant ID Walk | Blue Ridge PRISM

FREE QUARTERLY WORKSHOPS - REGISTRATION REQUIRED - www.tinyurl.com/EJCAprism Invasive Plant ID Walk Wednesday, April 2 | 10-11:30 AM Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the ......More

FREE QUARTERLY WORKSHOPS - REGISTRATION REQUIRED - www.tinyurl.com/EJCAprism Invasive Plant ID Walk Wednesday, April 2 | 10-11:30 AM Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants. Each season, we will offer two free invasive management workshops in collaboration with Blue Ridge PRISM. Join us at the Arboretum for an Invasive Plant ID Walk and a Invasive Plant Removal Workday! Invasive Removal Workday Friday, April 18 | 10 am - 12 pm  Register at www.tinyurl.com/EJCAprism

Master Gardener Talk Series

Winter Sowing -- Great Activity for Kids! Registration Cost Per Person: $5 Are you dreaming of the spring and summer months?  Winter can be an excellent time to get a head start on your gardening.  One fun and rewarding project is winter seed sowing.  Learn all about i......More

Winter Sowing -- Great Activity for Kids! Registration Cost Per Person: $5 Are you dreaming of the spring and summer months?  Winter can be an excellent time to get a head start on your gardening.  One fun and rewarding project is winter seed sowing.  Learn all about it and create your own winter sowing project to take home!

Frances Plecker Education Center, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA

Native Plant Social with Shenandoah Chapter of Virginia Native Plant Society

Join the Shenandoah Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society for our Second Sundays Native Plant Social; a time of connecting and relationship-building in a community of local native plant enthusiasts. Expect light refreshments and conversation. Membership in VNPS i......More

Join the Shenandoah Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society for our Second Sundays Native Plant Social; a time of connecting and relationship-building in a community of local native plant enthusiasts. Expect light refreshments and conversation. Membership in VNPS is optional. Everyone is welcome! No registration.General Parking: JMU R5 lot, 664 University Blvd (about a 7 minute walk). Accessible parking: 780 University Blvd.

Frances Plecker Education Center, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA

Invasive Removal Workday | Blue Ridge PRISM

FREE QUARTERLY WORKSHOPS - REGISTRATION REQUIRED - www.tinyurl.com/EJCAprism Invasive Removal Workday Friday, April 18 | 10 am - 12 pm Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the ......More

FREE QUARTERLY WORKSHOPS - REGISTRATION REQUIRED - www.tinyurl.com/EJCAprism Invasive Removal Workday Friday, April 18 | 10 am - 12 pm Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. Each season, we will offer two free invasive management workshops in collaboration with Blue Ridge PRISM. Join us at the Arboretum for an Invasive Plant ID Walk and a Invasive Plant Removal Workday! Next Invasive Plant ID Walk Wednesday, July 2 | 10-11:30 AM  Register at www.tinyurl.com/EJCAprism

RESCHEDULED Master Gardener Talk Series

Teas From the Garden Tea Time!  If gardening is your cup of tea, learn how to identify edibles – wild and landscaped - and turn them into your daily brew. RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 17 at 10:30 am

Frances Plecker Education Center, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA

Teas from the Garden

Teas From the Garden Tea Time!  If gardening is your cup of tea, learn how to identify edibles – wild and landscaped - and turn them into your daily brew. (Rescheduled from December 13)

Frances Plecker Education Center, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA