[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[Terrace] Tai Chi | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session - registration required Saturdays | 8-9 am  Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi.  No sessions on the following days: May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, Jul......More

$15 per session - registration required Saturdays | 8-9 am  Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi.  No sessions on the following days: May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5 and July 26 REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA Tai chi, or Taijiquan, is an ancient Chinese martial art created for combat and self-defense. Tai chi has since evolved into a gentle, low-impact exercise that can improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[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

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

[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

Independence Day | JMU Holiday

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

NO Evening With Bats! | Due to Holiday

Happy Independence Day, we will not be meeting for this event! Next Event: July 18, 2025 | 8:15 pm Frequency: 1st & 3rd Friday every month ......More

Happy Independence Day, we will not be meeting for this event! Next Event: July 18, 2025 | 8:15 pm Frequency: 1st & 3rd Friday every month REGISTER HERE Parking Instructions: Park in the EJC Arboretum R5 lot at the top of the hill (Costco side). Meet at the Pond Parking Lot. Please call 540.568.3194 or email [email protected] with any questions or concerns

[Terrace] Tai Chi | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session - registration required Saturdays | 8-9 am  Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi.  No sessions on the following days: May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, Jul......More

$15 per session - registration required Saturdays | 8-9 am  Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi.  No sessions on the following days: May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5 and July 26 REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA Tai chi, or Taijiquan, is an ancient Chinese martial art created for combat and self-defense. Tai chi has since evolved into a gentle, low-impact exercise that can improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[Terrace] Vanda Box Orchid Workshop

Vanda Box Orchid Workshop Sunday, July 6th | 1-2 PM $40/adult + $10/kid Meet on the Ernst Tree Terrace Join Connor Waters of Bonfire Botany for another hands on terrarium workshop! REGISTER: ......More

Vanda Box Orchid Workshop Sunday, July 6th | 1-2 PM $40/adult + $10/kid Meet on the Ernst Tree Terrace Join Connor Waters of Bonfire Botany for another hands on terrarium workshop! REGISTER: www.tinyurl.com/BonfireBotanyEJCA

[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[Terrace] Tai Chi | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session - registration required Saturdays | 8-9 am  Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi.  No sessions on the following days: May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, Jul......More

$15 per session - registration required Saturdays | 8-9 am  Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi.  No sessions on the following days: May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5 and July 26 REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA Tai chi, or Taijiquan, is an ancient Chinese martial art created for combat and self-defense. Tai chi has since evolved into a gentle, low-impact exercise that can improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com.