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[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. 

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[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/FPEC] Nature Journaling

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[Terrace] Succulent & Cacti Terrarium Workshop

Succulent & Cacti Terrarium Workshop Sunday, June 1st | 1-2 PM $40/adult + $10/kid Meet on the Ernst Tree Terrace Dive into the fascinating world of houseplants with our Succulent and Cacti Terrarium Workshop! This immersive experience will guide you through the art o......More

Succulent & Cacti Terrarium Workshop Sunday, June 1st | 1-2 PM $40/adult + $10/kid Meet on the Ernst Tree Terrace Dive into the fascinating world of houseplants with our Succulent and Cacti Terrarium Workshop! This immersive experience will guide you through the art of creating a unique, self-sustaining terrarium featuring some of nature’s most intriguing and exotic plant species.  Perfect for plant enthusiasts and budding novices, this workshop combines hands-on crafting with a deep dive into the captivating world of arid plants. You’ll be able to craft a terrarium from your choice of succulents and cacti. 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. 

[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 ShenandoahValleyBonsaiSociety@gmail.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 ShenandoahValleyBonsaiSociety@gmail.com

Field Trip

Pavilion Reservation

Field Trip

Pavilion Reservation

[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. 

Evening With Bats! | Bat Emergence Monitoring

FREE EVENT! When: June 6, 2025 | 8:15 pm Frequency: 1st & 3rd Friday every month Description: Members of our local chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists, in partnership with Bat Conservation and Rescue of Virginia, will be hosting Evenings with Bats by the Pond in th......More

FREE EVENT! When: June 6, 2025 | 8:15 pm Frequency: 1st & 3rd Friday every month Description: Members of our local chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists, in partnership with Bat Conservation and Rescue of Virginia, will be hosting Evenings with Bats by the Pond in the JMU Arboretum on the first and third Fridays of the month, beginning on April 18 and concluding on September 19.   Visitors should arrive 15 minutes before sunset to hear a brief presentation about bat conservation and behavior, followed by the opportunity to watch bats of the Arboretum emerge for their evening hunt.  Master Naturalists and BCRV volunteers will also be hosting a bat call monitoring station as part of the evening, and visitors can watch and learn more about acoustic monitoring, and what it's telling us about the bats who live in the Arboretum.   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 ejcarboretum@jmu.edu 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.