Talks & Workshops
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Gratitude Workshop
Friday, Nov. 1 | 10-11 AM | FREE
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Learn about Positive Psychology while playing games, crafting, and more with Anna Finch!
Annette Naber Book Read
Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 12-1:30 PM | FREE
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Join author Annette Naber, Ph. D. of Emerald Mountain Sanctuary, for a reading of her new book, Seasons of a Wild Life.
Last Hoorah Before Winter Walk
Friday, Nov. 15 | 12-12:45 PM | FREE
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Join Keala Timko for a brief, yet fascinating walk through the Arboretum grounds!
Choose Your Own Terrarium!
Sunday, Nov. 17 | 1-2 PM | $30/adult + $10/child
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Craft a terrarium from your choice of succulents, foliage, ferns, moss, and carnivorous plants.
Discover Bats!
Monday, Nov. 18 | 6-7 PM | FREE
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
All ages welcome! Learn about the diversity of Virginia bats, their habits, and why they are so important.
Plant Ethics Book Discussion
Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 1-2:30 PM | FREE
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Bring a lunch and join Dr. Katherine Brelje in a philosophical discussion about our relationship with plants!
Christmas Kokedama Workshop
Sunday, Dec. 8 | 1-2 PM | $35/person
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Don't miss this opportunity to get creative and make your own stunning kokedama to take home in time for the holidays!
Reoccuring Programs
Bonsai Club Meeting
1st Tuesdays | 6-8 PM | FREE
Next Meeting: November 5th
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Join presenters, Clark Driver and Simon Jilg for a short lecture, bonsai displays, and door prizes!
Wellness and Soundscape Programs
Tai Chi
Thu, Oct 31 | 5:30-7 PM
Select Saturdays | 8-9 AM
$15/session or BUNDLE & SAVE
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Buguazhang
Select Tuesdays & Thursday | 5:30-7 PM | $15/session
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Sound Bathing Experience
Tues, Nov. 12 & Dec. 17 | 5:30-7 PM | $25/session
Location: Frances Plecker Education Center
Connie Magee will take you on a sound journey that will relax and de-stress you and bring your whole being back into a state of harmony on all levels.
Harrisonburg Songtuary
Saturday, November 16 | 1:30-3:30 PM
Location: The Pavilion
Harrisonburg Songtuary is a community song circle that seeks to propagate co-enchanting cohorts of contemplayful singers, sponsored by the Arts Council of the Valley and the Office of Creative Propulsion.
ANNUAL EVENTS
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February March April May |
June - August September October - December |
May - September | Private Greenhouse Shopping by Appointment
$50 Minimum purchase required, call (540)-568-3194 to schedule
Grounds: Free to the public
Dawn to dusk | 365 days a year
Frances Plecker Education Center:
M-F | 8 AM - 4 PM
