EVENTS

Our meetings are held September through June generally on the last Monday of each month from 1 - 2pm.  We always feature interesting speakers who present topics related to gardening, wildlife, and the environment.  Non-members are always welcome to attend. Please reach out to wvandernat@gmail.com to RSVP.

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• September 22, 2025 at 11:15am, Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Public Welcome - Pitcher Plants, Pollinators, Predators, and Prey by Jay Lechtman

• October 27, 2025 at 12:30pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Public Welcome - Dark Skies and Fireflies by Eileen Kragie, Founder, Dark Sky Friends,

• November 17, 2025 at 12:30pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Public Welcome - Virginia Native Pollinators, Why They Matter and How You Can Help by Heidi James, Chair of Bee City USA Working Committee of Lynchburg

• December 8, 2025 at 1pm, private residence - Members Only - Holiday Tea

• January 26, 2026 at 12:30pm, ZOOM - Public Welcome - Resilient Tree Canopy by Nicole DeLizzio, Mt Cuba Center

• February 23, 2026 at 12:30pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Public Welcome - Sustainable Gardening = Organic Gardening = Low Maintenance Gardening by Brenda Franks, Fairfax Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau

• March 23, 2026 at 12:30pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Public Welcome - iNaturalist by Ana Ka'ahanui, Capital Nature

• April 27, 2026 at 12:30pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Public Welcome - Discover the Flora of Virginia App - Part 1  by TBA

• May 25, 2026 at 11:30am, Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Members Only - Luncheon, flower show and officer installation

• June 22, 2026 at 10am, Meadowlark Botanical Garden - Members Only - Explore the Flora of Virginia App - Part 2ict

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