State and Chapter Events


March, 2024

Date and Time Event Description and Location
Thursday, March 7, 2024 and Sunday, March 31, 2024
All Day
2024 Bareroot, Plug & Potted Native Plant Sale
New River Chapter
Thursday, March 21, 2024 and Thursday, March 28, 2024
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
VNPS 2024 Annual Workshop [via Zoom]
Virginia Native Plant Society
Thursday, March 21, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ecology and Distribution of Ferns in SE Virginia, Zoom Presentation with Dr. Jordan Metzgar
John Clayton Chapter
Friday, March 22, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spring Ephemerals at Turkey Run, led by Margaret Chatham
Turkey Run Park Parking Area C-1 and Trailhead, McLean VA
Potowmack Chapter
Friday, March 22, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Spring Ephemerals at Turkey Run, led by Margaret Chatham
Turkey Run Park Parking Area C-1 and Trailhead, McLean VA
Potowmack Chapter
Saturday, March 23, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Native Plant Walk at Ivy Creek with Mary Lee Epps
Ivy Creek Natural Area – Kiosk near parking lot, Charlottesville Virginia
Jefferson Chapter
Saturday, March 23, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
SHRC March Meeting
South Hampton Roads Chapter
Monday, March 25, 2024
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Meeting
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Roanoke Virginia
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society
Saturday, March 30, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Washington & Lee/VMI Campus Wildflower Walk
W&L/VMI Cross-Country Trails, Lexington VA
Upper James River Chapter

April, 2024

Date and Time Event Description and Location
Friday, April 5, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spring at Fraser Preserve, led by Margaret Chatham
Fraser Preserve, Great Falls VA
Potowmack Chapter
Saturday, April 6, 2024
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
South Hampton Roads Chapter Annual Native Plant Sale
Lynnhaven House Historic Site, Virginia Beach Virginia
South Hampton Roads Chapter
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bluebell Festival at Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park Visitor Center, Great Falls VA
Fairfax County Park Authority
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Christ Church Spring Garden & Native Plant Sale
Christ Church, Fairfax Station VA
Christ Church, Fairfax Station
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
7:00 pm
Carol Schwobel - A Brief Overview of the North American Prairies
Blacksburg Recreation Center, Blacksburg VA
New River Chapter
Thursday, April 11, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Restoration of Piedmont Prairies with Bert Harris [via Zoom]
Potowmack Chapter
Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Spring Native Plant Sale
Morven Park, Leesburg VA
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Brushy Hills Wildflower Walk
Brushy Hills Trail, Lexington VA
Upper James River Chapter
Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Walk near Maple Flat Ponds with John Holden
Shenandoah Chapter
Saturday, April 20, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Earth Day Celebration
Greene County Visitor Center, Ruckersville VA
Jefferson Chapter
Saturday, April 20, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Earth Day Staunton
Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton Virginia
Shenandoah Chapter
Sunday, April 21, 2024
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trillium Trek at Thompson WMA with Alonso Abugattas
G Richard Thompson WMA Trillium Trail Parking Lot 6, Front Royal VA
Potowmack Chapter
Sunday, April 21, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Guided Walk at Maple Flat Ponds with John Holden
Maple Flat Ponds, Stuarts Draft Virginia
Shenandoah Chapter
Monday, April 22, 2024
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Meeting
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Roanoke Virginia
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Walk on the Madison Run Fire Road
Shenandoah Chapter
Sunday, April 28, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Spring Native Plant Tour
Shenandoah Chapter

May, 2024

Date and Time Event Description and Location
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
John Clayton Chapter Annual Plant Sale
Williamsburg Community Building, Williamsburg VA
John Clayton Chapter
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
7:00 pm
Will Evans - Red Spruce Restoration in the Central Appalachians
New River Chapter
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Spring Native Plant Sale & Green Spring Garden Day
Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria VA
Potowmack Chapter
Monday, May 27, 2024
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Meeting
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Roanoke Virginia
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society

June, 2024

Date and Time Event Description and Location
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Native Gardening 101 Series
Shenandoah Chapter
Thursday, June 20, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Walk on the Madison Run Fire Road
Shenandoah Chapter

September, 2024

Date and Time Event Description and Location
Saturday, September 7, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Native Gardening 101 Series
Shenandoah Chapter
Monday, September 23, 2024
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Meeting
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Roanoke Virginia
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society

October, 2024

Date and Time Event Description and Location
Monday, October 28, 2024
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Meeting
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Roanoke Virginia
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society

November, 2024

Date and Time Event Description and Location
Monday, November 25, 2024
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Meeting
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Roanoke Virginia
Blue Ridge Wildflower Society

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  43. […] “Historical Botany” talk (Sunday, Jan. 20, 2 p.m.): The Piedmont chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society kicks off this year’s Winter Speaker Series, on historical botany, with a talk by Bert Harris, executive director of the Clifton Institute. Harris explains the organization’s plans to restore the grassland ecosystem using several strategies, including burning. The talk, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 9668 Maidstone Road, Delaplane, is free, and refreshments are provided. For more information, email piedmontvnps@gmail.com. The chapter’s Second Sunday walk in Buck Hollow on Jan. 13 is fully booked but check for other walks and winter talks at vnps.org/events. […]



  44. […] “Historical Botany” talk (Sunday, Jan. 20, 2 p.m.): The VNPS Piedmont chapter kicks off this year’s Winter Speaker Series, on historical botany, with a talk by Bert Harris, executive director of the Clifton Institute. Harris explains the organization’s plans to restore the grassland ecosystem using several strategies, including burning. The talk, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 9668 Maidstone Road, Delaplane, is free, and refreshments are provided. For more information, email piedmontvnps@gmail.com. Check for the chapter’s other walks and winter talks at vnps.org/events. […]