Invasive Plant Walk at Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
—Thursday, October 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
–Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA
This hour-long walk is a collaboration between the Garden and Blue Ridge PRISM
⇒Find out more HERE
What Makes a Species Invasive?
— Tuesday, October 7, 2025
–The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA
Invasive species like tree-of-heaven, Japanese stiltgrass, autumn olive, and oriental bittersweet create serious problems in ecosystems. Plant invaders contribute to the decline of native flora and fauna; decrease soil, water,… Read More »What Makes a Species Invasive?
Guided Tree Walk at the Ivy Creek Natural Area
–Tuesday, October 7 Â @ 9:30 to 11:00 Â Â a.m.
Learn about the area’s trees and landscapes, exploring how they reflect both the cultural and natural history of the land, why certain trees grow where they do, plus tips for identifying the most common species.This easy to moderate walk will be on established well-maintained trails with only slight inclines and declines.
⇒Find out more and register for the walk HERE
C’ville Tree Stewards Fall TREE SALE
–Saturday, October 11 @ 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
–Virginia Department of Forestry at 900 Natural Resources Drive in Charlottesville
Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards (CATS) maintains its own tree nursery, entirely run by volunteers who plant saplings (mostly natives) obtained from the Virginia Department of Forestry and other sources and nurture them until they are large enough to be planted out.
View a list of available trees and pricing HERE.
Garden Basics: Tiny Indoor Gardens for Winter Green Thumbs—Easy, Nutritious Microgreens and Sprouts
Trinity Episcopal Church 1118 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Microgreens and sprouts are the most local food you can eat. In this hands-on class, you will learn simple and inexpensive ways to grow delicious microgreens and sprouts. Small but mighty, these nutrition powerhouses are especially welcomed in the winter months. Space is limited. Registration closes at 5 p.m. October 17.