Join us for exciting talks during lunch on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 1 pm! Brown Bag Lunch Lectures will be held in the Frances Plecker Education Center at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum.
All talks are FREE and open to all! Bring your lunch and learn from local experts on various topics!
Wednesdays, June 12th - July 17th | 12pm-1pm (no lecture on Juneteenth)
June 12 | Repotting Houseplants
Join local gardener, Laura Williams, for an informative lunchtime talk about repotting your houseplants as well as other important tips for keeping a happy and healthy houseplant.
June 26 | Harrisonburg Conservation Assistance Program
Representatives from Harrisonburg Public Works will be discussing the Harrisonburg Conservation Assistance Program (HCAP), an initiative to improve storm water and promote the use of native species. Come ready with your lunch and maybe a notepad to learn how this initiative will have a possible impact on the ecosystems in and around Harrisonburg City.
July 3 | Gardening with Native Plants
Owner of Urban Natives & Landscaping, Ivy Makia, will lead a talk on native plant gardening-- where to start and the best ways to support your local ecosystem from the bees to the birds and more!
July 10 | Flora of Virginia Mobile App Informational
Anna Maria Johnson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and president Shenandoah Chapter of the VA Native Plant Society, will walk guests through the new Flora of Virginia Mobile App and how to use it in your day-to-day life!
July 17 | Plants for Pollinators
Join us to hear and share stories about plants you know and pollinators you see at home and at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. Conversation will be hosted by Gail Napora, a Virginia Master Naturalist who has volunteered in educational events at the EJC Arboretum since 2007. A butterfly enthusiast, she has led the monarch tagging event for the Arboretum each year.
Look out for posts with more information on the speaker of the week!
