Guided Tree Walks: Early Spring’s Glorious Forest Understory Plants
April 3 and April 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
⇒ Find Out More & Register HERE
PMG’s 2026 Spring Lecture — Shannon Currey on “Soft Landings: Add Life Under Trees”
Tuesday, April 7 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA
On April 7 at The Center at Belvedere, gardening educator Shannon Currey will share her knowledge and expertise about the importance of native plants in creating ecologically sound landscapes. Join us at 4:30 p.m. for an open house in The Center’s Rose and Pollinator Demonstration Gardens followed by her presentation at 5:30 p.m.
FREE and open to all.
⇒ Find out more and register HERE
Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards Spring Sale
Saturday, April 11th @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Virginia Department of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards (CATS) maintains its own tree nursery, entirely run by volunteers. We plant saplings obtained from the Virginia Department of Forestry and other sources and nurture them until they are large enough to be planted out. We concentrate on native trees, some of which are hard to find from commercial sources.
⇒ Find out more and view the list of available trees HERE
Conservation Stewards Workday hosted by Blue Ridge PRISM
Wednesday, April 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Blue Ridge PRISM in tackling invasive plants at Eastham Park in Front Royal, VA. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
⇒ Find out more and register HERE
Garden Basics: Great Flowering Native Plants for Beauty and the Bees
Saturday, April 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA
Flowering native plants add beauty to gardens and provide crucial support for bees and other pollinators facing decline due to habitat loss, pesticide overuse, and climate change. Learn about some tried-and-true flowering natives for your garden and the resources for finding and maintaining them. We’ll also touch on native plant garden design.
Find out more ⇒ Garden Basics: Great Flowering Native Plants for Beauty and the Bees
Mint Springs Valley Park “Bark & Twig” Guided Walk
Friday, April 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Mint Springs Valley Park, Crozet, VA
This guided walk will explore the variations in the bark and twigs on trees that will help to identify them before they leaf out.
⇒ Find Out More and Register HERE
Totier Creek Park Exploration
Saturday, April 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Totier Creek Park, 9290 Totier Creek Road, Scottsville, VA
This guided walk will explore the trees of Totier Creek Park, nestled along the north bank of the James River outside of Scottsville.
⇒ Find Out More and Register HERE
Coming Up in May . . .
PMG’s Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Albemarle Square Shopping Center, 600 Albemarle Square, Charlottesville, VA
Once again, the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale will offer thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruit-bearing plants, trees, shrubs, herbs and houseplants, including a large assortment of native plants. In addition, shoppers can purchase gently used garden implements, yard décor, and other “Green Elephants” at our garden-themed thrift store.
Plant Swap at James Monroe’s Highland
Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA
Join other gardeners and plant enthusiasts for the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Plant Swap. Whether you are a seasoned horticulturist or just starting your plant journey, our Plant Swap will give you the opportunity to expand and share your collection, meet other plant lovers, and learn new tips for successful growing.
⇒ Find Out More and Register HERE
Garden Basics: Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Using native plants, turn your yard into a songbird paradise. Planting a mixture of trees, shrubs and perennials can provide birds with year-round food, winter shelter and nesting areas. Water features, especially moving water, act as magnets for birds. Learn how a few simple tips, like saving leaves, can make your yard a healthier environment for birds and pollinators.