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PAGEPROGRAMS4&EVENTSHistoric Green Spring ProgramsA traditional English afternoon tea served in the 1784 Historic House follows each program. Full tea includesfinger sandwiches, pastries, and scone with cream and jam. Specially prepared tea boxes to go are alsoavailable with advance purchase. Programs are by reservation only.Call Historic Green Spring at 703-941-7987.Tea ProgramsThe Femme FataleSunday, March 61-3 p.m. (Adult) The femme fatale has used her “deadly” charmsto lure and entrap men throughout the ages. Explore how thisdangerous siren is depicted in mythology, literature and film. Incelebration of Women’s History Month consider her an exampleof female independence and empowerment. 38 (lecture tea); 15 (lecture only).April Fools’ TeaSunday, March 271-3 p.m. (Adult) Usher in spring with some April foolishness!Discover the origins of the annual celebration of the absurd, itsconnection to spring, and its traditions, past and present. Hearabout some outrageous April Fools’ Day hoaxes and practicaljokes throughout history. 38 (lecture tea); 15 (lecture only).Heart on Your SleeveSunday, April 31-3:30 p.m. (Adult) Sleeves have been designed in myriad stylesover the centuries and have defined the fashionable silhouettes oftheir day. Artist and collector Caroline Hottenstein presents thehistory of the sleeve in all its different forms and displays beautiful examples from her antique clothing collection. 45 (lecture tea); 22 (lecture only).The Sound of ArtSunday, April 241-3 p.m. (Adult) What if you could HEAR the colors you see? HistoricHouse staffer Karen Heyda Jackson explores the intriguing linkbetween music and color experienced by abstract artist WassilyKandinsky. Discover the fascinating way Kandinsky blended paintand music, and how this pioneering approach influenced othermodern artists. 38 (lecture tea); 15 (lecture only).Mother’s Day TeaSunday, May 83-4:30 p.m. (Adult 21 ) Raise a toast to mothers everywhere.Indulge in a special “Royale Tea” that offers you a choice of aglass of champagne or sherry with your sandwiches, cakes andscones. Take our Mother’s Day quiz. 52 per person.Spring Garden Tour & TeaThursdays, April 21, May 12 and 261-3 p.m. (Adult) Take a walking tour of the glorious springdemonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardenerdocent. Afterwards, relax over a sumptuous afternoon tea in the1784 Historic House. 38 per person.Tasting ProgramJapanese Plum Wine TastingSaturday, April 94-6 p.m. (Adult 21 ) Explore the fusion of liqueur and fruit that isumeshu or Japanese plum wine. Sample a range of these versatileliqueurs and learn about their place in Japanese culture, theirhealth benefits, and how to make your own. Served with deliciousaccompaniments. 45 per person. Code SK0.BB19. Register onlineat www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green SpringGardens at 703-642-5173.By-Request ProgramsPrivate Garden ToursSchedule a private group tour led by Green Spring ExtensionMaster Gardener docents who interpret the gardens, the plantcollections, the site’s mission, and its historic legacy. 10 perperson for groups of 20 or more; 12 per person for 19 orfewer. Minimum group size is five. For information or toschedule a garden tour call Historic Green Spring at 703-9417987.Private Tea ProgramsPrivate groups may reserve a lecture or garden tour followedby a traditional English afternoon tea served in the 1784Historic House. Minimum group size is 18. For information callHistoric Green Spring at 703-941-7987.

GREENSPRINGGARDENSPAGE5Youth and Family ProgramsPlease note: All attendees, including parents, must register for Youth and Family programs (except for Garden Sprouts).Nature Scavenger HuntFamily Fun - Thomas Jefferson’s PeasSaturdays, March 5, April 2 and May 711 a.m.-12 p.m. (4-Adult) Join us on the first Saturday of each monthto learn about different aspects of nature and go on the hunt forthemed objects around the park. 7 per person. Code VDE.Thursday, March 174-5 p.m. (5-Adult) Celebrate peas for St. Patrick's Day and hearabout Thomas Jefferson's annual pea contest! Plant a variety of peasto take home and grow. 10 per person. Code 21R.2PUW.Family Fun - Canopy MegFamily Fun - The Scoop on Miso SoupSaturday, March 51-2 p.m. (5-Adult) Celebrate International Women's Day byexploring the pioneering work of Canopy Meg (naturalistMargaret Lowman), and discover the secrets in the treecanopies around the world. Plant a tree tin a cup o take home. 10 per person. Code LYT.NFOC.Choose Your Nature WalkSaturdays, March 5, April 2 and May 72-3 p.m. (All Ages) Each tour can be customized to include thescience topics your students are learning in school. 50 pergroup of up to 9 people including at least one adult. Usecode X1D to sign up for one of our scheduled walks, or contactElizabeth Waugh at elizabeth.waugh@fairfaxcounty.gov toschedule your own.Garden Sprouts Spring Nature PlaygroupMondays, March 7, April 11 and May 210:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themedtoys and puzzles while you meet other playgroup parents one Mondaya month. Through games, songs, activities and a garden walk weexplore seasonal topics. Program will take place outdoors, weatherpermitting. 10 per person. Code ZHJ.Storytelling in the GardenSaturday, March 2610-11 a.m. (5-Adult) Learn about the rich history and significance of misosoup in Japanese and Chinese cultures. Plant a mini garden of miso soupingredients to take home. 10 per person. Code DMF.RMOE.Garden Artists - Incredible IndigoSaturday, March 261-2 p.m. (5-Adult) Learn about the ancient and multicultural useof the iconic and natural indigo dye. Design your own indigotextile. 12 per person. Code GGK.JVR1.StorywalkSundays, March 27, April 24 and May 221-2 p.m. (2-Adult) Do you love books, gardens and naturewalks? Combine all three as we move through the pages of astory and the beautiful gardens of Green Spring, connectingliterature to the physical world. 8 per person. Code N9E.Family Fun - Citizen ScientistSaturday, April 21-2 p.m. (7-Adult) Contribute to the conservation world as a citizenscientist! Conduct experiments and record observations that are usedby scientists in their research. 8 per person. Code SAL.2PO5.Mondays, March 7, April 11 and May 9 at 9 a.m.Thursdays, March 24, April 28 and May 26 at 4 p.m.9 a.m. on Mondays, 4 p.m. on Thursdays. (2-Adult) Join usevery other week at Green Spring Gardens for a story. Bring apicnic blanket or just sit in the grass and listen to our storytellersread a story. Afterwards, explore our gardens, ponds andHistoric House. 5 per person. Code R1X.Family Fun - Plant PassportFamily Fun - Watershed WarriorsFamily Fun - Earth Day CelebrationSaturday, March 1210-11 a.m. (7-Adult) Join the fight to protect our watersheds.Learn about the human impact on our environment, test water andobserve macro invertebrates, and discover how dolphins are connected to our everyday actions. 8 per person. Code 4IX.6PKU.Saturday, April 1610-11 a.m. (5-Adult) Receive stamps in your plant passport as youdiscover plant species from around the world. Plant popular seeds fromdifferent countries and take home your own mini international garden. 10 per person. Code AVF.YW8I.Saturday, April 2310-11 a.m. (5-Adult) Celebrate Earth and say thanks with facepainting, poetry, pictures and puppets! Make a special EarthDay craft and help us decorate a tree. 10 per person.Code G1F.CYD3.Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes using the program code or call 703-642-5173.Out-of-county registrants add 2 for programs up to 45; 15 for programs 46 and up.

PAGEPROGRAMS6&EVENTSYouth and Family (cont.) & CampsRegister at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes using the program code or call 703-642-5173.Out-of-county registrants add 2 for programs up to 45; 15 for programs 46 and up.Garden Artists - Flower WatercolorsSaturday, April 231-2 p.m. (5-Adult) Make your own natural watercolors fromflowers and leaves, and experiment to create your perfect huesand shades. 10 per person. Code ZX0.BYXO.Family Fun - Mother EarthSaturday, May 71-2 p.m. (4-Adult) Come and listen to myths and legendscelebrating Mother Earth. Learn about mothers in nature andcreate a special Mother's Day craft. 10 per person.Code R8M.K7KI.Family Fun - The Buzz on BeesSaturday, May 2110-11 a.m. (7-Adult) Visit the gardens and join our beekeeperfor a morning of learning about honey bees and native bees.Learn about where they live and their important job as pollinators. 10 per person. Code PK5.EJB0.Family Fun - Plant Now, Harvest LaterSaturday, May 2810-11 a.m. (4-Adult) Explore our Edible Garden and learnabout the life cycle of a pumpkin. Plant your own seed to comeback and harvest in the fall! 10 per person.Code C1W.RCQC.Garden Artists - Nature PhotographySaturday, May 281-2 p.m. (5-Adult) Learn how to take spectacular photos offlora and fauna through angles, lighting and stakeouts. Bringyour own camera or use one we will provide for the program. 8 per person. Code RQO.X13R.Scouting Programs Saturday, March 12—Grow Something—Wolf Elective1-2:30 p.m. 11 per scout. Code 432.FHGJ. Saturday, April 9—Numbers in Nature & Design with Nature1-3 p.m. Includes supplies. 15 per scout. Code MRK.4433. Saturday, April 16—Numbers in Nature1-3 p.m. 14 per scout. Code SXP.75G3. Saturday, May 21—Gardener1-3 p.m. 14 per scout. Code DD4.QI07.Contact Elizabeth Waugh at ewaugh@fairfaxcounty.gov toschedule a private scouting program.Spring Break CampGarden ExplorationApril 4-89 a.m.-1 p.m. (6-9 yrs.) Explore the enchanting gardens of GreenSpring with a different theme every day, from planting your ownmini garden to searching for wildlife in our ponds. Children enjoycrafts, games and daily nature walks. 219 per child. Code4LF.HVLP.Summer CampsGarden Sprouts ExplorationJune 21-249 a.m.-12 p.m. (4-6 yrs.) Curious minds explore nature on “seek-and-find” walks, enjoy nature crafts and learn about plants,animals and food with a daily visit to the gardens. Stories,games, puppets and songs keep learning fun. Children must bepotty-trained. 180 per child. Code CE6.3CGR. FULLHands-On GardeningJune 27-July 19 a.m.-1p.m. (6-11 yrs.) Enjoy garden fun and investigate thescience of soil, plants and animal life cycles along the journey.Come behind-the-scenes to discover how things grow at GreenSpring Gardens. 229 per child. Code CDC.4INT.Sewing Camp I & IIJune 27-July 19 a.m.-4 p.m. (8-12 yrs.) Kids learn basic hand and machinetechniques, measuring, use of patterns, fabric structure, andsewing machine operation and maintenance. Make a basicpillow, tote bag, apron and/or backpack. 35 supply fee dueon the first day. 415 per child. Code E91.VILR.Sewing Camp: Home DécorJuly 5-89 a.m.-4 p.m. (8-12 yrs.) Learn basic sewing skills including using aruler, proper measuring, how to read a commercial pattern, use/maintenance of a sewing machine and a variety of techniques.Skills are put to use making a custom pillow or pillow shams. Bring 35 supply fee due on the first day. 335 perchild. Code 2W1.YAIT.

GREENSPRINGGARDENSPAGE7Camps (cont.)Reminders for campers: For all camps (except for Garden Exploration and Garden Sprouts), please bring a snack, water bottleand lunch daily. Be sure to download camp forms at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/campforms. Masks are required.NEW! Master Chef JuniorArts al FrescoJuly 5-89 a.m.-4 p.m. (5-8 yrs.) Junior chefs will feel like Food Networkstars as they compete each day using four mystery ingredients.Working in teams, they’ll create an appetizer, entree anddessert in this Tiny Chefs camp. Activities culminate with teamsselecting the mystery ingredients for the other teams. 319 perchild. Code K13.29GP. FULLAugust 15-199 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. (6-9 yrs.) Let nature be your classroom asyou experiment outdoors with different art media. Our colorfulgardens, streams, ponds and cool woodlands provide creativeinspiration. Each day features different artists and art forms. 229 per child. Code 5C4.YI6M. FULLArts al FrescoJuly 11-159 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. (7-10 yrs.) Let nature be your classroom asyou experiment outdoors with different art media. Our colorfulgardens, streams, ponds and cool woodlands provide creativeinspiration. Each day features different artists and art forms. 329per child. Code E7E.GASW.NEW! Master ChefJuly 18-229 a.m.-4 p.m. (9-13 yrs.) Junior chefs will feel like Food Network starsas they compete each day using four mystery ingredients. Working inteams, they’ll create an appetizer, entree and dessert in this Tiny Chefscamp. Activities culminate with teams selecting the mystery ingredientsfor the other teams. 399 per child. Code 5Q6.53SF.Natural ScientistsJuly 25-299 a.m.-3 p.m. (7-11 yrs.) Learn what it takes to be a naturalscientist. Explore geology, biology, zoology and conductexperiments to prove your hypotheses. Different subjectsare explored daily. 289 per child. Code C9X.2XVU. FULLNEW! The Great Food Truck RaceAugust 1-59 a.m.-4 p.m. (5-12 yrs.) Entrepreneur chefs get ready tocreate a restaurant on wheels! Campers create differentcourses from a certain cuisine and build a food truck around it.This camp is by Tiny Chefs. 399 per child. Code M3C.7W02.FULLNEW! Excavation InvestigationAugust 8-129 a.m.-3 p.m. (6-10 yrs.) Discover the secrets of soil, exploringarcheology, geology, and the critters that live beneath our feet! Dailynature walks, crafts and experiments. 315 per child. Code XJX.RWVA.FULL2022 Fairfax CountyFarmers MarketsWEDNESDAYMcCutcheon/MV 8:00 a.m. – noonApr 20 – Dec 21Sherwood Hall Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln.Oak Marr8:00 a.m. – noonMay 4 – Nov 9Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown RoadWakefield2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. May 4 – Oct 26Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Rd.THURSDAYAnnandale8:00 a.m. – noonMay 5 – Nov 4Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia PikeHerndon8:00 a.m. – 12:30pm Apr 28 – Nov 3Old Town Herndon, 700 Block of Lynn St.FRIDAYMcLean8:00 a.m. – noonMay 6 – Nov 11Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road.Kingstowne3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. May 6 – Oct 285870 Kingstowne Towne Center in the Giant parking lotSATURDAYBurke8:00 a.m. – noonApr 16 – Dec 1VRE parking Lot, 5671 Roberts ParkwayReston8:00 a.m. – noonApr 30 – Dec 3Lake Anne Village Center, 1609-A Washington PlazaSUNDAYLorton B9:00 a.m. – 1p.m.May 1 – Nov 20VRE parking lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd.

PAGEPROGRAMS8FROGS Photography ContestParticipate in the garden's firstjudged photography contest! The contest is open to non-professional adultphotographers at least age 18 as of 2022. Photographs must have been taken betweenJuly 2020 and June 2022 and must convey thebeauty of Green Spring Gardens.Entry forms and fees will be accepted between July 1 until July 31, 2022, oruntil 95 entries that meet the contest rules are received. The entry form will beavailable in March 2022.Contestants may submit up to two entries with a donation of 20 per entry.Winning photographs will be awarded prizes (1st 200, 2nd 100, and 3rd 75) and will be on public display from August 23 to October 15, 2022.A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022.&EVENTSSupport Green SpringGardens — Become aFROG (Friend ofGreen Spring)Membership benefits include 10% offpurchases at the Green Spring Gardens’gift shops and Garden Gate plant shop;quarterly Gardenline and Programs &Events newsletters; discounts fromselected local nurseries; and notificationof Green Spring Gardens’ specialevents. Visit us atwww.friendsofgreenspring.org.For more details, visit www.friendsofgreenspring.org.Green Spring GardensA Fairfax County, Va.publication 2/224603 Green Spring RoadAlexandria, Va. -springFor inclusion and ADA support, call 703-324-8563. TTY Va. Relay 711.

Colored Pencil & Acrylic Workshop Saturday, February 26 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Adult) Drawing from colorful photographs or still-life objects of flora and fauna, artist Dawn Flores helps you explore various techniques for building up soft textures, sharp edges, and rich c