2025 Winter Lecture Series
Our beginner-friendly Winter Lecture Series is designed with the learning gardener in mind. From finding sustainable solutions to lawn management, planting beautiful, easy-to-grow pollinator-friendly plants, and much more - we have something for you!
Consider Lawn Reduction
Lawns in America - their history, cost and practical alternatives for reducing their size.
Free and open to the public with the beginning gardener in mind!
Details: Sunday, February 23, 2025 2-3:15 PM at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive Newport News, VA 23601
This program is geared towards older teens and adults. Space is limited, free registration is required: Register by calling 757-591-4853 or visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/nnparksrectourism to register online.
We can't wait to learn with you!
If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News VCE Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8AM and 5PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
Why Native Plants Matter
Learn why native plants matter in our environment and how you can easily
introduce them into your landscape.
Free and open to the public with the beginning gardener in mind!
Details: Sunday, March 2, 2025 2-3:15 PM at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive Newport News, VA 23601
This program is geared towards older teens and adults. Space is limited, free registration is required: Register by calling 757-591-4853 or visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/nnparksrectourism to register online.
We can't wait to learn with you!
If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News VCE Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8AM and 5PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
Landscaping Basics
Discover the basics of creating a beautiful and ecosystem-friendly landscape.
Free and open to the public with the beginning gardener in mind!
Details: Sunday, March 9, 2025 2-3:15 PM at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive Newport News, VA 23601
This program is geared towards older teens and adults. Space is limited, free registration is required: Register by calling 757-591-4853 or visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/nnparksrectourism to register online.
We can't wait to learn with you!
If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News VCE Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8AM and 5PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
Growing Food
How to begin growing food successfully, no matter your garden size! We'll explore container and in-ground gardening, vibrant summer veggies to perennial berries, fruit, and herbs!
Free and open to the public with the beginning gardener in mind!
Details: Sunday, March 16, 2025 2-3:15 PM at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive Newport News, VA 23601
This program is geared towards older teens and adults. Space is limited, free registration is required: Register by calling 757-591-4853 or visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/nnparksrectourism to register online.
We can't wait to learn with you!
If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News VCE Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8AM and 5PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.