Community Calendar

The Piedmont Master Gardeners will present a free Garden Basics session on growing flavorful, vine-ripened tomatoes. The class will provide practical advice on choosing tomato varieties, planting and caring for tomatoes, dealing with tomato diseases and pests, and harvesting and storing tomatoes. Register at https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/events/ to reserve a place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. June 20 or when the class is full. The Garden Basics series is a partnership with the Bread & Roses ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church.

On Sunday, June 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun!

The Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to the public. All dogs must be leashed. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Please keep our trails clean so everyone can enjoy their experience on the Highland Rustic Trails.

*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on June 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.

Explore the contrast of shadows and light on this slow, intentional morning walk in nature. Highland’s Carla Anderson will lead a contemplative walk on Highland’s Rustic Trails on Thursday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., observing how light transforms the landscape and pausing to journal and sketch pattern and contrast. Through guided prompts, participants will consider the interplay of darkness and brightness—not just in nature, but in our own lives.

The cost of this guided walk is $5 per person. Participants must purchase tickets in advance. This walk is designed for participants aged 12 and up and is limited to fifteen individuals. Appropriate hiking shoes, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen are a must. Participants are encouraged to bring their own journals.

Please note that pets are not allowed on the trails except on designated Highland Rustic Trails Dog Days (visit https://highland.org/events/ for upcoming events). Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are always permitted.

Rain, snow, or shine we are open with a wide variety of fresh and local fruits and vegetables; pasture raised eggs and meats like beef, pork, and chicken; coffee; ready to eat foods, artisanal chocolate, herbal self-care, honey, maple syrup, local art, pickles, sauerkraut, pet accessories, candles, and more!

We are a producer-only market, meaning that everything is home grown or handmade by our vendors.

Cash, card, SNAP/EBT accepted. SNAP transactions will be MATCHed up to $30 thanks to Virginia Fresh Match!

Visit our website for more information: https://www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com/

This summer, the Wildlife Center's Outreach team will travel to libraries around the state to present engaging and inspiring animal programs – including the Mount Jackson Community Library! Come meet the Center's animal ambassadors up-close while listening to the stories they have to share! The Wildlife Center will present a program at 10 AM.

These programs are free and open to the public; registration is not required. See more stops on the library tour and other Wildlife Center events here.

1st and 3rd Wednesday | June-August | 10-10:30 AM

For preschool explorers and their families: Join us in the Storytime Spot in the Family Garden for 30 minutes of nature-themed reading. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

The Storytime Spot is right next to the Pavilion at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. For more information call us at 540-568-3194 or email us at ejcarboretum@jmu.edu

Rain, snow, or shine we are open with a wide variety of fresh and local fruits and vegetables; pasture raised eggs and meats like beef, pork, and chicken; coffee; ready to eat foods, artisanal chocolate, herbal self-care, honey, maple syrup, local art, pickles, sauerkraut, pet accessories, candles, and more!

We are a producer-only market, meaning that everything is home grown or handmade by our vendors.

Cash, card, SNAP/EBT accepted. SNAP transactions will be MATCHed up to $30 thanks to Virginia Fresh Match!

Visit our website for more information: https://www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com/

This summer, the Wildlife Center's Outreach team will travel to libraries around the state to present engaging and inspiring animal programs – including the Crozet Library! Come meet the Center's animal ambassadors up-close while listening to the stories they have to share! The Wildlife Center will present a program at 2 PM.

This program is free, but registration is required. Registration opens June 23 at 9 AM – visit the Crozet Library's program webpage to RSVP.

This summer, the Wildlife Center's Outreach team will travel to libraries around the state to present engaging and inspiring animal programs – including the Massanutten Regional Library's Central Library in Harrisonburg! Come meet the Center's animal ambassadors up-close while listening to the stories they have to share! The Wildlife Center will present a program at 11:30 AM.

These programs are free and open to the public; registration is not required. See more stops on the library tour and other Wildlife Center events here.

This summer, the Wildlife Center's Outreach team will travel to libraries around the state to present engaging and inspiring animal programs – including the Page Public Library! Come meet the Center's animal ambassadors up-close while listening to the stories they have to share! The Wildlife Center will present a program at 3 PM.

These programs are free and open to the public; registration is not required. See more stops on the library tour and events from the Wildlife Center here.