Fall 2021
In this Issue
Manager's Message
Judy Zatsick returns to Green Spring Gardens as the new Manager! She updates us on activities, challenges, and concerns in and around Green Spring Gardens.
FROGS Talk
Ivy Sinaiko reflects on the challenging events of the past year in her final article as FROGS President.
Historic House FAQ, Part 1
Visitors to the Historic House ask many questions about the house and the people who lived here. Green Spring Historian Debbie Waugh has compiled a list of FAQ's that answer some of those questions.
Capture to Rapture: Programs that Help Children Appreciate Plants
How do we capture the interest of our youngest visitors in the world of plants? Children’s Education Coordinator Elizabeth Waugh shares those program ideas.
Summer Interns Report on Activities
2021 Summer Interns report on activities in and around Green Springs Gardens
- Children's Education Intern Report, Janis Woodward
- Historic Resources Intern Report, Sarah Petroff
- Urban Agriculture Intern Report, Margot Vanyan
Thank you!
Silent Auction Donors
Thank you to the donors who helped make the FROGS Silent Auction at Family Fall Festival a huge success! THANK YOU!
Family Fall Festival
Thank you to the many FROG friends and families who came to Green Spring Gardens on such a beautiful day. We hope you enjoy this video collage of photos showing some of the activities and our volunteers.
- See the Video (link opens up in YouTube)
Announcements
New Retaining Wall: Construction of a stone retaining wall along the path to the ponds is complete! The wall, funded by a Mastenbrook Grant and FROGS, was needed to help stabilize the slope and reduce sediment-laden runoff flowing into Turkeycock Run.
Art in the Garden: Be sure to stop in at the Historic House and Horticulture Center to view ongoing Art Shows. Currently on exhibit through Nov 21; in the Historic House, Caroline and Erik Hottenstein; in the Horticulture Center, the Springfield Art Guild. More information on these and upcoming shows can be found on Art in the Garden.
Gardenline — Fall 2021
Judy Zatsick, Manager, Green Spring Gardens
Co-editors: Sunny Greene, Ivy Sinaiko, Debbie Waugh
Website layout: Mindy Nash
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4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, VA 22312
