A Fantastical Summer
by Bailey Price, Youth and Family Education Coordinator
Green Spring had some magical visitors this summer. They even built mysterious structures in the woods behind the Historic House! After careful investigation, it was determined that a fairy village had sprung up amongst the roots of the trees.
Our campers thoroughly enjoyed our summer camp offerings this year, with a lot of enthusiasm shown for our “Fairies & Gnomes” week. Using natural materials like acorns, seashells, feathers, and pinecones, campers spent hours crafting fairy homes.
Summer ended with raising monarch caterpillars for tagging and release. Visitors were able to enjoy all the stages of the monarch lifecycle through our view tank in the Horticulture Center. These tagged individuals are now on their way to overwinter in Mexico. We wish them luck!
Looking forward to the cooler months, we have a wonderful selection of activities to appreciate the beauty of the changing season. Three featured programs are:
- Garden Artists - Seasonal Nature Prints
Saturday 11/18, 10:30-11:30 am - Family Fun - Glasshouse Exploration
Saturday 12/16, 1-2 pm
Register through Parktakes Online or by calling our front desk at 703-642-5173.
We are always looking for volunteers who want to help with Youth and Family programs! Our volunteers are a big part of making quality programs a success at Green Spring Gardens.
If you are interested, please contact me at
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or by calling the Horticulture Center at 703-642-5173.
Photos by Bailey Price.
