Events

Out of school and looking for something to do? See a turtle swim, a snake slithers, and learn all about Virginia wildlife at the Nature Zone during this special day of extended hours. Stop by to watch us feed our snakes at 1:00 pm. Limited spots are available for the snake feeding on a first-come, […]

Enjoy a messy, hands-on couples Valentine’s date night at the Jackson Heights Art Studio! Participants will receive a lesson in wheel throwing and create one thrown piece. Pieces will be fired after the class and available for pick up in the following open studio. Price per couple. Join us Friday, February 11th from 6-8 pm. […]

Mark your calendar, that Valentine’s Day is traditionally the time of the year to prune rose bushes! Spend part of Valentine’s Day at Lynchburg Grows getting to know the roses in a 100-year-old rose greenhouse. The first hour will encompass learning how to prune rose bushes to ensure the best bloom. Spend the second hour […]

Introduce your child to the joys of gardening with this fun craft project. Participants will get their hands dirty building their own little garden. Take your project home and watch it grow into your own furry pet caterpillar. Join us Wednesday, February 16th, from 10-11 am. Register by 2/13.

Age is just a number, not a state of mind. Join the Beard Center on Aging for this monthly presentation series on aging well and living your best life. Learn from the experts as they share resources, solutions, and information about topics that impact the lives of aging adults, families, and caregivers. Join us Wednesday, […]

School’s out for the day, so drop the kids off at the Center! Kids will partake in water-themed STEAM activities. Learn about the qualities of water through interactive stations in the H2Olympics with Water Resources, a water-themed craft, a culinary lesson for lunch, and live animal interaction with reptiles & amphibians native to Virginia waterways. […]

The key to creating a true resilient and sustainable stormwater management plan for your home landscape is to understand your site. Program will feature an interactive model and discussion of how stormwater flows through your yard. Participants will learn how water works in your home landscape and how it fits into the big picture. Recognize […]

Our population is becoming more diverse. Learn basic terms and simple sentences that will help you speak and understand Chinese in everyday situations whether in your neighborhood or traveling abroad. Join us beginning Thursday, February 17, 2022, through April 7, 2022, from 7-8:30 pm. Early registration is required by 2/3.

Take a journey with the Queen of Hearts through some favorite nursery rhymes as she searches for her missing Tarts! Children and parents may become part of the show as popular children's books and fairy tales leap from the page through interactive storytelling and performance. Enjoy a themed craft and snack after the story has […]

ere’s nothing that can brighten a dreary February day like starting seeds for spring planting! Join the farmers at Lynchburg Grows to learn how to start and grow seeds. Topics include soil mixes, seed germination, care and feeding of young plants, and transplanting. Plus, take a tour through the greenhouses to see how the plants […]

Delve into the magical world of fairies with a fairy tea party! Parents, guardians, grandparents, and their little one(s) will bond while tasting tea (or juice), eating dainty fairy finger foods, and creating a craft. Pictures with a fairy will be available. Come dressed for a tea party! Price per person. Register by 3/16.

Wind down with a paint night after work. All skill levels are invited to an evening of social artworking. Students will paint a Monet-ish subject each month in acrylics, on 8’x10′ canvas. Paint all four months and display them together. All materials provided. Join us Tuesday, February 22nd from 6:30-8 pm. Register by 3 days […]