Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Classes

Virginia Cooperative Extension Horticulture classes are free (unless noted) and are open to the public. Pre-registration is required for classes. Note that class cancellations are determined by the weather and number of registrations. For more information or to register call the Extension Master Gardener Help Desk at 703-792-7747 or register online using our Horticulture Class Registration Form.

April thru October 12 Schedule of Classes.pdf (PDF version for printing)

   
Profitable Greenhouse Production of Local Produce
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
 Where: Old Courthouse, 9248 Lee Avenue, Manassas, 20110
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person (lunch and materials included.) Please register using form: Profitable GH production of local produce PWC.pdf (PDF version for printing)
 
At this training, VCE Specialists will cover:
  • High Tunnel Production of Local Produce
  • Greenhouse Selection and Construction
  • Crop Production Details
  • Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Edibles
  • Marketing Your Local Produce
  • Is Your Operation Profitable?
 
For questions, contact the Extension Horticulture Help Desk at 703-792-7747 or email master_gardener@pwcgov.org.
 
Saturday in the Garden
May 19, 2012 - Master Gardener Plant Sale!
Class topic: Put Out the Welcome Mat for Pollinators &
Harvesting Rain Water with Rain Barrels
Children's Program: "Rub-a-dub-dub - Birds in a tub" - Help a Hummingbird!
Location: Teaching Garden at St. Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, 20136
All Programs are free and run from 9:00 a.m. - Noon.  Registration is requested.  Space is limited.  A registration form for the children's program is required, please click here to be directed to the Saturday in the Garden web page with the children's registration form.

 

Prince William Drinking Water Clinic
Kick-off Meeting: Nov. 5, 2012

Follow-up Meeting: Dec. 5, 2012

Old Courthouse Manassas
9246 Lee Street
Manassas, VA 20110
7:00 - 8:30 pm


The goal of the Virginia Household Water Quality Program is to improve the water quality of Virginians with private water supplies such as wells, springs and cisterns. The clinic will also give participants the results of their water sample tests  and information about possible treatment options.  How much does it cost? $55.  For more information please call 703-792-6285 or go to www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/vahwqp.php.
*Samples must be dropped off on Nov. 7, 2012, by noon at the VCE - Prince William Office, 8033 Ashton, Suite 105, Manassas, 20109.

  B.E.S.T Lawns (More information)
Building Environmentally Sustainable Turf
Learn turf fertilization maintenance practices and timing that prevents problems. Enroll today for just $25 and you can have a BEST Lawn too! Call 703-792-7747 if you have questions or for an application.

 
Extension Horticulture Help Desk 
Drop off samples at the office or leave a message about your insect disease or gardening question. Staffed by Master Gardener Volunteers. 
Call 703-792-7747 or email master_gardener@pwcgov.org.
 
Help us go GREEN & save more than just a tree! For FREE lawn landscape and garden email updates register at eservice.pwcgov.org/eNotifications.
 
 Virginia Cooperative Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids services or other accommodations for a workshop meeting or event please discuss your accommodation needs with Virginia Cooperative Extension at (703-792-6285/TDD PC 1-800-828-1120) at least five days prior to the event.
 
 
 

 

 

 News & Announcements

 
  • On Farm Twilight Veggie Growers Meetings – 2012

    April 19, 2012

    All meetings will start at 6 p.m. We will walk the site and take a look at what is growing. The farmer will have a chance to talk about their crops, marketing and other procedures. There will be a chance to ask quest
  • Saturday in the Garden - May 19, 2012

    April 16, 2012

    May 19, 2012 - Master Gardener Plant Sale!
    Saturday in the Garden
    Topic: Pollinators & Harvesting Rain Water with
  • DeLoach Vineyards Grant Vote

    March 1, 2012

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