Community Outreach

We provide environmentally sound horticultural education to the public through tabling and exhibits at public libraries and community events, garden talks, and help desks.

Adopt a Library display at the Tysons-Pimmit Library. Theme is 'Oh, Deer' - How to Garden With Deer. Appearing in the photo are Liz Train and Laura Salarano.

Adopt-a-Library

We create and maintain educational displays and exhibits on gardening topics at all 23 Fairfax County Public Libraries.

Photo: Display at the Tysons-Pimmit Library. © GSEMG

Community Engagement

We set up tables and educational exhibits on gardening topics at community events, to engage with members of the public and connect them with resources and information.

Photo: 2023 Green Fair. © Julie Small, GSEMG

EcoSavvy Gardening

EcoSavvy Gardening works with nature to conserve water, promote biodiversity, and create a beautiful garden and healthy environment for people, plants, and wildlife.

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Photo: EcoSavvy Gardening Logo. © GSEMG

Garden Talks

We develop and deliver one-hour educational talks on gardening topics for the public at Green Spring Gardens and community events.

To sign up for talks at Green Spring Gardens ($12/person) - see Parktakes

To book a talk for your event ($75 suggested donation) - email

GSEMGCommunityTalks@gmail.com.

Photo: Garden Makeover: Renovation Tips Title Slide. © GSEMG

VCE Help Desks

We manage a Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Help Desk at Green Spring Gardens from mid-April through the end of September on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please stop by with your gardening questions.

We also support a VCE Help Desk managed by Fairfax County Master Gardeners. See Help Desk – Fairfax Gardening.

Photo: VCE Help Desk at Green Spring Gardens. © GSEMG