Registration opens March 18 for 2026 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
Children aged 9-13 can register for the 2026 4-H summer camp, which will be held July 27-31 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center. Continue reading Registration opens March 18 for 2026 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
Henrico 4-H to offer holiday-themed activities in December and January
The Deck the Doors holiday party will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Henrico Extension Office, 6800 Staples Mill Road. Youth ages 5 to 13 will explore the beauty and importance of evergreens while crafting a festive wreath to take home.
A pair of science-themed workshops geared for youth ages 9 to 13 - Make it Merry and Make it Bright - will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Jan. 2 at the Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road.
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2025 Pollinator Festival, Spring Plant Sale by Henrico Master Gardeners set for June 7
Master Gardeners will sell plants, floral arrangements and gently used gardening items. Organizers anticipate that approximately 3,000 potted plants, including 250 varieties of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs and houseplants, will be offered for sale. Continue reading 2025 Pollinator Festival, Spring Plant Sale by Henrico Master Gardeners set for June 7
Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes program
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is enrolling residents in SMART Scapes, a program that helps residents assess their home landscape for problems Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes program
Registration opens March 27 for 2025 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will soon begin accepting registrations for the 2025 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp Continue reading Registration opens March 27 for 2025 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
Henrico 4-H to offer Food for Thought workshop for 3rd through 5th graders
The workshop will use STEM subjects in thought-provoking games and activities that explore such topics as the global food supply chain, ways to reduce food waste and controlled-environment agriculture. Continue reading Henrico 4-H to offer Food for Thought workshop for 3rd through 5th graders
Extension Bug Bizarre to celebrate the study of insects Oct. 12 at Deep Run Recreation Center
The Henrico Extension Bug Bizarre, a community festival celebrating the joy and excitement of entomology, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Deep Run Recreation Center. Continue reading Extension Bug Bizarre to celebrate the study of insects Oct. 12 at Deep Run Recreation Center
Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a three-part clinic to help residents test the water in their wells, springs and cisterns for potentially harmful contaminants. Continue reading Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells
Master Gardeners to hold plant sale, pollinator festival June 8 at Deep Run Park
The Henrico Master Gardener Association will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale and Pollinator Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Recreation Center at Deep Run Park, at 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. Admission is free. Continue reading Master Gardeners to hold plant sale, pollinator festival June 8 at Deep Run Park
Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
For a $10 fee, Master Gardener volunteers will visit a home, analyze the landscape and prepare reference materials customized for the property. The program is designed to promote the development of a beautiful, healthy and sustainable landscape. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
Henrico 4-H, 4 Art 2 Heart to offer free virtual art camp for youth April 1-4
The camp, for ages 5-18, will explore different styles of art and highlight festivals around the world. 4-H membership is not required to participate. Continue reading Henrico 4-H, 4 Art 2 Heart to offer free virtual art camp for youth April 1-4
Extension opens registration for 2024 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting registrations for the 2024 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp, which will be held from July 29 through Aug. 2 Continue reading Extension opens registration for 2024 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
Extension Bug Bizarre to be held Oct. 7 in Deep Run Recreation Center
Recreation & Parks to host outdoor showing of “A Bug’s Life” Oct. 6
The Henrico Extension Bug Bizarre, a free community festival celebrating the joy and excitement of entomology, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
Continue reading Extension Bug Bizarre to be held Oct. 7 in Deep Run Recreation Center Henrico 4-H to offer Project H2O Heroes workshop for youth Aug. 15-16
Henrico 4-H Youth Development, in partnership with STEM Z, will offer a workshop Tuesday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Aug. 16 to help youth learn the importance of water filtration systems and their effect on the environment. Continue reading Henrico 4-H to offer Project H2O Heroes workshop for youth Aug. 15-16
Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
The Henrico County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting enrollment in SMART Scapes, a program that helps residents assess their home landscape and offers guidance on planting, pruning and mulching. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
Henrico Extension to host Urban Tree Weather Preparedness program June 22
Residents will learn how to mitigate the risks of extreme weather events on established urban trees. Continue reading Henrico Extension to host Urban Tree Weather Preparedness program June 22
Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program
For a $30 fee, trained volunteers will visit a home, analyze the lawn and prepare a plan for improving its condition, appearance and health. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program
Extension, Master Gardeners to celebrate pollinators with events in June
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension and Henrico County Master Gardeners will offer activities and events throughout June to celebrate pollinators and promote the vital role they play in healthy ecosystems. Continue reading Extension, Master Gardeners to celebrate pollinators with events in June
Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer a three-part clinic to help residents test their private wells, springs and cisterns for potentially dangerous levels of contaminants.
Continue reading Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells Extension opens registration for 2023 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
The residential camp for youth ages 9 through 14 provides a fun, safe environment to learn, make friends and discover the outdoors. Continue reading Extension opens registration for 2023 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp
2nd annual Farm Graze event will celebrate agriculture on March 25
The event at Deep Run Park will feature live animals, a pet costume contest, activities and more. Continue reading 2nd annual Farm Graze event will celebrate agriculture on March 25
Extension selling berry and asparagus plants, bag clips to benefit 4-H programs
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling a variety of berry plants as well as asparagus plants and large bag clips Continue reading Extension selling berry and asparagus plants, bag clips to benefit 4-H programs
Henrico 4-H to offer rock-climbing workshop for youth Dec. 19
Henrico 4-H Youth Development will hold a rock-climbing workshop Monday, Dec. 19 Continue reading Henrico 4-H to offer rock-climbing workshop for youth Dec. 19
Henrico 4-H sale of apples, peanuts, honey, cookbooks, bag clips underway
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling Virginia apples, peanuts and honey as well as cookbooks and bag clips to benefit local 4-H youth programs. Continue reading Henrico 4-H sale of apples, peanuts, honey, cookbooks, bag clips underway
Henrico 4-H open house Oct. 5 will highlight clubs, camps, opportunities
Henrico 4-H will hold an open house Wednesday, Oct. 5 to showcase its many clubs, camps, contests and volunteer opportunities available for youth ages 5 to 19. Continue reading Henrico 4-H open house Oct. 5 will highlight clubs, camps, opportunities