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Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells

Henrico County Testing Clinic For Wells And Other Private Supplies

Posted on May 17, 2024.

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.

Master Gardeners to hold plant sale, pollinator festival June 8 at Deep Run Park

Posted on May 14, 2024.

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.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes

Posted on April 2, 2024.

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.

Henrico 4-H, 4 Art 2 Heart to offer free virtual art camp for youth April 1-4

Posted on March 27, 2024.

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.

Extension opens registration for 2024 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp

Posted on March 22, 2024.

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

Extension Bug Bizarre to be held Oct. 7 in Deep Run Recreation Center

Posted on September 28, 2023.

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.

Henrico 4-H to offer Project H2O Heroes workshop for youth Aug. 15-16

Posted on July 26, 2023.

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.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes

Posted on June 14, 2023.

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.

Henrico Extension to host Urban Tree Weather Preparedness program June 22

Posted on June 8, 2023.

Residents will learn how to mitigate the risks of extreme weather events on established urban trees.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program

Posted on June 6, 2023.

For a $30 fee, trained volunteers will visit a home, analyze the lawn and prepare a plan for improving its condition, appearance and health.

Extension, Master Gardeners to celebrate pollinators with events in June

Posted on May 15, 2023.

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.

Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells

Posted on April 14, 2023.

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.

Extension opens registration for 2023 Henrico Junior 4-H Summer Camp

Posted on March 24, 2023.

The residential camp for youth ages 9 through 14 provides a fun, safe environment to learn, make friends and discover the outdoors.

2^nd annual Farm Graze event will celebrate agriculture on March 25

Posted on March 2, 2023.

The event at Deep Run Park will feature live animals, a pet costume contest, activities and more.

Extension selling berry and asparagus plants, bag clips to benefit 4-H programs

Posted on February 15, 2023.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling a variety of berry plants as well as asparagus plants and large bag clips

Henrico 4-H to offer rock-climbing workshop for youth Dec. 19

Posted on December 7, 2022.

Henrico 4-H Youth Development will hold a rock-climbing workshop Monday, Dec. 19

Henrico 4-H sale of apples, peanuts, honey, cookbooks, bag clips underway

Posted on September 27, 2022.

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.

Henrico 4-H open house Oct. 5 will highlight clubs, camps, opportunities

Posted on September 13, 2022.

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.

Extension Bug Bizarre to be held Oct. 8 in Deep Run Recreation Center

Posted on September 13, 2022.

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. 8 in the Deep Run Recreation Center

Henrico Master Gardener training program accepting applications

Posted on September 8, 2022.

Extension is accepting applications for its volunteer Master Gardener training program, which provides instruction in all aspects of horticulture.

Henrico 4-H opens registration for summer day camps for youth

Posted on May 18, 2022.

Henrico 4-H is accepting registration for four summer day camps that will help youth have fun while learning about such topics as health and nutrition, science and animals.

Master Gardeners to hold Spring Plant Sale and Pollinator Festival June 11

Posted on May 11, 2022.

Henrico County Master Gardeners will hold a Spring Plant Sale and Pollinator Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway.

Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells

Posted on March 28, 2022.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes

Posted on March 23, 2022.

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.

Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program

Posted on March 23, 2022.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is enrolling residents in SMART Lawns, a program that provides customized plans for growing attractive, healthy lawns.