Living

Henrico Master Gardeners are trained volunteer educators. They work within their local communities to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices through sustainable landscape management education and training.

A team of trained Master Gardeners are available to help answer gardening and pest questions, and solve problems using current research-based information.

Provides kindergarten through twelfth grade students and opportunity to share their thoughts about soil, water and other natural resources through art.

A soil test can provide information on the proper amount of lime and fertilizer to apply to your lawn, garden and other areas of your landscape.

Envirothon is a natural resources competition for high school students.

Financial assistance with downpayment and closing costs for qualified first-time, low and moderate income homebuyers is available for Henrico residents purchasing a home in Henrico County.

The Henrico Extension Office offers presentations to interested garden clubs, civic organizations, homeowners associations, and other community organizations in Henrico County.

Patch programs on soil and water conservation for Girl Scouts

Assist current homeowners with improvements to their homes with both minor and emergency repairs and moderate rehabilitation.

4-H provides a large variety of educational learning opportunities and experiences. Leadership, citizenship, and life skills are taught through learn-by-doing projects, local club programs, and 4-H camps, as well as at county, district, state, and national events.

The SMART Lawns program is on hiatus for 2024. Please check back April 2025!

Our newest classroom program in which students focus on an environmental question, problem or issue.

Complimentary mosquito inspections are offered to help find the source of mosquito problems on residential and commercial properties.

SOL-based classroom programs are offered as a service to Henrico County students- public, private and homeschooled.

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In order to promote the practice of soil testing, Henricopolis has established a soil test incentive program to offset the cost of soil analysis for Henrico County residents.

Professional staff and Master Gardeners in our Diagnostic Lab identify insects, plants, plant diseases, and weed problems, offering the latest management methods along with background and life cycle information.

Henricopolis is able to assist homeowners on best management practices for urban conservation. Reach out for more information on reducing stormwater runoff on your property and for other helpful resources.

Urban cost-share program that provides financial incentives to property owners installing eligible Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Register to vote in Henrico County

A week long summer conservation camp for Virginia high school students on the campus of Virginia Tech.