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2025-2026 Activities - Lunch 'n Learns - Field Trips - Fundraisers
Below is the list of Activities, Lunch 'n Learns, Field Trips and Fundraisers for the September 2025 - June 2026

September
Plein Air Art in the Garden with Mike Flynn
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Join us for a relaxing and inspiring outdoor art session led by local artist Mike Flynn. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, you'll learn techniques for capturing the landscape through plein air (open air) painting. All skill levels are welcome—just bring your creativity and a love for nature!
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September 17, 2025 (Rain Date October 15, 2025)

October
Chinn Park Fall Festival
Come visit GCLR Children's Garden and Seed Library at the annual Chinn Park Fall Festival
October 18, 2025 - 10 am - 2 pm

October
Trick or Treatment at the H. L. Mooney Plant ​
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Celebrate Halloween while you learn about the environment. Come visit the GCLR.
October 25, 2025 - 10 am - 2 pm

October
Poinsettia and Christmas Flowers Holiday Fundraiser
Orders due November 3rd
Pick up order on December 1st
Your purchase goes towards our educational outreach activities. Support our award winning Children's Garden and Seed Library.

November
Beanstalk Farms: Sustainable Indoor Farming Tour
7315 Groveton Road, Manassas, VA 20109
November 22, 2025

February
Fairy Gardens
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Learn and Create your own Fairy Garden
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February 2026
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April
Everafter Alpaca Farm Field Trip
April 18, 2026

May
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Field Trip
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA 22182
May 23, 2026
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May
Spring Plant sale. Proceeds go towards funding our community outreach projects.
Orders Due: April 6th
Pick up Plants: May 4th
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