Upcoming Events
rain barrel workshops
Rain Barrel Workshops are designed to educate homeowners in the importance of water conservation and recycling while creating a rain barrel for use in their home landscape and gardens. Our workshops, held throughout the year, feature experts from Newport News Waterworks, Newport News Recycling Division, and Newport News Extension Master Gardeners.
21st of March 2026
11th of April 2026
9th of May 2026
vermiculture workshops
Ready to take your home gardening to the next level? Want to compost but don’t have room? Looking for a year round source of fertilizer? Vermiculture, or worm composting, may be the answer for you. Learn about the benefits of raising worms in your own home and walk away with your own complete worm composting bin. Your kids will LOVE this workshop!
21st of March 2026
11th of April 2026
9th of May 2026
Mobile Help Desk
Catch up with your local Extension Master Gardeners at our mobile help desk. Look for our table at community events around Newport News throughout the year! We are always happy to answer your questions and hear your gardening stories. Grab a brochure or a soil test kit when you stop by, and find out how to join our next master gardener training class!
Mariners' Museum & Park Fall Festival
Saturday, November 1, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Family-friendly activities, pumpkin decorating, a Teeny Tiny farm, live music and more! We'll be there answering your horticulture related questions and making pinecone bird feeders with the kids! Click here for more information.
(Harvey Field @ Mariners' Museum and Park, Newport News)
One City Fall Family Fest
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Newport News Extension Master Gardeners are excited to join this school district-wide celebration of fall fun for the whole family! Visit our table to get your horticulture questions answered by certified Master Gardeners and enjoy a hands-on activity for the kids — making pinecone bird feeders to take home! Click here for more information.
(Brittingham-Midtown Community Center 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News)