Gardening and farming can be expensive, and some tools and materials can be difficult to find. Join Fauquier Education Farm Executive Director Jim Hankins as he shares information about the supplies, equipment, and materials used at the farm, along with ideas on where to purchase them. Participants will learn about vendors, sourcing options, and practical considerations when selecting tools and supplies for their own operations.

This day and a half retreat will cover the people and process involved in a timber sale. A combination of classroom, field trip, and hands-on sessions will be used to teach the concepts of sustainable timber harvesting. The program will conclude with a virtual timber sale activity.

Topics include: People involved in a timber sale; Overview of the forest industry; Factors that affect price; Is your timber ready to sell?; Field trip with active timber harvests; Virtual timber sale experience

Join Montpelier’s Horticulture Department and Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers to explore the world of insects! We will cover the basics of insects, their diverse roles in the environment, and some of their relationships with plants. We will tour a variety of habitats, from the cultivated formal garden to the more natural habitats of the Landmark Forest and grasslands.

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Beginning Retreats provide information on hardwood and pine forest management, legacy planning, management planning, and more. Beyond the Basics Retreats take a deep dive into a specific forest management topic. All Retreats combine classroom, field trip, and hands-on activities. Registration opens 10 weeks prior to events.