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Join us for our upcoming community gardening classes at the Round House in Byrd Park, hosted in partnership with Friends of Byrd Park. These hands-on sessions are designed to empower members to connect with nature and contribute to a healthier, more resilient community. Browse the class options below and reserve your spot to start growing!
Our Upcoming Classes
Date: 10/30/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
In this course, you will learn about the vast world of pollinators and other beneficial insects that keep our ecosystems in balance. A hands-on workshop will proceed after the lecture, where you can make your own native pollinator hive to attract beneficial solitary bees at home!
Date: 10/28/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
In this course, you will learn about the living world below your feet that is often overlooked in today's world. We will explore what living soil is and how you can become a steward of it at home. By the end, you’ll gain practical tools and insights to help your garden thrive naturally.” Each participant will take home a bag of supercharged compost/amendment to use at home!
Date: 9/23/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
In this course, you will learn about the honeybee's and their vital role in pollination. Following the lesson, you’ll take part in a guided honey tasting featuring a variety of honeys sourced from the local area. We’ll explore the distinct flavors of each type, giving you a deeper appreciation for the incredible work of these tiny pollinators. Each participant will leave with a jar of local honey!
Date: 10/22/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
Turn kitchen scraps into “black gold”! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and care for a worm bin, keep worms healthy, and harvest nutrient-rich castings to boost soil health. Participants will gain practical tips, troubleshooting skills, and the confidence to start their own sustainable composting system. Each participant will leave with a turn key worm compost bin!
Date: 11/05/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
In this immersive course, students will discover the powerful healing properties of herbs and learn why they are considered nature’s medicine. Designed for beginners and herbal enthusiasts alike, this course will explore the medicinal benefits of common herbs, their traditional uses, and how to incorporate them into daily life. Each participant will leave with an organic tea kit!
Date: 11/11/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
In this hands-on course, you will have the opportunity to learn and create with pressed flowers. The lecture will cover the history of this ancient art form, followed by a step-by-step demonstration on how to professionally press flowers like a pro. Each participant will leave with their very own flower press!
Date: 12/4/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
This course will empower students to become effective environmental conservationists right from their homes. Through practical lessons, the course will explore eco-friendly habits, sustainable choices, and resource-efficient practices that can significantly reduce one’s ecological footprint. By the end of the course, students will have the tools to lead a low-impact lifestyle and inspire others to protect the planet in meaningful ways. Each participant will leave with a kit for success!
Date: 11/20/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
In this hands-on course, students will have the opportunity to dive into the practice of seed saving. The lecture will cover the history of this ancient practice, the process of saving seeds, and modern-day challenges. There will also be real-time demonstrations with materials to ensure a better understanding. Following the course, each student will receive their own packs of seeds to take home for spring sowing!
Date: 11/13/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
Discover how to grow abundant gardens while restoring the health of the soil and ecosystem. This class introduces principles of regenerative practices—building soil life, conserving water, increasing biodiversity, and creating closed-loop systems. Students will leave with practical techniques and supplies to cultivate resilient, sustainable gardens that give back more than they take.
Date: 10/01/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
Transform your urban space into a vibrant retreat with native plants perfectly suited to Richmond’s environment. This class explores low-maintenance, eco-friendly gardening that supports local wildlife that thrives in the city ecosystem. We also will go over invasive plants and how to rid them of your yard! Each participant will leave with a native perennial plant for building a pollinator habitat at home!
Date: 12/10/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
Participants will learn how to design and create one-of-a-kind notecards using pressed flowers and foliage. Guided step-by-step, you’ll explore techniques for arranging botanicals, balancing colors and textures, and sealing your designs for lasting keepsakes.
Date: 9/25/25 | Time: 6-7:30pm | Location: 621 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23220 The Roundhouse in Byrd Park
Explore the magic of your garden after dark with native plants and features that attract fireflies and other nocturnal wildlife. This class reveals how to create a nighttime haven that glows, hums, and comes alive under the stars. Each participant will leave with one native perennial plant suitable for lightning bug habitat creation.