Downtown Greens Inc.

Downtown Greens Inc. Non-profit community greenspace open to the public from sunrise to sunset 365 days a year.

Are you feeling bored this weekend? Want to move around and do something positive? Did ya notice the forecast is suppose...
07/30/2026

Are you feeling bored this weekend? Want to move around and do something positive? Did ya notice the forecast is supposed to stay below 90 degrees this weekend?

Well, do we have the task for you!

Here's what's jammin' on our planners for this week:
Thursday, 7/30, 3pm-5:30pm - Lower Garden - Rock circle w**ding! Join us for the easiest w**ding task in the world. Nothing to fuss over, everything must go! (except for the tiny bunch of bluemist flower in the middle, that can stay.) Wonder what I'm talking about? Come see for yourself!
Saturday, 8/1, 9am - 12pm - Upper Garden - Okay, its time to teach the Upper Gardens' turf grass a lesson for real this time! Join us in the Cutleaf Coneflower and the Share It with the Bugs Herb beds in the upper garden to unearth the edges of these two garden beds from the grips of turf grass!

Come on down to the Gardens, we've got plenty to do, plenty to learn, and plenty to see! Hope to see you out there.

Always something new to learn!Join our own Janet Douberly as she talks about many of our NATIVE pollinators. Honeybees ...
07/27/2026

Always something new to learn!

Join our own Janet Douberly as she talks about many of our NATIVE pollinators. Honeybees may get all the credit but they aren't doing all the work!

This free class is held in partnership with the Central Rappahannock Library. It will take place at their Fredericksburg Branch located at 1201 Caroline Street, 22401. Ample parking in rear.

No signup required!

Questions? Email [email protected]

A heartfelt thank you to Mary Washington Hospital Foundation for a Mini Grant supporting our Garden Sprouts program with...
07/24/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Mary Washington Hospital Foundation for a Mini Grant supporting our Garden Sprouts program with a generous grant!

Garden Sprouts introduces preschoolers to the wonders of nature through hands-on gardening, exploration, and discovery. From planting seeds and caring for vegetables to harvesting fresh produce and tasting what they've grown, children build healthy habits, strengthen STEM and literacy skills, and develop a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Your generosity helps make these meaningful learning experiences possible for local children, including our partnerships with Head Start and the Virginia Preschool Initiative. Thank you for investing in the next generation of environmental stewards and helping us connect more young learners with nature.

Together, we're growing curious minds, healthy habits, and a stronger community.

This week has brought some rain and relief from the heatwave - what better way to celebrate than to dig a hole for a new...
07/23/2026

This week has brought some rain and relief from the heatwave - what better way to celebrate than to dig a hole for a new pond!

We have received a long-awaited donation of a working pond liner to revamp our Upper's Pollinator Paradise Garden (working name) so please, grab a shovel and join us in some digging.

Thursday, 7/213, 3pm-5:30pm: Upper Garden - Pollinator Garden Revamp - Remove plants we like and get them into pots for safety, proceed to dig very large and deep hole.

*Friday, 7/24, 8pm - 9:30pm: Twilight Nature Walk on Belman Road Campus - Sold out! Hopefully you got your tickets already + we look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, 7/25,9am-12pm: Upper Garden - Finish Pollinator Pond Project, w**d Cutleaf Coneflower bed if there's time.

Hope to see you all out there at some point! Any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
-Em Ford

No sign up required, just drop in! Questions? Email [email protected]

Don't miss this fun and highly educational opportunity coming to the Belman Road Campus! This event is for kids ages 5-8...
07/22/2026

Don't miss this fun and highly educational opportunity coming to the Belman Road Campus!

This event is for kids ages 5-85!

We have partnered with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office to bring you this Soil Celebration!

This program is for all ages! There will be a hands on soil health demonstration, burying underwear, and underwear giveaway to bury at home.

Thanks to Grace Kunkel and Jessica Hayes for making it possible!

This is a free program but signup is required! Sign up using the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991476850870?aff=oddtdtcreator

We humans aren't the only ones working through this heat! Our bees have been pollinating those plants and making that h...
07/21/2026

We humans aren't the only ones working through this heat! Our bees have been pollinating those plants and making that honey!

Thank you so much to the Rappahannock Beekeeper's Association for coming to the garden in the VERY wet heat to help us reap the benefits of the bees! They got 20 frames from our small hive and are coming back this week (weather permitting) to extract some from our large hive as well!

This amazing hyper-local liquid gold will be available to our supporters through our fundraising campaigns so keep your eyes peeled!

Every great silent auction starts with someone saying, "You know what? I bet people would love this."We're looking for d...
07/16/2026

Every great silent auction starts with someone saying, "You know what? I bet people would love this."

We're looking for donations for the silent auction at this year's Down Home Ball, and we'd love your help.

Do you own a business? Make art? Offer a service? Create something delicious? Have a unique experience to share? Gift baskets, gift cards, handmade items, classes, tours, tickets, local products, one-of-a-kind experiences... if it's something that would make someone excited to place a bid, we want to hear about it.

One of our first donations came from the James Monroe Museum, and just look at this basket! It's packed with museum goodies and is going to make one history lover very happy.

Every item donated helps Downtown Greens continue connecting people with nature through environmental education, food access, and community programming.

If you'd like to donate an item or experience, send us a message. We'd be honored to include you in what is shaping up to be one cluckin' good evening.

James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library

Have some time Thursday morning? In lieu of the afternoon hours, which happen to start at the hottest point of the day, ...
07/15/2026

Have some time Thursday morning? In lieu of the afternoon hours, which happen to start at the hottest point of the day, we will be having an Ailanthus/Tree of Heaven Sprout Pull-a-thon tomorrow morning. Please meet at office or get in touch with [email protected] if you are interested!

Thursday, 7/16, 3pm volunteer hours cancelled due to high of 97° - If you are interested and/or able to volunteer earlier in the day from 9am-12pm, get in touch with Land Manager Em!
Saturday, 7/18, 9am- 12pm - Lower Garden - Weeding rock circle in lower - super simple, just pulling some grass out of gravel - what could be more meditative!

-Em Ford

Come to the Fredericksburg Branch Library tomorrow, 1-2:30pm in the theater for a community celebration with games, acti...
07/15/2026

Come to the Fredericksburg Branch Library tomorrow, 1-2:30pm in the theater for a community celebration with games, activities, popsicles, and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Khalilah and Lynda will be there at our table sharing all kinds of fascinating nature and gardening facts and all kinds of cool stuff!

There are just a few more slots open for next week's Twilight Nature Walk on the Belman Road Campus!Sign up today using ...
07/14/2026

There are just a few more slots open for next week's Twilight Nature Walk on the Belman Road Campus!

Sign up today using the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984392952740?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join our own Janet Douberly at sunset for a beautiful twilight stroll through the fields and forest of our beloved Belman Road Campus.

This evening nature hike will reveal the magic of the forest at night! We will be talking about all the nature we see while taking time to soak in the serenity.

Bring a flashlight or headlamp and wear your boots!

The walk is about a mile in length and will be taken at a meander.

Our Belman Road Campus is located at 1360 Belman Road, 22401. Ample street parking. No restrooms.

This is a free walk but sign up is required!

Questions? Email [email protected]

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206 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

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+15403717315

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