Virginia Cooperative Extension-Newport News

08/27/2026

T-minus 30 days for the Newport News Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale happening Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9am - 4pm at Brittingham-Midtown Community Center, located at 570 McLawhorne Dr. Newport News.

Our fall plant sale features native shrubs and trees, native plants (plugs and pots) as well as houseplants, ornamentals, perennials, herbs, veggie plants, and a few surprises, too.

All plant sales benefit our Horticulture Grants for Newport News Public & Private Schools & other Master Gardener Programming.

Our Master Gardener Help Desk will be on site to answer your horticulture questions.
We'll have a native plant plugs as well as tree and shrub list available closer to the sale.
Cash/check & credit card (w/fee) accepted.

If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News VCE Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8AM and 4:30PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.

08/26/2026

For more than a decade, Livvy Preisser has served southeastern Virginia as an agriculture and natural resources agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension- Isle of Wight where she supports producers, connects youth with agriculture, and builds relationships throughout the community.

From peanut production and livestock workshops to Virginia 4-H programs and community partnerships, Livvy sees Extension as more than having all the answers. It’s about connecting people with the right resources and creating opportunities that make a tangible difference.

Read more about Livvy’s journey and impact in Isle of Wight ➡️ https://go.vt.edu/ur95G

08/26/2026

08/08/2026

Stop by and visit the amazing VCE/Newport News Master Gardeners Association!!!

Visit our table at the Hilton Village Farmers Market Saturday, August15 from 9AM – 12PM.

🪴 Bring your gardening and houseplant questions
💡 Learn safe mosquito control tips for your yard
🦟 Purchase mosquito dunks, $1 each (cash only)

Stop by and grow with us!

07/15/2026

This one is not to be missed! FREE food giveaway this Saturday at Roots & Rhythm Marketplace in Newport News! First come, first served, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. July 18. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Denbigh Community Center. You'll also enjoy fresh foods, live music, free family fun, local vendors and much more. Come join us!

📍 Denbigh Community Center
🗓️ Saturday, July 18
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
🎟️ FREE admission and FREE activities; FREE food WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

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07/13/2026

Be sure to visit the amazing VCE/Newport News Master Gardeners Association!!!

We're coming back to the Hilton Village Farmers Market in July and August! Bring your home garden, landscaping, houseplant, storm water management questions.

Visit us at the Hilton Village Farmers Market this Saturday, July 18 from 9AM – 12PM.

🪴 Bring your gardening and houseplant questions
💡 Learn safe mosquito control tips for your yard
🦟 Purchase mosquito dunks, $1 each (cash only, but we're working on other payment methods)

Stop by and grow with us!

06/01/2026

Join us a the Main Street Library on June 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to learn how plant and care for microgreens. Participants will plant and take their own pot of microgreens. Registration is required and opens on May 18, 2026. Age 18+.For more information or to register, please visit, https://library.nnva.gov/264/Events-Calendar

05/29/2026

Join us at the Sentara Community Care Center for a free, in-person cooking class series starting Friday, June 12th at 2:30 PM.

This class is designed for parents and caregivers of children 12 years old or younger and focuses on:
• Practical tips for healthy eating
• Budgeting strategies
• Resources to support overall family well-being
• Free cooking utensils at each class

Class Dates: June 12, June 26, July 10, and July 24
Classes are approximately 2 hours long.

Come cook, learn, and connect with others in your community in a welcoming and supportive environment. Space is limited!

To register, please contact Amarja McCormick by calling (757) 591-4838 ext. 303 or emailing [email protected].

Virginia Cooperative Extension-Newport News

05/19/2026

Free Cooking Classes for Caregivers 🍎
Join Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Family Nutrition Program for In the Kitchen, a free, hands-on cooking class series for caregivers of children 12 years old or younger.
Over four sessions , you’ll prepare low-cost, family‑friendly meals, learn tips for saving money on groceries, practice simple ways to be active as a family, and enjoy a meal together each week.
Participants who complete the series will receive a free slow cooker and other items to support cooking at home.
Dates & Times (4‑week series)
Fridays at 2:30 PM, June 12th, 26th, July 10th and 24th
Who can participate?
Caregivers of children 12 or younger who meet one of the following:
Eligible for SNAP
Eligible for WIC
Have a child attending a school where 50% or more of students receive free or reduced‑price meals
Registration is required. Space may be limited.
To register, contact Amarja McCormick
Newport News Extension Office
Call to register: (757) 591‑4838 ext. 303 or (757) 504‑2436
Email to register: [email protected]
These classes are free for eligible participants.
If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News Extension Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM to discuss accommodations 10 days prior to the event.
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05/01/2026

🌿 ✨ You don’t want to miss this amazing event!!! 🌱 ⭐

🌸 🌟 Can’t wait to see you there!

🍀 💫 Don’t miss your chance to be involved!

🌳 ✨ Expand your skills while supporting a greener future!

Join the amazing VCE/Newport News Master Gardeners Association in the FINAL Rain Barrel and Vermiculture Workshop of 2026!

Our FINAL Rain Barrel and Vermiculture Workshops of 2026 will be on Saturday, May 9 at 10am. Registration is open, registration for our May 9 workshops closes at end of day, Sunday, May 3, or sooner if our workshops are full! 🌿

💧 Rain Barrel Workshop
Workshop Option ($65):
Participants will work alongside Extension Master Gardener volunteers during a 60–90 minute workshop that includes:
• A short presentation on water conservation
• Hands-on rain barrel assembly
• An introduction to other NNEMG programs and projects
Each workshop includes a food-grade, 55-gallon barrel and all parts needed for conversion. Workshops begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude around 11:30 a.m.

Preassembled Barrel Option – Pick Up Only ($75):
For a small additional cost, fully assembled rain barrels are available for pick up during the workshop time frame. Barrels must be picked up between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on the selected date.

🪱 Vermiculture Workshop – $30, you’ll leave with a complete worm composting bin, red wriggler worms, and all the knowledge you need to start turning your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil for your plants!

Register online at nnmastergardeners.org/registration or link in our bio.

For questions, email [email protected] or call 757-591-4838.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Newport News Extension Office at 757-591-4838/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.