Home EJC Arboretum at JMU to dedicate family garden
News and Views

EJC Arboretum at JMU to dedicate family garden

Crystal Graham
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, James Madison University
(© Eric Dale Creative – stock.adobe.com)

The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University will host a dedication ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 6.

The ceremony will honor everyone who contributed to the renovation and reopening of the “At Home in the Woods” family garden.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 11:15 a.m. in the garden at the Arboretum Pavilion.

After the ceremony, families and children are welcome to play and explore the garden. A special treat will also be provided to celebrate the day.

The public will also be given the opportunity to share their experiences at the garden or ideas for future programs.

RSVPs to the event are requested here.

 
 

 




Featured Video

 

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

Latest News

early voting vote election registrar politics
Politics

Live Coverage: Election Night numbers from local, state races, national midterms

uva basketball
Basketball, Go 'Hoos

Live Coverage: #9 Virginia opens 2026-2027 season on Election Night

Ninth-ranked Virginia hosts Drexel in its 2026-2027 season opener on Tuesday, otherwise known as Election Night for those of us who have two jobs – one involving covering UVA Athletics, the other involving covering local, state and national politics.

healthcare
Football, Go 'Hoos

UVA Football: What is the issue with all the guy on the injury report each week?

We’ve seen apologists for the injury-riddled UVA Football program try to explain away the lengthy list of guys on each week’s availability report as being a lot of players who wouldn’t see the field anyway.

vcu
Basketball

VCU holds off Little Rock, posts 82-72 win in 2026-2027 season opener

george mason basketball
Basketball

George Mason takes control in second half, dispatches UMBC, 82-54, in opener

kymora johnson uva basketball
Basketball, Go 'Hoos

UVA Basketball: ‘Hoos get 21 points from Kymora Johnson in season-opening win

longwood basketball
Basketball

Longwood opens 2026-2027 hoops season with 123-67 win over D3 team