Central Rappahannock Chapter of the VNPS

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Central Rappahannock Chapter of the VNPS We are a chapter with the Virginia Native Plant Society. We represent: Caroline, Essex, Fredericksburg City, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford!

We are native plant lovers who wish to spread more plants, kindness, and knowledge.

What's growing in your garden? For many of us it is beautyberry! A big shout to everyone who helped me on my search and ...
10/13/2026

What's growing in your garden? For many of us it is beautyberry! A big shout to everyone who helped me on my search and to Jackie Keith! There's also a YouTube video that goes step by misstep! https://youtu.be/0mbNOOpp1lo?si=I5KV_BF0jNps9AOc
Happy harvesting!

By: Kassandra Givler, October 2026The beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) goes by many names: sourbush, sourberry, bunchberry, French mulberry, there are probably more that I don’t even know about. Its beauty is nothing to compare it to; even its invasive look alikes can’t compare. It’s a wonde...

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! We honor, support, and celebrate Indigenous cultures and communities every day and all da...
10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! We honor, support, and celebrate Indigenous cultures and communities every day and all day. A reminder of a lot of the native plants you love has been foraged and cultivated way long before you. Hold that knowledge and honor it!

I tried pawpaw ice cream made by Heidi Wilson Tarbet! Thank you so much. It was so good! This is another great way to us...
10/12/2026

I tried pawpaw ice cream made by Heidi Wilson Tarbet! Thank you so much. It was so good! This is another great way to use pawpaws. Would you try it? Recipe in the description of the video 💖🌱
Got more pawpaw recipes? Chat to me about pawpaws at our chapter meeting today!

Here’s the recipe from Heidi, she made some modifications. Everyone...

Come see us on Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM1739 Richmond Hwy, 1739 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA!
10/12/2026

Come see us on Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1739 Richmond Hwy, 1739 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA!

10/11/2026

Hi friends! We are still looking for volunteers for our upcoming plant sale! We need all the help can get!

Link: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/20F0D4DAEAE2AA3FEC16-65075501-fall?useFullSite=falseWe have assorted fal...
10/10/2026

Link: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/20F0D4DAEAE2AA3FEC16-65075501-fall?useFullSite=false
We have assorted fall plant sale shifts we would love help in! We are looking for cashiers, greeters, someone who knows native plants, someone to help bring plants to someone’s car, and someone to help set up and someone to help breakdown. We appreciate all time that you have given us and things wouldn’t be great without you.

Get to know our new nominees: Tara, our nominated VP and Emalee, our nominated secretary! Join us for our chapter meetin...
10/09/2026

Get to know our new nominees: Tara, our nominated VP and Emalee, our nominated secretary! Join us for our chapter meeting to meet them in person!

10/06/2026

In Caroline County! October 8th.

Can’t wait to see you there! Comment below if you’d like to bring a snack and we will message you!
10/06/2026

Can’t wait to see you there! Comment below if you’d like to bring a snack and we will message you!

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Fredericksburg, VA
22401–22404 (4 TOTAL)

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