❄️ Groundhog Day Update

Our Bowman Library Groundhog Day Celebration (was scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31) has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 7 from 11am–12pm due to parking conditions. Same fun, easier arrival!

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Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Pollinators

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Registration Required

Celebration of Birds

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Children, Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Join us in the Bowman Meeting Room to learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and other ways to appreciate our feathered friends.

terra cotta pot with animated seedlings emerging

Nature Surprises

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us at Clarke County Library for Nature Surprises, a nature-based educational program for children led by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Association! 

Registration Required

Birding 101

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wonder about our feathered friends? Learn the basics of bird observation and identification in our four one-hour sessions.

Registration Required
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Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Terrific Terrariums

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Registration Required

Birding 101

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wonder about our feathered friends? Learn the basics of bird observation and identification in our four one-hour sessions.

Registration Required
terra cotta pot with animated seedlings emerging

Nature Surprises

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us at Clarke County Library for Nature Surprises, a nature-based educational program for children led by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Association! 

Registration Required

Birding 101

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wonder about our feathered friends? Learn the basics of bird observation and identification in our four one-hour sessions.

Registration Required

Birding 101

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wonder about our feathered friends? Learn the basics of bird observation and identification in our four one-hour sessions.

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Seeds

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Today's topic is about seeds.

Registration Required
terra cotta pot with animated seedlings emerging

Nature Surprises

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us at Clarke County Library for Nature Surprises, a nature-based educational program for children led by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Association! 

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Flowers

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Today's topic is flowers.

Registration Required
terra cotta pot with animated seedlings emerging

Nature Surprises

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us at Clarke County Library for Nature Surprises, a nature-based educational program for children led by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Association! 

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Earthworms

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Today's topic is earthworms and insects.

Registration Required
terra cotta pot with animated seedlings emerging

Nature Surprises

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us at Clarke County Library for Nature Surprises, a nature-based educational program for children led by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Association! 

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Fireflies & Dragonflies

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Nature Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Scarecrows

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Today's topic is scarecrows.

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Changing Colors

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Today's topic is 

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Today's topic is 

Registration Required