Byrd Park is a busy place! In addition to making your own fun, there are events sponsored by various organizations every month.
Check out the hands-on, community-focused gardening and nature classes at the Round House offered by Bloomistry.
All tuition payments are deeply discounted ($10/class) and benefit Friends of Byrd Park.
October
2025
With its eclectic mix of old and new, the Festival of Arts has become one of Richmond's cultural treasures. Through our programming, the Festival of Arts strives to bring the Richmond community some of the most innovative and avant-garde performers, while also respecting the value and importance of traditional and classical works.
COST: FREE · Dogwood Dell Amphitheater
Turn kitchen scraps into “black gold”! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and care for a worm bin, keep worms healthy, and harvest nutrient-rich castings to boost soil health. Participants will gain practical tips, troubleshooting skills, and the confidence to start their own sustainable composting system. Each participant will leave with a turn key worm compost bin!
COST: $10 · Byrd Park Round House
With its eclectic mix of old and new, the Festival of Arts has become one of Richmond's cultural treasures. Through our programming, the Festival of Arts strives to bring the Richmond community some of the most innovative and avant-garde performers, while also respecting the value and importance of traditional and classical works.
COST: FREE · Dogwood Dell Amphitheater
In this course, you will learn about the living world below your feet that is often overlooked in today's world. We will explore what living soil is and how you can become a steward of it at home. By the end, you’ll gain practical tools and insights to help your garden thrive naturally.” Each participant will take home a bag of supercharged compost/amendment to use at home!
COST: $10 · Byrd Park Round House
In this course, you will learn about the vast world of pollinators and other beneficial insects that keep our ecosystems in balance. A hands-on workshop will proceed after the lecture, where you can make your own native pollinator hive to attract beneficial solitary bees at home!
COST: $10 · Byrd Park Round House