Walnut Collection at Historic Blenheim

Next date: Saturday, October 03, 2026 | 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

Calling all tree friends! Join the city's Urban Forestry Division for a special seed collection event at Historic Blenheim to collect walnuts, chestnuts, and oak acorns to grow into tree seedlings.

Event information

This event is appropriate for all ages and students seeking volunteer hours. Attendees of this event will help to collect walnuts and acorns for donation to the Virginia Department of Forestry. The day will begin with a brief orientation to the site, a tree identification walk, and information on how attendees can participate in the city's seed collection effort this fall (Sept 1. - Oct. 11).

Families and individuals will then be invited to help collect seeds from the property's walnut grove and mature oak trees scattered across the landscape. Staff will help to "float test" acorns to check if they can be planted.

A table with children's activities will feature leaf rubbing, coloring, and take-home recipes to explore the various uses of foraged nuts.

Registration

This event has limited spots. Please register in advance on Eventbrite: Walnut Collection at Historic Blenheim

Acorn and nut collection

Acorn and nut collection in the city will take place from September 1 to October 11, 2026. All collections must be dropped off at our "Acorn Station" at the Fairfax City Composting Center (10455 Armstrong St) by end of day on October 11, 2026, to ensure donation to the Virginia Department of Forestry. Visit our Acorn & Nut Collection page to learn how you can help with the effort.

Visit the Civil War Interpretive Center

Stay after the event to visit the Civil War Interpretative Center, open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A guided house tour will take place at 1 p.m. The house is ADA accessible on the first floor.