About blooming time: All those April showers brought plenty of May flowers to the gardens at Monticello. Peggy Cornett, the estate’s curator of plants, leads the annual Spring Wildflower Walk at TJ’s place. And if the rigorous five-mile hike gave you pause in the past, you’re in luck: This year’s event is virtual, which means you can enjoy the beauty of the grounds from the comfort of home during a 35-minute tour that features Cornett’s extensive knowledge of spring botanicals, and a live Q&A.
FAMILY
Earth Week Eco Fair
Sunday, April 22
Learn about local environmental organizations and businesses, listen to speakers and enjoy live music, workshops, a book swap and more. Free, 11am-4pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. earthweek.org
NONPROFIT
Wordplay
Thursday, April 19
This team-based trivia night includes questions on pop culture, history, literature and more. Audience members are invited to play along and cheer for their favorite team. Annual fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle. $20, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-1333.
FOOD & DRINK
Cider-making workshop
Sunday, April 22
Learn how different apple varieties are made into cider, and the importance of orchard “terroir” at this workshop led by Diane Flynt of Foggy Ridge Cider. $35, 3-5pm. Blenheim Vineyards, 31 Blenheim Farm. 293-5366.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Spring wildflower walk
Saturday, April 21
These five-mile hikes through the woodlands of Monticello to the Rivanna River are a perennial favorite of plant-lovers. The trek includes uphill climbs, so sturdy shoes are required. $20, 9am-noon. Meet at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 984-9880.