VPIS members assemble with the City’s Urban’s forestry group to fix the soil along the street for planting. Photos by Karen Kasmauski 
Clearing off invasive plants and adding mulch to the soil. 
VPIS members help prep the soil for planting. 
Members of VPIS working with the City’s Urban’s forestry group to fix the soil along the street for planting. 
Members of VPIS working with the City’s Urban’s forestry group to fix the soil along the street for planting later 
Members of VPIS working with the City’s Urban’s forestry group to fix the soil along the street for planting. 
Members of VPIS working with the City’s Urban’s forestry group to fix the soil along the street for planting.
VPIS Helps Prepare Broad Street Planters
Volunteers and city Urban Forestry staff amended end-cap soil with compost and removed overgrown liriope in the street planters of the north 100 and 200 blocks of West Broad Street. This event prepped these planters for the planting of annuals in May.
Habitat Restoration Project
Eagle Scouts John Steyn (left), and Ronnie Gardner (right) working on a habitat restoration program in Howard Herman Stream Valley Park in cooperation with the City’s Urban Forestry staff. Steyn conceived of the project and procured all funding. VPIS provided $250 to purchase some of the plants installed with the project. VPIS master gardener Amy Compton coordinated this habitat restoration event with all involved parties. Photo: Sam Beatty
Planting Native Bluebells
VPIS Garden Committee volunteers began this spring by planting Virginia native ephemeral bluebell wildflowers in the Christina Goodwin Contemplative Garden and along the abutting walking trail in Cavalier Trail Park in March. The bluebells were donated by Falls Church Garden Club members Margaret Schwartz, also a VPIS member, and Betty Borecky. Photo: Amy Compton
In April…
– VPIS purchased phlox, Black-eyed Susans, and a native inkberry shrub for installation by the city’s Urban Forestry staff at the base of the Little City entry sign in the median on West Broad Street.
– VPIS Garden Committee volunteers discussed with historic Oakwood Cemetery board members possible committee involvement in potential future native plant installations on the cemetery grounds.
Garden Committee
VPIS Garden Committee volunteers cooperate with City of Falls Church staff to enhance, augment, and maintain City of Falls Church public green spaces with Virginia native perennials and other non-invasive plants. Public green spaces impacted include city parks, sidewalk planter beds, and commemorative gardens.
Commemorative Gardens and Trees Program
The Falls Church Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS) has a long-standing and established commitment to the beautification of the City of Falls Church with trees, public gardens, and other amenities. One expression of that commitment has been the funding and development of commemorative gardens and trees.
Commemorative Tree Program
The Society plants trees honoring deceased members and special events. Anyone may donate a tree to be planted in the City to commemorate a birth, death, or special event. Commemorative trees are planted on Arbor Day each year.
VPIS Gardens
Presidents of the Society Garden
A garden (picture above) honoring Presidents of the Society is located by the bike bridge on West Broad Street.
Location: W&OD Bike Trail bridge on West Broad St.
Elizabeth Graham Garden
A past leader of the Society is honored each year by expanding the Society-funded entrance garden at Mount Daniel School. Location: 2328 N. Oak St
Joseph Morsch Garden
A bequest from the estate of Society Member Joseph Morsch enables the Society to establish a garden along the W&OD Bike Trail. Garden dedicated in 1999 before the Falls Church Tricentennial Celebration.
Built by: Boy Scouts Location: On W&OD Trail at N. Oak St crossing.
Sue Olom Garden
Sue Olom was an activist and volunteer in the city for over 40 years. The garden is an attractive low maintenance and low height garden that welcomes everyone in this high volume entrance point to the City. Location: Island in Route 7 across from Koon’s Ford.
Arbor Day Commons Garden and Memorial
This garden and memorial is in design. Location: Frady Park, 311 Broad St.
Little Falls Common Garden
Location: Little Falls St. and W&OD Bike Trail, corner of Masonic Temple