Loading Events

Please contact the organizer before attending this event to confirm that the event details have not changed since it was posted to the DUG Network’s community calendar.

Events for August 17, 2016

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

10:30 am

Flourish: An Overview

August 17, 2016 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024 United States
+ Google Map

Ray Mims, USBG Conservation and Sustainability Horticulturist Working with, being in, and seeing plants and nature can be beneficial in numerous ways. Join Ray for this overview tour of the USBG's summer exhibit, Flourish: Inside and Out. Spend some time on the terrace discussing sensory plants and programs around the…

Find out more »

6:30 pm

Sex in the Garden

August 17, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20010 United States
+ Google Map

Below its wholesome surface, gardening can get pretty hot and heavy, and we don't mean hauling bags of mulch. Come and learn how sex (pollination) makes our food, and how in turn, food can inspire sex (aphrodisiacs). This presentation is R-rated, so adults only are invited to think dirty. Teacher…

Find out more »

Backyard Chickens

August 17, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cylburn Arboretum Greenhouse Classroom, 4915 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209 United States
+ Google Map

Ever wondered how you could incorperate chickens into your urban homestead?Well now is your chance to learn all the ins and outs of backyard chicken farming with our educator Dale Johnson. Backyard chickens are a good hobby and a great addition to a garden. A few chickens can form a symbiotic…

Find out more »
+ Export Events

Let us know about your upcoming local event. If you don’t see your event on our calendar, you can submit your event for consideration on our calendar here. Please aim to share your events at least two weeks before the event so we have time to get the word out.