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Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival
DOEE and DPW are once again working with Living Classrooms to make the Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival a zero waste event. Again this year, we need volunteers to help man waste stations and help festivalgoers sort their waste. There are shifts available for the 2:30-6:30pm shift and the 6-9pm shift.…
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9:00 am
Green Festival Expo DC
Join the Green Festival Marketplace by exploring The Green Scheme and over 200 exhibitors, learning from over 50 inspirational speakers, indulging in some delicious vegan or vegetarian food and learning all you need to know to live a more sustainable lifestyle! Tickets are on sale now. You can save on…
Find out more »Fire by Friction Class
Discover how to walk into the woods and make fire by rubbing sticks together using only materials found in nature! In this class we'll explore basic fire principles, such as how to build and use fire in a variety of situations. Then you'll learn and practice two fire-by-friction methods: the…
Find out more »10:00 am
Invasive Plant Removal Event
Help protect our watersheds and keep Arlington County parks beautiful. There are several monthly invasive plant removal events sponsored by Arlington County Invasive Plant Program. For more information and to register, email Sarah Archer at sarcher@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-1862. First Saturdays @ Haley Park Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods Park…
Find out more »Beekeeping Workshop
Beekeeping I: Building up the Hive Saturday, May 13, 10 am - 12 pm - Take a look into the hive as bees prepare for honey production - Learn about basic colony dynamics Beekeeping II: Production Mode Saturday, August 12, 10 am - 12 pm - Experience the bee colony…
Find out more »Beekeeping I Workshop
Register: https://2017beekeeping.eventbrite.com Beekeeping I: Building up the Hive Saturday, May 13, 2017, 10 am - 12 pm - Take a look into the hive as bees prepare for honey production - Learn about basic colony dynamics
Find out more »BFF Day at Common Good City Farm
Join us for a farm tour, an overview of the Farm's programs, salad-making demonstration, and snacks. Also, there's an optional beekeeping workshop that begins at 10am for anyone interested. The beekeeping workshop costs $15/person. More on that here: https://2017beekeeping.eventbrite.com
Find out more »10:30 am
Invasive Plant Removal Event
It’s a little difficult to find first time as the spot is dead end of 2nd Street, so it’s best use the address 5949 2nd St. South, Arlington 22204 as it’s right across the street.
Find out more »Lecture: Live, Learn, and Grow: The Root Farm
Learn how The Root Farm, a non-profit organization located in upstate New York, has developed innovative programming and career opportunities for people with special needs. From traditional farming to hydroponics, bee keeping and maple syrup production, The Root Farm utilizes individual's strengths and interests to create unique learning opportunities. Presenter:…
Find out more »11:00 am
Summer Salads & Homemade Dressings w/ Cindy Santa Ana
Using local produce, we'll make several salads in this fun, hands-on class. Plus, we'll make three dressings that are full of healthy, healing fats and herbs. I'll show you how to massage your kale for better tasting salads and nutrition! Menu: Taco Salad, Fruit & Nut Salad, Greek Salad, Kitchen…
Find out more »12:00 pm
Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival
Join us on the Anacostia River in DC for the 8th Annual Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival with Headliners Town Mountain, Dom Flemons, and Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen leading an incredible cast of nearly 40 local bluegrass, folk, and Americana artists for nine hours of music spread across…
Find out more »Riverside ParkArts
Free community arts celebration in the heart of Marvin Gaye Park, presented by Dance Place in collaboration with Washington Parks & People and DC Parks and Recreation. Features a Ward 7 premiere showcase of the What's Going On? original production. Also: Drum Circle with Dr. Yew, West African Dance with…
Find out more »5:00 pm
Night Market at the Takoma Langley Crossroads
Join us for this special market under the stars in the Takoma/Langley Crossroads, Takoma Park's international shopping coorridor. This new, family-friendly street market celebrates local food, local culture and showcases our unique Takoma Langley Crossroads’ neighborhood. A Comprar debajo de las Estrellas! Event happens rain or shine. The Night Market…
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