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Open Field Trip
Field trips are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Spring and Fall, and usually start at 9:30 am but can be scheduled to begin later in the morning. Field trips are 1.5 hours long. We can accommodate a maximum of 25 students per field trip. Materials covered meet DCPS…
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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…
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World’s Fair Gardens: Shaping American Landscapes and Garden His
Cathy Jean Maloney will describe how nine World’s Fair landscapes forever changed America’s major urban green spaces and private backyards. Sharing color images from the gardens of America’s greatest expositions, she will show how these trends filtered into home gardens and growers’ hothouses. From Frederick Law Olmsted’s work at Chicago’s…
Find out more »4:00 pm
Grand Opening: Rosslyn Farmers Market
Rosslyn Farmers Market is back this year creating a fun local food experience! Beginning late May, shop fresh, local produce and enjoy other activities on the plaza, such as free live musical performances. The market, which will be open every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the new Central Place Plaza,…
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LEAF Youth Program
LEAF (Learning for Environment, Agriculture and Food), is an excitement-filled hour of hands-on farming, cooking, eating, and learning. During these sessions, youth participate in the full farm-to-table cycle through caring for our Youth Garden, harvesting veggies, and/ or preparing a snack in our outdoor kitchen. Youth are encouraged to share…
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