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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…
Find out more »Whimbrel Watch
The whimbrels are here! We are seeking two volunteers per evening to help count these migrating shorebirds as part of Whimbrel Watch, a citizen science project in partnership with the Center for Conservation Biology. Volunteers will accompany Nature Conservancy staff on a private seaside dock from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each evening.…
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Art Workshop: Painting Roses in Watercolor on Vellum
Roses and vellum were meant to go together. Capturing color and texture of petal and leaf on a warm, translucent surface will yield rich and lifelike rose portraits. Learn drybrush techniques in watercolor on vellum through demonstrations and practice using roses from the USBG's collection. Please note: Registration fee includes…
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 »Whitehall Farm Spring Festival
***Whitehall Farm’s Spring Festival is postponed*** Due to the almost 3 inches of rain we got Thursday and Friday we will postpone our Spring Festival until next weekend May 20th and 21st. Even though Sunday is forecast to be dry, the farm is and will be a muddy mess and…
Find out more »Herbal Vinegars & Syrups w/ Betsy Miller
Herbal Vinegars & Syrups w/ Betsy Miller Register https://2017herbalvinegars.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Intro to Blacksmithing Class
Explore the fascinating art of blacksmithing! Discover how to heat steel red-hot and shape it on an anvil. You'll learn numerous essential ironworking skills, and you'll leave with at least one finished project for your home or garden. This class is being conducted by Earth Village Education, a nonprofit organization…
Find out more »Kids Tree Climb at the U.S. National Arboretum
Has your child ever dreamed of taking to new heights? Well this is their chance to reach those new heights and climb a tree like a professional arborist! While they might not rescue an eaglet, they will definitely have a great time. Join the U.S. National Arboretum on Saturday, May…
Find out more »Native Plant Fair – Stone Middle School, Centreville
NATIVE PLANT FAIR! The Save the Bay Club of Stone Middle School is hosting the second annual Native Plant Fair on Saturday, May 20th, 10 am - 2 pm, at 5500 Sully Park Dr., Centreville, VA. Shop for native plants from Watermark Woods Nursery and learn how native plants help…
Find out more »Herbal Infused Vinegars and Syrups
Learn how to make and take home herbal Infused Vinegars and Syrups with Betsy Miller this Saturday! Register today! $25/ ticket with income qualifying scholarships available. Email Program and Outreach Coordinator Josephine Chu at Josephine@commongoodcityfarm.org with any questions.
Find out more »11:00 am
Tool Series Part 1- Basic Hand Tools (Free workshop)
The Tool Series is back! This two part series will cover all of the basics you need to learn about the use and safety of various household tools. You'll gain confidence and learn new skills while getting hands-on with a variety of common hand and power tools. Tool Series Part…
Find out more »Hands Across the Sand Virginia Beach 2017
It’s that time again! It’s hot outside and the beach is calling. . . break out your No Drilling VA signs and join us at the beach for Hands Across the Sand 2017! This year it’s more important than ever that we SHOW UP BIG and send a message to…
Find out more »1:00 pm
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers and Spices
This will be our 3rd year of getting in on the ‘ground level’ of the farming experience! And for those of you who have attended in the past, you know what a great event it is! There would be few things in life as rewarding as spending the afternoon in…
Find out more »6:00 pm
Bread for the City’s annual Good Hope Gala
Join us for our annual Good Hope Gala for a fun night of celebreation, philanthropy, and of couse dancing! Registration and cocktail hour start at 6:00 pm Seated dinner and live auction begin at 7:30 pm Cocktail attire is requested. Tickets are $300 each Sponsorship opportunites are available! Visit https://www.breadforthecity.org/sponsor-good-hope-gala/…
Find out more »7:00 pm
Cosmic Kirtan: Chant and Be Happy!
Groove out with sacred mantras, classical Indian instruments and the powerful voice of kirtan leader, Wynne Paris and his fellow devoted musician friends. Wynne is a world beat artist/producer and musician who has spent the last decade devoted to an emerging genre of spiritual music: Yoga music and Kirtan. Wynne’s…
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