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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 »Community Herbalism Class six-week series
This class is intended for students who wish to understand the basics of community herbalsim (using easily-accessible plants within networks of friends, families, and other community groups). We will cover basics of herbal energetics, actions, and organ affinities; histories of herbal care; plant identification and wildcrafting; basic medicine-making; and, of…
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Tour: The Art and History of the U.S. Botanic Garden
Ever wonder why the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory is located on its present site? What the architectural style of the building is? How Bartholdi's Fountain became part of the USBG? Where many of the first plants in the Conservatory originated? This walking tour will explore how historical currents, architecture, sculpture,…
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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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Summer Solstice Celebration
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with ACE. Volunteers will have a variety of service projects including trash and litter cleanup and invasive plant removal. Join ACE in helping to make Arlington’s environment even better. coming soon.
Find out more »6:30 pm
Kraut Making Workshop w/ Rachel Armistead, The Sweet Farm
Food Preservation Workshop Series Preserve food w/ Rachel Armistead of The Sweet Farm! Wed, June 21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Kraut Making Workshop Wed, July 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Ginger Beer Workshop Wed, August 23, 6 - 8 pm: Pickling Workshop Wed, September 20, 6 - 8 pm, Kimchi…
Find out more »Kraut Workshop
Sauerkraut for Strength: Vegetable Fermentation for Beginners Have you heard all about the benefits of fermented foods, but don't know where to start? In this fun and informative class, you'll learn all about fermentation, probiotics, and the benefits of making your own sauerkraut. Join Rachel Armistead of The Sweet Farm…
Find out more »Rooftop Vegetable Dinner with Beefsteak & Up Top Acres
Join us on June 21st for a vegetable-centric dinner hosted by Beefsteak & Up Top Acres at the rooftop farm located at 55 M Street SE. This special collaboration will feature an exclusive four-course menu featuring ingredients from Up Top Acres' Summer harvest as well as microgreens from Little Wild…
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