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Eastern Market
Eastern Market occurring Sundays from 9AM-5PM, starting July 10th through December 10th. Good Sense Farm will be selling locally-harvested mushrooms and honey, as well as other wares. More info: http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/default.asp?ContentID=14
Find out more »Ongoing
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…
Find out more »8 Bit Circus S*it – Fringe Series
It's finally here! Join us for our 8 Bit Circus S*it Fringe Arts Festival Show! The madness begins July 7th and runs through July 22nd! Purchase tickets here starting June 19th! https://www.capitalfringe.org/events/1066-8-bit-circus-s-it 8 Bit Circus S*it is a live stage performance designed to bring video games to life through fire…
Find out more »Slow Food Nations
Slow Food USA proudly announces Slow Food Nations in Denver, Colorado from July 14-16, 2017. Inspired by Slow Food International’s biennial Terra Madre gathering in Turin, Italy, Slow Food Nations will combine the energy of a street food festival, rigor of an academic conference, and inspiration of a cultural exchange.…
Find out more »8:00 am
Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
Join Friends of Dyke Marsh for a Sunday morning bird walk every Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Meet in the south parking lot of the Belle Haven picnic area. Walks are led by experienced birders and all are welcome. For more information: http://fodm.org/
Find out more »10:00 am
Summer Edible Mushroom Foray
***For full details and to register visit: http://www.charmcityfarms.org/homeskills/ This beginner’s workshop will introduce you to the basic and simple ways to identify, edible species of mushrooms that can be found in Maryland during the summer months. We will start off by learning the ‘rules’ and ethics of foraging for mushrooms,…
Find out more »11:00 am
Workshop: Flower Arranging
In this open level class, Arrin will walk students through the basics of arranging flowers. Emphasis will be placed on mimicking the natural rhythms in nature. Students will learn the fundamentals of floral preparation, concepts of color and texture, and tips on how to forage their own materials. Please note:…
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Meet Me on a Sunday
Meet Me on a Sunday . . . at Potomac Overlook! Almost everyone needs more time in the great outdoors. So, come make a "natural connection" at Potomac Overlook Regional Park: 2845 North Marcy Rd, Arlington. Every Sunday afternoon, between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., the park provides refreshments, games and…
Find out more »2:00 pm
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 »Workshop: Flower Arranging
In this open level class, Arrin will walk students through the basics of arranging flowers. Emphasis will be placed on mimicking the natural rhythms in nature. Students will learn the fundamentals of floral preparation, concepts of color and texture, and tips on how to forage their own materials. Please note:…
Find out more »All hands meeting
Let's get together in July for a community wide all hands meeting / hangout! We can talk about how the season is going so far, what can be improved, ways to help, etc!
Find out more »4:30 pm
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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