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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 »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 »Nature Conservancy Camp for 6-8 yr olds
What a great way for your kiddos to experience nature! During this Conservancy staff led Nature Camp, children will explore the woods, meadows, and marsh of The Nature Conservancy's Brownsville Preserve, make art, play games, and discover what's unique about this place we love so much! Our 6-8 year olds'…
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Tour: Phenomenal Plants – The USBG Medicinal Plants Collection
Join Chelsea, Gardener of the Medicinal Plants house, on a tour of this fascinating collection. Learn about a variety of different species used for medicinal purposes that are currently on display at the USBG Conservatory. Topics to be discussed include plant-derived compounds used in pharmaceuticals, species that have been used…
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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,…
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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Ginger Beer Workshop
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 »Ginger Beer Workshop
Summer Sips: DIY Probiotic Ginger Beer Soda season is upon us! Nothing beats the heat like the sweet fizz of an ice-cold soda pop. But who wants all that sugar? All those chemicals? All that...what is phosphoric acid, anyway? Rachel Armistead, co-founder of The Sweet Farm and avid soda lover,…
Find out more »The Indian Rice Class
"Rice is the grain of life itself. No surprise then the cuisines of the Indian sub-continent have mastered the art of cooking this magical grain in many ways. At this class, we will demonstrate three popular ways of cooking Rice. - Chicken Biryani: A very popular fragrant Rice preparation made…
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