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2:00 pm

Tour: The Art and History of the U.S. Botanic Garden

August 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

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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Improving Soils with Biosolids

August 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20010 United States

Urban soils are typically very poor– lacking in nutrients, organic matter, microbial activity and good soil structure. Biosolids are the nutrient-rich materials recovered during the treatment of waste water that are carefully processed to make a soil amendment that helps address these shortcomings and build great soils for growing plants.…

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4:00 pm

FRESH FARM Rosslyn Farmer’s Market (August 16 & 23)

August 16, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - August 23, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
Central Place, 1800 north lynn street
Arlington, VA United States

Rosslyn Farmers Market is back this year creating a fun local food experience! 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, is brought to…

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4:30 pm

LEAF Youth Program

August 16, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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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6:30 pm

Make Frozen Treats with Slow Food DC!

August 16, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Slow Food DC to learn how to make refreshing frozen treats using locally grown produce and herbs with Cultivate the City! Frozen treat connoisseur and Cultivate's H Street Farm manager Dan Weisshaar will guide us in making three wonderfully fresh frozen treats, using the bounty of their gardens: Mint…

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