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Oyster Castle Restoration Project
Be a part of oyster restoration efforts in Virginia! The Nature Conservancy, in partnership with UVA, is building functional oyster habitat in Virginia's coastal bays that will be capable of keeping up with sea level rise. Volunteers are needed to move 30 lb. oyster castles pieces for 3-5 hours each…
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Common Threads Panel: Health Disparities in the Black Community
Please join Common Threads for an expert panel discussion of local leaders focused on addressing the health disparities in the black community through nutrition education. Confirmed panelists include: Chef Richard Ingraham (Personal Chef to Dwyane Wade) Penny Parham (Miami-Dade County Public Schools) Juliette Fabien (The Children's Trust of Miami-Dade County)…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »6:00 pm
Intro to Composting in the Garden
Parks & People Foundation is proud to present Composting in the Garden, a workshop providing you the steps to a successful composting system. We will guide you in creating your own personal compost system and give tips on scaling it up for a community community garden. Special thanks to Cylburn…
Find out more »6:30 pm
Moving from Food Access to Food Sovereignty
An overview of food access and food justice issues and movements in the US food system with a focus on creating food sovereignty among food insecure communities.
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