On Saturday, February 20th, DC’s Field to Fork Network, the America the Beautiful Fund, local community organizations, and members of DC’s urban gardening community will gather for the third annual Rooting DC urban gardening forum.
This year’s theme focuses on food production, distribution, preparation, and preservation. The full schedule is available here.
When: Saturday February 20th, 9:30-4 pm
Where: 801 K Street NW (Near the Mt. Vernon Sq./Convention Center and Gallery Place metro stops)
This day-long event is free and open to the public and will include panel discussions, workshops, and talks. Learn how to grown your own food and compost, watch cooking demonstrations, find out about farmer’s markets and CSAs, and discover the world of urban agriculture.
Pre-registration is full but walk-up attendees will be admitted at 9:50am in order of arrival. Please call 202-638-1649 with any questions.
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As I have lived and worked on farms much of my life and keep a vibrant vegetable garden with bee hives / chickens here in the District, it is important that we learn to incorporate a variety of urban permaculture practices and work on legislation that would make it easier for communities to use the many abandoned lots across the city. Building a strong sense of community happens from the ground up!