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We hope you can join us virtually for our first Wellness Wednesday with Moving Us Forward Inc! RSVP below to receive your Zoom link! April is national gardening and Earth month! In this session we will be rooting for connection and exploring: Co-op Earth Month Events here. Lots of great volunteer opportunities and classes! Benefits […]
Did you know that the average American household wastes about a third of the food it purchases every year? We’ll be offering a two-part series that examines ways to put your trash can on a diet: in May we’ll learn about the benefits of composting and in June we’ll look at how to prevent food […]
According to research conducted by Penn State, the average household disposes 31.9% of its food. With an annual cost of around $1,866 per family, that’s $240 billion thrown away in America each year. Plus, landfilling food costs a community money, wastes an immense amount of natural resources, and releases emissions that contribute to climate change. […]
America’s largest native fruit grows abundantly throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and is easily cultivated in the home landscape for prime fruit harvests. Join edible landscape author and designer Michael Judd on a colorful and fruitful journey from seed to table. We will sample select cultivars, try homemade pawpaw ice cream, and tour the Judd’s pawpaw […]
Sure, recycling conserves natural resources and is part of a green economy…but how does it really work? The recycling Doctor is in- so to speak! Join us as AnnMarie, who works for the Frederick County Division of Waste & Recycling, answers any and all recycling questions you may have. This event is free, please RSVP below! […]
We hope you can join us for a fall tour of the Frederick News-Post Community garden, composed of 100 vegetable plots leased by 80 families containing both annual and perennial vegetables, and 35 plots dedicated to producing produce for the Frederick Food Security Network. We will also get to explore a 3,000 square foot pollinator […]
Grow your own mushrooms! It is easier to grow mushrooms at home than you think. You can grow delicious and nutritious culinary and medicinal mushrooms in your own garden or home (in apartments, on rooftops and patios, too!) In the workshop we will cover how to inoculate stumps, logs, wood chips, and burlap sacks while […]
Did you know that the average American household wastes about a third of the food it purchases every year? Join us as we examine ways to put your trash can on a diet- even during the holiday season! We’ll learn about the benefits of composting and ways to prevent food waste. Composting is an easy […]
Many of us are personally concerned about climate change. And many of us invest for retirement. Investment companies want you to believe that your retirement accounts are making a difference on the climate change front, but are they really? The answer is a resounding "maybe" - IF you know what to look for. Join us […]
Whether you are an experienced vegetable gardener or just getting started, it’s never too early to start planning your garden! It takes just a bit of knowledge and intentionality (and sometimes a bit of luck!) to produce your own food. This course will help participants gain an appreciation for planning, preparing, and participating in a […]
FREE event, RSVP here! Get out of the house and into the dirt with this fun, educational experience! Participants will be provided with tools and trees to plant in an effort to fortify our stream and river beds against erosion. This event is open to tree lovers of all ages! Please dress for the weather. […]
When you buy sustainable goods at Common Market, you’re not just making a purchase – you’re expressing your values. If you become an owner at Common Market, you’re going even further: you're declaring your support for a business approach that properly balances People, Planet, and Profit. What if you could do that on a larger […]
We hope you an join us as we learn how to enrich the soil around us to ensure healthy and happy plants. A large component of soil enrichment is the addition of compost! Come with all your questions on how to get dirt-y! This class is part of a series led by Master Gardener, Don […]
Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home. Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael […]
We hope you can join us for this session of Envision Frederick County's Envision Essentials! During this session we will discuss Food Equity Recommendations of the Climate Emergency Mobilization Working Group (Mobilize Frederick) and enjoy speakers on food insecurity, food waste recovery and collection in Frederick County schools, Green Schools and urban gardens and schools. […]
Join us as we learn the in's and out's of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management- just in time to start dealing with those garden visitors! Just like they say, sometimes the best offense is a good defense. This class is part of a series led by Master […]
Are you concerned about the climate crisis but wonder how YOU can make an impact? Then it's time to get plugged in! Join Mobilize Frederick and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network for a presentation on why electrifying our homes is good for our health, our wallets and the planet. We'll discuss why it's critical that […]
This 3 session course offers students the opportunity to learn the art of natural beekeeping! Sessions will take place on 3 consecutive Sundays (7/10-7/24) from 1-3pm. The first 2 sessions will take place in the 7th Street Community Room and the 3rd session will be held at a local Frederick Apiary. All sessions are paid […]
This 3 session course offers students the opportunity to learn the art of natural beekeeping! Sessions will take place on 3 consecutive Sundays (7/10-7/24) from 1-3pm. The first 2 sessions will take place in the 7th Street Community Room and the 3rd session will be held at a local Frederick Apiary. All sessions are paid […]
Take part in the global “Plastic Free July” movement by participating in this local workshop designed to help you gain a better understanding of this complex material. Annmarie Creamer with the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling will discuss some of the environmental problems with plastic as well as the difficulties it poses […]
This 3 session course offers students the opportunity to learn the art of natural beekeeping! Sessions will take place on 3 consecutive Sundays (7/10-7/24) from 1-3pm. The first 2 sessions will take place in the 7th Street Community Room and the 3rd session will be held at a local Frederick Apiary. All sessions are paid […]
Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home. Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael […]
Join us as we learn how to wind down our gardens for the winter and learn how to get ahead and increase your spring growing success in the fall months! In this class we will explore methods like row covers and cover crops, and discuss general/seasonal garden maintenance and how and why you might build […]
This event has been rescheduled for winter! Please check our events calendar soon for more information! We hope you can join us for the Neighborhood Sun workshop “Building stronger Communities through Community Solar” where we will discuss climate change science, impacts, solutions and empower participants to take action at home and in their communities. Participants […]
We hope you can join us as we learn the ins and outs of turning yard and food waste into compost gold! Mike Spurrier will lead us through the basics of how to create nutrient dense compost for your garden and ornamental plants. Whether you're interested in starting a compost bin or have been at […]
We hope you can join us for Neighborhood Sun's workshop “Building stronger Communities through Community Solar” where we will discuss climate change science, impacts, solutions and empower participants to take action at home and in their communities. Participants will leave with ideas, resources, and contacts to take action and to further educate others. Neighborhood Sun believes […]