Urban Agriculture Month shines a spotlight on the significant role urban agriculture plays in our regional and local food system. This event will feature discussions on maximizing food production in an urban setting, demonstration sessions, and a reading of a proclamation naming October Urban Agriculture Month in Arlington County. We hope you’ll get inspired to garden and get involved!
More info coming on these Urban Agriculture Month events, so check back often!
Garden tours and garden work events throughout the month.
3 Oct 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Ribbon Cutting & dedication at the Terborgh Terrace Garden, a new Plot Against Hunger garden with Northern Virginia Conservation Trust 4578 26th St N, Arlington, Virginia.
3 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
4 Oct 9:00 am-12:00 pm Harvest and garden work day at Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild (DC). Produce will be donated to Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
6 Oct 10:00-11:30 am VCE – Putting Your Garden to Bed (Zoom)
10 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
13 Oct 10:00-11:30 am VCE – Soil Building for Healthier, Happier Gardens (Zoom)
13 Oct 1-3 pm VCE Partners of the Americas Caribbean Conservation Conversation
14 October 9-11 am Garden tour at the HUG in Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S Hayes St, Arlington
15 Oct – Area 2 Open House
15 Oct – “A Seat at the Table: Art & Activism by Clara Bowe” – Arlington resident hosts art show inspired by urban design and nature (Use code UrbanAgFan for ticket discount. Event is in DC)
17 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
20 October 10:00-11:30 am VCE – Succulents and Cacti 101 (Zoom)
21 October 9:00 -11:30 am – Garden Tour at Walter Reed Garden 2040 S Walter Reed Drive, Arlington
24 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
24 Oct Causes & Cocktails: Food Security & Hunger with Volunteer Arlington
25 Oct Charity night at Sushi Zen
27 Oct 10:00-11:30 am VCE – Science & Mythos: Plant Names & the Science Behind Them (Zoom)
31 October 7:30 am-11 am Gleaning at area farms with Plot Against Hunger. Log in to sign up.
The Urban Agriculture Month Kickoff was held on October 1, 2023.
Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 3:00pm at Arlington Central Library
Program Schedule:
- Welcome!
- Arlington County Urban Agriculture Month Proclamation
- Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
- Terborgh Terrace Garden, a new Plot Against Hunger garden
- Resources and Education
- Garden spotlight – Walter Reed Garden
- Indoor Farming Update: Headwinds Developing
- Urban Agriculture Month activities
- Announcements
After the program ends, you can visit and chat with our partner organizations at educational tables, pick up some free seeds and seedlings, and check out other giveaways and activities!
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