Garden Talks 2023

We invite you to weekly Garden Talks at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street Free, no registration required Sponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Extension Master Gardeners Also: Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Central Library, Wednesdays, 6 – 7:45 pm Download: 2023 Garden Talks Descriptions March & April Garden Talks will start at 6:45 …

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2023 Spring Garden Kickoff

Plot Against Hunger’s 2023 Spring Garden Kickoff was held on March 4th at Arlington Central Library. Our keynote speaker was Stacey Evers, Board Chair, Hands On Harvests, and featured speakers were Stephanie Hopkins, Arlington County Food Security Coordinator, Arlington County Department of Human Services and Libby Garvey, Arlington County Board Member. Healthy stretching presentation by …

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2022 FOUA Annual Meeting

We’re glad to report our 2022 annual meeting was a great success! Just in case you weren’t able to make it, you can watch the full Zoom presentation here. Below the video you will find resources and links mentioned during the event. Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture’s 2022 Annual Meeting was held on December 10, …

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October Urban Agriculture Month 2022

October Urban Agriculture Month Kickoff Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm at Arlington Central Library Keynote Speaker: Joe Guthrie, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Arlington County October Urban Agriculture Month Proclamation Arlington County Board Members Matt de Ferranti & Libby Garvey Roundtable 1: Maximizing Food Production in Arlington County Moderator: Becky …

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Arlington’s Urban Agriculture Future – October 1

October Urban Agriculture Month Kickoff Arlington’s Urban Agriculture Future Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm Arlington Central Library 1015 North Quincy Street Schedule 9:45am – Doors open 10:00am – 12:00pm Program Keynote Speaker: Joe Guthrie, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Powerful Partner Award Presentation: Mary Sanders, HCAT Arlington County October Urban …

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Lessons from a Tokyo Urban Farm – Aug 29

In part one of a cultural exchange, Friends of Urban Agriculture and Study Japanese in Arlington (SJA) invite you to meet urban farmer Utsumi-san and learn about his orchard and urban vegetable farm located in Setagaya City. A short pre-recorded interview will be followed by live Q&A in this hybrid event. Located in the Japanese capital of Tokyo, Setagaya …

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2022 Garden Talks

Wednesdays May – August at 7 pm, in Library Garden by main parking lot entrance Free, no registration required Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street Sponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Master Gardeners in partnership with Arlington County Library. In addition, the Master Gardener Plant Clinic is held at Central Library on Wednesdays …

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2022 Spring Garden Kickoff: Looking ahead to summer

May 21, 2022, Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA COVID cautions – Mask requested indoors and whenever within 6 feet of others. Auditorium has air purification systems. Register form below.  9:45 am   Doors open – get your seat, and browse tables in Auditorium 10:15 am General Session in Auditorium Matt de …

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Langston Boulevard Alliance Earth Day Street Festival – April 24

Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture is happy to be part of Langston Boulevard Alliance’s first annual Earth Day Street Festival on Sunday, April 24 from noon to 5:00pm in front of the Lee Height Shops. The Festival is a family-friendly event featuring live music, a sustainable art market, a native plant sale, environmental education exhibits, …

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FOUA Annual Meeting: Gardens Grow Community

We invite you to our 2021 Annual Meeting, Wednesday, December 15 7:00pm – 8:30pm online. Our theme this year is “Gardens Grow Community.” As we all know, gardens grow more than vegetables. They build a sense of community, offer a gathering place, supply nutritious food, and provide a space for respite and healing. We invite …

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