Events - Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA)

Arlington’s Urban Agriculture Future – October 1

April 30, 2025September 23, 2022

October Urban Agriculture Month KickoffArlington’s Urban Agriculture FutureSaturday, October 1, 202210:00am – 1:00pmArlington Central Library1015 North Quincy Street Schedule 9:45am – Doors open 10:00am – 12:00pm Program 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Garden Talk Tables – mini-presentations from the weekly Wednesday Garden Talks at Central Library Additional October Events => https://arlingtonurbanag.org/october-urban-agriculture-month-2022/ Partners We invite you to make a …

Lessons from a Tokyo Urban Farm – Aug 29

December 23, 2022August 15, 2022

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 …

2022 Garden Talks

June 28, 2022April 13, 2022

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 …

2022 Spring Garden Kickoff: Looking ahead to summer

May 16, 2022April 12, 2022

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 …

Langston Boulevard Alliance Earth Day Street Festival – April 24

March 30, 2022

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, …

FOUA Annual Meeting: Gardens Grow Community

December 6, 2021November 17, 2021

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 …

October Urban Agriculture Month 2021

October 12, 2021September 21, 2021

October Urban Agriculture Month 2021 will be a celebration of the energy and dedication of all who volunteer or work to advance urban agriculture in Arlington! Schedule of Events Oct 2: FOUA Urban Ag Appreciation Day To launch October Urban Ag Month, Friends of Urban Ag is hosting a day of appreciation for everyone who works …

Summer Volunteer Opportunities!

July 28, 2021June 28, 2021

Updated: July 26, 2021 Summer is heating up and so is our need for garden volunteers! Sign up is required for all. When you sign up, please read special safety measures and other requirements for each opportunity. Rock Spring Church produce bagging site. The Rock Spring Church produce bagging site receives donated produce and distributes it to local food pantries. …

Annual Green Home and Garden Tour 2021

September 12, 2021May 19, 2021

We invite you to join us at the Annual Green Home and Garden Tour, taking place virtually on June 4, 2021. This tour will feature homes with energy-efficient technologies, solar panels, and green renovations; watershed-friendly gardens, native plants, rain gardens, rain barrels, and edible landscaping. This year, the tour will feature short videos of homes …

Plot Against Hunger 2021 Spring Garden Kickoff

March 11, 2021February 10, 2021

Feeding Our Community, One Garden at a Time Spring Garden Kickoff: March 13 from 10:00am – 11:30am: Join us for a virtual program with remarks from Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti and County Board Member Libby Garvey, discussions with gardeners and food pantries, and popcorn gardening sessions. We hope you’ll get inspired to …

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