This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of gardening with a raised bed and be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. We will also touch on using found and recycled materials to build and maintain...
Learn how to start seeds in small spaces or container gardens with what you have at home. We will cover what tools and materials are needed for seed starting and how to care for seedlings. Led by Sybria Deveaux (beginner-level workshop).
This event is rain or shine. Save the date! This free event celebrates the spring, equinox, and Jazz and Poetry Appreciation Month. Attendees will have the chance to experience live music, poetry, storytelling, songs, and drumming circles. There will be an opportunity for anyone feeling inspired to share during the open mic session as well. ...
Learn the six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city's depleted soil, and turns recycled food waste into dark, rich soil that will grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Led by Nefertari Muhammad (beginner-level workshop).
Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Princess Rahman (beginner-level workshop).
Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! Spring Fest this year will focus on the many stories held in and sustained by our connection to the land. Highlights of the day will include: A presentation by Dr. William Woys Weaver about his new translation of Christopher Sauer’s Herbal Cures, which...
Rain date: May 3 Certified in Nature Journal Education through the Wild Wonder Foundation, Meg Lemieur will teach a class on the practice of nature journaling. She defines nature journaling as collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections, and explanations about the natural world that surrounds us on paper using words, pictures, and numbers. You don't...
The Traditional Healing Community Clinic, organized by Do Centro De Mae Terra, provides free traditional healing circles with smudging, plant cleanses, plant medicine, bodywork, traditional birthwork, and holistic wellness counseling. About From the Center of Mother Earth (Do Centro da Mãe Terra) From the Center of Mother Earth brings the vision to strengthen our...
Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by the Sankofa Farm team. (beginner-intermediate level workshop).
(215) 729-5281
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
