Filed under: Baltimore Agriculture, Baltimore Gardens And Parks, Events | Tags: Baltimore Farming, Baltimore Herb Festival, Leakin Park
Baltimore Herb Festival 2012
25th Baltimore Herb Festival
May 26, 2011 – 9:30am-3pm
Location: Leakin Park
1900 Eagle Drive, MAP IT
Baltimore has many great festivals, but the Baltimore Herb Festival definitely ranks as one of the tops. If you have never been, you must to go this year! This 25 year old festival, whose primary focus is herbs, is located on the beautiful grounds of Leakin Park and features dozens of vendors in addition to guest speakers, nature exhibits, demonstrations, train rides and more. Along with the most impressive selection of herbs that you will ever find, many traditional, as well as unusual, vegetables, decorative plants, fountains & sculpture and other gardening items are available. Admission to the festival is $5.
Filed under: Events | Tags: Baltimore Plant Sale, Cylburn Arboretum Market Day
Cylburn Arboretum Market Day
Cylburn Arboretum Market Day
Saturday, May 12th 2012, 8 am – 3 pm
(Preview Friday, May 6th)
4915 Greenspring Avenue,
Baltimore, MD.21209
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Featuring refreshments, family activities, garden art products and gardening tips from experts.
Plant Sales
From annuals and perennials to native plants and vegetables, there is something for everyone! Gorgeous hanging baskets, herbs, trees, shrubs, rare and native plants.
Many of the plants are grown on-site by the Cylburn Arboretum Association, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks and UME Baltimore City Master Gardeners while others come from area garden clubs, specialty growers and non-profits.
Vendors, Gifts, and Food
Looking for a great Mother’s Day gift? Find that special something from local artists and vendors selling garden themed wares, jewelry, artwork, gifts and much more.
Refreshments and food provided by some of Baltimore’s most popular food trucks – Souper Freaks, Haute Dog Carte and Black Sauce Kitchen!
For more information, CLICK HERE.
BikeJam 2012 At Patterson Park
A day long festival of cycling!
Sunday, May 20th, 2012, 8am – 5pm
Patterson Park, Baltimore
Activities Include:
* PRO ROAD RACING!
* Recreational Bike Ride
12 & 31 mile rides
* Cycling Stunt Show
* Interactive Village
* Bike & Health Expo
* Food & Live Music
* Kids Activity Pavilion
For more information, CLICK HERE.
What’s A Designer’s Environmental Role? A Discussion With AIGA
Converse: RoundtableThursday, May 17, 2012 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Teavolve
1401 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
Designers Make Waste?
Attend May’s Converse to discuss printing responsibly and the role designers play in environmental and social consequences through their choice of materials.
Members: Free
Member plus one non member: Free
Non members without a member host: $10
AIGA members must show valid member ID.
Converse is AIGA’s roundtable event regularly occurring on the third Thursday of odd numbered months. Each event focuses on a different topic for discussion.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
AIGA, the professional association for design, is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing. AIGA Baltimore supports the interests of professionals, educators and students who are engaged in the process of designing, regardless of where they are in the arc of their careers.
Ciclovia #5 At Roland Park Water Tower
To learn more about the Roland Park Ciclovia on May 12, 2012, CLICK HERE.
Green Drinks Baltimore is Back!
Baltimore Green Drinks
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6-8pm
The Dogwood Restaurant
911 W. 36th Street, HAMPDEN
(between Elm & Roland Ave)
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Features include organic Vodka manufacturer Sloop Betty and information on green building and homes!
sponsored by:
Seven Seas Energy- Maryland Solar Experts
Cycle Plaza Block Party Wednesday
From Bmore Bikes:
Join Downtown Partnership of Baltimore for “Cycle Plaza,” a bicycle block party, next Wed, April 25th, 5-7pm at Center Plaza.
Race Pace Bicycles will provide free bike check-ups. There will be free snacks and giveaways and tons of info on city biking. Get a preview of the new Baltimore Bike Map before its release on Bike to Work Day.
Filed under: Events | Tags: Ash Street Garden, Baltimore Free Farm, Baltimore Green Week, Earth Day, Localize It
Who Says Being Sustainable Isn’t Fun?
Come join the Baltimore Free Farm folks at Ash Street Garden on Sunday, April 22nd for LOCALIZE IT! and learn how sustainability and fun can go hand in hand. As an official participant in the 8th Annual Baltimore Green Week, Localize It! is a day of educational events including local crafts, workshops and a Chili Brew Contest. Below is a list of events for the day:
Localize It!
Ash Street Garden
3510 Ash Street
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What’s going on this year?
-Chilibrew V! Anyone can be a judge in this homebrew competition(21+ only!) and chili cookoff organized by BaltiBrew. http://baltibrew.org/chilibrew/
-Local craft & food vendors
-Live music(more details TBA)
-Workshops
-Facepainting
-Street performers
-Kid friendly atmosphere!
..and more!
To learn more about Baltimore Free Farm and the Ash Street Garden, CLICK HERE.
