ECO City Farms Blog
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ECO City Farms is a nonprofit urban teaching and learning farm in Prince George's County that grows great food, farms and farmers in ways that protect, restore and sustain the natural environment and the health of local communities. Working with area children, youth and adults, ECO educates and trains the next generation of urban farmers and eaters.
ECO City Farms Blog
2w ago
Join ECO City Farms and the Town of Edmonston Saturday, April 27 from 10 am – 2 pm to celebrate Earth Day at the farm! This is a free, family-friendly event. RAIN OR SHINE Event will include: Free food from La Fondita in Edmonston [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
1M ago
Join us for the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Park Open House! A family-friendly event to learn about the farm and meet the farmers Join ECO City Farms, The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission and partners for an Open House of The Urban Farm [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
5M ago
Thanksgiving Produce Bag Feature fresh, local produce on your dinner table this holiday! ECO is offering a produce bag for Thanksgiving so you and your loved ones can enjoy healthy, sustainably grown produce as a part of your meal. The Thanksgiving bag will include: -Cooking Green: [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
6M ago
This time of year, we bring gratitude for the harvest. At ECO City Farms, we are on the front lines in the cultivation of healthy soil and the care for those that tend to it. November 28 is #GivingTuesday, also known as the Global Day of [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
6M ago
From our CEO: The recent mind numbing developments in Israel and Gaza are yet the latest manifestation of the unceasing conflicts across the globe. These conflicts continually erupt due to the very real inequities and daily insults to our collective humanity that persist throughout our [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
6M ago
Summary ECO City Farms is a nonprofit urban teaching and learning farm in Prince George’s County whose mission is to grow great food, farms, and farmers in ways that protect, restore and sustain the natural environment and the health of local communities. Working with area [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
7M ago
Saturday, October 7 Adventerra Games at ECO, 2:30pm-4:30pm at the Edmonston Farm Register on Eventbrite Hands Across the Bridge, Unity Rally, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Edmonston Recreation Center Park 5100 Tanglewood Dr, Edmonston, MD, 20781 Learn More Friday, October 13 Salsa and Salsa, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Edmonston Recreation [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
8M ago
We are currently accepting applications for our Beginning Farmer Training Program for the year 2024! ECO City Farm’s Growing Urban Farmers and Farms Program helps aspiring and beginning farmers gain the information and practice the skills they need to grow healthy food for themselves and their communities. [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
9M ago
Ashley Barnes was an intern working for the Chesapeake Conservation Corps (CCC) Program hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Trust for the 2022-2023 year. Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program is a fellowship where young individuals can gain leadership experience, training, and network support for those who want [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
9M ago
The Fall CSA is open for sign-ups! Dates: The Fall CSA season will begin on Aug 24 and run until November 16 (13 weeks). A share will be distributed weekly. What’s in the CSA?: One share feeds about 2 people, a double share feeds about 4 [Read more ..read more