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Feb 29 | Rooting DC 2020 is in Ward 7

Rooting DC is a FREE, all-day urban gardening forum that provides education about urban agriculture and food systems, cultivates health and protection of the environment, and builds community. The program includes dozens of interactive workshops, cooking and food preservation demonstrations, as well as panel discussions focusing on youth gardening, nutrition, sustainable growing techniques, and healthy food access. The event also hosts 60+ green businesses and nonprofits from throughout the region at an information fair.

The full list of workshops will be posted on the event website, so be sure to check back in and stay updated: www.rootingdc.org

We are pleased to announce that Rooting DC 2020 will again be held at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in the Deanwood neighborhood of NE Washington DC. More information is below.

*Workshops begin at 9:45a this year!* Doors open at 9am.

LUNCH There will be some food tents and coffee available for purchase, but we encourage attendees to bring their own lunch and snacks as well

VOLUNTEER! Rooting DC runs on volunteer support. Can you lend us an hour or two to make the event a success? Sign up here. 

KIDS Guardians must accompany children at all times but we love to have future environmentalist and activists at Rooting DC. We work to incorporate kid-friendly workshops into the schedule and identify them in the event program. 

DONATIONS If you'd like to make a donation, you can do so with a credit card via Eventbrite. If you prefer to write a check, you may make it out to "DC Greens" and mail it to: 2000 P St. NW, Suite 240, Washington, DC 20036. 

TRANSPORTATION Ron Brown College Preparatory High School (CPHS) is located at 4800 Meade St NE, Washington, DC 20019 - two blocks from the Deanwood Metro (orange line). It is also within walking distance of the U4, U7, R12, V14, and W4 MetroBus lines. There is a Capital Bikeshare docking station within one block of the school and many bike racks available on school grounds. We encourage attendees to use public transportation.