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
**ROOTING DC IS MOVING IN 2019!** We are pleased to announce that Rooting DC 2019 will be held at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in the Deanwood neighborhood of NE Washington DC. More information is below.
Please note that due to the new venue, registration is limited. Attendees who have pre-registered through Eventbrite prior to the event are guaranteed entry if they arrive by 9:30am.
LUNCH Enjoy lunch from your favorite food trucks! There will be a number of trucks stationed outside the school with food available for purchase.
VOLUNTEER! Rooting DC runs on volunteer support. Can you lend us an hour or two to make the event a success? Sign up here.
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 W4 and U4 MetroBus lines. There is a Capital Bikeshare docking station within one block of the school and many bike racks available on school grounds. Limited street parking is available and we encourage attendees to use public transportation to get to the event.