Now more than ever people are understanding the importance of growing our own food. That's why during this time of social distancing the DC Parks and Rec (DPR) Urban Grower Course has been converted into an all online webinar course called the DPR Urban Grower Webinar Course. The DPR Urban Grower Webinar Course is a FREE online course focused on teaching people all the basics of gardening from building a home garden to cooking and preserving your harvest. The course is (12) 2-hour classes and virtually meets twice a week for 6 weeks every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-1pm from March 24 to April 30th. Each class will be recorded as well for those that can’t attend the scheduled time, although its encouraged to attend each webinar if you can so you can ask questions and participate in video conference discussions. To receive a webinar invite and recording afterwards all participants must register.

Cost

Free

Time

12 2-hour classes

Every Tuesday and Thursdays (March 24 to April 30th)

11-1pm

Location

Zoom Video Conference Meeting Room

Weekly meeting invite links will be sent to all registered participants before each class



Schedule

March 24 - Building a Garden

March 26 - Vegetable Planting and Maintenance

March 31 - Garden Calendar

April 2 - Starting Seeds and Propagating at Home

April 7 - Container Gardening

April 9 - Garden Pest, Diseases, and Weeds

April 14 - Critter Proofing, Season Extension, and Garden Carpentry

April 16 - Urban Composting

April 21 - Urban Fruit trees

April 23 - Food Justice 101: National/International Issues

April 28 - Food Justice 201: Local Issues

April 30 - Harvesting, Cooking, and Preserving

(Schedule subject to change. Please register to receive any updates)

If you have any questions about the course please contact Joshua.singer@dc.gov