Join Us for a Day of Community Pride, Sustainability, and Environmental Action!
Join us at Sycamore & Oak for an inspiring Earth Day celebrating our environment East of the River! Gather with community members, urban farmers, policymakers, and local leaders for an afternoon of learning, connection, and hands-on engagement.
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore & Oak
Goal:
Install plants into clay planters as part of a zero-mile urban agriculture project, enhancing local food production, sustainability, and community engagement. Engage the community in a collaborative cleanup effort to beautify shared spaces and promote environmental stewardship.
Featured Partners:
Sycamore & Oak – A hub for culture, community, and entrepreneurship in DC.
Dreaming Out Loud – Subject matter expert in building a vertically integrated food system rooted in health, sustainability, and self-determination.
The Green Scheme – Advancing intergenerational environmental education in sustainability and urban agriculture.
Special Guests – Local policymakers, environmental justice advocates, and urban farming leaders.
What to Expect:
Lunch & Learn – Enjoy a meal made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients that highlight the power of food and sustainability. Hear from local leaders in urban farming, environmental justice, and food sovereignty about the future of sustainable food systems.
Hands-On Planting Activity – Get your hands in the soil and take home seeds to start your own green space.
Community Clean-Up – Help beautify our shared spaces and learn about the impact of litter and pollution on our environment.
Debut of the Kids’ Earth Day Workbook – A fun and educational resource to engage young minds in environmental stewardship.
Long-Term Sustainability – Strengthens local food infrastructure while showcasing innovative eco-friendly solutions.